• Dall Deweese Lodge built in 1896

Welcome to Canon City Area Fire Protection District

The Canon City Fire District provides emergency response, emergency prevention and community education to nearly 35,000 residents living a 122 square mile district, as well as protecting Red Canyon Park and the Royal Gorge Park. CCFD also serves as the Hazmat Response Team for all Fremont County. Additional responses to swift water rescues, high angle rescues, and wildland fire incidents.

The area is served from two staffed stations. The average response time on 61% of calls is 2-5 minutes.

CCFD works in cooperation with area ambulance, sheriff, forest service and neighboring fire districts to provide protection and education.

What is your address?

If you have an emergency in your home or business, we can't help you if we can't find you. When you call 911 to request assistance, a vital piece of information is your address. However, it is important that you have your numerical address visible so that emergency vehicles responding to your aid will be able to reach the scene in a timely manner. In most areas the numerical addresses for each building should be at least 3 inches in height and readily visible from the roadway. It is also helpful if the numbers are reflective so they're visible at night. By posting your home or business numbers you will be helping us help you without unnecessary delays.

What’s New

REGULATIONS FOR OPEN BURNING

OPEN BURNING PERMITS now required

Permits are available from Fire Station 1 at 1475 N. 15th St., and Fire Station 2, 1349 Elm Ave.
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The Mission of the CCAFPD

The mission of the Canon City Fire District is to provide services that mitigate hazards to life and property from the perils of fire, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials and technical rescue incidents