Durango Fire Protection District

Man reportedly struck by lightning south of Durango

Patient taken to Mercy Hospital in serious condition

September 17, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Bayfield

‘Never forget:’ 9/11 first responders honored at Durango stair climb

‘We know that there's that potential to pay the ultimate sacrifice’

September 11, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Blotter

The Blotter, Aug. 27-28

cca Durango Police Department Wednesday 3:53 a.m. A person at Rotary Park, 1565 East Second Ave., was arrested for trespassing.…

August 29, 2024 • Herald Staff Report

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango Fire Protection District hosts Latino Community Fire and Safety outreach

Firefighters aim to foster connections with all demographics

August 13, 2024 • Nathan Metcalf

Blotter

The Blotter, Aug. 2-7

cca La Plata County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday 10:57 p.m. A person driving a semi truck asked for help in finding…

August 11, 2024 • Herald Staff Report

Arson

With six months on the job, Durango’s new fire marshal is busy as ever

Stephen Rinaldi is placing an emphasis on process improvement, community connections

July 16, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Community

It’s official: Fireworks a ‘go’ this Independence Day in Durango

rains played role in priming conditions for traditional light display

June 27, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Small fire at Miller Middle School causes up to $150,000 in damages

9-R officials unsure if destruction will impact construction timeline

June 17, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Arson

Firefighters douse blaze that started in Schneider Park

Investigators believe it was arson; fire spread along Animas River, grew to about 70 feet in length

June 13, 2024 • Matt Hollinshead — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Photos: Kiwanis Club of Durango Child Safety Day

Children rush to tackle Jake Burton, a Durango Fire Protection District firefighter, who encouraged them not to be afraid when…

May 7, 2024 • Jerry McBride — Herald Photo Editor

Durango Fire Protection District

4-acre fire contained near mobile home park west of Durango

40 mobile homes were placed on pre-evacuation notice in Lightner Creek area

May 7, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Fort Lewis College to implement fire safety initiatives into social media marketing class

Students will use marketing skills to help spread awareness about fire safety

April 29, 2024 • Tyler Brown — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango School District evacuates Needham Elementary for gas leak

was detected about 1:22 p.m., and leak was contained by 2:03 p.m.

April 24, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

How much recycling is occurring at Durango fire’s demolition site?

Separating materials like wood, steel and concrete can be challenging but not impossible

April 17, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Tanker truck crash closes U.S. Highway 160 east of Durango for eight hours

Vehicle was hauling 7,900 gallons of liquefied natural gas, some of which spilled east of Elmore’s Corner

April 15, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Firefighters unable to find gas leak at Durango High School that led to evacuation

staff pulled fire alarm about 12:45 p.m.; scene was cleared by 1:30 p.m.

April 4, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Firefighters douse car fire at Durango gas station

started in trunk of vehicle, which held two propane tanks

April 3, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango fire officials remind residents to check carbon monoxide detectors after finding ‘above average’ levels at apartments

responders called to Rocket Pointe’s leasing office on Saturday morning

March 30, 2024 • Christian Burney — Herald Staff Writer

Durango

Durango 911 dispatcher assists in successful births of two babies

Childbirth calls are rare, but dispatcher Jennifer Rivera got two in one night

February 25, 2024 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Photo: Ice rescue training

Nate Baier, right, fire captain with Durango Fire Protection District, helps Zach Bertrand, a firefighter/EMT, during an ice rescue training…

February 24, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango fire department celebrates arrival of new engine

more engines and two four-wheel drive vehicles are on order

February 8, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

VIDEO: Durango fire department celebrates arrival of new engine

$700,000 engine, which arrived Monday, is one of three purchased by the Durango Fire Protection District. The other two are…

February 6, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Travel trailer catches fire north of Durango

of blaze remains under investigation

January 31, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer

Durango Fire Protection District

Durango fire officials believe oily rags sparked Ore House restaurant blaze

was deemed ‘accidental.’ Business owner estimates it will take at least six months to reopen business

January 11, 2024 • Shane Benjamin — Herald Staff Writer