Durango Fire Protection District

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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

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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

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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

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Durango fire department celebrates arrival of new engine

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

February 8, 2024

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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

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Travel trailer catches fire north of Durango

of blaze remains under investigation

January 31, 2024

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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

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Ore House restaurant in Durango catches fire

causes extensive damage to kitchen area

January 2, 2024

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Durango fire chief pledges to build on legacy of previous chiefs

Black outlines vision for greater community engagement

December 20, 2023

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Tailwind Nutrition donates hydration product to La Plata County first responders

Roughly 25 to 30 cases donated to local fire departments and athletic teams

December 19, 2023

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Durango fire department buys $4 million building in Bodo Park

Purchase allows DFPD to keep admin offices in Bodo, reducing cost of new construction

December 19, 2023

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Firefighters to burn slash piles near Durango city limits

Residents asked to avoid calling 911 to report smoke

December 12, 2023

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City, fire district to tackle prescribed burns in parks and trails around Durango

conditions facilitate winter fire mitigation

December 2, 2023

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The Blotter, Nov. 22-27

Durango Police Department

November 27, 2023

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City of Durango, fire district complete building swap

civic center concepts planned for public reveal in early 2024

November 17, 2023

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Durango firefighters rescue fleeing feline from storm drain

Olive, a 4-year-old black cat, didn’t surrender easily

November 16, 2023

Regional News

The Blotter, Oct. 31-Nov. 1

Durango Police Department

November 1, 2023

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Durango firefighter retires after 40 years of service

Allen began as a volunteer and worked his way up the ranks

October 31, 2023

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Durango Fire Marshal to shape wildfire building code on state board

Hanks was nominated to serve as chair of the Wildfire Resiliency Code Board

October 28, 2023

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Durango City Council OKs new subdivision at River City Hall

is another step forward toward a new downtown fire station

October 19, 2023

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East Durango mobile home catches fire on Saturday

quickly doused by firefighters; no injuries reported

October 15, 2023

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La Plata County commissioners officially neutral on Prop. HH, unofficially concerned

regional leaders voice conflicted feelings and serious concerns

October 15, 2023

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Randy Black chosen to lead Durango Fire Protection District

Black, the current deputy chief, plans to boost community engagement as the next chief

September 30, 2023

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Durango City Council OKs $1.2 million for former Big Picture building renovations

to allow fast relocation of Community Development, engineering departments and start to fire station construction

September 26, 2023