Fort Lupton Fire Protection District

Fort Lupton Fire Protection District Information:

The Fort Lupton Fire Protection District is comprised of an area covering approximately 88 square miles. The agency is a Special District and operates on a tax levied on the residents within the District. Although we provide fire service for the City, we are not part of the City Government. A majority of the service area is outside of the city limits. The district ranges from WCR 22 to WCR 6 and from WCR 17 to WCR 37. The department responds to 1500 service calls annually. About 80% of these calls are medically related. The remaining 20% consist of some type of fire related call or are classified as “other” service calls such as public assists. The fire department is dispatched by the Weld County Regional Dispatch Center located in Greeley. Emergency calls are handled using the 911 system.

The department is considered a combination department and is comprised of 24 career staff, two office personnel, a maintenance staff of two, and 25 district volunteer firefighters. The fire district staffs 8 career firefighters at two stations to provide 24-hour on duty staff coverage with immediate response. New volunteer members of the department are recruited year around and are required to complete a fire academy, hazardous materials awareness course, and medical First Responder training. They must also complete a one-year probationary period while successfully completing driving and pump operation skills for the trucks, CPR, and complete at least 36 hours of ongoing training yearly. Specialized training for members includes Paramedic School, Emergency Medical Technician, Hazardous Materials Operations/Technician, high and low angle rope rescue, ice rescue, vehicle extrication, farm extrication, and incident command training. Ongoing membership with the department requires a strong commitment to the community as much of the training is completed during a member’s personal time in addition to their regular full time profession.

The department provides basic life support (BLS) services for immediate life threatening emergencies. The Advanced Life Support (ALS) response unit is Banner Ambulance Service is located in Fort Lupton and has two ambulances located at Fire Station 1 and 2. There is always a Paramedic and an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) on the ambulance. They transport patients to the nearest appropriate hospital for diagnosis and treatment. When a Banner Ambulance is not available then Platte Valley Ambulance and Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District Ambulance will provide backup ALS services. Two helicopter transport agencies provide air transport they are Air Life Denver and North Colorado Med Evac

The Fire Marshal provides public education and prevention programs for the community. The Fire Marshal is also responsible for the completion of Juvenile Fire Setter evaluations, conducts inspections of businesses, investigations of fires, provides smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, free gun locks to families in need, and oversees the storage and handling of hazardous materials. Station tours can be scheduled by calling 303-857-4603.

The Administration Office is located behind Station 1 at 1121 Denver Avenue and is open 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday. District business can be completed through this office during these times. Station 2 and the Training Center are located at 2999 9th Street. For any questions please feel free to contact the non-emergency administration number 303-857-4603. The fax number is 303-857-6619.