Please remember to contact the TFPD Fire Chief at info@talxfire.com
or call (719) 275-3058 for permission for open burning.
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Community Need-to-Know Material(s):
- TFPD False Alarm & Non-Emergency Calls Fees Notice & Procedure - Notice
- Fremont County - Emergency Preparedness Workbook - For Access and Functional/Special Needs Individuals
- Fremont County - Fire Restrictions Chart - Shows all Stages + Red Flag
- Fremont County - Fire Restrictions Information - Ordinance No. 2012-1
- Fremont County - Stage One Prohibited Activities
- Fremont County - Stage Two Prohibited Activities
- Smokey the Bear - 5 Don'ts to Help Prevent Wildfires
- How to Assemble a Basic Emergency/Disaster Supplies Kit - Commonly referred to as a Bug Out Bag
- Consumer Product Safety Commission Resources - Multigenerational Fire Safety, COVID-19 Home Safety, Poisoning/Carbon Monoxide Prevention, Drowning Prevention, Pool Safety Tips, Safe Sleep for Babies, Furniture/TV Tip-Over Prevention, Window Covering Safety
- National Fire Protection Association - Fire Extinguisher Information
- New Smoke Alarm Standards - What You Need to Know
- Carbon Monoxide Detector - What Does a Carbon Monoxide Detector Do and How Does It Work?
- ASPCA Pet Safety Packs - Pet Disaster Preparedness + Free Pet Alert Sticker
- Christmas Tree Safety - Tips for the Holiday Season
Wildfire Mitigation & Education:
Information provided by the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS):
- Living with Fire - A Guide for the Homeowner
- Wildfire Mitigation - What is Wildfire Mitigation + Resources to Reduce Wildfire Risk
- The Home Ignition Zone - A Guide to Preparing Your Home for Wildfire & Creating Defensible Space
- Forest Home Fire Safety - Fire Protection in Rural Areas
- Home Fire Protection - Create a Defensible Space + Simple Steps for Fuel Reduction
- Wildfire Defensible Space Checklists
Information provided by the USDA Forest Service:
- Interactive Maps/Charts/Resources to Help Communities Understand/Explore/Reduce Wildfire Risk - Wildfire Risk to Communities
Information provided by FireWise USA:
- Make Your Property FireWise - A Guide
- National Fire Protection Association - FireWise USA - Residents Reducing Wildfire Risk
Information provided by Ready, Set, Go!:
- State of Colorado Guide - Your Personal Wildfire Action Plan
- Red Flag Warning - Fact Sheet, Safety Tips & Action Plan
- Season Resident & Property Owner - Fact Sheet & Action Plan
Miscellaneous:
- How to Prepare Yourself for a Quick and Safe Evacuation - Wildfire Evacuation Checklist
- Fire Adapted Colorado - Framework with Colorado Resources / Tool with Linked Resources
- Vehicles Can Cause Wildfire
Links & Reference Materials:
- Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management - Colorado State DHSESM