From The Chief
Our recent move is the result of a four-year effort to plan and search for a new location and a long strenuous construction project. We chose to purchase and remodel an existing two-story office building. This required the removal of one-half of the second floor to create the apparatus bay and extensive remodel of the balance of the existing building. This all was very successfully accomplished by the creative design work by OZ Architecture and the expert work of GH Phipps Construction Company. The result is a 20,000 square foot multi-agency/multi user facility with room for other agencies and plenty of community use space. Please stop by for a tour and call me at 303-530-9575 ext. 101 for additional information or details.
Our members and Web Master work very hard to keep our website current and informational. Please let us know what we can do to meet your needs and improve our Web Site. We constantly try to be a progressive and professional Fire Rescue Department to meet your needs. We greatly appreciate your friendship and support in our efforts to successfully meet all of your needs. Please send us your e-mail address, if you would like to be included on our contact communication list.
On behalf of all of us at Boulder Rural Fire-Rescue Department, thank you for your interest in our Combination ALS Department.
Sincerely,
Bruce M. Mygatt
Fire Chief
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BRFD moved to new station 10-AUG-2011!
Boulder Rural Fire Protection District moved into our new Central Fire Station at 6230 Lookout Road on Wednesday, August 10, 2011!
The new facility is the result of a three-year search to find a suitable site to relocate from our 25-year-old Jay Road Station, which was a remodeled agricultural barn. After no success finding an acceptable site in the County to build, the District Board decided to purchase a vacant two story office building in Gunbarrel. We were able to remodel the building versus build new at a considerable savings to the their tax payers. The new station and its location will support faster response times and better customer service.
We had great attendance at our grand opening ceremony combined with our annual spaghetti dinner fundraiser on September 24, 2011. Thanks for your support!
kids StoryTime @ BRFD
Join us for storytime at Boulder Rural Fire Department. Following an age appropriate fire safety story, children will be given a tour of our station and the apparatus by our firefighters.
When: Fridays, January 13
February 17
March 16
April 27
May 18
June 15
Where: Boulder Rural Fire Station, 6230 Lookout Rd., Boulder
Time: 10:30 a.m.
For: Children aged 3-5 with parents
Cost: FREE
For further information contact the Public Educator at stephanie.thai@brfd.org
smoke and co detectors
Smoke alarms let us know that there may be a fire in our home and that we must get out quickly!
Boulder Rural Fire Department wants to remind everyone how important it is to have working smoke alarms on every level of your home. Remember when you change your clocks to change your smoke alarm batteries, every six months. Smoke alarms that have been pulled off the wall or have had batteries removed won't do you any good when you really need them!
Cell phones / 911
Cell phones can be an important public safety tool, they also create unique challenges for public safety and emergency response personnel and for wireless service providers. Knowing some basic concepts about how 911 works with a cell phone can help save a life. Read more...
Burn Permits
Boulder County has a new county ordinance that prohibits all ditch, field or slash burning on red flag days. The ordinance further requires that the Boulder Sherriff's Office is notified by calling (303) 441-4444. Please visit the Health Department site to apply for a burn permit and to check the air quality status. You may also call (303) 758-4848 to get air quality updates. Please note: The modified fire ban has been lifted for Boulder County, however, please continue to use extreme caution and common sense!
Volunteer Hirings
BRFD is looking for dedicated volunteer firefighters. Applications are held on file for one year for our semi annual hirings. Take a look at this distinquished opportunity to serve your community. Read more...
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)
This extensive study details the significant findings and data of our urban interface communities. Read more...
Joint Response Area
Joint Response Area started April 1, 2007, with our neighbooring Mountain View Fire Department, to bring you more firefighters and EMS responders in the most timely manner. Read more...
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Boulder Rural Fire Department is to provide the residents of the Boulder Rural Fire Protection District with the best fire prevention, fire protection, and emergency medical services in Boulder County at the lowest possible cost to the tax payers.
Statistics
Boulder Rural Fire Protection District covers 25 square miles and a population of appox. 18,000. With the new Joint Response Area, the engine company will run approx. 1,100 calls per year. Read more...
A Public Safety Message from the Boulder County Sheriff's Communications Center
Help Keep 911 Lines Open! Every day 75 to 100 calls to 911 are received by the Boulder County Sheriff's Communications Dispatch Center from accidentally activated cell phones. On your belt or in your purse, the keypad on your cell phone can be pressed and cause another unintended call to 911. Cell phones with a single key programmed to dial 911 can be unintentionally activated. Lock the keypad on your cell phone and prevent this disruption of the life saving 911 service. Help keep the 911 lines open for real emergencies!
BOULDER RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT
6230 Lookout Road | Boulder, CO | 80301
Phone (303) 530-9575; Fax (303) 530-9065