News
Stay up to date on important information about Elk Creek Fire Protection District and Unification with Conifer Fire.
JeffCo Commissioners AFFIRM Elk Creek FPD's Unification with Conifer fire
JeffCo Commissioners decision clears the way for Elk Creek FPD's Unification with Conifer to proceed.
Elk Creek FPD Hearing before the JeffCo Board of County Commissioners - Canyon Courier
The Elk Creek FPD Unification Hearing before the JeffCo Board of County Commissioners is Tuesday, April 8th, the Jefferson County Building (the Taj) located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419
Canyon Courier Elk Creek FPD Candidate Forum
Hear directly from each candidate about their vision for the Elk Creek FPD, and how they plan to address the challenges the district is facing.
Canyon Courier - Elk Creek Board Candidate Interviews
Recent article about the candidates for the Elk Creek FPD Board election.
Canyon Courier Election Coverage
The Elk Creek FPD Board Election is May 6th, with five candidates vying for two board seats.
Conifer Fire and the Benefits of Unification
Please take the time to watch this news story about the Conifer Fire Protection District (CFPD). It perfectly illustrates the advantages of Unification, displaying how CFPD can deploy more resources more quickly in response to emergency calls.
Colorado Fire District Challenges
Other Fire Protection Districts face the same challenges as Elk Creek FPD.
Canyon Courier Article - Local Volunteer Shortage
The same volunteer shortage plaguing Elk Creek FPD is also impacting other organizations.
Canyon Courier Article - Al Leo on Unification
Al Leo's thoughts about Unification.
Canyon Courier Article - Clarifying Unification
A current Elk Creek FPD Board Director provides facts about Unification.
Canyon Courier Article - Firefighter Support for Unification
Conifer-area firefighters strongly support Unification of Elk Creek, Inter-Canyon, and North Fork FPDs into the Conifer Fire Protection District.
Denver7 - Local Fire Agencies - Firefighter Shortages in Colorado
Another example of local Fire Protection Districts needing to address staffing shortages. We aren't alone in these challenges.
