Joe O’Conor, Fire Chief
P. (719) 689-0240 F. (719) 689-0292
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Mission Statement
To protect the world’s greatest gold camp by continually pursuing excellence in preparedness, prevention, education and response.
Vision Statement
To be a value driven organization that is respected as the cornerstone of a safe, growing, and healthy community.
Our Values
Integrity: I/We will always represent and support the mission of our department, the expectations of the community, and the traditions of the American fire service.
Skillfulness: I/We will always strive to improve delivery of services by valuing advancements in education and technologies.
Excellence: I/We are committed to continuous quality improvement that provides every customer with the highest level of professional services.
One Another: I/We will value one another by providing a safe environment built on a foundation of caring and mutual respect of our overall health.
The Community: I/We will work to provide community driven customer service that exceeds expectations.
Give us a call and tell Us How We’re Doing!
Spring 2023 Firefighter Academy Information:
Fire Academy is full and has already started.
Are you signed up for emergency notifications from Teller County and Cripple Creek?
If not, sign up here (it only takes 3 minutes): http://peakalerts.org/
Wildfire Information:
TELLER COUNTY FIRE RESTRICTION GUIDE (2023)
Cripple Creek recinds Stage 2 FIRE Ban (May 3, 2023)
Today’s Teller County WildFire Information
To learn the basics of living in the Wildland Urban Interface (where we live) see our WILDFIRE 101 page and our Protecting Cripple Creek from Wildfire page
Downloadable Forms
Business Self Inspection Checklist
SHORT TERM RENTAL SELF-INSPECTION CHECKLIST (actual inspection will be completed by Fire or Building Official)
Fire Corps Policies & Procedures
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Links of Interest
Colorado Division of Fire Safety
International Association of Fire Chiefs