From The Chief
Many thanks for visiting the Boulder Rural Fire Department website. Our recently updated site has many new opportunities to learn about our combination department. Please explore our site to see the people and programs that create the outstanding record in protecting and providing information to the communities of BRFD and beyond. This website is a firefighter designed, developed and maintained project. I hope it reflects and promotes the outstanding career and volunteer membership that serves our department. We greatly appreciate your support and your friendship in our efforts our maintain the highest quality of service for our customers. I look forward to any comments and suggestions you may have as to how BRFD can improve our service you.
Hot topics
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...
ESCi study
This comprehensive study by Emergency Services Consultants Inc., looks at the feasability of sharing resources, trainings, and operational guidelines with neighboring fire departments. Read more...
Joint Response Area
Joint Response Area started April 1, 2007, with our neighbooring Mountain View Fire Deptartment, 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 more than 75 to 100 911 calls 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!
BRFD 5075 Jay Road Boulder, CO 80301
Phone (303) 530-9575; Fax (303) 530-9065