Wildland Fire Information

Homeowners, landowners and communities bear the ultimate responsibility to help protect themselves, their property and their local values at risk from the threat of wildland fire.

Protect your Home, Property and Forest from Wildfire

Homeowners can take a number of steps to protect their property and help alleviate the spread of wildland fires. Preventative measures include clearing excess fuel, creating defensible space around their homes and using FireWise practices. Many Coloradans living in the foothills in ponderosa and lodgepole forests need to consider the fire-prone nature of these ecosystems

For more information, visit the CSFS Protect your Home, Property and Forest from Wildfire webpage.

Become a Wildland Firefighter

To become a seasonal firefighter, you must apply to the agency that interests you. Every agency has its own process for hiring seasonal employees. You may want to consider applying to more than one agency.

For more information, please visit the CSFS Becoming a Wildland Firefighter webpage.