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October 24, 2026, Chili Cook-Off is a fundraiser for Cache la Poudre Fire and Emergency Group, a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit that provides funds and resources for the Poudre Canyon Fire Protection…
Your donation keeps the engines ready.
Cache la Poudre Fire and Emergency Group (CLPFEG) was formed solely to raise and provide resources on behalf of the fire district. This organization was established in 2005 by a group of canyon residents who were deeply concerned by the ongoing struggle the fire district faced for funding.
Your donation will help us continue to respond efficiently with proper training and equipment.
Other ways to give: King Soopers Cards
Some of the items CLPFEG has purchased or helped to purchase for the department include:
- Backup generator for Station 1
- Backup generator for Station 2
- New Station 4
- Snowplow for Station 2
- Mitigation Tool Library for Station 1
- Stump Grinder for the Department
- New ambulance for Station 2
- emergency calls every year
- 100
- volunteer hours annually
- 5000+
Serve the canyon you live in.
Your Poudre Canyon Fire Department is composed of neighbors and residents just like you.
We are always looking for people to join our fire department. In addition to needing firefighters and EMTs, we need people to serve in supporting roles. If you are interested in learning new skills, or if you would like to serve your community, consider joining the department. Volunteers must live or work within our district.
What experience is required?
None.
While prior emergency responder experience is always valuable, the department will provide you with the training you will need.
We need:
- firefighters
- EMTs
- traffic controllers
- folks to clean the stations
- folks willing to prepare food for extended incidents
- folks to serve on the fire board
- folks to serve on CLPFEG board
- folks to help with slash pile burning
- folks to help with chipping
- grant writers
- fundraisers
Members are expected to participate in monthly training (a minimum of 36 hours annually). Members are expected to respond to a minimum of 5 calls.
For more information contact the Chief at 970 881-2472
Are you prepared?
Help for canyon homes and families, from wildfire readiness to emergency alerts.
Alerts and services
- Sign up to receive emergency notices
- AirMed Care NetworkBecause our district is in a rural area of Colorado, we often have to send critical patients to the hospital via helicopter.
- Room Use Request FormGenerally, there is no charge for events held for public benefit and open to the public to attend.
- Useful Links and Phone Numbers
- Your Contact Information
On the calendar
Board Meetings
- Board of Directors Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District
- Board of Directors Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District
The Poudre Canyon Fire Protection Board of Directors meets on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm.
Watch Board Meetings via Video LinkNotices
- 2027 Proposed BudgetNotice of 2027 Budget (pursuant to 29-1-106)
- Red Feather Lakes Area Wildfire Defense ProjectLarimer County and the Coalition for the Poudre River Watershed are excited to announce the launch of the Home Ignition Zone Mitigation Assistance Program (HIZ MAP), part of the Red Feather Lakes Area…