The Deer Mountain Fire Protection District (DMFPD) is located in Fremont County, Colorado. We are a Volunteer Department
The Deer Mountain Fire Protection District (DMFPD) is located in Fremont County, Colorado. The District covers approximately 120 square miles of small rural sub-divisions, wilderness areas and the town of Cotopaxi.
There are two Stations within the District; Station-1 is Deer Mountain Volunteer Fire Department which provides services to the sub-divisions of Cody Park, Colorado Acres, Ross Springs, Glen Vista and the Iron Mountain Wilderness Area.
Station-2 is Cotopaxi Fire Rescue serves the town of Cotopaxi, US Highway 50 corridor through Big Horn Sheep Canon and the Arkansas River Recreation Areas.
There are approximately 3,500 permanent residents, consisting of approximately 1,600 structures, and 1,000 snowbirds (summer time increase in residents) within our boundaries. The District responds to about 135 yearly calls which range from big and small Wildland Fires, Medical, Motor Vehicle Accidents and Swift Water Accidents.
To provide services for the preservation and protection of life and property during fires which occur within the boundaries of the Deer Mountain Fire Protection District and to provide education and training for firefighters within the district.
