Burland has become recognized AS a Firewise community BY The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and with that designation we have the ability to apply for federal funds to assist in the effort to mitigate against fires that would threaten not only timber but also our dwellings.

ONCE AGAIN - BURLAND IS AN ACTIVE FIREWISE COMMUNITY

Our application to regain our Firewise Recognition has been APPROVED!!

Thanks to everyone that sent your mitigation information for the application!

I have received notification from NFPA and the Colorado State Forest Service that they have approved our application and we are once again a Firewise Recognized community.

Thanks to everyone that submitted your hours and/or costs for mitigation of your properties this year. We could not have achieved this recognition without your help and supporting information. We had a total investment (time and/or money) of $92,070.70 for our neighborhood

I have heard from some residents that having this recognition back in an active status has helped them receive a discount on their home owners insurance policy. You should check with your insurance company to see if any discounts might be available for your property.

Keith Doubleday
Firewise Team

Platte Canyon Fire District (PCFD) Burland Firewise Community Letter

UPCOMING EVENTS

Public Meetings for Prescribed Burns Scheduled to begin around

September 26, 2024

Meeting #1: Harris Park Community Center, Monday September 23rd from 6-7pm (focusing on the Harris Park Project specifically).

Meeting #2: Platte Canyon High School, Canyon Room, Wednesday September 25th from 6-7pm (focusing on the Payne Gulch Project specifically)

Great new resources on the LINKS page.

Get 911 Address Marker

BAILEY WILDFIRES

CAN WE GET OUT ALIVE?

VIDEO!!

Click above to check for burn bans

Citizen Involvement

Citizen involvement is the cornerstone of a Firewise Community.
As participants in this effort you and your neighbors will learn how to decrease the risk of losing your homes and to best protect yourselves in the event of wildfire.
Within wildland/urban interface areas, firefighters lack the resources to defend every home that is threatened during extreme wildfires.
Communities whose residents take steps to reduce their vulnerability have a greater chance of surviving a wildfire.
A Firewise Community offers residents in fire-prone areas a unique opportunity to implement Firewise practices specially tailored to individual and community needs.

Park County now uses the CodeRED Emergency Notification System (reverse 911). With this system, citizens are able to enter their own data and choose how they would like to receive the notification. Signup Here.

Do you know someone who does not have internet access? Help them signup for Code Red.

Firewise is on facebook!