About
Timberline Fire Protection District (TFPD) is located in Colorado's Front Range, approximately 30 miles from the Denver/Boulder metro areas. TFPD's response area spans from North to South, from the small town of Nederland in Boulder County, all the way to the gaming towns of Black Hawk and Central City located near Interstate 70. Our district extends East to the foothills of Boulder/Denver and West to the Continental Divide, with elevations ranging from around 6,000 to over 13000 feet. The combination of Gilpin County and our small extension into Boulder County hosts approximately 6,000 year-round residents. In addition to the many subdivisions and communities within TFPD's District boundaries are Golden Gate Canyon State Park, thousands of acres of National Forest, numerous popular hiking trails, world-class backcountry skiing and climbing destinations, a vast network of OHV trails, and the Southeastern portion of Eldora Mountain Ski Resort. The District is bisected North to South by the Union Pacific Railroad, and East to West by the Peak to Peak Highway (CO-119). Additionally, we see a seasonal population surge of 15,000-20,000 people joining us in our mountain community to enjoy the scenery and all that the Colorado Rockies have to offer.
Timberline is a combination agency. Our membership comprises both career and volunteer responders. Our roster consists of approximately 50 members, with the majority being volunteers. Timberline is an All-Hazards agency; we respond to a wide range of incidents, including medical calls, vehicle accidents, structure and wildland fires, as well as backcountry and technical rescues. Our membership maintains certifications in all of the above to assure we're ready to answer the call when needed. We respond from nine stations, which house around two dozen pieces of apparatus. The rural nature of our district presents several challenges, including extreme weather and high altitude, inadequate water supplies for fire suppression, and the steep, winding, mostly unpaved roads that comprise the majority of our community. Despite all of this, we maintain response times and staffing levels as outlined by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and have achieved a rating of 5 by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) for the majority of our coverage area. In addition to covering our own district, TFPD provides mutual aid to neighboring fire districts and deploys personnel and apparatus to wildfires nationally.
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Timberline Fire Protection District is to utilize resources efficiently to provide emergency services for the benefit of citizens and visitors to the district while maintaining the safety and security of our members.
Vision Statement
It is the vision of the Timberline Fire Protection District to be a professional fire department that sets THE standard for service, safety and community relationships in the rural environment based upon leadership dedicated to organizational ethics and values.