Fire and Safety
This page is a resource for Falls Creek Ranch residents to learn about fire safety and mitigation. Also see the FireWise Committee.
Safety
Alerts and Resources
- Code Red Signup - La Plata County
- San Juan National Forest Alerts
- National Weather Services - Fire Weather Terms
- Red Flag Warning
- Fire Danger Level Definitions (see sign at FCR Fire Station)
- Fire Restriction Explanation
- Drought Monitor - SW Colorado
Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Ready, Set, Go!
The publication, Your Personal Colorado Wildfire Action Plan, will help guide you through the process of making your home resistant to wildfires and your family ready to leave early and safely. We call this process, “Ready, Set, Go!”
READY: Protecting Your Property
SET: Prepare for Evacuation
- Basic Emergency Supply Kit
- Assembling an Emergency Supply Kit
- Pre-evacuation Preparation
- Fire Evacuation Checklist
GO!: Evacuate
- Know how to evacuate
- Know where to go - listen to alerts from authorities
- Know how to communicate with authorities and neighbors
- Prepare for Wildfire
Fire Videos
- Falls Creek Ranch and the 416 Fire
- Saguache Firewise Video
- Hardening Your Home - CSFS
- Your Home Can Survive
- Firefighters Protect Home
- Welcome to Hell
Firewise for Kids
Below are some resources for teaching kids about fire safety and wildfire.
- Kidscoop
- Ready.gov for Kids
- San Juan Mountain Association
- Project Learning Tree - Forest Keepers
- US Homeland Security
- International Fire Chiefs Association: Ready, Set, Go! Program for Youths