Fire/EMS

The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department protects the life and property of all residents in a 75-square-mile area including the Town of Castle Rock and the Castle Rock Fire Protection District in Douglas County. Founded in 1892, the department has 70 (68 uniformed staff) career members and 6 volunteer members who staff four fire/rescue stations 24 hours a day to provide fire and medical services to the community. The department has 15 apparatus, including one ladder truck, three engines and four medic units.

Vision Statement:

To Be the Best - at providing emergency and prevention services

Mission Statement:

High Customer Satisfaction - through quality preparation and excellent service

Values:

"SHIELDS"

Strength
Honor
Integrity
Excellence
Leadership
Dedication
Service

A full-service, "all-hazards" organization, CRFD provides fire prevention/inspection services, fire suppression (structural, wildland and vehicle), advanced life support emergency medical services (paramedic ambulance transportation), public and risk-reduction education, hazardous materials response and mitigation and technical rescue (trench, confined space, building collapse and water rescue) services. In 2007, the department responded to 3,666 calls for service, an increase of 141 runs compared to 2006.

CRFD is the EMS provider for the Town and Fire Protection District, including emergency medical transport. Paramedics staff all fire engines and ambulances. The average response time is five minutes and 50 seconds.

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DIAL 9-1-1 FOR EMERGENCIES

The Castle Rock Fire and Rescue Department now offers courses for prospective firefighters and the general public. Our courses are listed on our registration Web site. Please click the link below to take you registration page to register & pay for a class!