Fire Adapted Park County

Partnering with PARK COUNTY to prevent wildfire, one community at a time.

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Know your risk

Is your home in the danger zone?

Park County is among Colorado’s most wildfire-prone counties due to its extensive wildland-urban interface (WUI), dense forest cover, and dry, windy climate. The county has experienced several major wildfires over the past two decades, including the Hayman Fire’s regional impacts and more localized events near Bailey and Lake George. Prolonged drought, beetle-killed forests, and increasing development in fire-prone areas contribute to elevated risk. Wildfire ranked as the #1 hazard of concern in Park County based on the 2025 Hazard Ranking Worksheet, reflecting its countywide exposure, recurrent events, and high potential for life-safety impacts.

90%

of Park County subdivisions rated at high wildfire risk

Wildfire ranked the #1 hazard in Park County — 2025 Hazard Ranking

2,193mi²

of coverage area — 41% private land, 59% public

subdivisions in the wildland-urban interface

18,316

residents depending on community wildfire readiness

fire protection districts working together across the county

Geometric illustration of a Park County home surrounded by conifer forest

Get involved

Stay informed. Stay ready.

Smoke & Burn Alerts

Get notified the moment a burn ban, prescribed burn, or smoke advisory is issued for Park County.

Volunteer with FAPC

Help your neighbors prepare. Join a chipping day, HIZ assessment team, or community education event.

Become a Member

Join the FAPCo community. Members participate, vote, and help shape how we protect Park County.

Latest from FAPCo

News & announcements

Alert

June 22, 2026

No active burn bans — moderate fire danger

Conditions are currently moderate for Park County. No burn bans in effect. Conditions can change rapidly — sign up for alerts above to stay informed in real time.

Project

June 15, 2026

Team Rubicon HIZ assessments scheduled for August

Team Rubicon will conduct Home Ignition Zone assessments across Park County on August 1 and 13–16. Sign up now — slots are limited and going fast.

News

June 10, 2026

FAPCo awarded $5,000 Summit Utilities grant

Fire Adapted Park County has received a $5,000 grant from Summit Utilities to support forest mitigation work. Read how these funds will be put to work in your community.

Park County fire protection districts & partners