Wildfire suppression and protection in Colorado

Abstract

Colorado law identifies the sheriff as the fire warden for the county and the individual ultimately responsible for controlling and extinguishing prairie and forest fires on private and state lands within that county. The state forestry role is to aid and assist the sheriff and county fire departments with this responsibility. The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) fulfills this role by providing training, equipment, technical assistance, and funding, and facilitating interagency mutual aid agreements and annual operating plans. Some are listed here.