Pine Needle Collection 

The Black Forest Fire Rescue Community Pine Needle Disposal Event provides residents with a free, convenient way to reduce wildfire risk by properly disposing of accumulated pine needles. Hosted in partnership with Salute Services, this event helps homeowners remove one of the most common sources of combustible vegetation found around homes in the Black Forest.

Removing pine needles is one of the easiest and most effective ways to create defensible space and help protect your home and our community from wildfire. Please see flyer below for details. Call 719-495-4300 or email admin@bffire.org with any questions.

Wildfire Mitigation

Reduce wildfire risk by managing vegetation and fuels, improving defensible space, and making homes and infrastructure more resistant to fire.

Emergency Preparedness

Planning, training, and equipping individuals and communities to effectively respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters.

Community Risk Reduction

A proactive approach to improving safety by identifying local risks and reducing them through education, engineering, and enforcement, including compliance with local codes and ordinances.

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Community Services

The non-emergency programs and support offered to improve safety, health, and quality of life in the community.

Neighborhood Ambassador Program

A community outreach initiative where trained residents partner with the fire department to share safety information, promote preparedness, and serve as a link between their neighborhood and the department.

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Community Preparedness Survey

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