District Services

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Group of firefighters in full gear carrying a stretcher during a smoke-filled rescue drill.

Emergency services and response times are a top priority.

District services

Arvada Fire currently maintains 11 active fire stations throughout approximately 60 square miles in the City of Arvada, the northern portion of the City of Wheat Ridge, the community of Fairmount, and portions of unincorporated Jefferson County.

Arvada Fire has roughly 250 employees who serve approximately 145,000 residents.

Arvada Fire is internationally accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) and has been awarded a Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC) from the Insurance Services Office (ISO).

Arvada Fire is one of seven agencies in Colorado, and one of 125 agencies nationally, with accreditation and an ISO Class 1 rating. Just 14% of the U.S. population is covered by an accredited fire agency.

Increasing Costs

Costs to provide emergency services have increased significantly. Everything from heart monitors used daily in nearly every patient interaction, to fire engines, protective gear, and safety equipment.

Day-to-day costs have continued to rise including apparatus like a fire engine and equipment.

  • For example, a fire engine cost $755,000 in 2020, and costs about $1.37 million today, a cost increase of more than 81%. Fire engines typically must be replaced every 15 years, and to maintain its current fleet, the District must purchase a new engine about every 18 months.
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Cost of a fire engine was $755,000 in 2020 and is $1.37 million in 2026, over 81% increase.
  • In 2013, a heart monitor cost approximately $33,000 per device, and in 2026, they cost $57,000, a 73% increase for an essential piece of medical equipment we use in nearly every patient interaction in the District. In fact, we deploy nearly 30 of them across the District daily.
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Cost of heart monitor increased from $33,000 in 2013 to $57,000 in 2026, a 73% rise.
  • An ambulance cost $168,000 in 2012, and costs about $354,000 today, a cost increase of more than 110.71%, without including any of the necessary equipment.
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Cost of an ambulance rose from $168,000 in 2012 to $354,000 in 2026, a 110% increase.

About us
Fire protection began in Arvada 119 years ago in 1907. Today, Arvada Fire maintains 11 active fire stations throughout approximately 60 square miles in the City of Arvada, the northern portion of the City of Wheat Ridge, the community of Fairmount, and portions of unincorporated Jefferson County.

We proudly serve our 145,000 residents and each other with dedication, integrity, compassion, courage, and respect. Our mission is to provide the highest level of professional services while preserving life, property, and the environment.
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