Platte Canyon, Elk Creek Fire Protection Districts to receive state funding for wildfire

Elk Creek Fire candidates share views on issues during candidates’ forum - Canyon Courier

Five candidates running for two open seats on the Elk Creek Fire board participated in an April 15 candidates’ forum, answering questions on the hot topic of unification as well as volunteer recruitment, working with the firefighters’ union and other timely questions. The Canyon Courier sponsored the event at Conifer’s West Jefferson Middle School, which was moderated by editor Eric Heinz.My Mountain Town owner Sharon Trilk also recorded the for…

Platte Canyon, Elk Creek Fire Protection Districts to receive state funding for wildfire

Colorado State Forest Service will award the $7.04 million to 37 projects in 26 counties across Colorado. One will go to Park County’s Platte Canyon Fire Protection District to support the fire fuels crew and chipper and another to Elk Creek Fire Protection District which serves Jefferson, Park and Douglas counties for the tracked chipper for the Conifer Wildland Division.