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Public Notice: Fire Chief Finalist Announcement
Deer Mountain Fire Protection District
Cotopaxi, Colorado
Date: July 1, 2025
The Deer Mountain Fire Protection District Board of Directors is pleased to announce the finalist for the position of Fire Chief. This follows a comprehensive recruitment and evaluation process conducted to identify the most qualified candidate to lead the District’s fire and emergency services.
Fire Chief Finalist:
- Duty Chief Marcus Widener
The Board of Directors extends its appreciation to all applicants who expressed interest in serving our community. The finalist will participate in a public meet-and-greet on July 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. For immediate information, please join us at the next public meeting on July 16, 2025 at 6 p.m.
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Fire
The department is looking for volunteer firefighters & wildland firefighters!
Volunteer Fire Fighter ApplicationPlease complete the application and provide the VFIS Annual Medical Statement of Personnel.
Emergency Medical Services
Deer Mountain is looking to hire additional EMS staff!
Please complete the application.
EMS Application
If interested in any fire fighter or EMS position, please contact the Fire Chief at chief@dmfpd.org or call the station at (719) 942-9610 between 8AM and 4PM or drop by the fire station located at 6181 Copper Gulch Road.
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