Horsefly Volunteer Fire Protection

05/28/2026

Red Flag Warning - May 28, 2026

Ouray County Sheriff:

THURSDAY, MAY 28, RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT 1PM UNTIL 8 PM

FRIDAY, MAY 29TH, RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM

*WINDS...South 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
*RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent.
*IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly. Exercise extreme caution

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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Advertencia de Bandera Roja - 28 de mayo de 2026

Sheriff del Condado de Ouray:

JUEVES, 28 DE MAYO: LA ADVERTENCIA DE BANDERA ROJA PERMANECE VIGENTE DESDE LA 1:00 p. m. HASTA LAS 8:00 p. m.

VIERNES, 29 DE MAYO: LA ADVERTENCIA DE BANDERA ROJA ESTARÁ VIGENTE DESDE LA 1:00 p. m. HASTA LAS 8:00 p. m.

*VIENTOS... Del sur, de 15 a 25 mph, con ráfagas de hasta 45 mph.
*HUMEDAD RELATIVA... Del 8 al 13 por ciento.
*IMPACTOS... Los incendios se iniciarán y propagarán rápidamente. Extreme las precauciones.

Una Advertencia de Bandera Roja significa que se están produciendo, o se producirán en breve, condiciones meteorológicas críticas propicias para incendios. La combinación de vientos fuertes, baja humedad relativa y temperaturas cálidas puede contribuir a un comportamiento extremo del fuego.

05/25/2026

Road Clean-Up Success! Thank you to our volunteers Jim, Stevie, Larry, George, Todd, Maya, Clint, Dan, Kevin and Heather for showing up (and doing miles of squats) for our community. We appreciate all the people who stopped to say “Thanks” and who gave cheer. Nine miles on both sides for 18 miles! Special thank you to Stronghold Forge and Fabrication LLC for taking all the bags of trash for disposal. Photos to share the day 🥳

05/20/2026

THIS SATURDAY, MAY 23rd: Road Clean-Up! Please join us for a clean-up of Government Springs Road. We'll meet at the firehouse at 8:45am for some refreshments, mile marker assignments and bag distribution. If you're late: we'll have bags at the mailboxes at V66 and our ever-smiling radio lead and firefighter George will be there to get you set up. Bring gloves and please wear a bright color. Community care is community strong! Hope to see you there. Questions? Please send us a message.

05/20/2026

HVFP's radio lead, George Vinson, and Co-Chief, Todd Haynes, participated in the full-scale evacuation exercise led by the Ouray County Emergency Management, bringing together 175 people working on the exercise! ACTION: Please be sure you have signed up for county Emergency Notifications (links in comments). This event was a tremendous amount of planning and preparation; learnings will make our community stronger. Thank you OCEM and all first responders and participants! Special thank you to George and Todd. photo: HVFP Co-Chief Haynes & Ridgway Fire Protection District Chief Miller.

05/16/2026

Red Flag Warning - May 16, 2026.

Ouray County Sheriff:

Red Flag Warning in effect from Noon to 8PM Saturday, May 16.

No burning is allowed on Red Flag Days or Fire Weather Watch Days.

*WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Fires will catch and spread quickly.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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Sheriff del Condado de Ouray:

Advertencia de Bandera Roja en vigor desde el mediodía hasta las 8:00 p. m. del sábado 16 de mayo.

No se permite realizar quemas durante los días de Bandera Roja ni durante los días bajo Vigilancia de Condiciones Meteorológicas de Incendio.

* VIENTOS... Del suroeste, de 15 a 25 mph, con ráfagas de hasta 40 mph.

* HUMEDAD RELATIVA... Del 10 al 15 por ciento.

* IMPACTOS... Los incendios se iniciarán y propagarán rápidamente.

Una Advertencia de Bandera Roja significa que se están produciendo —o se producirán en breve— condiciones meteorológicas críticas propicias para incendios. La combinación de vientos fuertes, baja humedad relativa y temperaturas cálidas puede contribuir a un comportamiento extremo del fuego.

05/13/2026

No burning Wednesday, May 13th. Please pass along the info.

May 12, 2026 Red Flag Warning for Wednesday - NO Burning Allowed.

Ouray County Sheriff:

Red Flag Warning in effect from 2PM to 9PM Wednesday, May 13 - No Burning Allowed.

Winds - Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

Relative Humidity - 9 to 14 percent.

Impacts - Fires will catch and spread quickly.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Learn about fire restrictions: https://ouraycountyco.gov/152/Sheriff
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Sheriff del Condado de Ouray:

Advertencia de Bandera Roja en vigor desde las 2:00 p. m. hasta las 9:00 p. m. del miércoles 13 de mayo: Prohibido realizar quemas.

Vientos: Del suroeste, de 15 a 25 mph, con ráfagas de hasta 40 mph.

Humedad relativa: Del 9 al 14 por ciento.

Impactos: Los incendios se iniciarán y propagarán rápidamente.

Una Advertencia de Bandera Roja significa que se están produciendo —o se producirán en breve— condiciones meteorológicas críticas propicias para incendios. La combinación de vientos fuertes, baja humedad relativa y temperaturas cálidas puede contribuir a un comportamiento extremo del fuego.

Infórmese sobre las restricciones de incendios: https://ouraycountyco.gov/152/Sheriff

05/13/2026

Our friends at Ridgway Fire are hiring for an important position. Please help share this opportunity.

🚒 Now Hiring: Fire Captain:EMT-B 🚒
Ridgway Fire Protection District
Ridgway Fire Protection District is accepting applications for a Fire Captain with an EMT-B — a key leadership role within our department and our community. This role is paid hourly starting at $25.82 depending on experience. Health insurance is provided by the district. (Any further questions regarding benefits information, please reach out and email [email protected]).
This position is more than a title. It’s about leading from the front—on emergency scenes, in daily operations, and within our fire family.
As a Fire Captain, you will:
🔥 Lead and supervise an assigned shift
🔥 Respond to and manage emergency incidents
🔥 Support training, development, and mentorship of personnel
🔥 Step in for the Fire Chief when needed
🔥 Help ensure our stations, equipment, and crews are always ready
This role operates on a 48/96 schedule and requires a strong commitment to leadership, accountability, and service.
Minimum Qualifications:
✔️ 5+ years fire suppression and extrication experience
✔️ Proven leadership and supervisory ability
✔️ Strong decision-making skills under pressure
✔️ Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
✔️ EMT-Basic
This is a safety-sensitive, physically demanding position—but also one of the most rewarding ways to serve your community.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your fire service career and help lead RFPD into the future, we want to hear from you.
📩 Apply by submitting your résumé and cover letter to:
[email protected]
📍 PO Box 2 / 251 N Railroad St, Ridgway, CO
Position open until filled

05/13/2026

05/05/2026

Thank a Firefighter today!👩‍🚒👨‍🚒🚒 It's International Firefighter Day. Thank you to the dedicated fire departments that protect our county!

May the 4th be with you!

Ridgway Fire Protection District Ouray Volunteer Fire Department Log Hill Volunteer Fire Department Horsefly Volunteer Fire Protection

03/17/2026

Existing FFs: Annual RT-130 Training this Thursday 5:30pm in Montrose. Pizza provided. Training location: 12696 6450 Road.

If you would like to volunteer with Horsefly and get initial wildland firefighter certification, please email [email protected].