Ouray Volunteer Fire Department

05/27/2026

🚒💦 Small town traditions done right!

Practice is underway for one of Ouray’s favorite 4th of July events, proudly sponsored by OVFD. We can’t wait to see everyone back on Main Street this year! 🇺🇸

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Remembering and honoring the heroes who gave everything for our freedom.

From all of us at OVFD, we wish everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day. ❤️🚒

05/22/2026

Join in on the fun and help us name the new fire rescue authority in Ouray County! The survey is open until June 4 - after that, we'll tally the results and choose a name!

ICYMI: Ouray County is considering a joint, unified Fire and EMS Authority (Fire Rescue Authority) that would bring the five fire districts and Ouray County EMS together under one operating organization — producing faster response, 24/7 staffing, modern equipment, and better grant access, without raising any taxes when the Authority is formed.

Learn more: https://ouraycountyco.gov/529/Fire-Rescue-Authority

05/17/2026

Come by TODAY😊🔥

Join us at the Ouray Fire Station today to learn how to protect your home and property from wildfire. Local experts will share practical tips you can put to use immediately.

Bring the whole family! Kids can explore fire trucks and meet local responders. Burgers and hot dogs will also be provided!

📅 May 17 | 12:30–3:30 PM
📍320 6th Ave.

Come get prepared, ask questions, and connect with your local fire team. 🔥🚒

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.

05/15/2026

Reminder: Emergency Evacuation Exercise Tomorrow, May 15.

Ouray County Emergency Management and Ouray County Sheriff's Office:

This is a reminder of our full-scale emergency evacuation exercise tomorrow May 15, 2026. This exercise will begin at approximately 9AM and concluding at approximately 2PM.

Only one neighborhood in Ouray County (Elk Meadows) will be involved in this exercise, not the City of Ouray, nor the Town of Ridgway.

However, if you are in the Ridgway area between 9AM and 2PM on Friday, you will likely hear and see first responder vehicles and see activity at the Ouray County Fairgrounds & Event Center. Please remember, this is only an exercise!

We appreciate all the help in spreading correct information to our community members and visitors.

Learn more about evacuations: https://ouraycountyco.gov/512/Evacuation-Information

Gestión de Emergencias del Condado de Ouray y Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Ouray:

Este es un recordatorio sobre nuestro simulacro de evacuación de emergencia a gran escala que tendrá lugar mañana, 15 de mayo de 2026. Este ejercicio comenzará aproximadamente a las 9:00 a. m. y concluirá alrededor de las 2:00 p. m.

Solo un vecindario del Condado de Ouray (Elk Meadows) participará en este ejercicio; ni la Ciudad de Ouray ni el Pueblo de Ridgway estarán involucrados.

Sin embargo, si usted se encuentra en el área de Ridgway entre las 9:00 a. m. y las 2:00 p. m. de este viernes, es probable que escuche y vea vehículos de los equipos de respuesta de emergencia, así como actividad en el Recinto Ferial y Centro de Eventos del Condado de Ouray. Por favor, recuerde: ¡esto es solo un simulacro!

Agradecemos toda su colaboración para difundir información veraz entre los miembros de nuestra comunidad y nuestros visitantes.

Obtenga más información sobre evacuaciones: https://ouraycountyco.gov/512/Evacuation-Information

05/15/2026

We continue to receive a lot of questions and confusion about our upcoming evacuation exercise on Friday, May 15. To reiterate, only one neighborhood in Ouray County (Elk Meadows) will be involved in this exercise, not the City of Ouray, nor the Town of Ridgway, Colo.. However, if you are in the Ridgway area between 9AM and 2PM on Friday, you will likely hear and see first responder vehicles and see activity at the Ouray County Fairgrounds & Event Center. Please remember, this is only an exercise!

We appreciate all the help in spreading correct information to our community members and visitors.

Read the full news release for more details: https://ouraycountyco.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/936
Learn more about evacuations: https://ouraycountyco.gov/512/Evacuation-Information

05/08/2026

🚒🔥 Firefighter Friday: Meet Justin Clark 🔥🚒

Born and raised in Ouray, Justin has spent his life exploring these mountains… dirt biking, hiking, and off roading. He has been a member of the Ouray Volunteer Fire Department for the past 5 years and is proud to serve and protect the community he’s always called home.

For Justin, being part of OVFD is about more than just responding to calls, it’s about the team. The camaraderie, the brotherhood, and working together to protect Ouray and everyone in it.

Justin and his wife Abby are now raising their son Jett here in Ouray, and he loves having his family involved in department events, fundraisers, and community outreach.

Thank you, Justin, for your dedication to OVFD and the community you’ve grown up in and continue to serve. 👏🔥

05/04/2026

Tag your favorite firefighters below! ❤️

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!

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