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Today, the Security Fire Department is one of the largest departments in El Paso County, serving the ever-growing population of Security and Widefield.

The department has an average call volume of 2400 calls a year for service and employs:    • 12 full-time personnel  • One paid Fire Chief   • 50 volunteers

The Security Fire Department's mission is to provide the highest quality professional service to our community. We resolve to do this within a framework of empathy, compassion, and dedication to the citizens we serve, and to each other.

Is to preserve LIFE and PROPERTY through effective fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency medical service.

Promote and provide education in fire and life safety provide extinguished through effective response and intervention to minimize life and property loss. Ensure the highest quality pre-hospital emergency care to the sick and injured.

To provide professional and courteous emergency services to our community 24/7 365 days a year. To consistently integrate new technology and training to improve our dedicated employee's and volunteer's skills so you may rest assured you will always receive the best emergency services you should expect from your hometown Fire Department.


Come support your community and become a Volunteer Firefighter.
 
Accepting applications through
January 31, 2011 for new volunteers.

Fallen Firefighter Memorial

Dedication of new
Fallen Firefighter Memorial July 5, 2009

 

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

New partnership between Security Fire Protection District and Action Care Ambulance starting June 1, 2009.  Bringing dedicated Advanced Life Support to the Security and Widefield Community. More to come
View Action Care Gallery

As a native of Security Colorado, Ski joined the Fire Department in 1980, over the years he has held various ranks from Driver/Engineer to Deputy Fire Chief. In 2001 he was appointed as Fire Chief.


Ski Stambaugh

Read this month's tips from
Chief Stambaugh!