BROOMFIELD, CO - Today, the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) briefed Governor Jared Polis on the state's 2025 Wildfire Preparedness Plan. Governor Polis, DFPC Director Mike Morgan, along with state and federal partners, discussed the 2025 wildfire outlook and the local, state, and federal resources available to combat wildfires in Colorado.
According to the outlook, current forecasts indicate that normal fire potential is expected across Colorado for the outlook period of April through July, except for southwestern Colorado, which will likely be above normal due to the continued drought and expected hot, dry weather before the monsoon develops. As is typical, southeast Colorado will continue to see increased large fire potential during the pre-green-up period through April. Historically, that means in early spring there may be short-lived episodes of elevated fire potential in the lower elevations, especially along and east of the Front Range Foothills, in southeast Colorado, and the San Luis Valley during dry and windy conditions. Fire potential in May will be normal across the entire state, then June will see southwestern Colorado with above normal potential due to drought and anticipated hot, dry weather. July is expected to see the monsoon arrive with more regular chances for showers and thunderstorms.
“In Colorado, we are no stranger to the impact of devastating wildfires,” said Governor Polis. “We remain focused on aggressively implementing effective mitigation efforts to prevent wildfires and ensure our brave firefighters have the resources needed to protect us and our communities when a wildfire starts. We understand that wildfire season is year-round, and that is why our mitigation efforts and investments in new technology, aerial equipment, and first responders are so important to the safety of the entire state. The federal cuts to wildfire services are troubling, and we continue to urge the administration to remain at the table with states.”
“The 2025 Wildfire Preparedness Plan outlines a comprehensive approach to wildfire management that includes suppression and response, fuels and forest management, and mitigation activities,” explained Director Morgan. “Colorado, in partnership with local, state, and federal agencies, is prepared to respond to wildfires by focusing on early detection and rapid initial response to minimize fire size, duration, impact, and costs.”
The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control consists of four sections, each serving Colorado’s fire community in a different capacity. From training firefighters to technological advancements in public safety, and from suppressing wildfires to building code enforcement, DFPC is dedicated to serving and safeguarding the people of Colorado and protecting our property, resources, environment, and quality of life.
Link to 2025 Wildfire Preparedness Plan: https://bit.ly/2025-DFPC-WPP
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