Wildfire Season is here and in full swing!
Help us, help you. Take time to mitigate around your structures and property
questions call us at 800-316-8233--For Emergencies call 911

Welcome

Founded in April 1999, the Tallahassee Volunteer Fire Protection (TVFP) is a volunteer fire department which serves Northwest Fremont County, Colorado, and specializes in wild land and urban interface fire fighting. TVFP is recognized across Fremont County and the state of Colorado as a top-notch rural fire department! We are supported by contributions from land owners and residents in our service area. See the "Membership" section under "About Us" for details..

Wild Fire Preparation Information
No matter where you live, natural hazards exist that could significantly damage or even destroy your home or business. For more information:        www.disastersafety.org

National Weather Service 7-Day Forecast:  Canon City, Colorado
Our Main Station is located at:
2518 State Highway 9, Canon City, CO 81212
      FIRE WEATHER WATCH    
                 Fremont County.  

Register your wireless phone number now to be part of the database when 911 Emergency Notification calls are made to your neighborhood.
GO TO:  Emergency Wireless Registration
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Please remember to put out all
campfires and grills when not no longer in use.
The TVFD would like to thank the  following for  their generous contributions over the year.           [Read on]
No matter when you use your Fireplace:
Having a toasty fire in your fireplace is wonderful...take care to be sure that all the embers are behind the screen and that you are watchful of embers that pop.
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COEmergency: Link to
  Colorado Flood
 Information Map. 
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Visit our list of Advertisers page
 -Support these local businesses 
that support TVFD!  [visit page]
                  DONT FORGET:  
 Please contact administration with your current contact information!  This will help the Fire Fighters in the event they need to contact you.

Please remember to contact TVFD Dispatch every time the gate codes are changed. Thank you!
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We are always accepting 
Tax Deductible donations. 
     Thank you from all of us at TVFP!
      Fire Chief Gordon Grosslight 
       TVFD President Mike Meyrick

Thank you everyone for your generous donations so far this year!
Your contribution helps cover operating expenses which include fuel, equipment, building maintenance, mailings, propane, training, and fire fighter equipment to name just a few.   Any amount would be very much appreciated!

Fire Danger Listing & Current Fire Bans
To find out about fire restriction updates
in real-time check out Fremont County's 
Fire Ban Information page.

Report a Fire

To report a fire in the TVFP service area please call 911 Please be prepared to give as exact a location as you can

PLEASE notify dispatch if you intend to do any burning--regardless of the weather.  Things can and do sometimes get out of hand and quickly.
The  funny thing about firemen is, night and day, they are  always firemen.
                ~Gregory  Widen, Backdraft
     **URGENT         REQUEST**
   It is IMPORTANT to share your GATE CODES with us
we NEED to have those codes.

Please email TVFD or call  800-316-8233 ASAP with the following information:
     Name 
     Address
     Email 
     Subdivision/Area & Phone

This information is for Dispatch only and is needed when firefighters
need access through a gate..
The first step in being prepared is to know about the hazards that can affect you where you live and work. America's PrepareAthon!  FEMA community for preparedness website.
Friend us on Facebook!
and 
Twitter  @TVFPColorado

NEWS FLASHES

Your Personal Wildland Fire Action Guide courtesy of ​ www.wildlandfirersg.org
NOTICE OF
​PUBLIC MEETING
Every 3rd Wed of the month Meeting

TFPD ( Tallahassee Fire Protection District –Special District ) is at 2:00 
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TVFD ( Tallahassee Volunteer Fire Department) follows at 4:00 

Tallahassee Fire Main Station
2518 Hwy 9, Canon City , CO  81212
All meetings are open to the public
Make sure your
​address is seen!
If we cant FIND YOU we cant HELP YOU
Download the form, fill it out an send your payment with the form to: 
     Tallahassee Volunteer Fire Protection
     C/O Reflective Address Signs
     P O  Box  510
     Canon City, CO  81215-0510
★You do not need to have a Facebook account 
to see our posts photos posted in our gallery. ★
Go to our photo gallery  and video album ! 
Website for the 
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE 
​Weather Advisory Summary
★Thank you ★
For all your donations last year.  We rely on your donations, no matter how much--all donations are appreciated.
Visit The
Documents Center:
for Bylaws, Donation Letter, Newsletters, Meeting Mins and more! ​
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Check out the video of the Flag Raising on our Facebook Album.  See Video  You do not need a Facebook account to see the video! 
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A huge thank you to the generous donation from a local resident that helped us to buy a used type 6 engine with an additional pump and tank!
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Please remember, all financial donations are tax deductible.  You can use the PayPal Donate button on this page, mail in a check or money order or come and visit us in person.  All financial donations, no matter how much are very appreciated!
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   Remember to check the   Calendar for Training 
and Meetings!
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