Fire is a natural force that is both dangerous for our community and can be beneficial for native ecosystems. We live in a location where the wildfire threat is real. Wildfires happen frequently. A wildfire that poses a risk our community is not a matter of if, but when. Read the city's wildfire preparedness webpage.
- Sign up for evacuation information and county alerts.
- Remember: The most effective fire mitigation efforts are those completed within 5 to 10 feet of a structure. That work should remove flammable materials and establishing a fire-resistant buffer. View the Wildland Fire Preparedness Guide PDF for more information.
For decades, City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks has been working together with the community to address shared fire risks by:
- Working to maintaining healthy natural areas that can help reduce the risk of dangerous fires. Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) fire risk management mimics fire's natural processes and includes tree thinning, livestock grazing, prescribed burning and weed management.
- Working to prevent fires on open space by enforcing regulations that prohibit all human sources of ignition, including smoking, campfires and fireworks. OSMP Rangers and OSMP staff are trained wildland firefighters and help fight fires on open space.