Glade Park’s current fire risk:
* 550 mi² including the 183 mi² Dolores Triangle.
Glade Park occupies 11% of Mesa County.
The department is staffed 100% by volunteers who donate hundreds of hours of time every year, training and responding to calls 24/7.
News
Glade Park Fire transitioned into a Fire Protection District on January 1, 2026, and will be funded by a mill levy (property taxes) starting in 2027. Funding is delayed 1 year, so the department still relies on donations, grants, and fundraising to provide funds for operations.