The Fisher's Peak Fire Protection District (FPFPD) is an all volunteer fire and rescue department located in Starkville, CO. Starkville is located 1 mile south of Trinidad, CO. The FPFPD is led by Chief Buddie Curro and protects approximately 18 miles of I-25, the town of Starkville, a section of Hwy 12 and parts of the City of Trinidad, as well as multiple sub divisions around Las Animas County . Our primary fire related calls are for wildland fires. In addition we also provide response to public assists, building inspections, rescue and EMS calls utilizing QRT (Quick Response Team) members. 

Members attend regular monthly training and may attend other training opportunities in the area or with other local departments. Our dedicated volunteers spend many sleepless nights protecting the district as well as juggling family life and regular full time employment.

The Fishers Peak Fire Protection District (FPFPD) is a professional full-time volunteer fire and rescue service that serves the citizens and visitors of Trinidad and Las Animas County, CO. We have approx 14 members that respond daily to various types of emergencies. Our members undergo continuous training monthly and many more have various emergency training and backgrounds that are maintained on their own time. 

We respond to emergencies in the areas of Starkville, Jansen, along Hwy 12, I-25, North Trinidad and various housing sub-divisions including Santa Fe Trail Ranches and Trinidad Lake Ranches.

Both Trinidad State Park and Fishers Peak State Park fall in the boundaries of FPFPD. Fishers Peak State Park is Colorado's newest and 2nd largest State Park.

We have mutual aid agreements with other surrounding Las Animas County Fire Departments, including Trinidad FD, Stonewall Fire District, Cokedale FD, Hoehne FD, Spanish Peaks/Bon Carbo FD and Pinon Canyon FD. 

We are a progressive department, always learning and implementing new ideas as budget and time allow. Thank you for visiting our page and if you have any questions please contact us. Have a safe and happy year!