Hanover Fire Department - Colorado

Hanover Fire Department is proud to share that our wildland firefighters are currently assisting with fire operations near Lake City, Florida, working alongside crews from across the country to support communities in need.

These deployments are a critical part of the wildland fire service, allowing departments like ours to provide aid where it’s needed most while gaining valuable experience to bring back home to Hanover.

Most importantly, we are happy to report that all of our personnel are safe. Please join us in keeping them in your thoughts as they represent our community with pride.

🚒 Hanover Fire Supporting Out-of-State Wildland Response 🌲🔥

Hanover Fire Protection District is proud to support ongoing wildfire efforts beyond Colorado. Early this morning, our crew deployed on Type-3 Engine 3511 to assist with operations near Lake City, Florida.

Leading the assignment is Engine Boss AJ Harris, joined by two firefighters from Security Fire Department and one firefighter from the SOCO Interagency Wildland Team. This strong, cooperative response highlights the importance of interagency partnerships and the shared mission of protecting lives, property, and natural resources.

While our personnel are away, Hanover Fire remains fully staffed and ready to respond here at home. Mutual aid and regional partnerships ensure continued coverage for our community.

Please join us in wishing our crew a safe deployment as they represent Hanover and Southern Colorado with professionalism and dedication. 💪🔥

🚨 Hammer Fire Update – 100% Contained 🚨

The Hanover Fire Department is pleased to report that the Hammer Fire is now 100% contained. Crews will remain in the area over the next several days, actively monitoring for hotspots to ensure continued safety and full extinguishment.

With ongoing dry weather conditions and expected wind gusts, residents may notice ash columns, blowing ash, and even dust devils. This is normal under current conditions; however, we encourage everyone to remain vigilant and report any concerns.

We extend our sincere gratitude to our agency partners and the community for their incredible support during this incident. Evacuation assistance, shelter operations, and coordinated response efforts were critical to a successful outcome.

🔥 Responding Agencies & Partners:
Hanover Fire
Black Forest Fire Department
Colorado Springs Fire Department
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) with MMA
CSU Catamount Wildland
Edison Fire Protection District
Emergency Incident Support (EIS)
Ellicott Fire Protection District
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch
El Paso County Wildland
El Paso County Public Works
Falcon Fire Protection District
Fountain Fire Department
Fort Carson Fire and Emergency Services
Monument Fire Department
Peterson AFB Fire and Emergency Services
Peyton Fire Protection District
Pikes Peak Regional Office of Emergency Management
Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office ESD
Security Fire Department
SOCO Wildland
Stratmoor Hills Fire Protection District
Southwest Highway 115 Fire Protection District
Tri-County Fire Protection District
Rye Fire Protection District
Beulah Fire Protection District
Cimarron Hills Fire Department
Schriever AFB Emergency Services
Air Force Academy
Florissant Fire
Fountain Police Department
Palmer Lake Fire
American Red Cross
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
El Paso County Communications

There were many individuals and organizations involved in this response, and while we may not have named everyone, your contributions have not gone unnoticed. Thank you all for your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering support.

💬 We are proud to serve a community that comes together when it matters most.