Home Fire Safety

Find resources and information below to guide you and your family in staying safe in a variety of different scenarios.

Get notified of emergency situations and receive critical information such road closure notices, evacuation orders, and wildfire information by signing up for San Miguel County Alerts. Opt-in to receive texts, phone calls, or emails, or download the ReachWell app.

Then please link to either our Alert and Warning page or the SMC Alerts registration portal

Child in firefighter gear; text: "Working smoke alarms reduce the chances of dying in a fire by nearly 50 percent."

Home Safety Plan

Home fires can start and spread quickly, so just a little bit of planning can make a big difference. Make sure to create a home fire escape plan and practice it regularly with your family.

A cartoon Dalmatian in a yellow and red firefighter outfit giving a thumbs up.

National Fire Protection Association

Join Sparky! Get your child to take the fire safety pledge today to become a fire safety hero.

Fire Extinguishers

Fire Extinguisher Classes are available at the Telluride Fire District. Contact us to learn more.

Wildfire Reduction

For information and resources on evaluating and mitigating wildfire risk in our community and to your home, please see our page on Wildfire Resources & Information.

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