Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue

Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue is a combination fire department located in Bennett, Colorado, providing comprehensive all-hazard emergency response services to a service area covering more than 350 square miles. The organization operates with a dedicated team of approximately 70 highly trained and state-certified personnel, comprised of both career fi... refighters and volunteer members. Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue provides 24/7 coverage through three fully staffed fire stations, responding to over 1,400 calls for service annually with that number steadily growing each year. The department offers emergency medical services with staff certified at various levels ranging from First Responders to Paramedics, including Emergency Medical Technicians and Colorado State-Certified personnel who respond to medical emergencies with ambulances and engines. The organization has been committed to providing advanced EMS care since hiring its first Paramedic in 1992. Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue operates an Administrative Building housing administrative staff including the Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Battalion Chiefs, Deputy Fire Marshal, Office Manager, and Administrative Assistant, as well as a Fleet Maintenance Facility. The department provides fire suppression, emergency medical response, community education, fire preparedness, investigations, and life safety services to citizens throughout the district. Administrative command staff includes Fire Chief Earl Cumley, Assistant Chief Caleb Connor, and EMS Battalion Chief Josie Fischer, supported by shift Battalion Chiefs and other administrative personnel who ensure smooth operations and exemplary service delivery to the community.Read More