Fort Morgan Fire Department Reports Slight Decrease in Calls in 2025

The department responded to 664 calls, down slightly from the previous year, and is fully equipped with new trucks.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

At the Fort Morgan City Council meeting, Fire Chief Dillon Prevost reported that the Fort Morgan Fire Department responded to 664 calls in 2025, a slight decrease from the previous year. Calls within city limits increased, and the department averaged nine firefighters per call, up from 2024. The department's new ladder truck and engine are fully in service and have already been used on several calls. The department also logged over 1,100 hours of training and nearly 2,000 auxiliary hours, including new Firefighter I certifications and a paramedic license.

Why it matters

The Fort Morgan Fire Department's annual report provides insight into the department's activities and preparedness, which is important for ensuring public safety and understanding the community's emergency response capabilities.

The details

The Fort Morgan Fire Department responded to 664 calls in 2025, down slightly from the previous year. Calls within city limits increased from 343 to 385, and the department averaged nine firefighters per call, up from 2024. The department's new ladder truck and engine are fully in service and have already been used on several calls. Personnel logged 1,172 hours of training and 1,937 auxiliary hours, including Firefighter I certifications and a new paramedic license. The department now has 28 members and three applications pending.

  • The Fort Morgan Fire Department gave its annual report to the City Council on February 17, 2026.
  • In 2025, the department responded to 664 calls, slightly lower than the previous year.

The players

Dillon Prevost

Fort Morgan Fire Chief.

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The takeaway

The Fort Morgan Fire Department's annual report shows the department is well-equipped and prepared to respond to emergencies in the community, with a slight decrease in overall calls but an increase in calls within city limits and in the number of firefighters per call.