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Jefferson County proclaims May 2025 Wildfire Awareness Month; sheriff announces new wildland fire investments
Summary
On May 13, 2025, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May Wildfire Awareness Month, citing high local risk and recent fires; Sheriff Marinelli said the sheriff’s office will invest in a comprehensive wildland fire management program to boost preparedness, evacuation capacity and support for fire districts.
On May 13, 2025, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners proclaimed May 2025 Wildfire Awareness Month and reiterated county efforts to reduce wildfire risk, while Sheriff Marinelli announced forthcoming investments in a countywide wildland fire management program.
The proclamation and remarks followed commissioners’ statements that Jefferson County faces unusually high wildfire exposure. ‘‘Jefferson County has a greater risk of wildfire than 98% of counties in The United States and the second highest wildfire risk of all counties in Colorado,’’ Commissioner Leslie Dahlkemper said, citing recent statewide data and local conditions.
The county framed the proclamation as part of broader preparedness and mitigation work. Commissioner Andy Kerr told the audience, "While May is wildfire awareness month, the danger of wildfire is now year round. There is no longer a fire season," and urged residents to sign up for…
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