DENVER ~ Denver - In a press conference today, Governor Jared Polis and the Division of Fire Prevention and Control provided an update on the resources that Colorado has provided to assist in fighting the devastating fires in California.

Governor Polis expressed his condolences for the lives lost and devastation caused by the fires, stating that they serve as a reminder that fire can strike at any time and anywhere. He also acknowledged that Colorado has experienced its fair share of destructive fires and is proud to offer support to the southern California communities in need.

"I am deeply appreciative of the women and men from state government and local governments across Colorado who are lending a hand in California's time of need," said Governor Polis.

Mike Morgan, Director of the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control, echoed this sentiment, stating that DFPC and the Colorado Fire Service remain committed to supporting their partners and neighbors during times of crisis. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and mutual aid in wildfire response efforts across the West.

On January 8th, DFPC's Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) was deployed to California at the request of CAL FIRE. The aircraft, which departed from Colorado with a pilot and two Mission Sensor Operators on board, is being used to gather crucial intelligence to aid firefighting efforts on the ground.

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In addition to the MMA, Colorado mobilized nine strike teams consisting of nearly 50 engines and overhead personnel to assist in suppressing the fires. Interagency dispatch centers in Pueblo, Northern Colorado, Durango, Grand Junction, Craig, and Rocky Mountain Area Coordination Center worked tirelessly to match resources with requests and mobilize these strike teams to California.

The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control also provided three agency representatives to act as liaisons for all their resources deployed in California. This ensures that personnel are well taken care of while they assist with firefighting efforts.

The resource orders for January 8th included DFPC's Multi-Mission Aircraft, as well as the Hartsel Fire Protection District, Castle Rock Fire & Rescue, Southern Arkansas Fire Protection District, Four Mile Fire Protection District, and Stratmoor Hills Fire Protection District.

On January 10th, the following strike teams were deployed:

Strike Team 1: Palmer Lake Fire Department, Jackson 105 Fire Protection District, Northwest Fire Protection District, NE Teller County Fire Protection District, Leadville/Lake County Fire-Rescue, and Colorado Springs Fire Department.

Strike Team 2: Grand Fire Protection District, Grand Lake Fire Protection District, Oak Creek Fire Protection District, Arvada Fire Protection District, North Metro Fire Rescue, and South Metro Fire Rescue.

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Strike Team 3: South Arkansas Fire Protection District, Boulder Fire Rescue, Aurora Fire Rescue, Mountain View Fire Rescue, Lefthand Fire Protection District and Hudson Fire Protection District.

Strike Team 4: Vail Fire & Emergency Services, Los Piños Fire Protection District Upper Pine River Valley Volunteer fire department Grand Junction fire department Carbondale and Rural fire protection district Cortez fire protection district

Strike Team 5: Eagle River fire protection district Summit fire & EMS Colorado river fire protection district Loveland fire rescue authority

Strike Team 6: Chaffee county fire protection district Stonewall fire protection district South Fork fire rescue Purgatoire river volunteer fire department Spanish peaks/Boncarbo fire protection district Deer mountain fire protection district Gunnison fire department Pike and San Isabel national forest security

Strike Team 7: Thornton fire department North metro fire rescue Denver fire department Windsor Severance fire protection district West metro fire protection district Westminster fire department Grand lake volunteer firefighters

Strike Team 8: Lefthandfireprotectiondistrict Colorado division of firefighting Boulder county sheriff's office Frederick-Firestonefireprotectiondistrict Greelyfiredepartment Brightonfire-rescuedistrict Platte valleyfireprotectiondistrict

Strike Team 9: Denver fire department Larimer county sheriff's office Poudre fire authority Timberline fire protection district Four mile fire protection district Boulder mountain fire protection district Colorado state forest service Boulder mountain fire authority El Paso county sheriff's office

The efforts of these strike teams and the Multi-Mission Aircraft are crucial in aiding California's firefighting efforts. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control and its partners remain committed to supporting their fellow Americans during this difficult time.

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