On August 12, 2025, Sheriff Curtis Johnson enacted Stage 1 fire restrictions for all areas of unincorporated western Boulder County, including all areas of Boulder Mountain Fire Protection District. See Boulder County Sheriff's Office Media Advisory.

On May 6, 2025, an election will be held to elect a director in BMFPD Wards 1, 4, and 5. The director will be elected to serve a four-year term, ending May 1, 2029. Please refer to the BMFPD Ward Map below, which shows the boundaries for each ward.

Boulder Mountain Fire Protection District (BMFPD), a large fire district northwest of the city of Boulder, proudly announces the promotion of Mike Palamara to fire chief designate. Palamara will assume the role of fire chief on January 1, 2026, upon the retirement of John Benson, the district’s longtime fire chief. “We are thrilled to announce Mike as BMFPD’s next fire chief,” said Bob Loveman, BMFPD board president. “Mike has proven his leadership abilities and brings new perspectives and a proven track record in wildfire mitigation and emergency response, and in leading firefighter teams locally and nationally, which aligns perfectly with our vision for the future.” Loveman added, “We thank Chief Benson for his 23 years of distinguished service to the district’s communities and beyond.”

 To: Boulder Mountain Fire Protection District Residents
From: Robert Loveman, President, BMFPD Board of Directors

Stage 2 fire restrictions PROHIBIT the following activities in all areas of unincorporated Boulder County: