About Us

Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) is a progressive, all-hazards emergency services agency dedicated to protecting lives, property, and the natural environment. Our services include fire suppression, emergency medical response, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, emergency management, and community risk reduction.

Formed through a consolidated partnership between the City of Loveland and the Loveland Rural Fire Protection District, LFRA is located 50 miles north of Denver, along the eastern foothills of the Rocky Mountains and adjacent to the Arapaho National Forest.

At the heart of our mission is a commitment to advancing community safety. We place a strong emphasis on proactive wildfire prevention, risk reduction strategies, and community outreach programs that empower residents to take an active role in creating a safer, more resilient community. This vision extends well beyond emergency response—focusing on reducing risks before they become emergencies.

LFRA is comprised of 119 sworn members, 15 volunteers, 4 seasonal staff, and 16 civilian professionals. Together, they serve under the leadership of a career Fire Chief and the guidance of the citizen-based Fire Rescue Advisory Commission.

In August 2025, LFRA expanded its service area through a successful inclusion election, adding 60 square miles to its jurisdiction. Today, the Authority serves a population of just over 110,000 across 248 square miles of diverse terrain, including urban, suburban, rural, and mountainous regions. Our service area also encompasses portions of Johnstown, Masonville, Big Thompson Canyon/Drake, and the Pinewood Reservoir region.

To meet these needs, LFRA operates ten fire stations:

  • Seven staffed 24/7/365 with a minimum of three personnel,
  • Two volunteer-staffed, and
  • One located at the Northern Colorado Regional Airport, staffed 40 hours per week by a dedicated Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Engineer, with additional coverage provided for aircraft standby needs.

The Authority deploys nine full-time fire companies, including six engines, one rapid response unit (Squad), one aerial truck company, and one heavy rescue company. Operations run on a three-shift system with a 48/96-hour schedule, supervised by a shift Battalion Chief. LFRA also employs a seasonal wildfire mitigation team led by a full-time Wildfire Program Coordinator and supported by four seasonal mitigation specialists.

Training and professional development are supported through LFRA’s 25-acre Regional Training Center, which features classrooms, administrative offices, multiple burn facilities, a multi-story training tower, confined space props, an urban search and rescue rubble pile, and the Firefighter Health and Wellness Clinic.

At its core, LFRA is more than a fire department—it is a forward-thinking, community-focused organization built on innovation, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to safeguarding the people and places we serve.

LFRA Mission Statement

Through commitment, compassion, and courage, the mission of the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) is to protect life and property.

LFRA Response Area Map

The map below illustrates the LFRA district boundaries, along with the locations of the current fire stations.Lfra District Map Layout

ISO Ratings Information & Map

For information regarding ISO ratings and to view a map of the ISO ratings in the LFRA district, please visit the ISO Rating Page.

LFRA's Culture Document

View the LFRA Way (PDF).

Annual Report

In this report, you'll find information such as our organizational overview, call response statistics, budget information, achievements, strategic plan goals, and much more.

Strategic Plan

Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. LFRA has developed the 2018 Strategic Plan as a "roadmap" for the future and to assist both elected officials and organizational leadership in guiding the implementation of our strategy for continuous improvement.

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