Arapahoe Fire

"Arapahoe Fire" typically refers to fire protection services, emergency response departments, or wildfire management within Arapahoe County, Colorado, or the Arapaho National Forest.

1. Arapahoe Fire Protection (Business)

A major private fire safety company headquartered in Aurora, Colorado.

• Services: Provides 24-hour emergency support, design, installation, and inspection for fire sprinklers, alarms, and extinguishers.
• Contact: Located at 11901 E 14th Ave, Aurora, CO 80010; phone (303) 366-4905.
• Online Portal: Clients can pay invoices or request service calls via their official website.

2. Emergency Response Departments

Multiple agencies manage fire emergencies in the Arapahoe area:

• South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR): The primary fire and rescue agency for most of Arapahoe County, including Centennial and Littleton.
• Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office: Manages the Wildland Fire Team for fires in unincorporated areas and enforces local burn bans.
• Arapahoe Fire & Rescue (Nebraska): A separate department serving the City of Arapahoe and surrounding rural districts in Furnas, Gosper, and Frontier Counties.

3. Wildfires in Arapaho National Forest

While no single "Arapahoe Fire" exists, the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests have been sites of major historic wildfires:

• Cameron Peak Fire (2020): The largest wildfire in Colorado history, burning over 208,000 acres, including parts of the Arapaho National Forest.
• Williams Fork Fire (2020): Burned significantly within the Arapaho National Forest; restoration efforts were still active as of late 2025.
• Current Status: Real-time air quality and fire locations can be monitored via the USDA Forest Service Fire and Smoke Map.

4. Recent Incidents (2025-2026)

• Centennial Strip Mall Fire (August 2025): A commercial fire at 11001 E Arapahoe Pl caused multiple businesses to be declared uninhabitable.
• Arapahoe County House Fire (December 2024): Deputies and SMFR rescued two children trapped in a backyard during a residential fire on South Gibraltar Lane.

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