The Berthoud Fire Protection District is a distinguished Class 2 Fire District, proudly serving the Berthoud community since 1888. Berthoud Fire is a statutory special district and is governed by a board of directors. Berthoud Fire provides fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical services, wildland protection, extrication, hazardous materials response, risk reduction, and public education. These services are offered to an estimated 24,000 District residents, and nearly 100,000 commuters and visitors every day. The District spans 103 square miles in the counties of Larimer, Boulder, and Weld, and includes significant portions of US Highway 287 and Interstate 25. Berthoud Fire Protection District includes two fire stations, 13 emergency vehicles, 25 career firefighters, 5 reserve firefighters, 1 Chief, 1 Operations Chief, and 4 administrative staff.