North Metro Fire covers an area of over 58 square miles that sits 15 minutes north of Denver, 20 minutes southeast of Boulder, a half hour from Denver International Airport and a short drive west to the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Panoramic views of the mountains, an abundance of open space lands and a robust offering of recreational activities, cultural arts and community events coupled with affordable housing options and low crime rates make our fire district a desired destination for families and residents of all ages. 

The fire district's population has grown 21% over the past decade with more than 126,000 residents living in the district. The median age is 37.4, and the median household income in our community is $100,078. More than 75% of residents have a college degree or some college education. There are more than 3,900 businesses, 45 schools, four hospital systems, 18 older adult facilities, over 8,700 acres of parks and open space, and over 325 miles of walking trails. 

North Metro Fire is fortunate to serve a generous community that supports our firefighters. Whether it is passing important mill levy measures to fund emergency services or raising money to help injured firefighters and police officers, the community shows up for its first responders. Additionally, we have strong relationships with our law enforcement partners, local government agencies and area fire departments that further strengthen our organization.

Broomfield

Broomfield is a growing city and county with a strong sense of unity, pride and identity. The community is planned with a balance of residential and commercial land use, with generous open space areas and parks. Residents enjoy a full array of employment, recreational opportunities and human services. Broomfield boasts an exceptional school system, with both public and private offerings from six different school districts. Additionally, the city offers a variety of housing options, from affordable starter homes to million dollar mansions and multi-family developments.

Northglenn

Residents of Northglenn enjoy small neighborhoods with accessible schools, convenient shopping centers, parks, lakes, open spaces, and outdoor recreation facilities. The city government’s support for community and economic development makes Northglenn a hub of safe, affordable neighborhoods and business activity. The quality of planning, development, services and volunteers creates a distinctive sense of community that is uncommon in many modern cities. Many of the original residents who lived in Northglenn when it incorporated in 1969 still live in the city.

Supporting Infrastructure

North Metro Fire residents have access to several quality hospital systems in the area, including Intermountain Health, CommonSpirit Health, Children’s Hospital Colorado, HCA HealthONE, UCHealth and AdventHealth. Additionally, six top-tier school districts serve the area, including Boulder Valley School District, Adams 12 Five Star School District, Weld County School District, Jefferson County School District, Brighton School District, and St. Vrain School District. The community also has access to a mass transit system that connects to downtown Denver and Boulder.