Many fire department events could not be held, nor safety equipment be purchased, if it wasn’t for the generous donations by sponsors and event attendees. The Cortez Fire Protection District appreciates all the assistance provided and will continue to hold events for the community through donations and sponsorships.
Individual donations are among the most common and direct ways to support your local fire department. People can contribute by giving one-time gifts or setting up recurring donations. Encouraging community members to donate a small amount monthly can create a stable revenue stream for the fire department.
Creating a better future.
Fourth of July Fireworks Sponsors
Thank you to the following sponsors who contributed to this year’s Fourth of July Fireworks display!
Tucker Transportation
Empire Electric
Century 21 West Slope Realty
Comfort Air
The Dolores State Bank
First National Bank of Cortez
Montezuma Veterinary Clinic
Southwest Sunshine
Four Corners Board of Realtors
Four Corners Community Bank
Cortez Glass
Town & Country Furnishings
Four Corners Community Bank
Custom Diesel Towing
Choice Building Supply
Ute Coffee Shop
Westview RV Resort
Aces Auto & Trailers
Vibrant Pet
Once Upon a Sandwich
Vectra Bank / Zions Bancorp.
Safety Elements, LLC
Hall’s Furnature
Corporate Sponsors
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The LOR Foundation
In 2023, the LOR Foundation provided funding for the “Halloween Firehouse” event. This event has become an annual Halloween destination for many families!
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Kiwanis of Mesa Verde
The Kiwanis of Mesa Verde teamed up with the LOR Foundation to make the 2023 “Halloween Firehouse” event a success. Over 100 visitors participated in fun and games during Halloween.
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Cortez Retail Enhancement Association (CREA)
What is the Fourth of July without fireworks? CREA’s generosity helped make this event a success many will remember for years to come.
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First National Bank of Cortez
The First National Bank of Cortez donated a 12 ft. Christmas tree this year for the family sponsorship event. The tree completed the winter wonderland scene for Santa to deliver gifts to community children.
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Four Corners Community Bank
The wildland team will be using new technology to determine the moisture content in vegetation to assist with the issuance of the County’s Burn Ban. Through a donation by Four Corners Community Bank, the Cortez Fire Protection District was able to purchase an oven and equipment to provide data to determine the need of a burn ban. This advancement will allow for a more precise and predictable way to measure the moisture content found in fire prone plants.
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Kinder Morgan
Corporate donations are assist in the daily operations of the Cortez Fire Protection District. These donations are used to purchase equipment, usually specific to the company who donates.
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Waste Management
Corporate donations assist with the daily operations of the Cortez Fire Protection District. WM was reached out to us and asked how they could help. We provided them with our need of a new rescue saw and they came through with two new saws for us!
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Empire Electric Association
Empire Electric Association provides an annual donation to the Cortez Fire Protection District to assist with the purchase of equipment and to assist with the fireworks.
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Basin Electric Power Cooperative
Basin Electric Power Cooperative matched the generous donation by Empire Electric. Our sponsors’ donations allow the District to purchase needed equipment and assist with operating costs.
Make a donation.
The Cortez Fire Protection District is funded by levies and donations. Without the assistance from our community members, the Fire District would not exist. We depend on you, like you depend on us, to be there when needed.
