Hudson Fire Protection District

What Hudson Fire Protection District does

Hudson Fire Protection District (HFPD) is a public special district — a political subdivision of the State of Colorado — that provides fire protection, emergency medical services, fire prevention, and public-safety education to the communities of Hudson, Lochbuie, and unincorporated areas of Weld County across a 95-square-mile service area. Established in 1950 under Colorado's 1948 fire-district enabling legislation, the district operates three fire stations (Station 1 in Hudson as the staffed headquarters, Station 2 in Hudson as a quartermaster/storage facility, and Station 3 in Lochbuie) staffed 24/7. Its operational divisions are Fire Suppression, EMS, Fire Prevention (which serves as the Authority Having Jurisdiction for the 2018 International Fire Code), and Training, supported by a roster of 53+ personnel including a Fire Chief, Assistant Chief, Division Chiefs, Battalion Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants, Engineers, Firefighters, Paramedics, and a Chaplain.

The district's underlying technology is minimal: its public-facing infrastructure is the Streamline website platform for special districts, used for service information, forms, and board transparency. The EMS Division operates under a Board-Certified Emergency Physician who serves as physician advisor, and the Fire Prevention Division is staffed with certified fire investigators who coordinate with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control. Compliance posture includes HIPAA for EMS patient records and ADA-compliant website accessibility, with Aira live visual interpretation support.

HFPD's revenue model is characteristic of a Colorado special district: a primary stream of property-tax revenue levied across all property owners within district boundaries, supplemented by transaction-based EMS transport fees. Customer segments are the residential population, commercial property owners, and contractors requiring fire code plan review, inspections, and permits. Distribution is purely direct — 24/7 emergency response and code enforcement delivered through the three fire stations and, increasingly, through mutual aid partnerships with Fort Lupton FPD, Platteville Gilcrest FPD, South East Weld FPD, Platte Valley Ambulance, and local/state law enforcement agencies. The district markets minimally beyond a Facebook presence for the Hudson Professional Firefighters Local 5213, periodic community events (including its 75th anniversary in April 2025), and the Streamline-powered website.

Name

Hudson Fire Protection District

Legal name

Hudson Fire Protection District

Website

https://hfpdco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hudson Fire Protection District is a Colorado public special district (est. 1950) that delivers fire suppression, EMS, fire prevention/code enforcement, and training to the 95-square-mile area covering Hudson, Lochbuie, and unincorporated Weld County through three fire stations and 53+ staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire Protection and Emergency Services

NAICS

Fire Protection (92216), Fire Protection (922160)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire & Rescue Services (Fire Suppression, Rescue) (BPAIAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Safety Administration (Fire/EMS, Emergency Management) (BPAIACAL), Fire Prevention, Inspection & Code Enforcement (Life Safety) (BPAIAGAL)

Keywords

• Fire protection services
• Emergency medical services
• Fire code enforcement
• Emergency response
• Public safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: As a special fire protection district in Colorado, HFPD receives funding through property taxes from residents and businesses within the district boundaries.
2. Emergency Service Fees: Fees for emergency medical services including ambulance transport and pre-hospital response within and outside the district.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hudson Fire Protection District is a public governmental special district that provides fire suppression, emergency medical services (including ambulance transport and pre-hospital EMS response), and fire prevention services. The district serves the communities of Hudson, Lochbuie, and unincorporated areas of Weld County, Colorado, covering approximately 95 square miles through three fire stations staffed 24/7 with firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fire Protection Services Fire suppression, emergency response, and fire safety services for the communities of Hudson, Lochbuie, and unincorporated Weld County areas within the 95-square-mile district.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS Division Services) Emergency Medical Services including pre-hospital response and ambulance transport, basic and advanced life support, training, certification tracking, and quality assurance programs. Staffed with EMT and Paramedic certified team members under a Board-Certified Emergency Physician advisor.
• Fire Prevention Division Services Fire code enforcement, plan review, construction and operational permits, building inspections, fire investigations, and community risk reduction through public education and outreach programs. Administers and enforces the 2018 International Fire Code as the district's Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Payment Portal Online payment portal for district services and fees, accessible via Colorado.gov for residents and businesses to pay applicable charges.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fort Lupton Fire Protection DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership for fire and emergency services. Neighboring fire district that collaborates with HFPD for emergency response coverage and support.
• Platte Valley AmbulancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMS collaboration for ambulance services and pre-hospital emergency medical response coordination within the region.
• Platteville Gilcrest Fire Protection DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership for fire and emergency services with neighboring fire district in Weld County.
• South East Weld Fire Protection DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMutual aid partnership for fire and emergency services covering southeast Weld County areas.
• Hudson Professional Firefighters Local 5213coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabor union representing professional firefighters. Partnership for firefighter labor relations and professional development.
• Colorado State PatrolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState law enforcement agency partnership for coordinated emergency response and public safety.
• Weld County Sheriff's DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty law enforcement partnership for coordinated emergency response and public safety operations.
• Hudson Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal law enforcement partnership for coordinated emergency response and public safety within the Town of Hudson.
• Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and ControlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partnership for fire investigations. HFPD certified fire investigators work alongside state investigators to determine origin and cause of fires.
• Weld County CodeRedminorOthersCommunity safety services partnership providing emergency alert notifications to Weld County residents.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Brighton Fire Rescue District: Larger Colorado fire district serving the City of Brighton and surrounding Adams County area with full-service fire, EMS, and prevention functions. Comparable service model but operates at greater scale than HFPD.
• North Metro Fire Rescue District: Established Colorado fire protection district serving Broomfield, Northglenn, and surrounding communities with fire suppression, EMS, prevention, and training divisions. Larger in scale than HFPD but uses the same Colorado special district governance model.

Direct peers

• Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District: Weld County special fire protection district serving Frederick and Firestone with full-service fire, EMS, and fire prevention operations. Comparable scale and full-service (suppression, EMS, prevention) offering to HFPD.
• Mountain View Fire Rescue (Colorado): Fire protection district serving Mead, Erie, and unincorporated areas of Boulder/Weld counties. Similar Colorado special district structure with combined fire suppression and EMS transport services.
• South East Weld Fire Protection District: Adjacent Weld County special district providing fire and EMS coverage to southeast Weld County communities. Operates with the same Colorado fire district legal structure and is a formal mutual aid partner with HFPD.
• Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District: Weld County special fire protection district serving Platteville, Gilcrest, and surrounding areas. Directly comparable special district governance model and mutual aid partner of HFPD.
• Fort Lupton Fire Protection District: Neighboring Colorado special fire protection district serving Fort Lupton and unincorporated Weld County areas. Operates with the same Colorado statutory framework, mutual aid partnership, and property tax funding model as HFPD.

Emerging players

• Platte Valley Ambulance: EMS provider partnered with HFPD for ambulance and pre-hospital services. Directly comparable in its core EMS mission but narrower in scope (transport only, no fire suppression).

Others

• Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control: State agency partnering with HFPD on fire investigations and origin/cause determination. Provides state-level coordination and expertise that complements HFPD's Fire Prevention Division work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HPFA5213
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hudson-fire-protection-district

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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