From the Chief

To our South Metro Fire Rescue community,

It is an honor to serve you.

At South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR), our commitment to you, our residents, businesses, and partners, remains at the heart of everything we do. Each day, our firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and professional staff work together to provide compassionate, timely, and skilled emergency response throughout our service area.

Our mission is clear: to protect lives and property across our communities by providing exceptional emergency response, prevention, education, and preparedness. We take that responsibility seriously, and we are constantly striving to improve how we serve.

Guided by our Strategic Plan, we have sharpened our focus on long-term sustainability, operational excellence, and public trust. Our vision is to be a high-performing organization united to meet the evolving needs of our communities through professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This vision shapes every decision we make. Everything from how we train our personnel, to how we invest in new technology and resources, to how we engage with those we serve.

At the foundation of all this are our core values, which define how we operate:

  • Respect - We treat others with dignity and empathy.
  • Trust - We act with integrity and accountability.
  • Compassion - We care deeply about the people and communities we serve.
  • Courage - We face risk with strength, purpose, and professionalism.
  • Service - We go above and beyond in meeting the needs of others.

These are not just words, they are lived out every day by the dedicated people of South Metro Fire Rescue. Our personnel are also deeply committed to demonstrating SMFR’s core values through the acronym PACE, which stands for Professionalism, Accountability, Compassion and Engagement.

We are proud of where we’ve been, but even more excited about where we’re going. As our community continues to grow and evolve, so will we, always committed to protecting what matters most.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

 - John Curtis, Fire Chief

John Curtis Fire Chief