The Arvada Fire Protection District (AFPD) is independent. They are not run by the City of Arvada. The AFPD serves the City through an intergovernmental agreement. They provide fire protection, emergency medical, and other services. The AFPD also serves a large areas of Wheat Ridge and unincorporated Jefferson County.
The AFPD provides the following free services:
- Home Safety Visits
- Smoke Detector Check and Installation
- Child Safety Seat Installation
- Citizen Fire Academy