Fountain grew from a small railroad and farming town along Fountain Creek into one of the faster-growing communities in El Paso County. Today it has an older core near the original downtown and wide areas of subdivisions built from the 1990s onward, many with two-story homes, attached garages and HOAs. Its location next to Fort Carson means many residents are military families, both owners and renters.

Fountain operates as its own city, with its own fire department and, for many addresses, city-run electric and water utilities. That changes who you call after a fire compared with a Colorado Springs address.

Which situation fits your Fountain home?

  • IfA fire started in the attached garage of a newer two-storyThenCheck the bonus room or bedrooms above the garage and the shared wall to the kitchen for smoke; garage fires often reach those first.
  • IfSmoke came from a grass fire along the creek or open landThenFocus on exterior cleaning, the attic and the HVAC filter; most interiors need lighter cleaning.
  • IfAn older home near the town center had a kitchen or electrical fireThenHave the wiring checked beyond the damaged room and test older materials for asbestos before demolition.
  • IfYou rent and the owner lives out of the areaThenNotify the owner or property manager in writing and contact your renters insurer the same day.

Fountain contacts and jurisdiction

City
City of Fountain, separate from Colorado Springs
Fire response
Fountain's fire department within city limits; confirm for addresses near the edges
Utilities
City of Fountain utilities serve many addresses; some neighborhoods use other providers, so check your bill
Building permits
Ask the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department and the City of Fountain which applies
HOAs
Common in newer subdivisions; review design guidelines before exterior repairs

Questions to ask after a fire in Fountain

  1. Does the city utility need to inspect the electric meter or service before power is restored?
  2. Is the house in an HOA, and does replacing siding, roofing or a fence need approval?
  3. Are the bedrooms over the garage included in the smoke cleaning scope?
  4. Did the HVAC system run during the fire, and is duct cleaning included?
  5. If I'm military and may receive orders soon, how will the claim and repairs work around a move?

Wind and open land

Fountain's edges border open grassland and the Fountain Creek corridor. Strong winds out of the west and north are common, and dry grass can carry fire quickly toward fences and backyards. Newer subdivisions often have wood privacy fences that run right up to the house, which can lead fire to the siding. Replacing the last section next to the house with a noncombustible material is a simple upgrade after any fence damage.

Smoke from fires on Fort Carson training land or elsewhere south of the city can also settle over Fountain. For those events, the guidance on hazy smoke days applies: close up, filter indoor air, and clean based on what you actually find.

Map of Fountain. It shows an area, not an office or a job site.

General information for Colorado Springs, not a quote or professional advice. In an emergency, call 911.