Fremont County has the following job opportunities posted:
Fremont County Department of Transportation
- Operator I, II, III-Closes 4-232026
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
- Detention Deputy- Closes 4/23/2026
For more information about employment opportunities with Fremont County, please visit our county website at Fremontcountyco.gov or call our HR department at 719.276.7409.
FREMONT COUNTY CLEAN-UP
Just a reminder that the Fremont County government is once again sponsoring the annual Fremont County Clean-Up Campaign. Fremont County will offer a limited number of trash vouchers for free disposal of household trash, furniture, construction debris, brush, logs, leaves, and yard waste, available on a first-come, first-served basis to Fremont County residents from March 16th through April 30th.
Trash vouchers are good for free disposal of 500 pounds at Twin Enviro Services/Apex Waste Solutions “Phantom Landfill” at 2500 Fremont County Road 67 (north of the airport), Penrose, 719-372-6671.
Amounts of trash in excess of 500 pounds will be charged extra ($60/ton) on-site. Mattresses and box springs will also be charged extra at the gate. Hours of operation for the landfill are from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Thursday.
Fremont County residents may pick up a voucher from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, at the Fremont County Department of Public Health and Environment, 201 N 6th St, Cañon City.
Proof of residency is required when obtaining a voucher. Only one voucher will be issued per household. All loads must be covered, and no commercial haulers or contractors qualify for these vouchers. As always, no tires, dead animals, or hazardous waste will be accepted at any site. All landfill rules apply. No extensions will be provided due to the landfill closing for high winds. Calling ahead is recommended, 719-372-6671.
This information is posted on the front page of our Fremont County Website@fremontcountyco.gov
Update on the 24 Fire
The Fremont County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) remains open. Residents were allowed to come home starting yesterday afternoon at 2 pm, but still are considered to be in a Pre-Evacuation status until we get an update. Repopulation went smooth into the evening last night. We will continue to monitor and support local needs and the fire command's needs or resource requests. Hotline calls continue to come in and messages left are being followed up with. Highway 115 is still closed with daily reevaluations.
As of 2000 hrs., last night the 24 Fire Incident Commander said the fire remained at approximately 7,385 acres and containment increased to 24%. This is the result of the day crews' hard work, and strengthening control lines around the fire. Great progress was made along Highway 115 with crews conducting mop-up, tree removal, and clean-up. Crews along the north, east, and south control lines completed interior firing operations and made good progress on mop-up along the roads. Firefighters, equipment and vehicles will be visible along all control lines, with a heavy presence along the Highway 115 corridor. Please call the EOC Hotline number in case you have any questions or concerns, and that number is 719.276.7421
Tonight at 600pm, there is a Town Hall meeting at the Penrose Elementary School, to provide updates and answer any questions or concerns residents have. I want to thank all parties involved in this incident for their leadership, collaboration, and execution that went into ensuring a successful outcome for this fire. We truly appreciate the support in protecting our Penrose Community.
I also can't begin to thank the numerous people who so generously donated cases of water and Gatorade, donuts, snacks, etc., for the folks on the frontline doing such great work. I am always so impressed and humbled by the generosity of our community.