Call 911 for assistance. The Volunteer Fire Department covers the community and surrounding area. The ISO fire rating is 7. Dispatch for emergencies is through 911. Call 911 for emergencies.
Buses provide transportation to and from the school.
Programs for youth are offered by Cripple Creek Park and Recreation. Mail is not delivered to homes in the city, but picked up at post boxes in the Post Office. Some locals have nominated Frank Rooks as the friendliest and most helpful post master in the United States. Back Garbage removal Garbage removal is by private vendor. Woodland Trash of Woodland Park is the primary service provider.