Eagle River Fire Protection District, located in Edwards, Colorado, is a dedicated full-time professional all-risk fire department. Providing emergency services and community risk reduction.


What We Do

Our Services

From structure fire to wildland fire to technical rescue, we provide a diverse array of emergency and non-emergency services throughout our district, spanning over 186 square miles in Eagle County.

Medical and Fire

Eagle River Fire Protection District responds to numerous types of emergencies, including structure fire, wildfire, hazardous materials, medical emergencies and various technical rescues.

Hazardous Materials

The risk of exposure to hazardous materials is a danger in all communities. Eagle River Fire Protection District trains and equips their Firefighters to respond to and mitigate all manner of hazardous materials emergencies within the community.

Wildfire

Eagle River Fire Protection District works to develop and maintain a community that is prepared for wildland urban interface and wildfire events. Through operational response, professional excellence, prevention, experience, and mitigation.

Community Risk Reduction

The office of Fire Prevention and Community Risk Reduction provides for safety during and after construction as well as public education and outreach.

Our Values and Mission

The Eagle River Fire Protection District endeavors every day to better ourselves as first responders so we may offer the best care to our community. We are an organization that is guided by our core values: Respect – Integrity – Professional Excellence – Service. We are dedicated professionals who live up to our mission statement “Ready to Serve.”

Education

Prevention & Preparedness

Home Fire Safety

Learn about home fire safety essentials: Install smoke detectors, create an escape plan, and have fire extinguishers ready.

Fire Safety for Kids

Our Fire Safety for Kids program offers various engaging classes, including ride-alongs, school visits, and car seat health fairs, all open to the public.

Fire Safety Resources

Eagle River Fire shares vital resources to prepare, protect, and prevent fires, utilizing both our own and our partners’ expertise.

Our Partnerships