About Us
The District’s primary purpose is to provide fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, hazardous materials services, fire prevention and public education to its residents, businesses and visitors. ERFPD serves a resident population of approximately 25,000; this number increases exponentially during the summer and winter tourism seasons.
Our Staff
Executive Staff

Karl Bauer
Chief
Office 970-748-4765
Fax 970-949-7965

Jessica Costabile
Finance Director
Office 970-748-4750
Fax 970-949-7965

Kris Nash
Human Resources Director
Office 970-748-4731
Fax 970-949-7965
Our Staff
Division Chiefs

Mick Woodworth
Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction
Fire Marshal
Office: 970-736-5064
Fax: 970-949-7965

Jason Clark
Division Chief
of Special Operations
Office: 970-748-3103
Fax: 970-949-7965

George Wilson Division Chief of Administration
Office: 970-736-5062
Fax: 970-949-7965

Hugh Fairfield-Smith
Division Chief
of Wildland/Fire Management Officer
Our Staff
Battalion Chiefs

Lee Bruchez
A-Shift Bat Chief

Todd Marty
B-Shift Bat Chief
C-Shift Bat Chief
Vacant
Our Staff
Captains

Josh Nagle
Training Captain
Office: 970-748-3102
Fax: 970-949-7965
