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.
Ready to Serve.
Eagle River Fire Protection District (ERFPD) will place on the November 5, 2024, ballot a sales tax measure to provide funding for fire and emergency services.
Why has the Fire District placed a sales tax measure on the November ballot?
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
Our Partnerships
Eagle County first responder agencies all work in conjunction and coordination with each other to provide services to residents and visitors.
Eagle River Fire`s Tower apparatus will be moving to Station 12 in Edwards, CO for a brief time.
As a part of their first year, our recent fire academy graduates will be focusing on how to safely operate on this specific apparatus and other specialized skills.
Keep an eye out on the training tower to catch our firefighters flying in the sky!
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #training #truckwork
Eagle River Fire`s Tower apparatus will be moving to Station 12 in Edwards, CO for a brief time.
As a part of their first year, our recent fire academy graduates will be focusing on how to safely operate on this specific apparatus and other specialized skills.
Keep an eye out on the training tower to catch our firefighters flying in the sky!
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #training #truckwork
Station 7 in Avon, CO hosted an Open House this past weekend.
As this was the start of Fire Prevention Week, we invited local students and families to come by the station to learn more about their local firefighters and the specialty equipment that is kept at Station 7.
Kids were able to learn about the tools and equipment that Firefighters use as well as how to stay safe during an emergency.
#eagleriverfire
#eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict
#firepreventionweek #openhouse #avon #firefighter
Station 7 in Avon, CO hosted an Open House this past weekend.
As this was the start of Fire Prevention Week, we invited local students and families to come by the station to learn more about their local firefighters and the specialty equipment that is kept at Station 7.
Kids were able to learn about the tools and equipment that Firefighters use as well as how to stay safe during an emergency.
#eagleriverfire
#eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict
#firepreventionweek #openhouse #avon #firefighter
Eagle River Fire hosted a multi-agency training this week that focused on Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) and how to rescue injured or unconscious Firefighters.
Unlike rescuing a civilian, rescuing Firefighters requires specialized technique and teamwork to efficiently remove them from a hazardous environment. With all of our gear, we are heavy, awkward and likely in an extremely dangerous and hazardous part of a building during a structure fire or major crisis.
Crews reviewed and practiced how to quickly assess an unconscious Firefighter and how to employ the RIT Bag. This bag has a variety of functions, but allows for us to at least give the unconscious Firefighter a full bottle of air while crews work to extract them from the hazard. Each fire department in Eagle County has one of these bags, however these bags plus other equipment are all a little different between agencies. Part of this training was to come together on how to best affect a rescue of a firefighter from a different agency that with the tools that are available.
This training was attended by
@eagleriverfire
@vailfiredept
@eagle_fire_dist
Gypsum Fire Protection District
#eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #eagleriverfire #rit #training #firefighter
Eagle River Fire hosted a multi-agency training this week that focused on Rapid Intervention Teams (RIT) and how to rescue injured or unconscious Firefighters.
Unlike rescuing a civilian, rescuing Firefighters requires specialized technique and teamwork to efficiently remove them from a hazardous environment. With all of our gear, we are heavy, awkward and likely in an extremely dangerous and hazardous part of a building during a structure fire or major crisis.
Crews reviewed and practiced how to quickly assess an unconscious Firefighter and how to employ the RIT Bag. This bag has a variety of functions, but allows for us to at least give the unconscious Firefighter a full bottle of air while crews work to extract them from the hazard. Each fire department in Eagle County has one of these bags, however these bags plus other equipment are all a little different between agencies. Part of this training was to come together on how to best affect a rescue of a firefighter from a different agency that with the tools that are available.
This training was attended by
@eagleriverfire
@vailfiredept
@eagle_fire_dist
Gypsum Fire Protection District
#eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #eagleriverfire #rit #training #firefighter
This past weekend, the Eagle River Fire Protection District hosted their annual awards ceremony to recognize members of the department for various milestones and achievements.
Our lateral Firefighters that were hired prior to the academy were formally pinned and recognized for completing their first year with the department. Other Firefighters were recognized for 5, 10 and 20 year anniversaries.
Our Division Chief of Wildland and Fire Management was officially pinned by his family.
Whole engine companies were given unit commendations for both rescues and CPR saves.
And then, finally, many members of our department were recognized for going above and beyond to facilitate, teach and otherwise significantly contribute to the success of our most recent fire academy.
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #awards
This past weekend, the Eagle River Fire Protection District hosted their annual awards ceremony to recognize members of the department for various milestones and achievements.
Our lateral Firefighters that were hired prior to the academy were formally pinned and recognized for completing their first year with the department. Other Firefighters were recognized for 5, 10 and 20 year anniversaries.
Our Division Chief of Wildland and Fire Management was officially pinned by his family.
Whole engine companies were given unit commendations for both rescues and CPR saves.
And then, finally, many members of our department were recognized for going above and beyond to facilitate, teach and otherwise significantly contribute to the success of our most recent fire academy.
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #awards
Join us for an Open House at Station 7 in Avon, CO on October 6th, 2024 from 10am to 1pm.
This is the start of Fire Prevention Week and we will be focusing on fire safety education as well as showing off the rescue apparatus located at Station 7.
We will also be serving hotdogs and snacks!
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #firepreventionweek #openhouse #avon
Join us for an Open House at Station 7 in Avon, CO on October 6th, 2024 from 10am to 1pm.
This is the start of Fire Prevention Week and we will be focusing on fire safety education as well as showing off the rescue apparatus located at Station 7.
We will also be serving hotdogs and snacks!
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #firepreventionweek #openhouse #avon
If you`re in the Edwards, CO area, keep an eye towards the training tower at Station 12. @eagleriverfire crews, as well as @vailfiredept @eagle_fire_dist and Gypsum Fire are currently training on RIT scenarios and will be continuing this training throughout the week.
RIT, otherwise known as the Rapid Intervention Team, is a designated crew specifically tasked with seeking out and rescuing Firefighters. Unlike rescuing a civilian, rescuing a Firefighter is extremely challenging as we are heavy, awkward and often found in the most hazardous location of a building during a structure fire.
These trainings emphasize technique and teamwork to efficiently remove a Firefighter from a dangerous environment and get them immediate care upon exiting.
Big thanks to @ecparamedics for participating and closing the loop on the care our rescues receive upon exiting these dangerous environments.
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #rit #training #colorado
If you`re in the Edwards, CO area, keep an eye towards the training tower at Station 12. @eagleriverfire crews, as well as @vailfiredept @eagle_fire_dist and Gypsum Fire are currently training on RIT scenarios and will be continuing this training throughout the week.
RIT, otherwise known as the Rapid Intervention Team, is a designated crew specifically tasked with seeking out and rescuing Firefighters. Unlike rescuing a civilian, rescuing a Firefighter is extremely challenging as we are heavy, awkward and often found in the most hazardous location of a building during a structure fire.
These trainings emphasize technique and teamwork to efficiently remove a Firefighter from a dangerous environment and get them immediate care upon exiting.
Big thanks to @ecparamedics for participating and closing the loop on the care our rescues receive upon exiting these dangerous environments.
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #rit #training #colorado
Have you seen us featured on IAFC-TV yet?
The International Association of Fire Chiefs recently visited the Eagle River Fire Protection District to learn more about the unique challenges we face as a mountain-based organization, our impact in the community and our recent fire academy.
This video can also been seen our Facebook page as well as IAFCTV on YouTube.
@firechiefs
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #iafc #firefigher #colorado #youtube
Have you seen us featured on IAFC-TV yet?
The International Association of Fire Chiefs recently visited the Eagle River Fire Protection District to learn more about the unique challenges we face as a mountain-based organization, our impact in the community and our recent fire academy.
This video can also been seen our Facebook page as well as IAFCTV on YouTube.
@firechiefs
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #iafc #firefigher #colorado #youtube
This is Titan. He was a passenger in a recent rollover motor vehicle accident on I-70. Although the other passengers stayed in the vehicle during the rollover, Titan was separated from his family.
Crews that arrived on scene were notified that a dog was missing from the party, but could not be found. Fortunately, another first responder spotted Titan walking along the median of I-70 and collected him into their vehicle. Titan was brought to Station 7 in Avon to the Avon Police Department and @eagleriverfire
These were the first responders that atttend the accident and were thrilled that Titan was found. With a little investigation, Titan was soon reunited with his family.
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #motorvehicleaccident #reunited
This is Titan. He was a passenger in a recent rollover motor vehicle accident on I-70. Although the other passengers stayed in the vehicle during the rollover, Titan was separated from his family.
Crews that arrived on scene were notified that a dog was missing from the party, but could not be found. Fortunately, another first responder spotted Titan walking along the median of I-70 and collected him into their vehicle. Titan was brought to Station 7 in Avon to the Avon Police Department and @eagleriverfire
These were the first responders that atttend the accident and were thrilled that Titan was found. With a little investigation, Titan was soon reunited with his family.
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #motorvehicleaccident #reunited