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.
Preliminary results for Issue 6A
(Fire District Sales Tax):
Yes: 6,566 (64.73%)
No: 3,577 (35.27%)
10,143 votes cast.
We will update this information once election results are certified.
We genuinely appreciate the community’s support!
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.
This past weekend, I-70 EB was closed for several hours for multiple motor vehicle accidents that occurred just past the 171 exit.
Majority of the time was spent trying to mitigate a diesel fuel spill from a lacerated saddle tank on a semi-trailer truck. The damage to the saddle tank was too extensive to patch, so crews had to siphon out the remaining diesel fuel before the truck could be removed from the highway.
Thankfully, no one was injured from this accident. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Multiple agencies were called into this accident including @ecparamedics @vailfiredept @coloradodot and @costatepatrol
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict
#firefighter #i70 #motorvehicleaccident
This past weekend, I-70 EB was closed for several hours for multiple motor vehicle accidents that occurred just past the 171 exit.
Majority of the time was spent trying to mitigate a diesel fuel spill from a lacerated saddle tank on a semi-trailer truck. The damage to the saddle tank was too extensive to patch, so crews had to siphon out the remaining diesel fuel before the truck could be removed from the highway.
Thankfully, no one was injured from this accident. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.
Multiple agencies were called into this accident including @ecparamedics @vailfiredept @coloradodot and @costatepatrol
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict
#firefighter #i70 #motorvehicleaccident
#ERFPD salutes our veterans.
A special thanks to our veterans at Eagle River Fire that have found a way to continue to serve as First Responders. We are grateful for your service.
#veteransday #eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter
#ERFPD salutes our veterans.
A special thanks to our veterans at Eagle River Fire that have found a way to continue to serve as First Responders. We are grateful for your service.
#veteransday #eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter
It`s snowing outside, but we`re still training inside!
Our fitness isn`t just a matter of strength, but how well and efficiently we can work with a finite supply of air. The longer we can make a single tank of air last, the longer we can stay inside toxic and super heated conditions to get the work done.
#eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #eagleriverfire #training
It`s snowing outside, but we`re still training inside!
Our fitness isn`t just a matter of strength, but how well and efficiently we can work with a finite supply of air. The longer we can make a single tank of air last, the longer we can stay inside toxic and super heated conditions to get the work done.
#eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #eagleriverfire #training
Happy Halloween!
Stay safe during this holiday by following these tips:
🎃 Be visible: Wear reflective tape on your costume, bag, and accessories. You can also carry a flashlight or glow stick.
👻 Stay in groups: Children should trick-or-treat in groups with their parents or peers.
🦇 Stay on sidewalks: Use sidewalks and crosswalks, and avoid cutting across yards.
🍬 Walk, don`t run: Walk, not run, and look out for traffic.
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #halloween #safety
Happy Halloween!
Stay safe during this holiday by following these tips:
🎃 Be visible: Wear reflective tape on your costume, bag, and accessories. You can also carry a flashlight or glow stick.
👻 Stay in groups: Children should trick-or-treat in groups with their parents or peers.
🦇 Stay on sidewalks: Use sidewalks and crosswalks, and avoid cutting across yards.
🍬 Walk, don`t run: Walk, not run, and look out for traffic.
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #halloween #safety
Training on Tower 7 continues for our fire academy graduates. These Firefighters are learning how to safely and effectively operate the extendable ladder as well as learn about the specialty tools on this apparatus.
Tower 7, an Aerial Platform Fire Truck, is a crucial piece of equipment that allows our Firefighters to be able to:
👨🚒Access roofs of multi-story buildings for ventilation
🚒 Rescue trapped civilians from multi-story buildings
🌊 Attack fires from an elevated position
#eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict
#firefighter #eagleriverfire #truckwork #training
Training on Tower 7 continues for our fire academy graduates. These Firefighters are learning how to safely and effectively operate the extendable ladder as well as learn about the specialty tools on this apparatus.
Tower 7, an Aerial Platform Fire Truck, is a crucial piece of equipment that allows our Firefighters to be able to:
👨🚒Access roofs of multi-story buildings for ventilation
🚒 Rescue trapped civilians from multi-story buildings
🌊 Attack fires from an elevated position
#eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict
#firefighter #eagleriverfire #truckwork #training
The 🌨️ snow 🌨️ is here! After an early morning motor vehicle accident on I-70, Engine 12 needed to trim up some damaged guardrail that was blocking the roadway.
In winter driving conditions, be aware of the following tips:
❄️ Slow down and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination
❄️ 4 Wheel Drive does not equal 4 Wheel STOP. 4WD/AWD vehicles are excellent for gaining traction and accelerating in adverse conditions, but your vehicle is still susceptible to sliding on icy and wet surfaces.
❄️ Does your car have enough tread on it`s tires? Tires are shoes for your car and make a significant difference in how well your car drives on icy surfaces.
#eagleriverfire #firefighter #mva #motorvehicleaccident #winterdriving
The 🌨️ snow 🌨️ is here! After an early morning motor vehicle accident on I-70, Engine 12 needed to trim up some damaged guardrail that was blocking the roadway.
In winter driving conditions, be aware of the following tips:
❄️ Slow down and give yourself plenty of time to reach your destination
❄️ 4 Wheel Drive does not equal 4 Wheel STOP. 4WD/AWD vehicles are excellent for gaining traction and accelerating in adverse conditions, but your vehicle is still susceptible to sliding on icy and wet surfaces.
❄️ Does your car have enough tread on it`s tires? Tires are shoes for your car and make a significant difference in how well your car drives on icy surfaces.
#eagleriverfire #firefighter #mva #motorvehicleaccident #winterdriving
Last week, Eagle River Fire was dispatched to a fire at the landfill in Wolcott, CO. What started as a small ground cover fire had spread to a large pile of tires and other refuse, creating a much larger incident that threatened nearby structures and fuel tanks. Our wildfire danger was (and still is) VERY HIGH, which created another element of risk to mitigate.
Eagle River Firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the fire, preventing it from causing any more damage.
Eagle County is still at VERY HIGH fire danger due to lack of moisture, warm days and prevailing winds. Please exercise extreme caution.
#eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict
#firefighter #eagleriverfire #fire #wildland #eaglecounty
Last week, Eagle River Fire was dispatched to a fire at the landfill in Wolcott, CO. What started as a small ground cover fire had spread to a large pile of tires and other refuse, creating a much larger incident that threatened nearby structures and fuel tanks. Our wildfire danger was (and still is) VERY HIGH, which created another element of risk to mitigate.
Eagle River Firefighters quickly contained and extinguished the fire, preventing it from causing any more damage.
Eagle County is still at VERY HIGH fire danger due to lack of moisture, warm days and prevailing winds. Please exercise extreme caution.
#eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict
#firefighter #eagleriverfire #fire #wildland #eaglecounty
Eagle River Fire responded to a rolled semi truck in the State Bridge area. One occupant was pinned inside, upside-down.
Using extrication tools, the occupant was safely removed from the vehicle and evaluated by @ecparamedics
@eagle_valley_wildland was also on scene for any potential wildfire threats during our current Very High Fire Danger 🔥
These photos were taken after the occupant was removed from the vehicle.
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #extrication #rolledvehicle
Eagle River Fire responded to a rolled semi truck in the State Bridge area. One occupant was pinned inside, upside-down.
Using extrication tools, the occupant was safely removed from the vehicle and evaluated by @ecparamedics
@eagle_valley_wildland was also on scene for any potential wildfire threats during our current Very High Fire Danger 🔥
These photos were taken after the occupant was removed from the vehicle.
#eagleriverfire #eagleriverfireprotectiondistrict #firefighter #extrication #rolledvehicle