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.
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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.
**🚨 New Go Bag Flyers Available! 🚨**
You can pick up a flyer at any of our fire stations to start your Go Bag today! Remember the importance of staying informed—make sure you sign up for EC Alert to receive timely notifications about evacuations and emergencies in your area. documents, medication, clothing, and supplies for your family and pets.
Having a Go Bag ready is crucial because evacuations can happen at any time due to wildfires, severe weather, or other emergencies. Being prepared ensures that you can quickly and safely leave your home without scrambling for necessities.
You can pick up a flyer at any of our fire stations to get started on your Go Bag today! Don’t forget the importance of staying informed—make sure you sign up for EC Alert to receive timely notifications about evacuations and emergencies in your area.
Stay prepared, Eagle Valley! Together, we can keep our community safe.
#EagleRiverFire #GoBag #EmergencyPreparedness #ECAlert #CommunitySafety
**🚨 New Go Bag Flyers Available! 🚨**
You can pick up a flyer at any of our fire stations to start your Go Bag today! Remember the importance of staying informed—make sure you sign up for EC Alert to receive timely notifications about evacuations and emergencies in your area. documents, medication, clothing, and supplies for your family and pets.
Having a Go Bag ready is crucial because evacuations can happen at any time due to wildfires, severe weather, or other emergencies. Being prepared ensures that you can quickly and safely leave your home without scrambling for necessities.
You can pick up a flyer at any of our fire stations to get started on your Go Bag today! Don’t forget the importance of staying informed—make sure you sign up for EC Alert to receive timely notifications about evacuations and emergencies in your area.
Stay prepared, Eagle Valley! Together, we can keep our community safe.
#EagleRiverFire #GoBag #EmergencyPreparedness #ECAlert #CommunitySafety
**🚨 New Go Bag Flyers Available! 🚨**
You can pick up a flyer at any of our fire stations to start your Go Bag today! Remember the importance of staying informed—make sure you sign up for EC Alert to receive timely notifications about evacuations and emergencies in your area.ts, medication, clothing, and supplies for your family and pets.
Having a Go Bag ready is crucial because evacuations can happen at any time due to wildfires, severe weather, or other emergencies. Being prepared ensures that you can quickly and safely leave your home without scrambling for necessities.
You can pick up a flyer at any of our fire stations to get started on your Go Bag today! Don’t forget the importance of staying informed—make sure you sign up for EC Alert to receive timely notifications about evacuations and emergencies in your area.
Stay prepared, Eagle Valley! Together, we can keep our community safe.
#EagleRiverFire #GoBag #EmergencyPreparedness #ECAlert #CommunitySafety
**🚨 New Go Bag Flyers Available! 🚨**
You can pick up a flyer at any of our fire stations to start your Go Bag today! Remember the importance of staying informed—make sure you sign up for EC Alert to receive timely notifications about evacuations and emergencies in your area.ts, medication, clothing, and supplies for your family and pets.
Having a Go Bag ready is crucial because evacuations can happen at any time due to wildfires, severe weather, or other emergencies. Being prepared ensures that you can quickly and safely leave your home without scrambling for necessities.
You can pick up a flyer at any of our fire stations to get started on your Go Bag today! Don’t forget the importance of staying informed—make sure you sign up for EC Alert to receive timely notifications about evacuations and emergencies in your area.
Stay prepared, Eagle Valley! Together, we can keep our community safe.
#EagleRiverFire #GoBag #EmergencyPreparedness #ECAlert #CommunitySafety
@eagleriverfire has responded to multiple motor vehicle accidents this evening due to icy conditions.
Please use extreme caution while driving during this storm. Be sure to follow alerts from @coloradodot and EC Alerts for any updates on road conditions and hazards.
#eaglecounty #eagleriverfire #ecalerts #i70 #mva #Firefighters
@eagleriverfire has responded to multiple motor vehicle accidents this evening due to icy conditions.
Please use extreme caution while driving during this storm. Be sure to follow alerts from @coloradodot and EC Alerts for any updates on road conditions and hazards.
#eaglecounty #eagleriverfire #ecalerts #i70 #mva #Firefighters
Eagle River Fire Protection District is deeply saddened by the loss of our team member and friend, Firefighter Charlie Keller, who passed away on February 13th, 2025. Charlie joined the Eagle River Fire family in 2008 as a student resident firefighter and subsequently earned a position as a career firefighter. Charlie was a devoted father, vibrant member of his community, and a dedicated firefighter who served with honor and dignity. Our hearts go out to his daughter and family at this difficult time.
We understand that many feel a profound sense of loss and want to know how to best celebrate Charlie`s life and service. We will release more details as they become available. We know that Charlie will be deeply missed.
Eagle River Fire Protection District is deeply saddened by the loss of our team member and friend, Firefighter Charlie Keller, who passed away on February 13th, 2025. Charlie joined the Eagle River Fire family in 2008 as a student resident firefighter and subsequently earned a position as a career firefighter. Charlie was a devoted father, vibrant member of his community, and a dedicated firefighter who served with honor and dignity. Our hearts go out to his daughter and family at this difficult time.
We understand that many feel a profound sense of loss and want to know how to best celebrate Charlie`s life and service. We will release more details as they become available. We know that Charlie will be deeply missed.
🚒 Eagle River Fire Protection District Assists in Structure Fire on Meadow Lane in Vail, CO 🚒
On January 31, 2025 at approximately 0500, @eagleriverfire and @vailfiredept responded to a structure fire on Meadow Lane in Vail, CO. The fire was reported to 911 by a neighbor.
The fire was located in a duplex still under construction, and the building`s unfinished state made firefighting efforts more challenging, prolonging the extinguishment process.
Although the main body of fire was quickly brought under control by the first arriving fire engine companies, fire and heat had spread through the ceilings, walls and roofing material. Finding and extinguishing these fires throughout the structure is laborious work and requires a significant amount of time to ensure that the building is no longer under threat.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but we’re grateful for the teamwork and coordination among all agencies involved.
#FireSafety #CommunityFirst #Firefighters #EagleRiverFire #Vail #SummitCounty #EmergencyResponse #FireInvestigation
🚒 Eagle River Fire Protection District Assists in Structure Fire on Meadow Lane in Vail, CO 🚒
On January 31, 2025 at approximately 0500, @eagleriverfire and @vailfiredept responded to a structure fire on Meadow Lane in Vail, CO. The fire was reported to 911 by a neighbor.
The fire was located in a duplex still under construction, and the building`s unfinished state made firefighting efforts more challenging, prolonging the extinguishment process.
Although the main body of fire was quickly brought under control by the first arriving fire engine companies, fire and heat had spread through the ceilings, walls and roofing material. Finding and extinguishing these fires throughout the structure is laborious work and requires a significant amount of time to ensure that the building is no longer under threat.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but we’re grateful for the teamwork and coordination among all agencies involved.
#FireSafety #CommunityFirst #Firefighters #EagleRiverFire #Vail #SummitCounty #EmergencyResponse #FireInvestigation
**🔥 Attention Avon Residents: Pile Burn Operations Underway! 🔥**
We want to inform the community that pile burn operations will begin tomorrow, February 11, 2025, along Metcalf Road, below the Wildridge and Wildwood communities. Smoke and flames will be visible for a minimum of 72 hours and may continue throughout the week. We encourage all residents to keep doors and windows closed during this time, especially at night.
Prescribed fire and fire mitigation are crucial to maintaining the health of our forests and reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. These operations help to eliminate excess fuel, promote new growth, and improve overall ecosystem resilience.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to protect our community and surroundings!
#EagleRiverFire #FireMitigation #Wildridge #Wildwood #CommunitySafety
**🔥 Attention Avon Residents: Pile Burn Operations Underway! 🔥**
We want to inform the community that pile burn operations will begin tomorrow, February 11, 2025, along Metcalf Road, below the Wildridge and Wildwood communities. Smoke and flames will be visible for a minimum of 72 hours and may continue throughout the week. We encourage all residents to keep doors and windows closed during this time, especially at night.
Prescribed fire and fire mitigation are crucial to maintaining the health of our forests and reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. These operations help to eliminate excess fuel, promote new growth, and improve overall ecosystem resilience.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to protect our community and surroundings!
#EagleRiverFire #FireMitigation #Wildridge #Wildwood #CommunitySafety
🔥 Important Notice: Upcoming Prescribed Fire in EagleVail 🔥
Residents of EagleVail, please be advised that the Eagle River Fire might ignite slash piles in the Stone Creek area as early as Monday, February 10, 2025. This prescribed fire is a critical step in managing our forests and reducing wildfire risks in our community.
🌬️ What You Can Do:
To ensure your comfort during this time, we encourage everyone to keep doors and windows closed as smoke may be present in the area.
💻 Stay Updated:
Follow us on Facebook and sign up for EC Alerts to receive timely updates on burn times and the expected duration of the burn. Your awareness is key!
🌲 Why Prescribed Fire Matters:
Prescribed fires are vital to maintaining healthy ecosystems. They help reduce dangerous fuel loads in our forests, decrease the risk of catastrophic wildfires, and promote new growth for plants and wildlife. By supporting these efforts, we are protecting our homes and communities for the future.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to keep EagleVail safe!
#eagleriverfire
#EagleValleyWildland
#Firefighters
#prescribedburn #eaglevail
#wildland #eaglecounty
🔥 Important Notice: Upcoming Prescribed Fire in EagleVail 🔥
Residents of EagleVail, please be advised that the Eagle River Fire might ignite slash piles in the Stone Creek area as early as Monday, February 10, 2025. This prescribed fire is a critical step in managing our forests and reducing wildfire risks in our community.
🌬️ What You Can Do:
To ensure your comfort during this time, we encourage everyone to keep doors and windows closed as smoke may be present in the area.
💻 Stay Updated:
Follow us on Facebook and sign up for EC Alerts to receive timely updates on burn times and the expected duration of the burn. Your awareness is key!
🌲 Why Prescribed Fire Matters:
Prescribed fires are vital to maintaining healthy ecosystems. They help reduce dangerous fuel loads in our forests, decrease the risk of catastrophic wildfires, and promote new growth for plants and wildlife. By supporting these efforts, we are protecting our homes and communities for the future.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work together to keep EagleVail safe!
#eagleriverfire
#EagleValleyWildland
#Firefighters
#prescribedburn #eaglevail
#wildland #eaglecounty
Protecting Eagle County: 8,000 Acres & Counting
Wildfire prevention is a team effort, and Eagle Valley Wildland (EVW) is committed to protecting our communities. Since our inception, we’ve treated nearly 8,000 acres to safeguard homes, watersheds, and critical infrastructure.
EVW is a partnership between Eagle River Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, Gypsum Fire Protection District, and Eagle County, working alongside HOAs, metro districts, and local towns to create a safer, more resilient landscape.
Our efforts go beyond land treatment—we provide home assessments, community education, evacuation modeling, and coordinated response planning to ensure that Eagle County is prepared for wildfire risks.
In the wake of the devastating LA fires, we remain steadfast in our mission to reduce risk and protect our communities. Thank you for your ongoing support!
#EagleValleyWildland #WildfirePrevention #CommunitySafety #FireResilience
Protecting Eagle County: 8,000 Acres & Counting
Wildfire prevention is a team effort, and Eagle Valley Wildland (EVW) is committed to protecting our communities. Since our inception, we’ve treated nearly 8,000 acres to safeguard homes, watersheds, and critical infrastructure.
EVW is a partnership between Eagle River Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, Gypsum Fire Protection District, and Eagle County, working alongside HOAs, metro districts, and local towns to create a safer, more resilient landscape.
Our efforts go beyond land treatment—we provide home assessments, community education, evacuation modeling, and coordinated response planning to ensure that Eagle County is prepared for wildfire risks.
In the wake of the devastating LA fires, we remain steadfast in our mission to reduce risk and protect our communities. Thank you for your ongoing support!
#EagleValleyWildland #WildfirePrevention #CommunitySafety #FireResilience