About Us

Message from Fire Chief Mick Woodworth,
Eagle River Fire Protection District

We are proud to serve and protect the communities within the Eagle River Fire Protection District. Our mission is to safeguard life and property, a responsibility we uphold with professionalism, dedication, and a strong commitment to public service. Our highly trained teams work every day to ensure the safety and well-being of those who live in, work in, and visit our district.

The Eagle River Fire Protection District spans more than 186 square miles throughout Eagle County, Colorado. We proudly serve the communities of Tennessee Pass, Camp Hale, Red Cliff, Minturn, Eagle-Vail, Avon, Mountain Star, Wildridge, Beaver Creek (by contractual obligation), Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead, Homestead, Edwards, Lake Creek, Singletree, Pilgrim Downs, Cordillera, Bellyache Ridge, Red Sky Ranch, Wolcott, as well as associated portions of Interstate 70, Highway 6, and Highway 24.

Eagle River Fire operates out of five strategically located fire stations to ensure prompt and effective emergency response throughout the district. These stations include Station 5 in Minturn, Station 7 in Avon, Station 11 in Beaver Creek (by contractual obligation), Station 12 in Edwards, and Station 15 in Cordillera. Each station is fully staffed and equipped to provide timely, reliable service and to meet the diverse emergency needs of the communities we proudly serve.

Our Teams & Departments:

Operations Team: Our Operations Team is trained, prepared, and ready to respond to any call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Eagle River Fire firefighters are equipped to handle a wide range of emergencies, including structural and wildland fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, technical rescues—such as swift water and ice rescues—hazardous materials incidents, and community risk reduction efforts. Through continuous training and preparation, our firefighters maintain the highest standards of professionalism and operational excellence, ensuring they are ready to serve our community safely and effectively no matter the task or incident.

Fire Prevention Department: The Fire Prevention Division plays a vital role in protecting our community by identifying risks, enforcing safety standards, and preventing emergencies before they occur. This team includes the Fire Marshal, Assistant Fire Marshal, and Fire Prevention Specialist, who work collaboratively to promote life safety and property protection throughout the district. The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for enforcing adopted safety codes. Their work includes conducting fire and life safety inspections of commercial occupancies and select residential properties, reviewing development and business plans, and ensuring new and existing buildings meet applicable safety requirements. The team is also deeply engaged in public education and community outreach. Through programs such as fire extinguisher training, Fire Prevention Week activities, and age-appropriate safety education in local schools, the division helps build awareness and reduce risk. By combining code enforcement, education, and proactive community engagement, the Fire Prevention Division works behind the scenes every day to make our district safer and to reduce the likelihood and impact of emergencies.

Training Department: The Training Division is dedicated to developing and maintaining a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and prepared workforce through comprehensive, job-specific training. This department designs, delivers, and evaluates ongoing training programs that ensure all personnel remain proficient in the skills required to operate safely and effectively in both routine and high-risk emergency situations. Through a combination of hands-on exercises, scenario-based simulations, classroom instruction, certifications, and continuing education, the Training Division prepares firefighters and officers to respond confidently to the full spectrum of incidents they may encounter. By emphasizing safety, accountability, and operational excellence, the Training Division plays a critical role in readiness, risk reduction, and the long-term success of the department and the communities it serves.

Wildland Team & Eagle Valley Wildland (EVW): 
Operating within a high-risk Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), Eagle River Fire Protection District places a strong emphasis on wildland fire preparedness, mitigation, and response. Wildland fires pose complex and fast-moving threats to lives, property, and natural resources, making specialized training and experienced leadership essential in our mountain environment. Eagle Valley Wildland was formed in Aug 2019 to address the growing threat of wildfire within Eagle County and is comprised of Eagle River Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District and Gypsum Fire Protection District. EVW is a highly experienced organization made up of seasoned wildland firefighters and command-level overhead. Their extensive real-world experience is critical to our readiness, as Eagle Valley Wildland plays a key role in training Eagle River Fire personnel in wildland and WUI tactics, fire behavior, and incident management. Through ongoing joint training and coordinated planning, this partnership strengthens our ability to respond safely and effectively to wildland and WUI incidents, while also supporting mitigation and long-term risk reduction efforts throughout the district.

As Fire Chief for Eagle River Fire Protection District, I am committed to championing our four core values: Integrity, Professional Excellence, Respect, and Service. Please contact us at 970-748-9665
with any questions or concerns. Thank you for allowing us to serve you from a fire department that is committed to providing “Premier Fire Services in the Colorado Mountains.”

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As Fire Chief for Eagle River Fire Protection District, I am committed to upholding our four core values: Integrity, Professional Excellence, Respect, and Service.
Please contact us at 970-748-9665 with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

Mick Woodworth
— Chief of Eagle River Fire Protection District