Who we serve

The District’s primary purpose is to provide fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical care, 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. Eagle River Fire Department serves a resident population of approximately 25,000; this number increases exponentially during the summer and winter tourism seasons.


Our District

The Eagle River Fire Protection District covers approximately 186 square miles and proudly serves the following areas and communities:
Tennessee Pass, Camp Hale, Red Cliff, Minturn, Eagle-Vail, Avon, Mountain Star, Wildridge, Beaver Creek (by contractual agreement), Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead, Homestead, Edwards, Lake Creek, Singletree, Pilgrim Downs, Cordillera, Bellyache Ridge, Red Sky Ranch and associated portions of I-70, Hwy 6 & Hwy 24. 


Our mission

Ready to Serve


Our Values

Integrity: We will do the right thing ethically. We hold ourselves accountable to each other and the community.
Service: We will be actively involved in the community. We will take pride in our skills and abilities to maintain a constant state of readiness.
Professional Excellence: We will provide the highest possible level of service through continuous education, training, professional development,
and employee well-being.
Respect: We place people first. We will be truthful and courteous to each other and the community.


Resources

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
2023 Annual Budget
Special District Transparency Notice
Notice of Cancellation of Regular Election May 2, 2023
Colorado Open Records Act Resolution
Social Media & Website User Guidelines