About Us
The District’s primary purpose is to provide fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, 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.
Welcome to the
Eagle River Fire Protection District
Welcome to the Eagle River Fire Protection District!
Each day, the men and women of Eagle River Fire dedicate themselves to protecting the communities we serve. From front-line firefighter to administrative staff, every employee of Eagle River Fire understands their role in ensuring community well-being and recognizes both the responsibility and privilege of serving.
Our Firefighters suppress structure and wildland fires, extricate people trapped in cars, stop spills of hazardous materials, give life-saving emergency medical care, and rescue those caught in a roaring river or on the steep side of a mountain. Behind the scenes, Eagle River Fire’s Administrative Staff work tirelessly to support these vital services and fulfill their role as good stewards of the community’s investment in fire protection and emergency response.
Whether it’s responding to emergency calls, conducting fire safety inspections, or providing community education, the team comprising Eagle River Fire maintains a constant state of readiness. Much more than a slogan, “Ready to Serve,” calls upon each member of the organization to anticipate, prepare, and fulfill their role in protecting the communities we serve, and by living the values of Respect, Integrity, Professional Excellence, and Service, earn their trust.
I invite you to explore our website. I am confident that as you do, you will see evidence of the commitment to protection and service of our team.
Again, welcome to the Eagle River Fire Protection District.
Karl Bauer
— Chief of Eagle River Fire Protection District
Office 970-748-4765
Our Staff
Executive Staff
Karl Bauer
Chief
Office 970-748-4765
Fax 970-949-7965
Jessica Costabile
Finance Director
Office 970-748-4750
Fax 970-949-7965
Kris Nash
Human Resources Director
Office 970-748-4731
Fax 970-949-7965
Our Staff
Division Chiefs
Mick Woodworth
Division Chief of Community Risk Reduction
Fire Marshal
Office: 970-736-5064
Fax: 970-949-7965
Jason Clark
Division Chief
of Special Operations
Office: 970-748-3103
Fax: 970-949-7965
George Wilson Division Chief of Administration
Office: 970-736-5062
Fax: 970-949-7965
Hugh Fairfield-Smith
Division Chief
of Wildland/Fire Management Officer
Our Staff
Battalion Chiefs
Lee Bruchez
A-Shift Battalion Chief
Todd Marty
B-Shift Battalion Chief
Bryce
Hayes
C-Shift Battalion Chief
Our Staff
Captains
Josh Nagle
Training Captain
Office: 970-748-3102
Fax: 970-949-7965
