Our Mission
The Crested Butte Fire Protection District is committed to excellence in the protection of life and property and serves the community with professionalism, compassion, and respect.
Vision
Strive for Excellence
Commit to Growth
Values
Teamwork
Integrity
Professionalism
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Welcome!
On behalf of the entire CBFPD team welcome to our website! It is an honor and a privilege to provide emergency medical, fire protection and life safety services to our beautiful mountain valley. We hope you find the site informative as you learn more about our services and our team members. We also rely on this website as our primary method to be accountable and transparent to the citizens and taxpayers we serve. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, don’t hesitate to reach out to us by email, phone or social media and enjoy your visit!
– CBFPD Leadership Team
Crested Butte Fire by the numbers…
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This Nurses Week, Crested Butte Fire Protection District would like to recognize and thank the incredible nurses who care for our community with compassion, skill, and dedication every day.
A special shoutout to the nurses at GVH Mountain Clinic and Gunnison Valley Health for the vital role you play in supporting the health and well-being of our valley.
We also want to recognize Beth Shaner, who serves our community as a full-time nurse and part-time critical care paramedic with CBFPD. Thank you, Beth, for the many ways you care for those around you, both in the hospital and in the field.
Happy Nurses Week from all of us at Crested Butte Fire Protection District.
#nurseweek #crestedbutte
Love Beth!! 💜
Beth Shaner is amazing!!!
❄️WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY❄️ Staring 6 PM TUESDAY, May 5th, until 6 PM WEDNESDAY, May 6th, for elevations ABOVE 9000 feet.
Where: West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-
Including the cities of Crested Butte, Taylor Park, Marble, Monarch
Pass, and McClure Pass
What:
🌨️Snow accumulations expected between 4 and 9 inches.
🌬️Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
🚙Travel could be very difficult and could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.
📲Check cotrip.org before travel.
🟡Slow down and use caution while traveling.
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❄️AVISO DE TIEMPO INVERNAL❄️ Desde las 6 p.m. del MARTES 5 de mayo hasta las 6 p.m. del MIÉRCOLES 6 de mayo, para altitudes SUPERIORES a los 9000 pies.
Dónde: Montañas West Elk y Sawatch, incluidas las localidades de Crested Butte, Taylor Park, Marble, Monarch Pass y McClure Pass
Qué:
🌨️Se esperan acumulaciones de nieve de entre 4 y 9 pulgadas.
🌬️Ráfagas de viento de hasta 40 mph.
🚙Los desplazamientos podrían resultar muy difíciles y afectar a los desplazamientos de la mañana y la tarde del miércoles.
📲Consulte cotrip.org antes de viajar.
🟡Reduzca la velocidad y conduzca con precaución.
Today, on International Firefighters’ Day, we recognize the dedication, courage, and commitment of firefighters everywhere, and especially our own Crested Butte Fire Protection District crews.
Our firefighters and EMS personnel show up day after day to protect our community, respond in moments of need, and train tirelessly to stay ready for whatever comes next. We are proud of the work they do and grateful for the sacrifices they make in service to Crested Butte.
Thank you to all firefighters for your strength, teamwork, and unwavering commitment to keeping our communities safe.
Thanks for all you do to protect us❣️
Wind: 1mph NNE
Humidity: 75%
Pressure: 30.28"Hg
UV index: 0
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Montrose Interagency Dispatch Center
Current Wildfire Danger
Mailing Address
PO Box 1009
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Headquarters
300 County Road 317
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Phone
970-349-5333
office@cbfpd.org