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
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CBFPD responded to a reported residential structure fire in Mt. Crested Butte after a bear entered a private residence and unintentionally started a fire.
Law enforcement safely addressed the bear and the fire contained to the kitchen. No injuries were reported.
As bears become more active, please help prevent wildlife encounters by:
-Locking doors and windows when you are away or asleep
-Securing food, pet food, and trash
-Cleaning up outdoor grills and food residue
-Never approaching or attempting to remove a bear yourself
A few simple precautions can help protect your home, your family, and our local wildlife. If you encounter a bear inside or near your home, move to a safe location and contact law enforcement or Colorado Parks and Wildlife.
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Our crews recently trained on Rapid Intervention Team operations and firefighter recovery, focusing on the skills needed to locate, assist, and remove a firefighter in distress.
Training included:
Breaching through drywall during a firefighter rescue
Navigating around electrical wiring and other hazards
Coordinated RIT operations and victim removal
Firefighter recovery, rehabilitation, and accountability
Clear communication and teamwork under challenging conditions
RIT operations require strength, coordination, and the ability to work through unpredictable obstacles in hazardous environments. Repetition and realistic training help our members stay prepared to protect one another when conditions become critical.
#cbfpd #RIT #crestedbutte #firefighterrecovery #FirefighterSafety #firefightertraining #trainasyourespond
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Today, Chief Weisbaum and Volunteer Assistant Chief Reily, with help from C-Shift, conducted hands-on training with Crested Butte Explorers Post 0911.
Twelve Explorers trained on the forcible entry prop, search techniques in a smoke-filled environment, and air consumption drills. They worked hard, learned a lot, and did an outstanding job throughout the day.
We are also sharing photos of our departing senior Explorers. Thank you for the commitment, enthusiasm, and hard work you have brought to Post 0911. We are proud of each of you and look forward to seeing what comes next.
Please join us in welcoming the new Explorer Post officers:
Chief: Lilian Vogeli
Assistant Chief: Micah Hanson
Captain: Haley Roberts
Lieutenant: Madalyn Fitzgerald
Social Media/Public Outreach: Katie Maltby
Congratulations to the new officers, and great work to all of the Explorers who trained today.
#crestedbuttefireprotectiondistrict #cbfpd #crestedbutteexplorers #exploringpost0911 #FutureFirefighters #trainingday
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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