Crested Butte Fire Protection District
The mission of the Crested Butte Fire Protection District is to help improve the quality of life for our citizens by providing prompt, safe and efficient responses to emergencies with highly trained Firefighters and Emergency Medical Providers.
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You are so very welcome Crested Butte! You truly are awesome.
Wow! This is a great photo! Would whoever took this photo be willing to submit it to the CB Museum's "Living History" initiative? We're trying to collect the stories of this moment in history as they happen! Here's the link to submit. We'd love to include it in our collections with the photographer's permission. crestedbuttemuseum.com/livinghistorycb-covid19/
Today we welcomed new Tender 2 as we are preparing to retire old Tender 2. This is an old tradition of the push in ceremony. When fire trucks were pulled by horses, the team would wash the cart and then push it back into the bay. The is the inaugural event for CBFPD and we look forward to continuing this tradition.
All members were wearing appropriate PPE during this to include masks and gloves. We wanted to wait until COVID is done. But it could be a little bit of time. Once the restrictions are gone, we encourage to public to come see your new RED truck.
This special piece of apparatus is designed to provide large amounts of water where water supply is not readily available. It doubles as an attack engine as well meaning it carries some of the equipment a traditional Engine truck has.
Team work moves Engines!
But was it full of water
Very cool!
Screening site in crested butte CANCELLED today. Please read the update. Thank you.In an effort to keep our medical staff healthy and safe, Public Health is going to have to CLOSE the mobile screening site for today. They ask that if you were supposed to get screened today, NOT TO SHOW UP AT THE HOSPITAL. Instead, if your symptoms are worsening, please call the call center at 970-641-7660.
To all Crested Buttians and visitors alike,
I want to thank you for understanding and your willingness to follow the directions that have been recommended by the CDC to any who are potentially sick caused by influenza or COVID-19.
Our first responders are grateful to you for isolating yourselves for long periods of time, surely not an easy task. The health of our responders allow us to still perform our duties to our community without the risk of exposing others while maintaining the level of service we provide by maintaining our health.
As many have stated, these are difficult times and as a community we must support each other until this passes and becomes a distant memory. The overwhelming support I see here is inspiring and filled with loved. We as CBFPD will do our part to remain diligent, follow smart practices and communicate to the public and provide rescue services to you.
For up to date information, visit www.gunnisoncounty.org
Lastly, I want to thank our team for coming to work, performing at their best and keeping this place safe. I want to thank all the stakeholders and partners we have in the valley and surrounding areas that are working tirelessly to provide you with plans to beat this - and we will. We will be there for you 24/7/365. Be patient, stay strong, understanding and supportive. Thank you all.
Robert Weisbaum
EMS & Fire Chief
Thank you Rob. You guys are doing a great job!
Thank you Chief Weisbaum! Keep up the good work🙏🏽
Thanks for all your work
My heart is swelling Robert Weisbaum. Thank you
