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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Stage 2 Fire Restrictions are now in effect for Gunnison County starting 12:00 a.m. on 6/30/26.
Crested Butte Fire Protection District is sharing the key limits below. Please follow all restrictions and check local rules for any additional requirements in your area.
Stage 2 restrictions
Allowed-
-Stoves & lanterns (liquid/gas devices with shut-off valves) are allowed when used at least 3 feet or more from flammable material (like grass or pine needles).
Not allowed-
-Fireworks (all personal fireworks use is prohibited; only professional displays allowed unless further restricted by the County)
-Campfires / outdoor fires
-Outdoor smoking (only allowed in an enclosed vehicle/building/trailer)
-Portable fire devices (including charcoal grills, barbecues, wood/coal-burning stoves, camp stoves, fire pits, tiki torches, etc. in developed recreation areas or on private property as specified)
-Welding / acetylene torches with open flame prohibited
-Debris burning
-Explosive targets prohibited
-Small engine equipment (like chainsaws/ATVs/generators) unless properly equipped with a working, well-maintained spark-arresting device
-Off-road motor vehicle use (not allowed on motor vehicle off-established roads/trails except with conditions such as parking within 10 feet of the vehicle in an area devoud of vegetation)
Need details or have questions?
Call Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office: (970) 641-1113
Check local ordinances for more detailed information.
Safety reminders-
If you’re planning any outdoor activity, plan for no open flames and no burning.
When in doubt, skip it. Restrictions are designed to reduce ignition risk during dry, hazardous conditions.
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Crested Butte Fire Protection District is deploying a Type 6 engine to support a surge order to the Aspen Acres Fire near Pueblo, Colorado.
Our out-of-district crew includes:
Captain Tony Jakino
Engineer Corey Tibljas
Firefighter/EMT Abby Dee Thompson
Deployments like this allow our team to build and maintain operational readiness in challenging conditions, while also ensuring that the experience we gain translates directly into stronger, safer, and more effective responses here at home.
We’ll share updates as they become available. Please keep the firefighters and communities involved in your thoughts.
Is Ric Ems still Chief?
Better get it back here for the 4th… ding dongs all over
Don't be afraid to ask for prayers. Thoughts alone do nothing. Praying for everyone's safety. 🙏
👏 ❤️ thx team
Thank you so much! God be with you all 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Thank you!!!! Praying for a safe return after the fight.
I really appreciate you guys as our homes, farms and ranches are all in danger. I appreciate your service and I pray for your safety!
Thank you for your services! Prayers for safety for everyone 💖
Prayers over you all
Thank you! May God keep you safe.
Thank you for your service! God bless you and keep you all safe! ❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏
Prayers for a successful and safe trip 🙏🏻
Thank you! Be safe! 🙏🏼
Thank you stay safe🙏💓
Godspeed 🙏🙌🏼
Thank you! Praying for you all.
Thank you for joining our fight down here! Stay safe!🙏💙🙏
Be safe everyone!
Stay safe and thank you for your service 🙏
Oh my gosh! Thank you so much for your bravery and willingness! All good vibes!
Thank you for your service and helping other firefighter districts!
Pretty sure my dad and step moms house burned down. Thank you guys for coming and helping out!
Thank all for their service
Thank you for helping us!!!
Thankyou for your support
Please see this message from the Town of Mt. Crested Butte
We wanted to share an important update regarding this year's Independence Day celebration in Mt. Crested Butte. Due to extreme fire danger and current conditions, the fireworks display has been canceled. The safety of our community, visitors, first responders, and surrounding public lands remains our highest priority.
While there will be no fireworks this year, the celebration is still moving forward as planned, and we look forward to gathering with our community on Friday, July 3, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort (CBMR) Base Area.
The evening will feature live music from Chris Coady, The Hip Snacks, and Ridgeliners, along with children's activities, face painting, snow cones, food and beverages, and an exciting light show by Blackline Entertainment at dusk.
Not sure why we don't do a drone display...
This is exactly what fire departments should be posting and advocating for this year!
Now get Gunnison on it! It affects all of us!
Good decision and respectful of first responders and Mother Nature!
Thank You for caring about our community
That makes good sense. Thanks
Thank you for putting safety first.
Good move
Thank you CB! You’re crushing it
Be safe!
Good decision
Still can’t wait. Will be great!!!
Wish Gunnison would do the same!
Thank you for making the best and safest decision for our town.
I saw this on another page from Independence Pass campground,, I think it was
We support you, Mt. CB.
Thank you
YAY!!!!!!
YES
Thank you!!!
Thank you!!
Thank you !
Thank you, thank you!!
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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