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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Chief Weisbaum recently lit the first-ever Class A fire in our training tower, marking an important milestone in our department’s training capabilities. This burn, using straw and untreated pallets, creates sustained heat and smoke conditions that more closely match real-world fire environments.
While the tower will continue to support propane-fueled Class B fire training, the addition of Class A burns gives our crews an even more realistic and effective way to prepare for the challenges of fireground operations. This improved training environment helps strengthen firefighter readiness, skills, and safety for the community we serve.
Congrats!
Big thank you to our team for providing me the honor of lighting our organizations first class a training fire. I’m extremely proud of what we have become and where we are going. And thank you to our community who continue to support our efforts and growth.
Congrats you guys! Hard work pays off. - Arrowhead Fire
We’re grateful to Ben Stone of CareFlight for spending two days in district with our crews. His time and expertise helped ensure our teams are prepared to operate, troubleshoot, and care for critical patients using the Hamilton transport ventilator.
This transition from the Revel ventilator to the Hamilton will help Crested Butte Fire Protection District better serve our community with advanced critical care capabilities.
Hi Ben! Looks like a great training!
Ben Stone!!! Great clinician
Go Ben!
CBFPD was responded to a smoke report near cb south highlands. Upon pinpointing the source of smoke responders found a homeowner burning yard waste.
Gunnison dispatch was not notified.
To burn in Gunnison County, you must verify current fire restrictions as they change frequently. In unincorporated areas, you are required to contact the Gunnison Communications Center at 970-641-8000 before beginning any controlled burn (ditches, fields, or slash) to ensure no Red Flag Warnings are in effect.
Open burning is prohibited within the city limits of Gunnison and the towns of Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte.
Gunnison County, CO
Gunnison County, CO
Key Rules & Requirements
Notification: You must notify dispatch of the location, size, and time of your burn. You must also call them when the burn is extinguished.
Prohibited Areas: Open burning is not allowed within the municipal limits of the City of Gunnison, Crested Butte, or Mt. Crested Butte.
Recreational Fires: Always contain fires within existing fire rings or rock structures. Never leave them unattended, and ensure they are cool to the touch before leaving.
Fire Restrictions: Restrictions (Stage 1 or Stage 2) may be enacted by the BLM or US Forest Service at any time. Always check the Gunnison County Fire Restrictions page before lighting any fire.
Best Practices for Controlled Burns
Timing: It is recommended to burn in the early morning (6 a.m. – 9 a.m.) or late evening (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) when wind gusts are less likely.
Liability: You are personally liable for any fire that gets out of control or damages property. Failure to notify the Communications Center can result in fines.
Equipment: When using gas-powered stoves or grills, keep them at least three feet away from flammable materials.
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Humidity: 45%
Pressure: 29.88"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