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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Calls a year
residents served
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In this morning’s operational video briefing, it was mentioned that UAS, or unmanned aircraft systems, are being utilized, along with helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, to fight the Gold Mountain Fire. To allow these aerial assets to safely and effectively be used, a temporary flight restriction, TFR, is in place around the fire area. This TFR is in place to allow firefighters on the ground to coordinate water or retardant drops as needed.
If there is an incursion by a private drone or plane within the TFR airspace, ALL helicopters, fixed wing aircraft and drones that are being used to fight the Gold Mountain Fire must be grounded for safety. This puts the lives of firefighters in danger and slows response times.
It is important to remember, IF YOU FLY, WE CAN’T!
To get specifics on the TFR, visit tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_6_2863
Ouray County Sheriff's Office
Montrose County Sheriff's Office
Montrose County Office of Emergency Management
Hinsdale County Office of Emergency Management
U.S. Forest Service-Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre & Gunnison National Forests
BLM Colorado Fire
Gunnison County Sheriff's Office - Colorado
Gunnison County Emergency Management
San Miguel County Sheriff - Colorado
Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Ouray County Emergency Management
Happy 250th America
What a demonstration of proudness
It was Awesome!!!
It was so fun!
Great celebration
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Happy Fourth of July, Crested Butte!
We hope you enjoy a safe holiday with family and friends. Under current fire restrictions, please remember that extra care is required. Dry conditions can make a small ignition turn into a fast-moving incident.
What we’re asking everyone to do.
Avoid any open burning and follow all restriction rules in place for our area.
Use permitted outdoor heating/cooking only as allowed and keep equipment attended.
Keep a close eye on smoking materials and fully extinguish anything that could spark.
Be cautious with vehicles and hot equipment (especially in dry grass).
If you see smoke or flames, call 911 immediately.
Thank you for doing your part to help protect our community and firefighters. From all of us at Crested Butte Fire Protection District, have a happy and safe Fourth of July. #july4th #cbfpd #crestedbutte #crestedbuttefire #gunnison
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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