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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Honoring a Fallen Hero: Procession for Helicopter Pilot Nicholas Dale
Tomorrow, Monday, July 20th, we will honor the memory and sacrifice of helicopter pilot Nicholas Dale as a solemn procession escorts him from Montrose to Denver International Airport.
Nicholas tragically lost his life while protecting our communities during the Gold Mountain Fire wildfire operations. We invite community members along the route to join us in paying their final respects.
📍 Procession Schedule & Route
Departure: 7:00 AM from Crippin Funeral Home in Montrose, CO.
Route: The convoy will travel the I-70 eastbound route.
Key Pass-Through Areas: Major towns along the corridor, specifically Vail and Silverthorne.
Destination: Denver / Denver International Airport by approximately 12:00 PM.
⚠️ Important Safety Guidelines for the Public
To honor Nicholas safely and avoid causing traffic hazards on I-70, please strictly adhere to the following directives from the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), and traffic safety officials:
Where to Gather: Please set up safely on overpasses and exit ramps to watch the procession pass.
Where NOT to Gather: Do NOT stand, park, or set up along the shoulders of I-70 or any major highway. Keeping the shoulders entirely clear is vital for public safety and the flow of traffic.
What to Expect: The procession will consist of a small convoy of 7–10 emergency and official vehicles. They will be driving with steady, non-flashing overhead light beams to maintain safety and prevent motorist confusion on the interstate.
Thank you for your cooperation, support, and for helping us honor a hero who gave everything to protect Colorado.
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Did you know…CBFPD provides advanced emergency medical care by maintaining a team of Critical Care Paramedics, and many of our other paramedics are also trained to perform Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI).
RSI is an advanced airway procedure used when a patient cannot breathe or protect their airway on their own. In simple terms, paramedics use carefully calculated medications to help the patient relax and sleep, then place a breathing tube so oxygen can be delivered safely and effectively.
These skills require extensive training, precision, and constant practice. In these photos, B Shift is working through RSI scenarios and medication calculations. Training for the critical moments when every second and every dose matters.
Through ongoing education and scenario based practice, CBFPD is prepared to bring a high level of critical care to our community when it is needed most.
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Did You Know?
Water supply is vital to effective fire suppression.
Each of Crested Butte Fire Protection District’s three engines carries 750 gallons of water to a scene, and our two tactical tenders each carry 2,000 gallons.
When a fire occurs away from a traditional fire hydrant, our crews can access water through a network of nine dry hydrants and more than 40 cisterns located throughout the district. These water sources allow firefighters to draft water directly into our apparatus, helping maintain a dependable supply during emergency operations.
In this video, you can see an engine drafting from a dry hydrant, one of the many systems that helps us bring water where it is needed most.
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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