Eagle River Fire Protection District

Eagle River Fire Protection District Proudly serving Redcliff, Minturn, EagleVail, Avon, Beaver Creek, Edwards, Cordillera, Bellyache Ridge, and Red Sky Ranch including Highway 24 and I-70.

Eagle River Fire Protection District covers 240 square miles and proudly serves the following areas and communities: Camp Hale, Tennessee Pass, Redcliff, Minturn, Eagle-Vail, Avon, Mountain Star, Wildridge, Beaver Creek (Contractual agreement), Bachelor Gulch, Arrowhead, Homestead, Edwards, Lake Creek, Singletree, Pilgrim Downs, Cordillera, Bellyache Ridge, Red Sky Ranch and the portions of I-70, Hwy 6 & 24.

🚒 OPEN HOUSE AT STATION 12 🚒Join Eagle River Fire on Saturday, June 27, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM for an Open House at St...
06/22/2026

🚒 OPEN HOUSE AT STATION 12 🚒

Join Eagle River Fire on Saturday, June 27, from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM for an Open House at Station 12 in Edwards!

📍 1050 Edwards Village Blvd, Edwards, CO 81632

Come meet your local firefighters, tour our fire engines and emergency apparatus, learn about the services we provide, and get information about our current Entry-Level Firefighter hiring process.

Whether you’re interested in a career in the fire service or just want to get to know your local fire department, we’d love to see you there.

🌲✂️ COMMUNITY CHIPPING PROGRAM UPDATE ✂️🌲A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year's Community Chipping...
06/17/2026

🌲✂️ COMMUNITY CHIPPING PROGRAM UPDATE ✂️🌲

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in this year's Community Chipping Program!

Because of your efforts, we have seen record-breaking participation and removed a significant amount of hazardous vegetation from neighborhoods across Eagle County. Every pile chipped helps create defensible space, reduce wildfire risk, and build a more resilient community. 💪🔥

📅 Please note: The Community Chipping Program will be taking a break during July and August.

Historically, participation during these summer months has been very low, so we will be focusing our resources on wildfire response readiness and mitigation efforts during the peak of fire season.

✅ The good news: Chipping will return in September!

We will announce September dates and locations as we get closer to the fall season.

Thank you for doing your part to reduce wildfire risk and help protect our communities. Together, we are making Eagle County safer, one property at a time.

Stay safe, stay prepared, and stay tuned for September chipping dates!

06/10/2026

A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for TODAY, Wednesday, 6.10.26, from 10 am to 10 pm.

We are NOT automatically moving fire restrictions levels during a Red Flag Warning. Eagle County is under stage 1 fire restrictions.

*AFFECTED AREA... In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 205 Colorado River Headwaters below 8000 feet.
*WINDS... West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
*RELATIVE HUMIDITY... 8% TO 13%
*IMPACTS... Elevated fire danger is expected. Fires will catch and spread rapidly and erratically.

*PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ha emitido una Alerta de Bandera Roja para HOY, Miércoles 10 de Junio desde las 10:00 a. m. hasta las 10:00 p. m.

NO estamos modificando automáticamente los niveles de restricciones de incendios durante una alerta de bandera roja. El condado de Eagle se encuentra bajo restricciones de incendios de nivel 1.

*ÁREA AFECTADA... En Colorado, Zona Meteorológica de Incendios 205 cabeceras del río Colorado por debajo de los 8000 pies.
*VIENTOS... Suroeste de 20 a 30 mph con ráfagas de hasta 50 mph
*HUMEDAD RELATIVA... 8 % A 13 %
*IMPACTOS... Se espera un riesgo elevado de incendios. Los incendios se iniciarán y propagarán de forma rápida e impredecible.

*MEDIDAS DE PRECAUCIÓN Y PREPARACIÓN...
Una advertencia de bandera roja significa que se están dando o se darán en breve condiciones meteorológicas críticas para incendios. Una combinación de vientos fuertes, baja humedad relativa y temperaturas cálidas puede contribuir a un comportamiento extremo del fuego.

Starting tomorrow, June 10, 2026, Eagle County will be in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Please check out www.ECEmergneyc.or...
06/09/2026

Starting tomorrow, June 10, 2026, Eagle County will be in Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. Please check out www.ECEmergneyc.org for more detailed information.
We urge all residents and visitors to exercise extreme caution! All griding, welding, cutting or anything that can spark should be conducted in a area void of vegetation and a fire extinguisher within 15 feet of the work area. Eagle River Fire will issue hot-work permits once we enter Stage 2 Fire Restriction. Check out our website for more information. www.eagleriverfire.org

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Implemented In Eagle County

Eagle County, Colo. -Due to the less favorable weather conditions and lack of moisture throughout Eagle County, all of Eagle County will be implementing “Stage 1” fire restrictions that will take effect on Wednesday morning, June 10, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

The Eagle County Sheriff has consulted with local fire chiefs, state and federal partners, and other experts regarding fire danger and has decided to implement restrictions. These decisions are based on specific moisture measurements in vegetation and other risk factors such as predicted weather, available resources and amount of current fire activity.

The restrictions that will be implemented and remain in place until further notice are;

-Campfires are only allowed within designated fire grates in developed campgrounds (i.e., a metal, in-ground containment structure -- fire pans and rock campfire rings are not acceptable). Liquid or gas-fueled stoves and outdoor fireplaces with shut-off valves may be utilized in areas with at least 15’ of clearance to combustibles.
-No fires of any type, including charcoal, outside of developed areas.
-No smoking except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or in a barren area free of vegetation.
-No use of explosive materials, including explosive targets.
-No welding or operation of an acetylene or other similar torch with open flame, or any other spark-producing device, except from an area that has been cleared of vegetation and with a fire suppression device.
-No operation of any internal combustion engine without a spark-arresting device properly installed and in working order.
-No personal fireworks.
-Outdoor recreational shooting is permitted only in pre-approved, designated areas.

We want to remind our community, as well as visitors to the area, that you are our first line of defense in preventing wildland fires. With the start of summer, we understand the excitement—but with heightened fire danger, it’s more important than ever to recreate safely. Thank you everyone for doing your part to keep Eagle County safe and beautiful.

More in depth information regarding the fire restrictions in Eagle County can be located at: www.ecemergency.org

For fire information across the state of Colorado, visit: http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-bans-danger.html
BLM website: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/upper-colorado-river-district

White River National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver

Restricciones de fuego Fase 1 implementadas en el condado de Eagle
Eagle County, Colo. -Debido a las condiciones climáticas menos favorables y la falta de humedad en todo el condado de Eagle, se implementarán restricciones de fuego de “Etapa 1” en todo el condado, que entrarán en vigor el Miércoles 10 de Junio 2026 a las 12:01 a. m.

El Alguacil del Condado de Eagle ha consultado con los jefes de bomberos locales, socios estatales y federales, y otros expertos sobre el peligro de incendios y ha decidido implementar restricciones. Estas decisiones se basan en medidas específicas de humedad en la vegetación y otros factores de riesgo, como el clima previsto, los recursos disponibles y la cantidad de actividad de incendios actual.
Las restricciones que se implementarán y permanecerán vigentes hasta nuevo aviso son las siguientes:

-Las fogatas solo están permitidas dentro de las parrillas designadas en los campamentos desarrollados (es decir, una estructura metálica empotrada en el suelo; no se aceptan bandejas para fuego ni anillos de roca para fogatas).
-Se pueden utilizar estufas de líquido o gas y chimeneas exteriores con válvulas de cierre en áreas con al menos 15 pies de distancia de materiales combustibles.
-No se permite ningún tipo de fuego, incluido el carbón, fuera de las zonas desarrolladas.
-No se permite fumar, excepto dentro de un vehículo o edificio cerrado, en un lugar de recreo desarrollado o en una zona árida sin vegetación.
-No se permite el uso de materiales explosivos, incluyendo balas trazadoras o blancos incendiarios
-No se permite soldar ni utilizar sopletes de acetileno u otros similares con llama abierta, ni ningún otro dispositivo que produzca chispas, excepto en zonas despejadas de vegetación.
-No se permite utilizar motores de combustión interna sin un dispositivo antichispas correctamente instalado y en buen estado de funcionamiento.
-No se permiten fuegos artificiales personales.
-Los tiros recreativos al aire libre están permitidos únicamente en áreas designadas y aprobadas previamente.

Queremos recordarles a nuestra comunidad, así como a los visitantes de la zona, que ustedes son nuestra primera línea de defensa para prevenir incendios forestales. Entendemos la emoción que sienten con la llegada del verano, pero con el mayor riesgo de incendios, es más importante que nunca disfrutar de actividades recreativas de forma segura. Gracias a todos por su contribución para mantener el condado de Eagle seguro y hermoso.

Para obtener información más detallada sobre las restricciones contra incendios en el condado de Eagle, visite:www.ecemergency.org
Para obtener información sobre incendios en todo el estado de Colorado, visite: http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-bans-danger.html
Sitio web de BLM: https://www.blm.gov/programs/public-safety-and-fire/fire-and-aviation/regional-information/colorado/upper-colorado-river-district
Bosque Nacional White River: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/whiteriver

📍 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 📍 Colorado Mountain College – LEADVILLE, CO (Room CM 401)7:00 PM – 8:00 PMCurious about becom...
06/07/2026

📍 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 📍
Colorado Mountain College – LEADVILLE, CO (Room CM 401)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Curious about becoming a firefighter?

Join Eagle River Fire for an upcoming Hiring Orientation and learn what it takes to start a career in the fire service. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Eagle River Fire, the role of a firefighter, and what to expect during our Entry Level hiring process.

Whether you’re just exploring or ready to apply, we encourage you to come out, ask questions, and see if this path is right for you. 💪

06/05/2026

🔥 FIRE DANGER INCREASING TO HIGH ACROSS EAGLE COUNTY 🔥

Eagle Valley Wildland and our partner agencies are increasing fire danger to HIGH throughout Eagle County.

Why the increase?

While many people think of grass as the primary wildfire concern, our biggest drivers right now are timber and brush fuels. Heavy dead and down fuels, dense timber stands, and brush fields continue to dry and are becoming increasingly receptive to ignition. These fuels can support intense fire behavior and make suppression efforts much more difficult.

At the same time, grasses at lower elevations are beginning to cure and become more receptive to fire spread.

🌡️ Weather Outlook:
• High temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s
• Afternoon humidity values in the single digits and low teens
• Increasing winds through the weekend and next week
• Wind gusts potentially reaching 40–50 mph
• Little to no meaningful precipitation in the forecast

⚠️ There are currently NO Red Flag Warnings or Fire Weather Watches in effect, but conditions will be monitored closely. If forecasted weather develops as expected, portions of Eagle County could experience Red Flag conditions later this weekend and into next week.

As conditions continue to dry, we ask everyone to remain vigilant and do their part to prevent human-caused wildfires.

✅ Secure trailer chains
✅ Avoid parking in dry grass
✅ Use caution with equipment that can create sparks
✅ Stay informed on local fire restrictions and conditions

One less spark means one less wildfire.

06/02/2026

Training like this saves lives.

Recently, firefighters from across Eagle County came together at the Dotsero Burn Tower for a live fire training focused on one of the most dangerous fireground phenomena: flashover 🔥

Crews from and Gypsum Fire Protection District trained in controlled live-fire conditions to better understand the warning signs that can lead to flashover, how to read fire and smoke behavior, and how to safely operate in superheated environments.

These realistic training opportunities allow firefighters to observe fire dynamics firsthand and sharpen the skills needed to make critical decisions during structure fires.

Training together strengthens our partnerships, improves interoperability, and helps ensure that when an emergency happens, firefighters across Eagle County are prepared to respond safely and effectively.

06/01/2026

🔥 PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥

As temperatures rise and vegetation continues to cure, grasses throughout Eagle County are drying out and can ignite easily from even a small spark.

A single mistake can quickly turn into a wildfire.

✅ Keep grass mowed to less than 3 inches around homes and structures.
✅ Maintain vegetation along roads, driveways, and access routes.
✅ Never park vehicles on tall grass. Hot exhaust systems can ignite dry vegetation.
✅ Use extreme caution when welding, grinding, cutting metal, or performing other hot work in or near dry grass.
✅ Always have water, a shovel, and a fire extinguisher readily available when conducting any work that could create sparks.

Dry grass + heat + wind = increased wildfire risk.

Wildfire prevention starts with all of us. A few simple actions today can help protect homes, neighborhoods, and our entire community tomorrow.

Thank you for doing your part to keep Eagle County safe.

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1050 Edwards Village Boulevard
Edwards, CO
81632

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