Colorado River Fire Rescue

06/01/2026

05/27/2026

We wish you the best, Marty!

05/22/2026

🚨 WE ARE HIRING — APPLICATIONS CLOSE JUNE 8 🚨

Colorado River Fire Rescue is now accepting applications for:

🔥 Firefighter/EMT
🔥 Firefighter/Paramedic

Whether you’re starting your career or looking to take the next step, CRFR provides opportunities to grow, serve your community, and be part of a strong team culture.

We offer:
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Strong benefits
✅ Career development opportunities
✅ A supportive team environment

⚠️ Deadline to apply is June 8!

👉 Apply today: https://www.crfr.us/job-postings-application

05/18/2026

There was a lightning strike on a tree above County Road 320 on the hillside, causing a small fire. Crews are on scene working to get it out.

05/16/2026

05/12/2026

🚒 WE ARE HIRING 🚒

Colorado River Fire Rescue is now accepting applications for:
🔥 Firefighter/EMT
🔥 Firefighter/Paramedic

48 on. 96 off.
Time to work hard—and time to recover, reset, and live your life.
A schedule designed for balance, family time, and the lifestyle you deserve. 🚒

👉 Apply today: https://www.crfr.us/job-postings-application

05/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2026

Passenger Train and Tanker Truck Collide between Rifle and Silt, Colorado.

At approximately 9:39 a.m. this morning, Colorado River Fire Rescue (CRFR) was dispatched to a reported collision involving a passenger train and a tanker truck between Silt and Rifle, Colorado.

CRFR responded with two engines, two ambulances, and a Battalion Chief. Upon arrival, crews found a passenger train involved in a collision with a tanker truck carrying hot asphalt tar. The collision resulted in the derailment of the train.

The driver of the tanker truck sustained minor to moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance for medical evaluation. No additional patients required transport.

CRFR personnel assisted approximately 310 passengers and train staff members from the train to waiting buses for transportation to their final destination.

Multiple agencies assisted with the incident response, including the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Department of Transportation, New Castle Police Department, and Union Pacific personnel.

The incident remains under investigation by the appropriate authorities.

Leif Sackett
Fire Chief
Colorado River Fire Rescue

05/06/2026

At 9:38 am, emergency crews were paged to a train vs. tanker truck collision at a railroad crossing just east of Rifle on Highway 6&24.

Highway 6&24 is currently closed. Injuries are unknown at this time.

Please avoid the area and allow first responders to work safely. More details will be released as they become available.

05/04/2026

Colorado River Fire Rescue and Glenwood Springs Fire Department responded for reports of a lightning strike near Canyon Creek around 12pm today. After determining the location of a tree fire, the incident was turned over to interagency crews and State sponsored air resources. We will continue to monitor and assist as needed.
This is a good reminder to be ready for wildfire season!

Smoke visible in South Canyon is from the lightning strike on 1 to 2 trees south of the train tracks. Fire crew are en route no need to call Dispatch.