Crested Butte Fire Protection District

2 hours ago

Meet our team: Engineer Corey Tibljas

Corey Tibljas joined Crested Butte Fire Protection District shortly after his 16th birthday in early 2002. As the great nephew of a former Crested Butte fire chief, the call to serve came naturally. Corey earned his Firefighter and EMT certifications while still in high school and continued serving the community after graduating from Crested Butte Community School.

Corey attended Western Colorado University, earning a degree in business. He has since used that background to continue working in remote location and outdoor production for television, film, and live events.

Corey’s family has deep roots throughout the Gunnison Valley. Many community members know his mother, Marilyn, who dedicated more than 30 years to healthcare as a physical therapist at Gunnison Valley Health before recently retiring.

At CBFPD, Corey is dedicated to strengthening department readiness. He leads preparation programs for new apparatus operators and fire pump engineers, and he has begun training members in aerial drone operations. These capabilities are expected to provide significant benefits for reconnaissance, incident operations, and real time intelligence, particularly during wildland incidents and technical rescue responses.

Outside of CBFPD, Corey is a member of Crested Butte Search and Rescue and enjoys nearly any mountain adventure with Lo and their dogs, Misty and Sammy.

We are proud to have Corey’s experience, dedication, and local knowledge as part of the CBFPD team. Please join us in thanking Engineer Corey Tibljas for his many years of service to our department and community.

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Crested Butte Fire Protection District

6 hours ago

August Training Spotlight

Fire Operations and Apparatus-
-Driver/operator pumper training for members preparing for the state examination
-Interior firefighter checkoffs for probationary members
-Forcible-entry training
-Apartment stretch scenarios
-Wall-breach exercises
-Rapid Intervention Team training
-Donning and doffing drills
-Drop-tank and jet-siphon training
-Pump testing at Nicholson Lake Ridge Road
-New Sensit gas sensor training
-Hazmat training
-Wall breach exercises

Explorer Program-
-Door breaching
-Interior searches
-Air-consumption drills

Officer and Specialty Training-
-Drone operations training
-Line-of-duty death and firefighter safety case review with corrugated stainless steel tubing gas lines
-acting officer task book

EMS Training and Continuing Education-
-Rapid sequence intubation training
-AEMT checkoff books for members pursuing promotion
-IV skills
-Patient assessment
-Revive Paramedic task books for existing members
-FoamFrat EMS study sessions to remain current with certifications and clinical knowledge

Training is the foundation of effective emergency response. Whether preparing for an exam, completing task books, practicing technical rescue skills, or reviewing lessons from line-of-duty deaths, our members remain committed to learning, improving, and staying ready for the next call.

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Crested Butte Fire Protection District

4 days ago

Let’s celebrate National Dog Day!

At Crested Butte Fire Protection District, we’re lucky to share our lives with some pretty great four-legged friends. From department dogs to the pups we meet around the community, these loyal companions bring plenty of joy, personality, and occasional distractions wherever they go.

Swipe through to meet some of the dogs who belong to our members and a few memorable pups we’ve met along the way. We’re grateful for every wagging tail, wet nose, and enthusiastic greeting.

Help us celebrate by sharing a photo of your favorite dog in the comments!

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