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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GMUG National Forests are responding to a wildfire, named Elk Fire, burning in the Uncompahgre Wilderness, located between the Elk Creek and Little Elk Creek drainages, approximately 3.5 miles west of Highway 149.
The wildfire was reported at 9:45 a.m. on July 9 and is currently estimated at 20 to 30 acres.
Fire personnel inserted six rappelers and seven local firefighters to conduct direct suppression efforts. An additional 20‑person crew is scheduled to arrive this morning to support containment operations and a Type 3 Incident Management Team has been ordered.
A Very Large Air Tanker (VLAT) completed multiple retardant drops, and a heavy helicopter continues to perform water drops to slow fire spread and cool active areas.
The fire is burning in rugged terrain within wilderness boundaries, complicating access and requiring specialized resources. Crews are working to establish containment and limit the potential for growth. There are no threats to communities or infrastructure at this time.
The safety of firefighters and the public remains the Forest Service’s first priority.
The public is reminded to stay aware of changing conditions, follow local guidance and avoid the area while firefighters are working.
The GMUG remains under Stage 2 Fire Restrictions.
For updates, please visit the GMUG’s official website or Facebook page.
CBFPD members are pictured watching the result of their structure protection efforts at the Aspen Acres Fire. Our crew was assigned to structure triage and protection, working alongside partner agencies to help protect homes and critical infrastructure in the fire area.
We are proud of their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment while serving the community under challenging conditions.
Thank you so much for coming to help us!
C Shift recently conducted drafting training with our Mark 3 portable pumps, an essential skill for wildland fire response.
These pumps allow crews to draft water from nearby natural sources and move it through progressive hose lays, extending water supply deeper into areas that may be difficult to access with an engine. This capability supports rapid initial attack and helps crews get water on a fire quickly in remote terrain.
Training like this builds proficiency, reinforces teamwork, and ensures our personnel are ready to respond when conditions demand it.
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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