Crested Butte Fire Protection District

21 hours ago

September was another busy month of training for Crested Butte Fire Protection District. Crews spent the month sharpening core skills, working through realistic scenarios, and continuing to build familiarity with our district.

🔥 FIRE TRAINING

- Ladders and VEIS
- SCBA and radio operations
- Fire ground accountability
- Hose testing and Firefighter II checkoffs
- Apartment stretch scenarios
- Driver/operator training and JPR preparation
- Cone course and apparatus operations
- Live-fire training
- Ropes and knots
- Building construction
- Preincident planning and district familiarization
-Fire alarm and building system orientation
-Tours of new construction, including sprinkler riser rooms

🚑 EMS TRAINING

- BLS refresher and RQI
- Pit Crew CPR
-ALS medication review
- CVA, cardiac arrest, and Mega Code scenarios
- Field Training Program scenarios and evaluations
-WRETAC case reviews
- Colorado Whole Blood Coalition training
- Austere medicine case review
- Kratom lecture presented by CU Anschutz
- EMS scenarios with new and developing providers

September also included joint Fire/EMS district familiarization and preplanning at several properties throughout the district.

Training is a year-round commitment at CBFPD. Whether we are stretching hose, throwing ladders, running a cardiac arrest, or walking through a building before an emergency happens, the goal is the same: prepare now so we are ready when our community needs us.

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Crested Butte Fire Protection District

3 days ago

Meet Our Team: Engineer John Bielak

John Bielak joined Crested Butte Fire Protection District in 2023 as a lateral transfer to the rank of Engineer. He recently celebrated 25 years as a career firefighter, following service with Red, White & Blue Fire Protection District and Denver Fire Department.

A proud Colorado native, John comes from a family that homesteaded in Colorado five generations ago. He and his wife, Aime, share deep roots in the Gunnison Valley and are grateful to raise their children, Wyatt and Mia, here.

John attended Colorado Mountain College and Red Rocks Community College, where he earned a degree in Fire Science Technology. At CBFPD, he helps strengthen department readiness as a wildland team Engine Boss, acting Captain for operations, member of the apparatus specification committee, and Field Training Officer for new engineers. He also serves as president of the Crested Butte Fire EMS Foundation.

Outside the fire district, John enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing, mountain biking, and golf. He also coaches his children’s local hockey teams.

We’re proud to have John’s experience, dedication, and knowledge as part of the CBFPD team! ... See MoreSee Less

Crested Butte Fire Protection District

3 days ago

Training Highlight: Leadership Conference

CBFPD hosted a two-day leadership conference for our officers, acting officers, engine bosses, and aspiring leaders. The conference focused on developing the skills and perspective needed to lead effectively, support our crews, and make sound decisions in the fire service.

We were grateful to learn from Scott Burnette, a retired fire chief with extensive experience leading the Asheville Fire Department, and John Tippett, a retired fire chief and longtime fire service leader known for his work in firefighter safety and leadership. Thank you both for sharing your knowledge and experience with our team, and thank you to everyone who took part in investing in CBFPD’s future leaders. ... See MoreSee Less