News and Notices​​

News and Notices

Firefighters in a forest, controlling a ground fire with tools. Smoke and small flames are visible.

Summit County fire chiefs raise concern that federal staffing cuts could ‘directly impact wildfire management efforts’ (Summit Daily News)

Summit County’s two fire protection districts are raising concern that federal staffing cuts will reduce local officials’ ability to respond to the…

Firefighters and a fire truck at a nighttime scene. The truck's ladder is extended. The scene appears to be a response to an emergency.

Crews extinguish fire at East Vail duplex (Vail Daily News)

A fire in a three-story duplex in East Vail resulted in major damage to one side of the duplex and minimal damage to the other. One occupant was in…

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Summit County invites public to participate in project examining emergency evacuations (KMGH Denver 7 News)

Several Summit County stakeholders are working to analyze the best ways to implement emergency evacuations, specifically when it comes to wildfires…

A group of people in winter gear gather around snowmobiles on a snowy slope.

Snowmobiler ‘extremely fortunate’ to survive hourlong avalanche burial near Vail Pass, rescuers say (Summit Daily News)

A snowmobiler is “extremely fortunate” to be alive after he became buried in an avalanche in the Shrine Bowl at Vail Pass Recreation Area for over an…

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West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction to close, leaving a gap in Western Slope psychiatric care (Aspen Times)

West Springs Hospital in Grand Junction will permanently close on March 10, leaving a significant gap in Western Slope behavioral health resources…

Snow-covered logs and debris piled in front of a forested mountain landscape.

Summit County finds perfect window for wood pile and landfill burns in Colorado (KCNC-News 4)

Like many things in life, finding the right timing can be everything, and recent conditions are giving local communities a chance to get rid of excess…

Firefighters in winter gear outside a snow-covered building with fire trucks and equipment.

Structure fire in Frisco causes evacuation (Summit Daily News)

Summit Fire & EMS firefighters extinguished a fire that escaped from a furnace in a rented condominium in Frisco on Friday afternoon, according to a…

People wearing protective gear handle fire extinguishers outside a building.

Ask Eartha: What local resources exist for community recycling efforts? (Summit Daily News)

Thanks to Summit County Government, a portion of Strong Future funds are set aside yearly to help pay for waste-reduction projects. As a reminder…

Forest on a snowy hillside with controlled burn piles, smoke rising, residential area in the foreground.

Seeing smoke? Pile burns combat pine beetle outbreak near Breckenridge (KDVR-Fox 31)

It may have been a little smoky in the Distillery Hill area of Breckenridge on Tuesday as crews worked to complete pile burns and remove dead timber…

Snow-covered mountain with scattered trees, buildings at the base, and a clear blue sky.

Slash pile burning to take place in Breckenridge on Feb. 4 (Summit Daily News)

Crews with Summit Fire & EMS, the Red, White and Blue Fire Protection District, the U.S. Forest Service, Summit County Open Space, the Summit County…

A person in a yellow apron and mask pours a fire extinguisher's contents into a trash bin outdoors. Snowy background.

Summit Fire & EMS hires local fire extinguisher enthusiast to fill service gap, recycle old canisters (KMGH 7 News)

Fire inspectors in Summit County noticed that there appeared to be a service gap — businesses weren’t getting their fire extinguishers serviced. The…

People in swimsuits participating in an ice water plunge event surrounded by onlookers and safety personnel on a frozen lake.

Silverthorne to kick off 2025 with party featuring polar plunge, ice fishing, skating and more (Summit Daily News)

Silverthorne is celebrating the start of 2025 with its First Friday winter party featuring ice fishing, ice skating and a polar plunge at North Pond…

Summit Fire & EMS Engineer Travis Sirek tends to an injured horse caught in a crash on Interstate 70.

‘Truly a miracle’: Pregnant horse involved in crash on Interstate 70 nursed back to health in Summit County (Summit Daily News)

Summit Fire & EMS cut open a flipped horse trailer on Interstate 70 and performed first aid on an injured mare trapped inside as part of the response…

Mountain peak, wild grasses, and evergreens under a clear blue sky.

October in Summit County was 7 degrees above normal as climate change threatens to continue warming Colorado’s High Country (Summit Daily News)

Statewide, this past October was the second hottest on record and the hottest in 50 years, according to the Colorado Climate Center. In Summit County…

Three traditional firefighter helmets commemorating 20 years of service to Summit Fire & EMS and its predecessor organizations.

Summit Fire & EMS honors emergency responders and staff (Summit Daily News)

Summit Fire & EMS recently honored a number of emergency responders, administrators and staff, including four employees who have served the…

Aerial view of a construction site for a new fire station with equipment and vehicles around.

Underserved area of Silverthorne getting new fire station (KCNC-News 4/CBS)

Construction is underway for a new fire station in Silverthorne, intended to address development and population growth that has overtaken the area and…

Firefighters battling a forest fire among aspen trees, with smoke and visible flames.

Summit County's Meadow Creek Fire near I-70 in Frisco under control, no evacuations required (Hoodline)

A wildfire that erupted close to Interstate 70 in Summit County, near Frisco, is reported to be a small yet potentially serious concern. As smoke…

Meadow Creek Fire, small wildfire in Colorado's Summit County, was likely human caused (KCNC-News 4/CBS)

Firefighters in Summit County say they believe a small Colorado wildfire that started on Wednesday afternoon was human caused. The fire was given the…

A parking lot with cars in front of stores, smoke rising from trees on a mountain in the background.

Wildfire north of Interstate 70 near Frisco was caused by ‘human activity’ (Summit Daily News)

Human activity caused a wildfire that sparked near Frisco and Interstate 70 on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The Meadow…

Summit County fire has ‘minimal growth’ overnight but smoke impacts to I-70 expected to continue (Summit Daily News)

The Meadow Creek Fire that sparked Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 23, near Frisco and Interstate 70 had “minimal growth” overnight, growing to about 1.5…

Smoke rising from a forested hillside, possibly due to a wildfire or controlled burn. Trees and clear blue sky visible.

BREAKING: Wildfire sparks near popular trailhead in Colorado's Summit County (Denver Gazette)

A wildfire has sparked in Summit County amid 'very high' fire danger conditions. The blaze sparked above Meadow Creek Trailhead, just north of Frisco…

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Fire sparks near I-70 in Summit County north of Frisco; crews estimate size at over 1 acre (KDVR Fox 31)

Multiple crews were responding to a wildfire that sparked near Interstate 70 in Summit Countyy on Wednesday, sending a plume of smoke into the air…

A construction site with a green building under construction and a white truck parked outside.

Officials are shooting for a spring opening for Silverthorne fire station with staffing efforts already underway (Summit Daily News)

With construction remaining on schedule, Summit Fire & EMS officials are hopeful the Silverthorne fire station being built will be operational by late…

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Summit County to enter Stage 1 fire restrictions this week amid dry autumn weather (Summit Daily News)

The Summit County Commissioners voted unanimously to place the county under Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning on Friday, Oct. 11. Summit County…

Drift smoke from wildfires in nearby states visible in Summit County (Summit Daily News)

Many throughout Summit County may have woken up to smokey skies on Saturday, but the smoke in the air is drift smoke from wildfires in adjacent states…

Fire danger sign next to a road, indicating "very high" risk, with forested hills and vehicles in the background.

National Weather Service issues fire weather watch for Summit County and northern Colorado

The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for parts of Colorado, including the Summit County area, as low relative humidity and…

Fire restrictions to be considered as wildfire danger in Summit County climbs to ‘very high’ amid drying autumn conditions (Summit Daily News)

The wildfire danger in Summit County has climbed to "very high," and Summit County’s fire protection districts -- Summit Fire & EMS and Red, White…

Colorado sending team, search and rescue K-9 to help with Hurricane Helene (KKTV News 11/Colorado Springs)

As Hurricane Helene looms, 45 Colorado firefighters and at least one search and rescue pup are heading to the East Coast to help with relief efforts…

An American flag stands amid destruction, possibly from a disaster, with debris and toppled structures surrounded by palm trees.

Colorado emergency task force helping with search and rescue efforts following Hurricane Helene devastation (Colorado Public Radio)

As the reality of the damage caused by Hurricane Helene settles in for residents on the east coast, 45 Coloradans are doing their part to aid in…

A nighttime wildfire, with vivid flames engulfing a hillside and smoke billowing against a dark sky.

Neguse unveils legislative package aimed at shoring up wildfire mitigation, research (Summit Daily News)

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse on Tuesday released a set of bills aimed at improving how federal and state agencies respond to wildfires. It comes in response…

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How An AI-Powered Camera Helped Shut Down A Colorado Wildfire (Unofficial Networks)

A small wildfire, sparked by an abandoned campfire, was quickly contained and extinguished this past weekend, just above Breckenridge’s Wellington…

Construction site with a half-finished building, ladders, clear sky, and distant mountains.

Summit County firefighters save building after fire starts in landfill (KKTV-News 11)

Firefighters from multiple agencies kept flames from claiming a building after a fire started at a landfill Tuesday. Crews were called to the Summit…

Firefighters douse blaze at Summit County landfill office building (Summit Daily News)

Summit County firefighters managed to save a structure at the county landfill that caught fire Tuesday, Sept. 3. Firefighters responded around 2 p.m…

Wildfire smoke rising from a forest with mountain backdrop.

Small wildfire burns northwest of Silverthorne (KDVR Fox-31 Denver)

A wildfire was burning Friday afternoon in Summit County, north of Silverthorne and west of Colorado Highway 9. The fire had burned less than an acre…

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Boulder Creek wildfire north of Silverthorne was ignited by lightning, agency says (Summit Daily News)

A Sept. 6 wildfire near Boulder Creek north of Silverthorne was caused by lightning, according to fire investigators with the Upper Colorado River…

Helicopter’s water-bucket drops help to suppress wildfire near Silverthorne as crews say containment is near (Summit Daily News)

Firefighters are leaving the Boulder Creek wildfire north of Silverthorne for the evening after a helicopter’s water-bucket drops helped suppress the…

Firefighters working in a smoky, forested area with visible flames and charred ground.

First responders near finished with putting out wildfire west of Gold Hill trail near Breckenridge (Summit Daily News)

Firefighters remain on the ground fighting a small wildfire west of the Gold Hill trailhead near Breckenridge. According to a social media post by the…

Firefighters managing a small forest fire, using tools to control burning under a smoky, tree-dotted backdrop.

Cause of small wildfire in Summit County over Labor Day Weekend will likely remain unknown (Summit Daily News)

The cause of a small wildfire west of the Gold Hill trailhead between Breckenridge and Frisco over the Labor Day weekend remains unknown and will…

Three people in forestry gear working on burned forest soil.

Summit Fire & EMS wildland crew extinguishes ‘escaped campfire’ in Keystone Gulch (Summit Daily News)

Wildfire crews from Summit Fire & EMS and the U.S. Forest Service extinguished a small “escaped campfire” in Keystone Gulch on Tuesday afternoon, Aug…

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Silverthorne getting new fire station (KUSA-9News)

The new fire station being built by Summit Fire & EMS in Silverthorne to alleviate congestion due to rapid growth and increasing traffic concerns is…

Street view with a fire hydrant connected to a large hose, buildings beside, caution tape ahead, and mountains in the background.

Small fire in condo off Frisco Main Street was held at bay by sprinkler system, according to Summit Fire & EMS (Summit Daily News)

Summit Fire & EMS responded to a fire at a condominium off Frisco Main Street around 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, after it received an alert of sprinkler…

Emergency responders by a fire truck at a roadside, possibly at an incident scene.

Discarded cigarette likely sparked small wildfire off I-70 as blazes in Colorado, US tie up federal resources (Summit Daily News)

A discarded cigarette is suspected of starting a small wildfire in grass along Interstate 70 in Ten-Mile Canyon last week, but it was kept in check by…

A collection of red fire extinguishers with hoses and nozzles.

Ask Eartha: What will grant-based recycling projects do for the community? (Summit Daily News)

Summit Fire & EMS: At the moment, it’s cheaper to buy a new fire extinguisher than it is to service an existing extinguisher. The lack of local…

A mountainous landscape with trees, blue sky, and what appears to be smoke rising from a forested area.

UPDATE: Wildfire near Breckenridge neighborhood is contained; officials believe campfire to be the cause (Summit Daily News)

Officials have contained a small wildfire roughly the size of a quarter of an acre that was reported east of Breckenridge in unincorporated Summit…

Here’s why most fireworks aren’t allowed in Summit County, and other tips to stay safe this 4th of July holiday (Summit Daily News)

Colorado laws related to fireworks are simple: Anything that explodes or leaves the ground is illegal. That means only fireworks like fountains, smoke…

Trailhead sign with directions, footpath, sagebrush, trees, and hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Interlaken Fire at 94 percent containment; Twin Lakes businesses suffer economically as leaders stress it is safe to visit the area (Summit Daily News)

The Interlaken Fire near Twin Lakes that began Tuesday, June 11, is reportedly at 94 percent containment, according to a press release from officials…

People shaking hands in a fire station with a fire truck in the background.

First responders who ‘didn’t give up’ saved a Dillon man’s life. Now he’s CPR certified himself. (Summit Daily News)

A year ago, Dillon resident Ed Perry’s heart stopped three times. Each time, first responders managed to revive it – saving his life against the odds…

A map displaying areas under a flood advisory (green) and a pink area likely indicating some type of hazard warning or alert.

Sections of Summit County under ‘red flag’ fire warning (Summit Daily News)

Parts of Summit County are under a red flag warning on Sunday, June 16, effective from noon until 6 p.m. A red flag warning is an alert issued by the…

A lake with smoke from a probable wildfire, mountains with snow, trees in the foreground, and a cloudy blue sky.

Wildfire burning near Twin Lakes doubles in size to 413 acres Wednesday (Steamboat Pilot)

Evacuations are underway after a wildfire sparked near Twin Lakes south of Leadville on Tuesday afternoon, June 11, according to the Lake County…

A wildfire engulfs a forest, with towering flames and thick smoke.

Wildfire burning near Twin Lakes doubles in size, now at 413 acres (Colorado Sun)

A wildfire burning on the south side of Twin Lakes grew to 413 acres Wednesday, doubling in size since it was ignited a day earlier. Evacuation and…

A picturesque mountain landscape with snow caps, forest, a lake, and smoke possibly from a wildfire.

Wildfire near Twin Lakes grows to 400 acres, evacuations ordered (Cañon City Daily Record)

A wildfire burning in the Interlaken Historic District near Twin Lakes — a popular hiking and camping destination about 22 miles southwest of…

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UPDATE: Forest Service flies in 12 firefighters to contain small wildfire near Summit County (Summit Daily News)

The U.S. Forest Service expects to contain a small wildfire in the vicinity of Williams Peak after flying in 12 firefighters. When the fire was mapped…

A fire pit made of bricks in a charred forest landscape.

Update: Abandoned campfire caused Interlaken Fire that is still burning more than 400 acres near Twin Lakes (Summit Daily News)

The Interlaken Fire that has so far burned hundreds of acres near a historic landmark at Twin Lakes was caused by a campfire that was not properly…

A forested landscape with a large smoke plume, possibly from a wildfire, under a cloudy sky.

Interlaken fire burning near Twin Lakes, evacuation ordered (Ark Valley Voice)

A wildfire is burning near the historic resort of Interlaken and town of Twin Lakes. Anyone in the Interlaken area has been asked to evacuate. The…

Wildfire in Colorado with red fire retardant being dropped from a plane.

Wildfire caused by abandoned campfire in Colorado near Twin Lakes grows to about 400 acres (KKTV 11 Colorado Springs)

Crews in Lake County are working to battle the Interlaken Fire, a wildfire at the Interlaken Historic District near Twin Lakes. Wednesday evening…

Scenic landscape with lake, forest, mountains, and a wildfire.

Wildfire near Twin Lakes grows to 443 acres; no containment reported (The Denver Post)

The Interlaken fire burning near Twin Lakes Reservoir south of Leadville grew to 443 acres on Wednesday with no containment. The fire was started by…

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Summit Fire & EMS Board president, Summit County fire-service leader Lori Miller steps down

SFE Board president, Summit County fire-service leader Lori Miller steps down

A firefighter stands in front of a fire truck with an extended ladder against a mountain backdrop.

Dorton’s day dousing fires: A Summit County 21-year-old gets a special surprise from a local fire district (Summit Daily News)

There are very few people in Summit County as well-versed in fire safety and the ins and outs of firefighting as local fire departments. Jessy Dorton…

A vehicle on a road with heavy black smoke rising from the side suggests a fire incident.

Semitrailer ‘burns to the ground,’ sparking small wildfire after taking runaway ramp on I-70 (Summit Daily News)

A semitrailer went up in a blaze after its brakes caught fire and it went charging up a runaway truck ramp on Interstate 70 west of the Eisenhower-…

A burning vehicle with firefighters nearby, surrounded by a forested valley.

Truck driver escapes burning big rig after taking I-70 runaway ramp (CDL Life)

A truck driver managed to escape without injury after his truck caught fire near the Eisenhower Tunnel in Colorado. Read more ...

A burning truck with firefighters around, mountainous backdrop, news overlay "HIGH COUNTRY SEMI FIRE".

Driver safe after semi catches fire at Eisenhower Tunnel (KKTV 11 Colorado Springs)

A trucker was able to jump out of a burning semi after it caught fire coming out the Eisenhower Tunnel Tuesday evening. “The driver managed to roll up…

Semi-truck with burnt-out trailer attached, stopped by the roadside.

Semitrailer catches fire on I-70 while descending from the tunnels (Summit Daily News)

Summit Fire & EMS crews responded to a semitrailer fire on westbound Interstate 70 on the afternoon of Friday, April 12. The truck was coming down…

An oath taking ceremony with two individuals, one administering the oath to the other, inside a meeting room.

Frisco Town Council seats new members as outgoing mayor recalls his years of service in town government

Firefighters work on containment as wildfire burns through forest under blue skies.

Controlled burn at Summit County Public Shooting Range sets hillside ablaze in effort to reduce wildfire risk

Firefighters lit the hillside above the Summit County Public Shooting Range ablaze April 24, in a type of controlled burn operation not conducted in…

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US Highway 6 reopens after a fuel tanker crashed near Arapahoe Basin Ski Area

The driver of a semitractor-trailer carrying fuel as been extricated and transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries following a crash on U.…

Snow-covered mountain slope under a clear blue sky.

Back-to-back avalanches on Buffalo Mountain that caught, injured skiers prompts warnings for Colorado backcountry

Back-to-back slides in the same couloir on Buffalo Mountain have officials issuing warnings as Colorado sees a spike in people getting snarled by…

A hiker walks in snow towards a mountain under a clear blue sky.

Skier Goes for 2,000-Foot Ride in Buffalo Mountain Avalanche

An avalanche on Buffalo Mountain caught a skier and dragged the skier 2,000 feet down the Silver Couloir.

Group of people with hardhats and shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony.

Colorado town getting first full-functioning fire station

Residents in Silverthorne in Summit County celebrated the groundbreaking of the town's first full-functioning fire station in years. Colorado town…

A man gesturing to a sign about the future Silverthorne Fire Station 10, with snowy hills in the background.

Silverthorne residents claim victory after pushing for new fire station

CBS News Colorado Mountain Newsroom Reporter Spencer Wilson spoke to residents in Silverthorne who are pleased after a new fire station broke ground…

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Child Who Suffered Seizures in 2022 Reunited with Summit Fire & EMS Crew

Child Who Suffered Seizures in 2022 Reunited with Summit Fire & EMS Crew That Whisked Him Away to the Hospital

May contain: plant, tree, vegetation, grove, land, nature, outdoors, woodland, night, pine, fir, person, clothing, coat, lighting, conifer, landscape, ice, scenery, and jacket

Witness Recounts Efforts to Help Save Driver Who Careened 350 Feet off a Colorado Mountain Road

When a pickup truck driving through the Colorado Rocky Mountains along Interstate 70 lost control and careened 350 feet off a mountainside last week…

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Bystander Rescues Dog that Fell Through Early Season Ice in Colorado

A bystander rescued a dog who fell through a thin sheet of ice that had formed on a Copper Mountain golf course pond on Thursday, Nov. 16, according…

Colorado Resident Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in I-70 Crash Near Frisco

Colorado Resident Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries in I-70 Crash Near Frisco, Another Resident Seriously Injured

Summit Fire & EMS Reminds Residents to Change Smoke Detector Batteries this Weekend

Summit Fire & EMS is reminding residents to change the batteries in their smoke detectors when they reset their clocks for the end of daylight saving…

Summit Fire & EMS Supervisor Honored with Prestigious Women in EMS Award

A longtime Summit Fire & EMS supervisor was honored at the state EMS conference Saturday, Nov. 4, in Keystone with the Francis Mildred Women in EMS…

Summit Fire & EMS Crews Recognized for Saving the Lives of a Baby

Summit Fire & EMS Crews Recognized for Saving the Lives of a Baby, a 19-Year-Old and a 74-Year-Old, Among others.

Summit County Moves Back to Low Fire Danger

Aided by cooler temperatures and wet weather, local officials are moving Summit County’s fire danger level from moderate to low, according to a…

Silverthorne Fire Station Site Plan Gets Approved

Yet the Planning Process Remains in the Works

Deployed in California, Summit Fire & EMS Crew Sharpens Skills Battling Blazes

Even as the wildfire season in Summit County has remained calm thus far, Summit Fire & EMS firefighters are gaining real-world experience fighting…

Strong Monsoonal Pattern Brings Frequent Thunderstorms

Prompting Public Safety Officials to Warn of Dangers Posed by Lightning Strikes

Lightning-Sparked Wildfire Near Frisco Quickly Extinguished

The U.S. Forest Service quickly extinguished a small wildfire that a lightning strike near Frisco ignited on Monday, July 31. The small wildfire is…

Summit County Officials Respond to Wildfire Near Frisco

About 20 firefighters in Summit County were battling a small wildfire just north of Frisco near Lily Pad Lake.

Summit County's Fire Danger Level Could Be Revised Following Small Wildfire Outside Frisco

U.S. Forest Service officials are poised to reconsider wildfire danger in Summit County and beyond following a small wildfire. Currently, the county…

Small Wildfire Reported Near Meadow Creek Trailhead Near Frisco

SMALL WILDFIRE REPORTED NEAR MEADOW CREEK TRAILHEAD NEAR FRISCO

As Summit County Firefighters Deploy to Battle a Wildfire in a Nearby County

Officials Remind Residents to be Prepared for Wildfire Threats at Home

Crew Trains in Summit County on Spot that Continually Gets Wildfires

A fire crew in Summit County is taking on training for a certain spot that continues to catches fire. See more ...

Flight for Life Responds to Keystone Resort for Contractor Injured While Welding

A contractor sustained injuries while working at Keystone Resort on Thursday, June 8, and had to be airlifted to a hospital in Denver. The incident…

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Incredible Photo of Moose & Fisherman Prompt Warning from Breckenridge Officials

Fisherman ventures too close for comfort to a moose in this photo by SF&EMS Battalion Chief Lou Laurina.

"These Aren't Little, Lazy, Flat Rivers"

"These Aren't Little, Lazy, Flat Rivers": As Summit County's Rivers Roar, The Right Gear and Training Are Necessary

Summit County Hosts Fire Safety Event Ahead of Summer Wildfire Season

Summit Fire & EMS hosted its first-ever Wildfire Rendezvous to help residents be prepared for wildfire season on fronts such as protecting their homes…

Colorado Fire Rescue Agency Trains in High Buildings in the High Country

It had been almost 10 years since Summit County's firefighters have participated in high-rise fire drills away from their training tower, so on…

Fighting (Fake) Fires at One of Frisco's Four-Story Hotels

Summit County's firefighters underwent some vital high-rise fire training at the new AC Marriott Hotel in Frisco to keep their skills sharp. Watch…

Summit Fire & EMS Schedules Wildfire Rendezvous to Inform Public on Fire Safety Ahead Of Wildfire Season

Summit Fire & EMS will host its inaugural Wildfire Rendezvous from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, at the Summit Middle School. This “farmer’s…

Summit Fire & EMS to Swear in New Members for it's Board of Directors at an Upcoming Meeting

Summit Fire & EMS will swear in two new board members, Jonathan Sinclair and John Piotti, alongside continuing board president Lori Miller on Tuesday…

Smoke May Be Visible as Summit County Firefighting Agencies Train at Frisco Hotel this Week

Summit County firefighting agencies will be training at a Frisco hotel this week and smoke may be visible from the exercise. On May 16, 18 and 19, Red…

Vehicle Crashes into Silverthorne Apartment Building

Vehicle Crashes into Silverthorne Apartment Building, Prompting Evacuation and Displacing Several Residents

Silverthorne Fire Station Construction Plans Pushed to 2024 After Selecting Contractor for the Project

A new Silverthorne Fire Station will not break ground until early 2024, a few months later than Summit Fire & EMS leadership had previously stated…

From Road Conditions to Emergency Services, Heeney Residents Raise a Host of Concerns

From Road Conditions to Emergency Services, Heeney Residents Raise a Host of Concerns in Hopes of Finding Solutions

Summit Fire & EMS Reminds Residents to Check Their Smoke Detectors

Summit Fire & EMS Reminds Residents to Check Their Smoke Detectors With Daylight Savings Time this Weekend

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At Least 2 Summit County Teenagers Injured in Crash

At Least 2 Summit County Teenagers Injured in Crash on Colorado Highway 9 in Frisco on Tuesday Afternoon, Jan. 31

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Silverthorne's New Fire Station Construction Timeline Puts Groundbreaking this Fall

Silverthorne north locals rejoyce! Your new fire station has a timeline for it's construction; ground breaking is expected in fall of 2023 (at the…

Residents Lobby Summit Fire & EMS to Expedite Silverthorne Fire Station

Residents Lobby Summit Fire & EMS to Expedite Silverthorne Fire Station That is Now Planned to Break Ground this Fall

Update: Lengthy Closure on Westbound I-70 Was Caused After Tractor-Trailer Lost it's Brakes

Update: Lengthy Closure on Westbound I-70 Was Caused After Tractor-Trailer Lost it's Brakes While Descending from Tunnel, Police Say

Westbound I-70 Closed at Eisenhower Tunnel Due to a Crash Involving Two Semis

Debris left after two semi-tractor trailers crashed on Interstate 70, causing one to roll over.

Summit Fire & EMS Responds to a Kitchen Fire at Fritangas Mexican Restaurant in Silverthorne

Summit Fire & EMS responded to a kitchen fire at Fritangas Mexican Restaurant in Silverthorne in the middle of the night. The organization was…

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Brake Failure Blamed for Big Rig Crash that Closed I-70 at Eisenhower Tunnel

Debris left after two semi-tractor trailers collided on Interstate 70 east of Silverthorne, resulting in one rollover.

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No Injuries Reported in Fire that Damaged Frisco Duplex Tuesday, Jan. 4

Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at a duplex in Frisco on Tuesday night, Jan. 3, limiting damage to the building’s interior, according to…

Weather Slowed Emergency Response to Heeney Cabin Destroyed in Blaze Last Week

No one was injured when a fire destroyed a cabin in Heeney on Saturday, Dec. 30, but the emergency response was slowed by weather and other…

Destructive Blaze in Silverthorne Area Underlines Importance of Nearby Fire House

Residents in the Silverthorne area say the response to a house fire there over the weekend is underlying the importance of having a nearby fire house…

House Fire Sparks in Silverthorne on Saturday, Dec 10

No one was injured in an early morning fire that destroyed a home under construction in Silverthorne’s Eagles Nest neighborhood Saturday, Dec. 10…

Fire Destroys Home in Summit County

More than 25 firefighters put out a fire that could be seen from Blue River Parkway on Saturday morning. Summit Fire and EMS responded to the 1200…

Colorado Wildfires Are Making it Harder to Insure Homes

The increasing risk of wildfires in Colorado is driving insurance carriers to raise premiums on homeowners’ policies — if they decide to insure them…

Neighbors Say the New Fire Station in Silverthorne Will Now Be Built After Requests

CBS News Colorado has reported that Summit Fire and EMS knows it needs a fire station in Silverthorne which it said was "booming" in population…

Summit Fire & EMS Board Selects a Design for a Silverthorne Fire Station

After Months of Public Pressure, Summit Fire & EMS Board Selects a Design for a Silverthorne Fire Station

Summit Fire & EMS "Asking for Patience" as Growing Town of Silverthorne Still Without Fire Station

It was always the plan to build a fire station in Silverthorne, but not necessarily right now. "This has been a lightning rod issue here just in…

Fire Board Plans First Steps to Build a Silverthorne Fire Station

As residents at the north end of Summit County continue to advocate for a fire station in Silverthorne, the Summit Fire & EMS board met to discuss the…

Residents of Silverthorne Want a Fire Station. What Would it Take to Get One?

Over the past several weeks, increased concern from residents have been voiced about fire department response times in Silverthorne — especially with…

Colorado Mountain Fire Danger Increases as Autumn Begins

At Summit Fire and EMS Station 12, wildland fire coordinator Kyle Iseminger and other firefighters are getting ready for the fall season by preparing…

Lightning Sparks Small Fire Near Dillon Archery Thursday Evening

Summit Fire & EMS crews responded just after 10 p.m. to a small fire above the Dillon Archery range for a wildfire. Earlier in the evening, the crew…

Rain Helps Reduce Colorado Fire Risk, but Growing Vegetation Means Risk this Fall

This summer has brought steady rain to much of Colorado. Summit Fire & EMS Community Resource Officer Steve Lipsher said this has helped make for a…

Time to Prepare: a Look at One Hamilton Creek Resident's Journey to Mitigate Risks

It’s a question of when, not if the next wildfire comes, and as Hamilton Creek resident Pat Gunckel -- who was evacuated during last year's Ptarmigan…

Going Camping? Here's What You Need to Know When it Comes to Fires

Warm weather, clear skies and long days means its time to get outside and into the forests around Summit County, but it also means it’s time to watch…

Rain ... the Double-Edged Sword for Colorado Wildfires

Rain ... the double-edged sword for Colorado wildfires

Rapid Plant Growth from Wet Weather Heighten Wildfire Risks Later in Season

Rapid plant growth from wet weather heighten wildfire risks later in season, officials say

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