Colorado River Fire Rescue provides Fire, EMS, HazMat and Rescue response in Garfield County, including New Castle, Silt, and Rifle, CO (697sq mi service area)
Garfield County, CO
Joined January 2013
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Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
Today @GovofCO proclaimed Nov. 8-14 as Crash Responder Safety Week. This week recognizes the commitment of all first responders, law enforcement officers, emergency medical personnel, and tow operators who conduct life-saving operations at the roadside. #crsw2021 #MoveOver
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
⚠️ UPDATE: The #I70 SAFETY CLOSURE in Glenwood Canyon is still in place due to mudslides. Motorists should avoid the area, plan for an extended closure and use the recommended northern alternate route.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
The existing closure on I-70 has been moved from mile-marker 116 EB, Glenwood Springs, to mile-marker 87, West Rifle.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
#I70 eastbound/westbound: Road open between Exit 87 - US 6; Rifle and Exit 133 - Dotsero. Glenwood Canyon OPEN both directions, however crews are watching the forecast for further flash flood warnings. co.c-tr.us?type=event&id=CAR…
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
The existing closure on I-70 has been moved from mile-marker 116 eastbound, Glenwood Springs, to mile-marker 87, West Rifle. Local traffic can get through. Non-local traffic should divert to Hwy 13 for detour.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
I-70 is open between mile-markers 116 and 133 both directions, Main Glenwood Exit and Dotsero.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
I-70 is closed at mile-marker 87 West Rifle EB, Closure remains in place due to current storm cell in Rifle.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
I-70 is open between mile-markers 116 and 133 EB. Glenwood springs to Dotsero. Both directions are open
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
Unincorporated Garfield County, not including BLM or Forest Service lands, returning to stage 1 fire restrictions beginning 07/02/21.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
Today begins the #WeekOfRemembrance (6/30-7/6), a time for us to honor our fallen wildland firefighters. While the firefighting community reflects, the public can participate too, by taking actions that reduce risks to wildland firefighters. wffoundation.org/the-fallen/
ALT Thomas Fire, California, 2017.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
I-70 is open between mile-markers 116 to 133 both directions, Glenwood Springs and Dotsero.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
🚫I-70 CLOSED🚫 between Exit 133 (Dotsero) and Exit 87 (West Rifle) due to another mudslide in the area.
There is no estimated time of reopening. Motorists are asked to take the northern detour route. Check COtrip.org for updated closure and condition information.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
Unincorporated Garfield County, including BLM and Forest Service lands, a stage 2 burn ban is in place beginning 06/25/21.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
New: Oil Springs (CO-WRD) 45 miles NNW of Grand Junction, CO. (39.757, -108.897) 5000 acres. GB IMT2 Team 3 has been ordered and will in-brief Monday, 6/22 at 0800.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
Hwy 139 is closed between mile-markers 12 to 39 both directions, Douglas Pass, due to a wildland fire. Fire is putting off a lot of smoke.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
Red flag warning is in effect 06/20/21 from 12:00 PM to 06/60/21 at 9:00 PM. No open burning permitted.
Colorado River Fire Rescue retweeted
Red flag warning is in effect 06-10-21 from 09:00 AM to 06-11-21 at 00:00 AM. No open burning permitted.