Big Elk VFD

We extend our sincere gratitude to our mutual aid partners for their assistance in rescuing a hiker with a broken ankle in Johnny Park. Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, Longmont Emergency Unit, Estes Park Health Paramedics, Boulder County Sheriff's Office The teamwork displayed by all responding units was exceptional.

Slow the …. down!
Thank you Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District and Estes Park Health Paramedics and to all the residents who slowed down and offered assistance.

Congratulations to our Big Elk firefighters who completed the annual Wildland pac test.
We appreciate your hard work.

We have two prizes that still need to be distributed from the duck race.
David Green with duck 58 came in last and won $15
Jerry  Dickinson with duck 76 came in 3rd and won $10
A big thank you to everyone who contributed and helped raise gas money for the VFD.

A volunteer group has helped Longmont police during emergencies for decades. Money trouble puts its future in question. The Longmont Emergency Unit, founded in 1957, has struggled in recent years with finding enough funding to keep the lights on. Volunteers worry for the organization they love.

This Sunday  8 AM till 11 come socialize with your neighbors and support your VFD with a pancake breakfast and duck race.
The siren will be tested at 11 followed by the duck race.
Hope to see you there

April 29 - Firewise workday. 
We had seven volunteers who all had a great time.
We will meet again May 30th 0900

Lyons fire is responding to the report of a small Wildland fire just off highway 36 about mile marker 15

Red flag warning for Big Elk FZ215

Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:00am until Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 00:01am.

Open burning including agricultural burning is Prohibited beginning Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:01AM through Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 11:59PM

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO
MIDNIGHT MDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR THE FRONT RANGE FOOTHILLS, URBAN CORRIDOR, PLAINS, AND SOUTH
PARK...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 214, 215, 216, 238, 239,
240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250 and 251.

* TIMING...From 10 AM Wednesday to midnight MDT Wednesday night.

* WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 6 percent.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread.
Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a
spark and start a wildfire.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

It’s that time of year again
We greatly appreciate any support you can give
Thank you

Big Elk Meadows Volunteer Fire Department We are working on purchasing a new UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicle) that will be used to access hard-to-reach areas to render firefighting, medical aid and search-and-rescue in the area around Big Elk Meadows, Pinewood Springs and the surrounding National Forest near Estes Park. Want To Share This Page...