Big Elk VFD

04/25/2026

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

04/23/2026

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

04/21/2026

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.

04/20/2026

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

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...

04/11/2026

Great information from the United States Forest Service

In a wildfire, the majority of homes ignite from embers and small flames, but there are many ways to withstand such threats.

Learn more about these preventative efforts and how they can be put into action on (Saturday, May 2): https://nfpa.social/4ttPtOy

04/11/2026

FYI

04/06/2026

FYI

Remember stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect across most of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest and Pawnee National Grassland. Stage 1 fire restrictions prohibit:

🔥Building fires outside of permanent and maintained fire rings in developed recreation area.
🎆Using explosives.
🚭 Smoking except in an enclosed vehicle or building.
🧯 Welding except in a cleared area at least 10 ft in diameter with a fire extinguisher nearby.

To learn more about fire restrictions visit our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r02/arp/alerts/fire-restrictions

04/05/2026

Some amazing Big Elk firefighters spent the weekend training and pulling an overnight shift at the station.
They were able to respond to six calls for service this weekend. Structure fire, Wildland Fire, smoke detectors and medical emergencies.
Give them a big thank you for helping. Keep us safe. 

04/01/2026

FYI

03/29/2026

Fire Weather Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1000 until Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1800.

Open burning including agricultural burning is Prohibited beginning Monday, March 30, 2026 at 12:01AM through Monday, March 30, 2026 at 11:59PM

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
FOOTHILLS AND NEARBY PLAINS...

The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from
Monday morning through Monday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 215, 216, 238, 239, 240,
242 and 243.

* TIMING...From Monday morning through Monday evening.

* WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 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.

BCSO Fire Management

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03/21/2026

Big Elk firefighters responded to County Road 47 and 118.2 on a report of a large campfire. We talked to the campers and they are aware of the current conditions, the need to keep a close eye on it and make sure it’s completely extinguished before they leave.
Thank you to Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District for the assist and to the Big Elk residence who brought it to our attention. 

03/17/2026

Red Flag Warning Tuesday 3-17

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 8 PM MDT TUESDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE CHEYENNE RIDGE AND NORTHERN PLAINS... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 238, 242 and 248.
TIMING...From 10 AM to 8 PM MDT Tuesday.
WINDS...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 16 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.

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