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FEBRUARY
February 14, afternoon -- fire in Filing 13 -- high winds flared up a controlled burn in the Elk Ridge area, which was thought to have been extinguished two weeks before. With the assistance of Crystal Lakes Association employees, CLVFD firefighters extinguished the new flames and worked to assure that there were no further embers.
MARCH
March 15, evening -- grass fire near Snoopy Pond -- winds flared up a slash burn thought extinguished earlier in the day. Fire Department members turned out late in the evening to dowse flames and any remaining embers.
MAY
May 2, evening -- smoke report -- Fire department members turned out in response to a report of smoke south of Panhandle Reservoir. No fire was found.
May 10, evening -- smoke report -- Fire department members turned out in response to a report of a smoke alarm going off at a house in the 4th Filing. No fire was found.
May 19, afternoon -- smoke report -- Fire department members turned out in response to a report of smoke in the Elk Ridge area and discovered an illegal slash burn, which CLVFD extinguished with the assistance of the property owner and copious quantities of water. Slash (stumps, branches and other cut brush resulting from property clearing and fire mitigation efforts) may not be burned in Crystal Lakes; it must be added to the community slash pile (contact the Crystal Lakes Office at (970) 881-2250 for more information), chipped, or otherwise disposed of.
May 29, evening -- medical call in Filing 9 -- Fire department members provided lead in and backup assistance to Red Feather EMS.
JULY
July 4, evening -- fire on Forest Service land north of Lost Lake -- Fire department members assisted the Forest Service in locating the source of smoke reported in the area of Lost Lake. One department member remained to assist Forest Service personnel in fighting the fire.
July 7, afternoon -- fire in Filing 7 -- Fire department members turned out in response to a smoke report and discovered an out of control campfire. The property owner had left earlier, thinking their campfire extinguished. However, a too-large and improperly constructed fire ring hid the hot coals and permitted the fire to escape into nearby dry brush. CLVFD personnel spotted and extinguished the fire before it could move into heavy timber. Please see the Fire Permit regulations on the acceptible dimensions of your fire ring and consider having your campfire ring inspected by CLVFD to ensure that it meets our requirements. These regulations are for your safety and to keep our mountain safe. Pictures
July 9th, evening -- fire on Forest Service land south of Lost Lake -- Fire department personnel assisted Red Feather Lakes Fire Department and the Forest Service in locating the source of smoke reported in the area of Lost Lake.
July 19th, afternoon -- fire on Forest Service land in the area of Lost Lake -- Fire department personnel assisted Red Feather Lakes Fire Department and the Forest Service in locating the source of smoke reported in the area of Lost Lake. Some department members remained on scene for about eight hours to assist the Forest Service and Red Feather Lakes Fire Department in containing and extinguishing a fire of approximately three acres.
July 30, evening -- campfire in Filing 12 -- Department members responded to a report of an illegal campfire (Fire Ban was in effect), and assisted the property owner in extinguishing the fire. Please check posted signboards, the office, or this website to find out whether or not there is a fire ban in effect before planning to have a campfire. Also, you must get a Fire Permit from the Crystal Lakes Office to have a campfire in Crystal Lakes at any time. Fire Permits will not be issued when there is a fire ban in place.
July 31, afternoon -- medical call in Filing 6 -- ATV accident -- Fire department members provided lead in and backup assistance to Red Feather EMS.
AUGUST
August 1, evening -- smoke report on Prairie Divide Road -- Fire department personnel made themselves available to assist Forest Service and Red Feather Lakes Fire Department, but were not needed
August 6, afternoon -- smoke report southwest of Crystal Lakes area -- Department members tracked smoke sightings to an illegal campfire (Fire Ban was in effect) on Forest Service land near Deadman Road. Forest Service personnel took over once the origin of the smoke was determined.
August 6, evening -- campfire in Filing 8 -- Fire department members responded to a report of an illegal campfire (Fire Ban was in effect), and assisted the property owner in extinguishing the fire. Please check posted signboards, the office, or this website to find out whether or not there is a fire ban in effect before planning to have a campfire. Also, you must get a Fire Permit from the Crystal Lakes Office to have a campfire in Crystal Lakes at any time. Fire Permits will not be issued when there is a fire ban in place.
August 12, evening -- smoke report in Filing 1 -- Fire department turned out in response to a report of smoke in the First Filing. No fire was found.
SEPTEMBER
September 4, morning -- medical call in Filing 6 -- Fire department members provided lead in and backup assistance to Red Feather EMS, and secured a landing zone for the Flight for Life helicopter.
September 4, evening -- smoke report in Filing 8 -- Fire department turned out in response to a report of smoke in the Eighth Filing. Smoke was eventually tracked to a chimney.
September 6, morning -- medical call in Filing 6 -- Fire department members provided lead in and backup assistance to Red Feather EMS, and secured a landing zone for the Flight for Life helicopter.
OCTOBER
October 11, evening -- medical call in Filing 13 -- Fire department members provided lead in and backup assistance to Red Feather EMS, and secured a landing zone for the Flight for Life helicopter.
October 25, afternoon -- fire at slash pile -- Department members were called out by concerned residents who discovered hot cinders near the slash pile. Firefighters wet down and stirred up the ashes until they were cold and no longer a fire hazard. Their nearness to the large quantity of dry wood which makes up the slash pile was disturbing to all concerned. Reminder: Ashes may be put in the ash can by the compactor. DO NOT dump ashes at the slash pile or anywhere near flammable material!
DECEMBER
December 5, morning -- medical call in Filing 9 -- Fire department members provided lead in and backup assistance to Red Feather EMS.
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