Colorado River Fire Rescue

Protecting life, home, and property across New Castle, Silt, and Rifle, Colorado River Fire Rescue handles everything from home structure fires to cooking-related emergencies. The department’s online resources break down fire safety statistics, highlighting that unattended cooking and heating equipment failures are leading causes of residential fires. By detailing how to prevent incidents involving ranges, space heaters, and smoking materials, the team helps residents maintain safer homes. A practiced home fire escape plan remains a core focus, ensuring communities are prepared when emergencies arise.