Big Elk VFD

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

303-441-4500 | Visit our website

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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03/08/2026

A big, thank you to Big Elk firefighters who have started a new shift program where they spend the night in Big Elk for the weekend ready to respond to calls.
Led by our newest Lieutenant Smith they’re doing various tasks such as organizing the hose bed on 4902.

03/06/2026

We’ve had three auto accidents on Highway 36 the latest one is blocking the road  west of Pinewood
I suggest you avoid Travel until they can get things cleaned up.

03/04/2026

It’s not threatening, Big Elk

03/04/2026

There’s a new fire near Heil Ranch  go to Boulder County office of emergency management for more info