Big Elk VFD

Big Elk VFD We are an all volunteer 501-c3 fire department.
42 Willow Drive, Lyons, CO 80540
Possibly the smallest Fire department in CO.

https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/VFDofBigElk Mission Statement
As volunteers and within the capabilities of our equipment and training, we are pledged to protect the people of the Big Elk Meadows community area from emergencies and natural disasters and to render assistance in the event of medical emergencies. Beyond immediate safety of our neighbors, we also strive to protect the forest that surrounds us and the homes in which we live.

We have two prizes that still need to be distributed from the duck race. David Green with duck 58 came in last and won $...
05/25/2026

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.

05/19/2026

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.

05/19/2026

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
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.

It’s that time of year againWe greatly appreciate any support you can giveThank you
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...

Great information from the United States Forest Service
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

FYI
04/11/2026

FYI

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

Address

42 Willow Drive
Lyons, CO
80540

Website

https://www.vfdofbigelk.org/firewise, https://www.leta911.org/emergency-alert-info,

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