Wildland Fire and Mitigation Resources
Elk Creek provides chipping services, mitigation assessments, and wildfire resources and education. Here, you will also find information on employment with the Elk Creek Wildland Fire Suppression Module.
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Our hearts are with his loved ones.BREAKING: A Summit Fire & EMS firefighter fell to his death early this morning from the rooftop of a five-story condo building at Copper Mountain where he was battling a fire.
Ken Jones, 46, a beloved 20-year veteran of the fire department, had climbed to the roof in search for access to the fire reported just before 2 a.m.
“He had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. He was a firefighter’s firefighter,” said Summit Fire & EMS Chief Jeff Berino. “He’s been a valued member of our family for many years.”
RIP: bit.ly/2P1I5Ke
We look forward to hosting Santa and Mrs. Clause, and seeing all of you, tomorrow in Santaland at the 37th Annual Christmas in Conifer celebration!
Due to snow storms over the past few weeks, there is a backlog in chipping work. If you have requested chipping, please know that you are still on our radar, and we thank you for your patience.
A combination of strong wind and snow will continue in the mountains through 6 pm today. Strong winds sweep across the Front Range mountains, foothills and northeast plains as well. Peak gusts in and near the foothills will range from 75 to 85 mph, with gusts up to 65 mph across the northeast plains. Localized ground blizzards in exposed areas will produce poor visibility and hazardous driving conditions due to blowing and drifting snow. The snow and wind will taper off this evening.