Colorado River Fire Rescue

Our Wildland Division Chief, Zach Pigati, is currently serving as an Operations Section Chief Trainee on the Snyder Fire.

Here’s the latest!

“We won’t allow each other to fail”: Behind the scenes with the team fighting the Snyder Fire Rocky Mountain Complex Incident Management Team 1 nears full containment along the Colorado-Utah border.

CRFR Honor Guard members, Lt. Joseph Koronkiewicz, Lt. Curtis Patterson, FF Lucas Cahalan, FF Antonio Archuleta, and FF Morgan Huffnus, were among family members, other firefighters, and community members who gathered at Las Colonias Amphitheater to honor Emily Barker, Nick Hutcherson, and Sydney Watson.

The three firefighters were killed June 27 while responding to the Knowles Fire burning along the Utah-Colorado border. Two other firefighters were injured in the incident.

With America’s 250th anniversary on the horizon, this Fourth of July is expected to bring big celebrations. As you enjoy the holiday, don't forget that fireworks and public lands do not mix.

Fireworks are dangerous and unpredictable. A single spark can ignite a wildfire that spreads quickly, damaging vegetation, wildlife habitat, infrastructure, and private property. Individuals may also be held liable for suppression costs and damages.

They're also illegal! Year-round on Colorado public lands, visitors may not:
❌ Possess, discharge, or use any type of fireworks
❌ Discharge fi****ms using incendiary or tracer ammunition
❌ Burn or ignite tires, wire, magnesium, or any other hazardous or explosive materials

Help keep things safe and legal this Fourth of July. Happy Independence Day!