STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO-September 1, 2023-You know the sights and sounds of Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue when they are headed to an emergency call, but have you had the chance to meet the individuals who provide Fire/EMS services daily to the community? The SSFR open house at the Mountain Fire Station, 2600 Pine Grove Road, from 11am to 3pm on Saturday, September 9, 2023, is your chance to find out firsthand.
Like previous events, enjoy a free community BBQ; junior firefighter obstacle course challenge, safety education (fire extinguisher training), fun kids’ activities such as the fire hose spray, car seat checks and interactive displays. The Classic Air Medical helicopter will make a special appearance landing on the adjacent sports field.
Most of the department’s fire apparatus, ambulances and equipment will be on display including the juggernaut in aerial suppression supremacy, Tower-61, capable of lifting firefighters 100 feet in the air. Guests can check out each vehicle as well as sign up to climb to the top of the four-section extension ladder of Ladder-62, which typically towers above the open house.
Residents will be able to tour the Mountain Fire Station and experience where firefighters are based during their 24-hour shift as well as understand what goes into being a firefighter, EMT or paramedic with SSFR. The station engine bays will host displays including Wildfire Mitigation information from the Routt County Wildfire Mitigation Council.
For more than 120 years, SSFR has been dedicated to serving the city and the surrounding community by reducing human suffering and property loss, protecting the environment, and promoting life safety through incident response, public education, and fire prevention programs. Responsible for an area of roughly 384 square miles.
The Open House is made possible with the generous support of Classic Air Medical, Routt County Wildfire Mitigation Council, Winona’s, Yampa River Ice, Alpine Washrooms, City of Steamboat Springs, and the entire Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue department.
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Contact
Chuck Cerasoli, Chief, 970.879.7170 or email
Travis Wilkinson, Deputy Chief, 970.879.7170 or email
Emily Hines, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, 970.871.7031 or email