Banner County Vol. Fire & Rescue

09/09/2026

Funeral services for CVFD Assistant Chief Bill Lux will be held Friday, September 18th at 2:00 pm at the Crawford Community Building. A live stream will be available for those unable to attend, details will be provided at a later date. Procession to follow with burial at the Crawford Cemetery. Reception at the Crawford Fire Hall, please bring lawn chairs and come share your memories.

08/25/2026

07/21/2026

Banner County Vol. Fire Department is restructuring our fleet and offering some vehicles for sale.

Hannay Reels EPLD 274-39 VER G 1069201 hose reel. Serial: 1069201. Dimensions Overall Length: 7' 11", Width: 90". Electric Motor Hannay P56SX103 Serial: E-97, Volts: 12. Tires Front: 8-14.5. Notes Hose not included. Transfer of ownership documentation will be a bill of sale. Banner County Rural Fire...

07/21/2026

Banner County Vol. Fire Department is restructuring our fleet and offering some vehicles for sale.

2002 Ford F350 Super Duty ambulance. Miles: 32,196 on odometer, VIN: 1FDWF37FX2EC89216. Engine Displacement: 7.3L, Cylinders: 8, Fuel type: Diesel, HP: 215. Transmission Automatic. Chassis Four wheel drive, Axles: Single, Suspension: Spring, Brakes: Hydraulic, GVWR: 12,500 lbs. Interior AC, Heat, Po...

07/21/2026

Banner County Vol. Fire Department is restructuring our fleet and offering some vehicles for sale.

2008 Chevrolet Suburban SUV. Miles: 141,064 on odometer, VIN: 3GNGK26K08G203255. Engine Displacement: 6.0L, Cylinders: 8, Fuel type: Gas. Transmission Automatic. Chassis Four wheel drive, Axles: Single, Suspension: Spring, Brakes: Hydraulic. Interior AC, Heat, Power windows, Power locks, Cruise cont...

06/30/2026

A new wildfire, the Log Road Incident, has ignited on private property north of the South Fork Fire burn area.
Initial attack efforts are underway with local volunteer fire departments and federal resources supported by a fixed‑wing observational aircraft providing guidance to crews on the ground. The state has organized a type 3 incident management team and heavy air tanker support to arrive tomorrow.
The area is currently under a Red Flag Warning until 9 PM on Tuesday, June 30. Wind gusts are currently ranging from 50 to 60 miles per hour.
Overnight humidity recovery is expected to remain low. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for reduced wind speeds, with gusts between 20 and 30 miles per hour.

06/30/2026

Back in Crawford on the Log Road fire

06/28/2026

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is devastated to share that three wildland firefighters lost their lives on Saturday, June 27, as part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires along the Colorado-Utah border. Additionally, two crew members were injured in the line of duty and have been transported to a hospital.

Our immediate focus is on supporting their families, friends, and fellow crewmates during this incredibly difficult time.

The U.S. Wildland Fire Service stands united with the USDA Forest Service in grief and in our unwavering support for the loved ones left behind. Their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Additional details will be shared as they are able to be released.

06/24/2026

Fire Ban

Banner County is currently experiencing extreme drought conditions. These dry conditions, combined with high and unpredictable winds, significantly increase the risk of large, rapidly spreading, and difficult-to-control fires.

The County Board of Commissioners has reviewed the issue of fireworks during the current drought conditions. County officials are committed to protecting Banner County residents, property, and emergency responders from increased fire risk and have requested that the Fire Department take appropriate action.

Effective immediately, the Banner County Fire Chief has imposed a complete fire ban for Banner County and it will remain in effect until conditions improve. This ban includes, but is not limited to, all forms of open burning, rubbish or trash burning, bonfires, fireworks, open flames, and any other incendiary source that may cause or contribute to a fire.

This action is not intended to restrict anyone’s ability to celebrate the 4th of July, but to protect residents and property during these unprecedented conditions. After consultation with local officials, residents, the State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Governor Pillen, officials have determined that a complete fire ban is in the best interest of Banner County. All residents are expected to comply with this ban until it is lifted.

06/13/2026

We are currently experiencing an increase of smoke in the area that is being blown in from other fires, probably the South Fork fire in Crawford.