Vail Fire and Emergency Services

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Vail Fire and Emergency Services Vail Fire and Emergency Services provides fire protection and emergency services to the Town of Vail VFES responds to approximately 2,000 incidents each year.

Vail Fire & Emergency Services (VFES) was established in 1964. During the first few years of operation, VFES was an all volunteer department. Since then, it has transitioned into a full-time paid fire department, operating out of 3 fire stations, which are located in East Vail, Vail Village and West Vail. VFES serves a population of 4,735 year-round residents, of 20,000 guests daily. In addition to service the Town of Vail, VFES responds to incidents on I-70 from mile marker 171-190 as well as incidents occurring on the surrounding White River National Forest. VFES also responds to several neighborhoods that are outside the incorporated limits of the Town of Vail as well as the Vail Mountain Resort. VFES provides and receives automatic and mutual-aid with all fire districts in Eagle County. VFES is a founding member of the Mountain Area Mutual Aid program which includes Eagle, Summit, Garfield, Pitkin, Routt, Lake and Grand counties. VFES has a total of 44 personnel, which include 12 firefighters, 9 engineers, 9 lieutenants, 3 battalion chiefs, fire marshal, fire inspector, fire chief, administrative assistant, wildland program manager, engine module leader, assistant engine module leader, and 7 seasonal wildland firefighters. VFES operates four all-wheel drive type I engines, one 85' Tower Ladder, one type 3 wildland engine, two type 6 wildland engines, three 4x4 utility trucks and one command vehicle. Fire Chief Mark Novak began his fire service career in San Diego County in 1984 and served with the Tahoe Douglas Fire District in Lake Tahoe, Nevada for 24 years prior to accepting his current position with VFES in 2015.

Friends! It’s National Dessert Day.If you’re baking today, stay in the kitchen, keep an eye on the oven, and don’t leave...
10/14/2026

Friends! It’s National Dessert Day.

If you’re baking today, stay in the kitchen, keep an eye on the oven, and don’t leave cooking unattended.

Enjoy the dessert. Don’t burn down the house.

Last week, we finished up our annual awards and promotion recognitions by pinning and celebrating members of Vail Fire &...
10/13/2026

Last week, we finished up our annual awards and promotion recognitions by pinning and celebrating members of Vail Fire & Emergency Services who were unable to attend the ceremony.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients and promotees. Your achievements deserve to be celebrated and we are proud to have you on our team!

We’ve been training throughout the week, with crews from across the county coming together at Station 12 for hands-on fl...
10/12/2026

We’ve been training throughout the week, with crews from across the county coming together at Station 12 for hands-on flat roof ventilation training.

We train together. We stay prepared together. We serve our community together.

Eagle River Fire Protection District
Greater Eagle Fire Protection District
Gypsum Fire Protection District

That’s a wrap on Fire Prevention Week! This year, we Charged into Fire Safety by focusing on the importance of fire prev...
10/10/2026

That’s a wrap on Fire Prevention Week! This year, we Charged into Fire Safety by focusing on the importance of fire prevention, preparedness, and knowing what to do before an emergency happens.

Thank you to everyone who came to our Open House and helped us make fire safety a priority. Fire prevention doesn’t end when Fire Prevention Week does.

Congratulations to everyone recognized and promoted at our Awards & Promotions Ceremony at Avanti. We’re proud of the ha...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to everyone recognized and promoted at our Awards & Promotions Ceremony at Avanti.

We’re proud of the hard work and commitment our members bring to the department every day. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and support our firefighters.

Charge into Fire Safety!This Fire Prevention Week, remember: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.🔋 Charge on a hard, flat surf...
10/08/2026

Charge into Fire Safety!

This Fire Prevention Week, remember: Safe Charging Is a Superpower.

🔋 Charge on a hard, flat surface—not beds or couches.
🔌 Use the manufacturer-approved charger.
⚡ Unplug when fully charged.
🚨 Never use batteries that are damaged, swollen, hot, or have an unusual odor.
🛴 When possible, charge e-bikes and scooters outdoors.

A few simple habits can help prevent a lithium-ion battery fire.

We had a backcountry response at Booth Lake over the weekend. Our crews responded to a medical emergency, helped move th...
10/07/2026

We had a backcountry response at Booth Lake over the weekend.

Our crews responded to a medical emergency, helped move the patient to CommonSpirit - Flight for Life for transport, and then hiked the patient’s spouse safely back down to town. Great work by everyone involved!

10/07/2026

If you missed our Standout Storytime with the Vail Fire & Emergency Services .. you still have one more chance to make it! They’ll be joining us again on Wednesday, October 7 at 11 a.m.

Word on the street is they’re bringing their big truck AND showing off their special fire-fighting gear! 🚒👩‍🚒

09/29/2026

Just another day at the office for our crew.

Address

2399 North Frontage Road West
Vail, CO
81657

Telephone

+19704792250

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Vail Fire and Emergency Services posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Vail Fire and Emergency Services:

Shortcuts

Share

Category