Stations & Apparatus

The District maintains two stations and a diverse fleet of apparatus to support the range of services we provide. We strive to replace our heavy apparatus at 20 years of age and support vehicles at 10 years of age, in line with industry standards. Retired apparatus are sold or donated, depending on what is most appropriate. As a new engine can cost as must as 33% of our annual budget, so it has been crucial for the Distirct to maintain a long term strategic plan for capital equipment replacement.

Effective January 1 2020, all apparatus numbers had been updated to reflect a county-wide numbering system. Estes Valley was assigned the 70's, so our two stations became Stations 71 and 72. Apparatus are numbered based on the station is responds from, and all firefighters are given a number with prefix 70xx. For apparatus that has a third digit (713, 723, 716), the third digit indicates the NWCG typing of engines for wildland response. This numbering aids our units when operating on scene together, responding across district lines, and simplifying radio communications County wide.

Many of the below photos were taken by 5280 Fire. You can find additional pictures of our apparatus on their website. They also have a section for all of our retired apparatus. Thanks to 5280 Fire for maintaining this archive!

Fire Stations

Station 71

901 N. Saint Vrain Avenue

Estes Park, CO 80517

(970) 577-0900 (call 911 for emergencies)

Administrative Offices

Apparatus: E71, E72, L71 T71, E713, E716, S79

Station 72

1600 Mills Drive

Estes Park, CO 80517

Primary station for Rocky Mountain National Park

Apparatus: T72

Fire Apparatus - Suppression

Engine 71 (2017)

2020.05.26 - E71 Equipment.pdf

Manufacturer: E-One
Firefighter Capacity: 6 SCBA
Water: 750 gallons
Pump: 1500 gallons/minute
Additional: Extrication and RIT

Engine 72 (2009)

2020.05.27 - E72 Equipment.pdf

Manufacturer: Spartan
Firefighter Capacity: 4 SCBA + 2
Water: 750 gallons
Pump: 1500 gallons/minute
Additional: Extrication and RIT

Tender 71 (2014)

2020.05.26 - T71 Equipment.pdf

Manufacturer: Pierce / Freightliner
Firefighter Capacity: 2
Water: 2100 gallons
Pump: 500 gallons/minute
Additional: Type 1 tactical with drop tank

May contain: truck, vehicle, transportation, and fire truck

Tender 72 (2022)

Manufacturer: Pierce Maxi / Freightliner
Firefighter Capacity: 2
Water: 2000 gallons
Pump: 1000 gallons/minute
Additional: Type 1 tactical with drop tank, SCBA

Tender 73 (2000)

2020.05.26 - T72 Equipment.pdf

Manufacturer: Freightliner
Firefighter Capacity: 3 SCBA
Water: 1800 gallons
Pump: 1500 gallons/minute
Additional: Drop tank and ground ladders
Now in reserve status at Training Grounds

Engine 713 (2013)

2020.05.26 - E713 Equipment.pdf

Manufacturer: Pierce / Freightliner
Firefighter Capacity: 5
Water: 500 gallons
Pump: 500 gallons/minute
Additional: NWCG Type 3 Wildland Engine

May contain: truck, transportation, vehicle, and fire truck

Engine 723 (2022)

Manufacturer: Pierce / Freightliner
Firefighter Capacity: 5 SCBA
Water: 750gallons
Pump: 750 gallons/minute
Additional: NWCG Type 1 and Type 3 Wildland Engine

Engine 716 (2004)

2020.05.26 - E716 Equipment.pdf

Manufacturer: Ford
Firefighter Capacity: 5
Water: 300 gallons
Pump: not rated
Additional: NWCG Type 6 Wildland Engine

Fire Apparatus - Specialty

Ladder 71 (2019)

2020.05.26 - L71 Equipment.pdf

Manufacturer: Pierce Ascendant, Velocity
Firefighter Capacity: 6 SCBA
Water: 5 gallons in two extinguishers
Aerial: 107 ft. with 750 lb tip load
Additional: Extrication equipment, Paratech struts, high-angle rope rescue equipment, lifting air bags, saws, and fans