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Contact: Mark Miller, Fire Chief: 970-477-3474

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Vail Fire and Emergency Services was established in 1964 and currently operates two Fire Stations utilizing seven fire apparatus protecting a population of 4,600 residents, and upwards of 35,000 guests during winter months. In 2008, Vail Fire and Emergency Services responded to 2,177 calls between two Fire Stations ranging from EMS, fires/fire alarms, hazardous material incidents, utility issues, wildland fires, car accidents and rescues within the Town of Vail and along the I-70 corridor from mile marker 171 to 190.

Vail Fire and Emergency Services has an agreement with Vail Resorts Inc., operator of Vail Mountain, to provide fire suppression services on Vail Mountain and agreements with districts outside of the Town of Vail's city limits. The Fire Department also has an automatic mutual-aid and regional-aid agreement with all Fire Departments in Eagle County, and nine surrounding counties, as well as with the Colorado State Patrol for hazardous materials response along the I-70 corridor.

The Department currently operates 3-class A Pumpers, 1-75' Aerial Quint, 1-85' Tower Ladder, 1-Type 6 Wildland Engine, 1-Type 7 Wildland Engine, 1-Parade Engine, 2-4x4 utility vehicles and 2-Chief's cars.

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