Red Creek Volunteer Fire & Rescue
“Neighbors helping neighbors”…and an entire region
From www.RCVFR.org - Red Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue (RCVF&R) was founded in 1996 on the principle of "neighbors helping neighbors." RCVF&R has since operated on a volunteer basis without state, county or local tax funding.
The department serves a 107 square mile rural coverage area which encompasses more than 300 properties, homes and businesses and an estimated population of over 600. RCVF&R now also has mutual aid agreements and procedures set in place which include many surrounding areas including Wetmore, Beulah, Pueblo, Custer and Fremont counties.
When you ride gravel in the Pueblo region, RCVFR is part of a network ready to respond when it matters most.
At its inception, the department developed in a grassroots manner. Originally volunteers responded through a "phone tree system" with their personal vehicles and a few fire extinguishers, as their only equipment. In 2003, a three bay fire station was completed and equipped with older model fire trucks, all of which were donated.
Since then the department has evolved. They have added another truck bay to the station, newer trucks have been donated, they have fully integrated with Pueblo County Emergency Services dispatch systems with radio and text and obtain training and certification through collaborations with other departments and agencies.
Get involved with RCVFR
RCVFR is always looking for volunteers to help protect the community. They'll help find a way to volunteer that best suits you. Visit their contact us page to learn more.