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"Driven by Mission, Defined by People" Our all-hazards emergency response and community risk reduction services are driven by a deep commitment to the people we serve. Lower Valley Fire District Social Media Terms of Use and Comment Policy
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• Comments that are clearly off-subject or are not topically related to the scope or context of the original post;
• Hate speech directed at race, color, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, or mental or physical disability;
• Obscene, profane, pornographic, or explicit language or content;
• Photographic and/or video threats;
• Personal attacks or defamatory statements;
• Content that is threatening, harassing, or discriminatory;
• Promotion or endorsement of services and products;
• Content that incites or promotes violence or illegal activity;
• Content that jeopardizes an ongoing investigation;
• Commercial advertisements or solicitations of funds content;
• Content containing personal information including but not limited to email-addresses, telephone numbers, mailing addresses, or identification numbers;
• Multiple successive off-topic posts by a single user or repetitive posts copied and pasted by multiple users or spam. Lower Valley Fire District will not edit or alter any posts made on its social media sites; however, Lower Valley Fire District reserves the right to remove any content, including comments, deemed in violation of this social media policy or any applicable law or that does not promote civil discussion. Lower Valley Fire District use of social media websites is provided as a public service. Lower Valley Fire District disclaims liability for ads, links, videos, promoted content or comments accessible from any external web page. The responsibility for external content or comments rests with the organizations or individuals providing them. Any inclusion of external content or comments does not imply endorsement by Lower Valley Fire District. Any person accepting the use of any Lower Valley Fire District websites and Lower Valley Fire District-affiliated social media accounts thereby acknowledges and accepts these Terms of Use and Comment Policy.

⚠️ INCIDENT ALERT — ROAD CLOSED ⚠️8/30/26 | 6:12 PMUPDATE 6:54 PM: One lane of 17 1/2 Rd is now open. Grand Valley Power...
08/31/2026

⚠️ INCIDENT ALERT — ROAD CLOSED ⚠️
8/30/26 | 6:12 PM

UPDATE 6:54 PM: One lane of 17 1/2 Rd is now open. Grand Valley Power is on scene making repairs—expect temporary closures and delays while crews work.

17 1/2 Road is currently closed in both directions just north of M Road due to a downed power line across the roadway.

Lightning struck a tree, causing it to fall onto the power lines. Truck 31 is on scene and crews are awaiting Grand Valley Power.

🚧 Both lanes of travel are CLOSED. Please avoid the area and use an alternate route.

We’re excited to kick off a new school year with a new group of cadets in our High School Fire Academy!We are incredibly...
08/21/2026

We’re excited to kick off a new school year with a new group of cadets in our High School Fire Academy!

We are incredibly grateful to the Western Colorado Community Foundation for their generous grant supporting our program. These funds will help provide educational materials, firefighter gear, training supplies, and other resources our students need throughout the academy.

The Fire Academy is made possible through the partnership and support of School District 51 and our fire department, whose continued investment of resources, personnel, time, and expertise allows our cadets to receive hands-on training and a true introduction to the fire service.

Thank you to the Western Colorado Community Foundation for investing in our students and helping us build the next generation of firefighters!

On 8/17 at 2:06 p.m., LVFD was dispatched to reports of a brush fire near J Road and 22 Road. Brush 32, Engine 31, and C...
08/18/2026

On 8/17 at 2:06 p.m., LVFD was dispatched to reports of a brush fire near J Road and 22 Road. Brush 32, Engine 31, and Chief 32 responded after initial reports indicated a shed may be on fire.

Crews arrived on scene to find a dumpster on fire that had spread into the surrounding brush. Firefighters quickly contained the fire and remained on scene to complete mop-up and ensure no hot spots remained.

Great work by Black Crew on the quick response and containment! 🔥🚒

Stay safe, Lower Valley!

08/18/2026
🚨 STRUCTURE FIRE 🚨8/18/26 at 2:50PM - LVFD is currently on scene of a structure fire in the area of Leo Ave. and Aquariu...
08/18/2026

🚨 STRUCTURE FIRE 🚨

8/18/26 at 2:50PM - LVFD is currently on scene of a structure fire in the area of Leo Ave. and Aquarius Ave.

Please avoid the area and allow emergency crews room to work safely.

We will provide updates as they become available.

On 8/16 at 1:55 p.m., LVFD was dispatched to I-70 near Mile Marker 214 in Utah for a single-vehicle rollover. Engine 31 ...
08/17/2026

On 8/16 at 1:55 p.m., LVFD was dispatched to I-70 near Mile Marker 214 in Utah for a single-vehicle rollover. Engine 31 and Ambulance 32 responded alongside Grand County EMS & Fire and Utah Highway Patrol.

Firefighters arrived to find one patient trapped inside the vehicle. Crews worked to safely extricate the patient, who was then transported by CareFlight to a nearby hospital.

While crews were working the scene, one of our traffic cones—placed specifically to protect emergency apparatus and firefighters working along the interstate—was struck and destroyed by a passing driver.

Thankfully, this time it was only a cone.

🚨 Please slow down, move over, and pay attention when approaching emergency vehicles. Our firefighters, EMS crews, law enforcement officers, and other responders are working just feet from moving traffic. Giving them a little extra space can make the difference between everyone going home safely and another emergency occurring.

Thank you to Grand County EMS & Fire, Utah Highway Patrol, and CareFlight of the Rockies for the teamwork on this incident.

Stay alert. Slow down. Move over. Help keep our responders safe.

🚨 I-70 MM 214 WESTBOUND — SINGLE LANE CLOSURE 🚨UPDATE 3:27PM: ALL LANES ARE OPENUPDATE 3:08PM: BOTH WESTBOUND LANES CLOS...
08/16/2026

🚨 I-70 MM 214 WESTBOUND — SINGLE LANE CLOSURE 🚨

UPDATE 3:27PM: ALL LANES ARE OPEN

UPDATE 3:08PM: BOTH WESTBOUND LANES CLOSED FOR CAREFLIGHT LANDING

LVFD is on scene of a single motor vehicle accident. Please avoid the area and use caution around emergency crews.

Updates will be provided if possible.

💧🔥 Hydration is kind of a big deal around here.Between training, emergency calls, heavy gear, and working in the Western...
08/15/2026

💧🔥 Hydration is kind of a big deal around here.

Between training, emergency calls, heavy gear, and working in the Western Colorado heat, our firefighters can lose a lot more than just water through sweat — we’re losing important electrolytes, too.

During firefighting activity, a firefighter can lose as much as 50–70 ounces of sweat in just 30–45 minutes. That’s a whole lot of sweat. 😅

That’s why staying ahead of hydration and replacing electrolytes is so important for keeping our crews ready for whatever the next call brings.

A huge THANK YOU to DrinkLMNT for sending Lower Valley Fire District a generous supply of electrolyte drink mix to help keep our firefighters hydrated! 🧂💧

We’re incredibly grateful for companies that recognize the demands of the job and support the men and women doing it. With plenty of hot days still ahead of us, we have a feeling this shipment will be put to good use! 🚒☀️

08/14/2026

VEHICLE FIRE #2🔥

On 8/14 at 9:10 a.m., LVFD was dispatched to I-70 Exit 11 in Mack for a motor vehicle fire. Engine 31, Water Tender 31, and Ambulance 33 responded.

Firefighters arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the fire. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

This marks Green Crew’s second vehicle fire in less than 24 hours! 🚒🔥 Great work by our firefighters for another quick and effective response.

Whether it’s the first call of the shift or another fire the next day, our crews are always ready to respond when our community needs us. 💪

Stay safe, Lower Valley!

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