The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District serves approximately 190 square miles which includes the towns of Eagle, Fulford, Wolcott and Gypsum providing fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials and rescue services.

In addition to serving the populated town areas, the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District also serves the outlying forest and wilderness areas. Because of the diverse mountain environment, the fire department provides service for wildland fires and a variety of rescue missions, including ice rescue, swift water rescue and mountain rescue.

To qualify as a board member for the Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, candidates must be registered to vote in Colorado and be either a resident of the special district or a person who, or whose spouse or civil union partner, owns taxable real or personal property situated within the boundaries of the district, whether such person resides within the district or not. A person who is obligated to pay taxes under a contract to purchase taxable property situated within the boundaries of the district shall be considered an owner under the statute, although special rules may apply when qualifying a director in this fashion.

Board meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month, in the evening, at the Great Eagle Fire Protection District Station 9.

To apply send a biography and proof of qualifications to Greater Eagle Fire Protection District via certified mail to P.O. Box 961, Eagle, CO 81631; email to klawn@gefpd.org; or in person to Kathy Lawn at 425 E. 3rd St., Eagle CO 81631; no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 7.