CDOT Fire Brigade Station 1

Station 1 – Eisenhower – Johnson Tunnels

Charles Broshous Photo ©

Station 1 covers the East Portal and West Portal of the Eisenhower-Johnson tunnels. The East covers the east part of the tunnel and on I-70 in Clear Creek County and the West Portal covers the inside the west tunnel and west on of I-70 in Summit County.

PT1

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 (70006515) 2024 Freightliner 114SD / Pierce Contender (/ Maxi Metal PIC (Pumper-Tender) 1250 GPM pump, 2000 gallon water tank with foam (Husky 3). Twin to PT 2 at Hanging Lake Tunnels. Located at the East Portal.

Charles Broshous Photo ©

QR1

Charles Broshous Photo ©

(4326/70004326) 2011 Ford F-550 4×4 Super Duty / Pierce (23718) / Byers 300 gallon water tank with Class B foam and Genesis combi-tool for vehicle extrication. Located at the East Portal.

Eric Hurst Photo ©

Eric Hurst Photo ©

TUG

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(70001208) 2000 GMC T8500 / Miller Century 60 gallons of Class B foam, several dry chem extinguishers, air compressor with vehicle lift and wheel lift. Located at the East Portal.

Eric Hurst Photo ©

QR11

Charles Broshous Photo ©

(70000459) Chevy 3500 HD 300 gallon water tank with foam. This rescue carries rescue equipment for rope rescues, vehicle extrication, cribbing and SCBA. Located at the West Portal.

Charles Broshous Photo ©

ROLLBACK WRECKER

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Freightliner. Located at the West Portal.

Historical Photos

Station 1 – East Portal

Eric Hurst Photo ©

The East Portal in Clear Creek County was located in the middle of the tunnel and have been moved to the side of the tunnel.

RESCUE  791

Shaun Ryan Photo ©

1973 International 1310 / Kols Fireboss.

UNIT 2355

Dennis Maag Photo ©

1972 International / Weldbuilt / Ansul 60 gallon water tank and 125 gallons of purple K.

ENGINE 3804

Dennis Maag Photo ©

(70002064) 1988 Pierce Dash (E4019) 750 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank with 125 gallons of foam with 500 GPM roof mounted turret deluge deck gun. Shown here with the older CDOT logo on the door. Became Engine 2064. This engine was sold in 2025.

Eric Hurst Photo ©

Shown here with the updated CDOT logo and running as Engine 2064.

Eric Hurst Photo ©

Eric Hurst Photo ©

Eric Hurst Photo ©

UNIT 2357

Dennis Maag Photo ©

2000 GMC / Miller Century 60 gallons of foam. Shown here with the older CDOT logo on the side.

Dennis Maag Photo ©

RESCUE 1057

Dennis Maag Photo ©

1992 Chevy Silverado 3500 4×4 / Reading / Fireboss 250 gallon water tank with 250 Ibs. of dry chemical.