Station 9 – Central City

Fire Station 9 is located at 7561 Virginia Canyon Rd. and opened in 2023.

ENGINE 59

2022 Freightliner M2 106 4×4 / Pierce Contender 1000 GPM (Hale) pump, 750 gallon water tank and 30 gallons of foam.

UTV 1

Honda 4×4. Former UTV 59.

PARADE ONE

1924 Chevy with an Obenchain-Boyer chemical fire apparatus. Parade One made its first public appearance in the Nederland (Colorado) 4th of July Parade. The engine was a gift to the district to “honor the men and woman of Gilpin and Boulder Counties who serve the community as volunteer fire fighters past, present, and future.”

The engine first saw service in Topsfield (Massachusetts), and then found service at Basin Harbor (Vermont) where it was purchased and completely restored by Mr. Raymond Schneider and members of his family in Burlington (Vermont). The two 35 gallon copper tanks held a mixture of water and bicarbonate of soda. A hermetically sealed glass bottle of sulfuric acid placed into the tank and was broken by an operating lever. A hand crank located on one end of the tank would then stir or agitate the mixture. The chemical reaction created carbon dioxide. The pressure within the tank could grow to 1000 psi and in effect, created its own propellant. One tank then alternated with the other, each being refilled after the 35 gallons had expired. It is very unique and quite rare for these tanks to have survived. The copper tanks were scrapped for the war effort of WW2. 

The Chevy truck features a 4-cylinder 35 horse power engine that can approach speeds of 30-35 miles an hour (on flat level roads!). It replaced the bucket brigades and horse drawn steam carts and engines of the time. Parade One, in its 94th year is in service again for county and front range events, including parades, county service activities and special events. Rides for all ages will be offered at the upcoming Gilpin County Fair. The hose and equipment storage area has been converted to two benches that will accommodate up to eight passengers.

TFPD would like to sincerely thank Mark Johnson and his staff at Husky Creative / Husky Graphics and Signs in Boulder (Colorado) for their design and craftsmanship in the application of the gold leaf lettering on the engine. Parade One brought many smiles, thumbs up, and applause on its Gilpin/Boulder debut service call. TFPD has been built on the shoulders of men and woman who serve their community with their time, talent, and abilities. In the United States fire departments are approximately 75% volunteer. “Nothing is stronger than the heart of a volunteer!” Consider becoming a member of the TFPD team of 70 dedicated volunteers. Come train with us, come serve with us. www. Timberlinefire.com for information on their website.

Station 9 Historical Photos

Station 9 – Rollinsville

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Fire Station 9 was located at 135 Tolland Rd. Became Station 3 before being replaced in 2023.

Station 9 – Smith Hill

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Fire Station 9 was located at 2236 Smith Hill Rd. at Hwy. 119, and was used as a storage station. Former Station 5 and High Country Fire Protection District (Colorado) Station 5.

UTV 59

Honda 4×4. Became UTV 1.