Gallery & Apparatus
Photos from BES operations, training, and apparatus across Boulder County.
Apparatus & Equipment
BES maintains a fleet of specialized rescue vehicles purpose-built for Boulder County's unique terrain and incident types — from heavy rescue and dive units to an all-terrain ATV and mobile communications command.
BES's primary heavy rescue unit, fully equipped for vehicle extrication, air cascade, water and ice rescue, trench and confined space operations, and animal rescue. Features an onboard command light tower for nighttime operations.
A versatile medium rescue unit carrying a full complement of rescue tools. Operates independently at smaller incidents or supplements Rescue 3121 at larger, multi-unit responses.
A fast-attack rescue vehicle providing rapid initial response capability across Boulder County, supporting first-on-scene operations for a range of technical rescue incidents.
A heavy-duty pickup-based rescue unit offering robust off-road capability for remote and backcountry rescue operations across Boulder County's diverse terrain.
BES's dedicated dive and water rescue unit, housing six pre-rigged dry suits, swiftwater rescue equipment, and ice rescue gear. Features a climate-controlled rear compartment and an onboard command desk.
A multi-purpose utility vehicle supporting logistics, equipment transport, and light rescue operations throughout Boulder County.
Donated through the Operation Ranger Program, this 6×6 ATV reaches patients in terrain inaccessible to standard vehicles — hiking trails, cliff approaches, and off-road terrain.
BES's mobile command and communications unit for large-scale search and rescue operations, providing field command coordination and communications infrastructure deployable across Boulder County.
An air cascade trailer operated in partnership with Timberline Fire Protection District, providing on-scene SCBA bottle refill capability for extended wildland fire and rescue operations.