Colorado Springs Vehicle Fire At approximately at 11:50 on February 24, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department Engine 20 was dispatched by Grand Junction Regional Communication Center to the 5900 block of Barnes Rd. on a vehicle fire. En route Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center advised that the vehicle was fully involved and the tires had exploded. Battalion 4 overheard …
Polar Plunge 2019 Despite six inches of fresh snow and extremely cold water temperatures, hundreds of people gathered at Aurora Reservoir on February 23rd, 2019 for the Polar Plunge. Several firefighters from Aurora Fire Rescue were on hand to keep those “Freezin for a Reason” safe. Proceeds from the event benefit Special Olympics Colorado. Units on Scene: Battalion 3, Engine 10, …
Colorado Springs Trapped MVC At approximately 20:46 on February 22nd, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department Engine 11 was dispatched to the 1900 block of Carmel Dr. for a motor vehicle collision. On scene, Engine 11 reported a vehicle was pinned against a tree and requested a working trapped assignment. Engine 11 also established Carmel Command. Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center then …
Colorado Springs T-Bone MVC At approximately 19:05 on February 22nd, 2019 Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched Colorado Springs Fire Department Squad 8 and Engine 8 to the intersection of Winnepeg Dr. and South Circle Dr. for a motor vehicle collision. On scene Squad 8 reported there were two patients and requested an additional AMR unit to respond. Battalion 2 then attached …
South Metro Garage Fire At 17:17 on February 22nd, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a residential garage fire in the 5200 block of South Geneva Way in unincorporated Arapahoe County. MetCom reporting 911 caller reported fire in the garage and safely evacuated. Engine 31 arrived to a 2-story single family structure with nothing showing, observed soot stained garage …
Byers Structure Fire At 09:04 on February 22nd, 2019 Byers Fire Protection District along with the I-70 corridor responded to an confirmed residential structure fire at E. 26th Ave. & Xmore Rd. including the fire districts of Bennett-Wakins Fire Rescue, Strasburg Fire Protection District, Buckley Fire & Emergency Services and Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District. MetCom advised units that several callers reporting flames showing …
Orchard Mesa Structure Fire Around 07:30 on February 20th, 2019 Central Orchard Mesa Fire Department was dispatched to a working residential structure fire at 370 33 ½ Rd. in the Orchard Mesa area. First unit on scene found a single story single family residence with a working fire and requested additional support. Chief 21 arrived on scene and took command of the incident. The structure was a …
Arvada Basement Fire At 20:21 on February 19th, 2019 Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire in the area of 8600 Yucca St. in Leyden. JeffCom reporting that RP reported smoke coming in through the vents in the house. Engine 57 was first on scene and found nothing showing on the initial approach. After a 360 search of the …
Aurora Garage Fire On February 18th, 2019 at approximately 15:05 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a residential structure fire at 22225 E. Glasgow Pl. near the Saddle Rock Golf Course in southeast Aurora. Dispatch alerted units en route that 911 caller reporting that the fire started in the garage and the house is now on fire. MetCom …
West Metro Chimney Fire At 15:06 on February 17th, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to reported structure fire in the 12200 block of W. Mississippi Ave. JeffCom advised that 911 caller reporting flames from the roof, and District 2 en route with smoke in the air from Garrison St. & Mississippi Ave. Engine 4 arrived on scene to a …
West Metro Apartment Fire At 20:24 on February 14th, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 1900 block of Upham St. JeffCom advised that 911 caller reporting smoke showing from a basement unit. Engine 1 arrived to a small single story structure with smoke showing from the garden level, and pulled in a 1 3/4” on …
2nd Alarm Apartment Fire At 01:32 on February 14th, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched by JeffCom to a structure fire at 220 Wright St. in Lakewood. Engine 6 arrived on scene to 3-story multi-family apartment building with a working fire on the Alpha side, with fire through the roof and heavy smoke and fire in the offensive strategy. Engine 6 secured …
Second Alarm Structure Fire At 07:15 on February 13th, 2019 JeffCom dispatched Golden Fire Department to an outside smoke investigation at at 17601 W. Colfax Ave. in the Golden Terrace Mobile Home Community. Dispatch upgraded the call to a confirmed structure fire with multiple 911 callers, Pleasant View Fire Department was added to the call with auto-aid. Dispatch also advised that a party was …
Engine 71 Dedication On February 9th, 2019 Thornton Fire Department held a dedication for the new Engine 71 including the City of Thornton Mayor, council members, city manager and their staff with fire family and friends. The new engine ceremony began with transferring water from the older engine that has protected life and property for many years, with a sign …
Evergreen 2nd Alarm At 09:45 on February 8th, 2019 Evergreen Fire Rescue was alerted to a possible structure fire at Old Squaw Pass Rd. & St. Freds Pl. in Clear Creek County. Dispatch advised that multiple callers reporting heavy smoke and fire coming from the home, and the call was upgraded to a 2nd alarm. Medic 112 advised that heavy smoke …
Brighton Grain Mill Fire At 07:36 on February 8th, 2019 Adcom dispatched Brighton Fire Rescue District Engine 51 to an outside smoke investigation at N. Main St. & Denver St. Engine 51 arrived on scene to a large 2-story commercial building with smoke and flames showing, and started fire attack on the Delta side, with defensive operations. The fire was upgraded …
Loveland Cooking Fire At 23:48 on February 7th, 2019 Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Thompson Valley EMS, and requested Front Range Fire Rescue auto-aid to the report of alarms sounding and smoke coming from an apartment in the 5100 block of Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Johnstown. Loveland Battalion 1 added Loveland Rescue 2 to the response. …
Pancake Breakfast South Adams County Firefighters Local 5124 held a pancake breakfast at the South Adams County Firefighters Association (Union Hall), 4711 E. 69th Ave. in Commerce City, on February 2nd, 2019. The community was invited to meet with South Adams County Fire Department firefighters, check out some of the apparatus, and enjoy a nice pancake breakfast. The event was …
West Metro Garage Fire At 09:51 on February 5th, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 14700 Garden Rd. at Indiana St. in Applewood. Engine 5 advised JeffCom that smoke in the air from W. 20th Ave. & Youngfield St. Engine 5 arrived to a single story residential with a fully involved garage fire, pulled …
Hay Bale Fire At 16:31 on February 4th, 2019 Franktown Fire Protection District, Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District, Larkspur Fire Protection District and Wescott Fire Protection District were all dispatched to a possible residential structure fire in the 15000 block Spring Valley Rd. in Douglas County. While en route, Larkspur and Wescott were canceled due to their distance from the incident. El …