Brighton Truck or Treat 2014

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Brighton Truck or Treat Brighton Fire Rescue District Brighton Fire Rescue held their annual Truck or Treat at Station 51 in downtown Brighton on October 25th, 2014. Hundreds of ghosts, ghouls, goblins and other costumed characters attended the spooktacular for some early trick-or-treating. Attendees met with firefighters, picked their favorite carved pumpkin, checked out the haunted engine, toured the spooky …

Frederick Firestone Safety Day 2014

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Frederick-Firestone Safety Day The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held a safety day outside the Home Depot in Firestone on October 25th, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and receive safety information. Crews also put on an extrication demonstration during the event.

Denver Confluence Park Water Rescue Response

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Denver Water Rescue Response On October 23rd, 2014 at approximately 14:00 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported water rescue in confluence park. An empty kayak was observed stuck in the water near a closed off utility access area. Firefighter arrived on scene and recovered the kayak. The occupant was able to self-extract from the water before crews arrived. …

Rocky Mountain Arsenal Controlled Burn 2014

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Controlled Burn The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service conducted a controlled burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge on October 23rd, 2014. USFWS plans on burning over 2,000 acres to invigorate growth of native vegetation, reduce litter, manage weeds and improve habitat for wildlife. The burn will also help reduce the risk of wildfires.

Elk Creek Explorer Recruiting Event 2014

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Elk Creek Explorer Recruiting Event Elk Creek Fire Protection District hosted a recruiting event for their Explorer program on October 18th, 2014 at Station 1 in Conifer. About a dozen perspective applicants attended the event to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and learn more about the program. The program, associated with the Boy Scouts of America, is open …

Hudson Station 3 Expansion Open House

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Station 3 Open House The Hudson Fire Protection District held an open house and expansion opening at Station 3 in Lochbuie on October 18th, 2014. The expansion provides quarters at the station to allow for an on duty crew 24/7. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, tour the station and enjoy lunch.

Inter-Canyon Recruit Training 2014

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Inter-Canyon Recruit Training The Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District conducted training for their recruits at Station 3, 8445 S. Hwy. 85 on October 18th, 2014. The recruits worked with ladders and practiced following a hose line out to safety in poor visibility. The district covers 55 square miles in Jefferson County and has five stations.

Denver Diner Fire

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Denver Diner Kitchen Fire Around 01:30 on October 12th, 2014 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported restaurant fire at 740 W. Colfax Ave. at the Denver Diner. Chief 2 arrived to heavy fire and flames through the roof of a one story restaurant, and assumed command on Colfax Ave. Engine 6 arrived and laid in from Galapago St. & Colfax Ave. …

Arvada Station 4 Open House 2014

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Arvada Station 4 Open House The Arvada Fire Protection District hosted an open house at Station 4, on October 11th, 2014. The Department opened their doors and invited the public to come meet with firefighters and check out their apparatus. Station 4 houses Ladder 4 and the hazardous materials response team.

Westminster Station 4 Open House 2014

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Station 4 Open House The Westminster Fire Department held an open house at Station 4 on October 11th, 2014. The department opened their doors to meet with the community, show them their apparatus and provided safety tips in honor of Fire Prevention Week. Station 4 houses and engine and a medic unit.

North Metro Safety Fair 2014

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North Metro Safety Fair North Metro Fire Rescue District held their annual Fire Safety Fair at Walmart in Northglenn on October 4th, 2014, part of Fire Prevention Week. The community came out to meet with the firefighters, learn about how to evacuate a home when there is an emergency, how to contact 911 and first responders and the importance of …

Cunningham Station 62 Open House 2014

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Station 62 Open House The Cunningham Fire Protection District held their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House at Station 62 on October 4th, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus, learn valuable fire prevention information and enjoy lunch. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and Arapahoe Rescue Patrol also participated in the event.

Elizabeth Chili Dinner 2014

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Elizabeth Chili Dinner The Elizabeth Fire Protection District held their annual chili dinner at Station 271 on October 3rd, 2014. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy chili. The Elbert County Sheriff, Elbert Fire Protection District, Elizabeth Police Department, Kiowa Police Department and the Kiowa Fire Protection District all stopped by …