Parker 2nd Alarm Interface Fire

At 11:02 on June 26th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 47 was dispatched to investigate a report of smoke in the area of Tomahawk Road and Summit Ridge Road in Douglas County. A second 911 caller reported a barn on fire at the same location and additional units were dispatched. When Engine 47 arrived they were faced with a large fire burning debris piles, a small outbuilding and spreading through the grass. Once again the incident escalated, this time to a Wildland Interface Fire response. Firefighters worked to protect the nearby structures and contain the grass fire, a task made even more difficult without fire hydrants nearby. Tenders were used to shuttle water from a hydrant near Inspiration Drive and Rockinghorse Parkway to the scene. District Chief 31 assumed command and built an organizational structure with Safety 31 as the Zulu Division, Battalion Chief 61 as the Alpha Division, Safety 35 as the Incident Safety Officer and Battalion Chief 41 as the Level 2 Staging Area Manager. A contracted fire helicopter “9TA” is currently dedicated to Douglas County, it immediately launched with a representative from Emergency Management on board to provide aerial reconnaissance. The helicopter also carries a 180 gallon bucket that can be filled with water to fight fires, if needed. Due to the assets at risk, high temperature and low humidity, a 2nd Alarm was requested which brought more firefighters to the scene. At 11:36 the grass fire was completely contained and longer posed a threat but extensive work was needed to extinguish hotspots. Crews will remain on scene through the afternoon to ensure that no flare-ups occur. 2 outbuildings were destroyed, no homes were damaged and no injuries occurred.

Outbuilding Fire Response:

South Metro: District Chief 31, Battalion Chief 61, Safety 31, Engine 47, Brush Engine 41, Medic 41 & Tower 45

Rattlesnake Fire Protection District: Tender 251

Wildland Interface Upgrade:

South Metro: Safety 35, Battalion Chief 41, SOPS 3, Engine 42, Brush 42, Brush Engine 39, Medic 42 & Tender 45

Elizabeth Fire Rescue: Brush 273

2nd Alarm:

South Metro: Battalion Chief 32, Engine 44, Engine 33, Engine 63, Medic 46 & Brush 43

Rattlesnake: : Brush 255

Franktown Fire Protection District: Engine 184 & Tender 181

Rehab Special Call: Engine 46, Brush 46 & Tender 46

Support Staff: PIO 30, Bureau 32 & Bureau 33

Douglas County Office of Emergency Management: OEM 15

Parker Police Department & Douglas County Sheriff