Edgewater Haz-Mat Response At 13:42 on October 9th, 2018 JeffCom dispatched out West Metro Fire Rescue to a gas leak at 1725 Sheridan Blvd. in Edgewater at the King Soopers. Engine 1 arrived to a large grocery store in a strip mall with partial evacuation, and requested Xcel to the scene. District 1 arrived and set-up the command post on the Charlie side …
Grand Junction Structure Fire At 11:27 on October 9th, 2018 Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 812 24 Road, for reports of smoke coming from the roof of a house. The nearest hydrant was reported at NE Corner of 24 and H Road and all units were moved to TAC 1 for operations. Update …
Adams County Structure Fire At 12:30 on October 4th, 2018 Adcom alerted Adams County Fire Rescue to the 5300 block of Columbine Rd. on a structure fire. Engine 12 arrived on scene to light smoke showing from the a small two-story structure in the offensive strategy. Medic 12 assisted Engine 12 with fire attack, Medic 13 as primary search, Truck 12 arrived and …
Wheat Ridge High Rise Fire At 20:24 on October 8th, 2018 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported fire in the 6300 block of W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. JeffCom advised that the call came in as a outside smoke investigation, with a smell of smoke on the 6th floor of the apartment building. Engine 16 arrived to …
Colorado Springs MVC At 17:21 on October 8th, 2018 Colorado Springs Fire Department dispatched Engine 20 and American Medical Response Medic 6 to a motor vehicle collision at Austin Bluffs Parkway and Dublin Blvd. Once en route to the incident, Engine 20’s officer requested a truck company or Rescue 17 to respond, after looking at the incident notes, stating that …
Timberline Structure Fire At approximately 09:01 on October 8th, 2018 Timberline Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the area of Bobcat Trail. First due apparatus confirmed a working 2-story structure fire with flames out the front. Engine 54 and Tender 57 arrived and deployed an attack line. Members completed an offensive transitional fire attack. The fire was …
Cornerstone Ranch Apartment Fire At 09:32 on October 8th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 42 and Tower 35 were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at Cornerstone Ranch Apartment Homes 16363 E. Fremont Ave. in Arapahoe County. While they were responding a report came from onsite advising that water and smoke were coming from under a door on the …
Denver Fire Academy On October 8th, 2018 Denver Fire Department Academy Class 2018-02 entered the fire training grounds to participate in live fire evolutions in self-made, furnished, single room burn cells that simulate room-and-contents fires at the Denver Fire Training Center. The class was divided into 4 groups with each group rotating through safety, RIT, engine company, and truck company …
Station 5 Open House Rocky Mountain Fire Protection District held their open house at Station 5 2701 S. Indiana St. in Superior on October 7th, 2018. The community with family and friends to learn about fire safety, tour the fire trucks, child’s car seat inspections and more.
Light The Night 2018 At sunset on October 6th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue showed their support and respect for the annual National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland. In partnership with Great West Financial, the trio of office buildings located at I-25 and Orchard Road were lit in red as part of the NFFF’s Light the Night 2018. Tower 35 …
Larimer County MVA At approximately 14:35 on October 6th, 2018 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Front Range Fire Rescue responded to a two vehicle accident in the 6200 block of Larimer County Road 16 near Johnson’s Corner. Crews arrived to a two-vehicle accident and started triage and secured hazards. TVEMS evaluated three trauma green patients. The accident is under investigation …
Adams County MVA Around 14:35 on October 6th, 2018 South Adams County Fire Department responded to a MVA at E. 56th Ave. & Valentia St. Engine 22 arrived to a three vehicle MVA with heavy damage, and requested 2 additional ambulances. Crews worked the scene with multiple patients and Command requested another ambulance to the scene. E. 56th Ave. was closed …
Station 4 Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 4 4580 W. 112th Ave. on October 6th, 2018. The community came out to learn about fire safety, meet with firefighters, tour the fire equipment, kiddie combat obstacle course and fire truck rides. Flight for Life was also on hand with a landing and tours.
West Vail Station Open House Vail Fire & Emergency Services hosted an open house at the West Vail Station on October 6th, 2018, to kickoff fire prevention week. Kids of all ages came out to learn about safety, emergency equipment displays and a BBQ lunch.
Larkspur Open House The Larkspur Fire Protection District held their annual open house on October 6, 2018 at Station 161. Community members came out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, and enjoy the Larkspur Auxiliary’s chili cook-off. Douglas County Search and Rescue, Douglas County Sheriff and Flight for Life also participated in the event.
Kipling & I-70 Rollover At 11:57 on October 6th, 2018 JeffCom dispatched out Arvada Fire protection District to a possible rollover at I-70 & Kipling St. Crews arrived on scene to a single vehicle rollover on Kipling St. underpass of I-70. No injuries reported and the cause of the accident is under investigation. Units on Scene: Engine 51, Engine 52 …
Fire Safety Open House North Metro Fire Rescue District hosted the Fire Safety Open House at Station 63 10941 Irma Dr. on October 6th, 2018, with educational activities for the kids, fire engine display, station tours, hot dog cookout, smoke alarm and CO alarm info and give away.
Jackson 105 Open House The Jackson 105 Fire Protection District held their annual open house at Station 142 on October 6th, 2018. Firefighters invited the local community out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a free lunch. AirLife Denver and the Douglas County Regional Communications Center also participated in the event.
Larimer County Safety Expo The Larimer County Office of Emergency Management hosted their annual Emergency Preparedness and Family Safety Expo at The Ranch in Loveland (Thomas M. McKee 4H Building) on October 6th, 2018 that brought out the community of all ages to enjoy lots of activities and fun including an extrication demonstration by Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, a static …
Firefighter Chili Cook-Off Denver Firefighters Local 858 hosted the 31st Annual MDA Firefighters Chili Cook-Off in Larimer Square on October 5th, 2018. Hundreds of firefighters converged on downtown Denver to compete for best green and red chili. Hundreds of others came out to taste the wares and help support the cause. Firefighters from all over the state and the Colorado Firefighter and …