Annual Awards Ceremony Arvada Fire Protection District held their Annual Promotion and Awards Ceremony “Fully Involved 2018” on January 29th, 2019 at the Ralston Valley High School. The ceremony featured the Arvada Fire Honor Guard, Pipe and Drum band, a bell ceremony, swearing in of 6 new firefighters, recognition of new hires in administration, a promotion ceremony and the year …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire At 20:31 on January 28th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched by Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center to a possible structure fire at 19 N. Roosevelt St. Squad 8 was then put on the call for rehab and to get an initial size up. Dispatch gave an basic update to all units stating that a dryer was on …
Front Range Accident At 16:30 on January 26th, 2019 Weld County Regional Communications Center (WCRCC) dispatched Front Range Fire Rescue to the 100 block of Gateway Dr. on the report of a unknown injury accident. Engine 2901 and Rescue 2921 arrived on scene to a t-bone type accident. Paramedics checked for injuries and 2901 crew secured hazards and fluids. Engine …
LPD Involved MVA At 14:58 on January 26th, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a 3-vehicle accident involving a Lakewood Police Department unit at the intersection of W. Colfax Ave. & Wadsworth Blvd. Engine 1 arrived to a 3-vehicle accident, and requested an additional medic to the scene. The intersection was closed for investigation by Lakewood Police Department until …
Beulah Open House The Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District held an open house at their new Station 1 on January 26th, 2019. The station, located at 8675 Central Ave. held a grand opening ceremony on January 23rd, 2019. The new facility contains office space, sleeping quarters, a training room, kitchen, gym and bunker room. The station houses two Beulah …
Front Range Vehicle Over Embankment At 11:22 on January 25th, 2019 Weld County Regional Communications Center (WCRCC) dispatched Front Range Fire Rescue to Weld County Rd. 52 and Weld County Rd. 15 ½ on the report of a car off the road about to fall into the Big Thompson River. Further reports stated the occupants were afraid to get out …
Greeley Structure Fire At approximately 10:30 on January 24th, 2019 Greeley Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire with multiple callers on the 800 block of 29th Ave. First arriving Engine 3 reported a fully involved detached garage, assumed command and stretched a 2 ½” attack line. Later arriving companies were put to work searching the exposed house …
Station 16 Grand Opening Aurora Fire Rescue held a grand opening ceremony at Station 16 on January 23rd, 2019. The new station, at 6500 N. Liverpool St, actually went into service in December of 2018 and serves the northeast section of the city. City officials predict rapid growth in the area after the recent opening of the Gaylord Rockies Resort, located …
Centennial House Fire At 13:16 on January 21st, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported house on fire in the 6400 block of South Marion St. in Centennial. First arriving Engine 14 observed smoke visible from the rear of the structure and pulled a 1 ¾ line for fire attack in the offensive strategy. The homeowner and Sheriff …
South Metro Garage Fire At 11:39 on January 20th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue to a confirmed residential structure fire in the 5400 block of S. Picadilly Ct. at S. Riviera Way in the Saddle Rock Ridge area. Engine 23 arrived on scene to a 2-story duplex with a working garage fire, smoke showing from the …
Adams City House Fire At 01:44 on January 20th, 2019 Adcom dispatched South Adams County Fire Department, Adams County Fire Rescue and Federal Heights Fire Department to a structure fire in the 4000 block of E. 71st Ave. in the Adams City area in Adams County. Dispatch advised units enroute that 911 caller reporting house on fire with flames showing. Ambulance 203 arrived on scene …
Colorado Springs Fatal MVC At approximately 20:25 on January 18th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Briargate Blvd. and Union Blvd. for a motor vehicle collision. While en route, Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center advised Engine 19 that a patient was possibly DOA, Engine 19 then requested Truck 19 and Battalion 3 to respond. On …
Colorado Springs MVC At approximately 14:20 on January 18th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched by Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center to the intersection of N. Academy Blvd. and Parkmoor Village Dr. While en route, dispatched received an update from Medic 24, already on scene, that there were three vehicles involved and that all parties were out. Engine 10 …
Colorado Springs Gas Explosion At 12:41 on January 17th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched by Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center to the 4800 block of Sonata Dr. While en route, Station 6 advised that Engine 14 could cancel and switch over to Haz-Mat 14, while Haz-Mat 6 would respond in place of Haz-Mat 14. Dispatch then updated all units …
Station 12 Dedication On Thursday January 17th, 2019 Eagle River Fire Protection District held a station dedication ceremony at Station 12, 1050 Edwards Village Blvd. located directly next to Eagle County Paramedics Edwards Station. The old station was demolished over the past year to make room for the new building. The new station is home to the district chief and …
South Metro I-25 Rollover At 17:28 on January 16th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a MVA with a rollover at northbound I-25 at E. Orchard Rd. and north of E. Belleview Ave. Battalion 3 arrived to a 3-vehicle MVA with one vehicle on it’s roof, and advised MetCom to start additional medic. Engine 31 arrived and started extrication with …
Castle Rock Ice Rescue Training Crews from Castle Rock Fire Rescue completed 3 Days of Ice Rescue Training at the Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course Lake above Station 154 on January 16th, 2019. 3 certified instructors hosted the training to all crews who rotated through from 08:00 hours until approximately 15:00 hours. Engine 153 and Medic 154 were last crews to rotate through. Crews simulated submerged …
Highlands Ranch Car Into Houses At 09:30 on January 16th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported explosion on Dunning Circle in Highlands Ranch. As crews were responding additional 911 callers reported a vehicle left the roadway and struck a house. When Firefighters arrived, they found 2 homes with significant structural damage and the driver of the vehicle with …
South Metro Odor Investigation At 19:04 on January 15th, 2019 MetCom dispatched South Metro Fire Rescue to a inside gas leak response at 11203 E. Peakview Ave. in Centennial at the Altitude Sports Channel. Engine 31 was first on-scene and sized up a two-story commercial structure with nothing showing and apparent evacuation. Tower 35 arrived and set-up for aerial operations while Engine 31 …
Colorado Springs Brush Fire At approximately 16:55 on January 15th, 2019 Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center alerted Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to Hancock Expressway & Milton E. Proby Parkway for an outside fire. While en route, Security Fire Department Engine 111 came over the radio and stated they were responding as mutual aid. Squad 11 arrived on the call and advised …