Dacono Brush Fire At 18:50 on July 31st, 2019 Mountain View Fire Rescue and Fort Lupton Fire Protection District responded to Hwy. 52 & County Rd. 12 1/2 to a rapidly growing ground cover fire, burning into the nearby cut wheat field and being wind driven to the south, approximately 100′ x 100′ in size. Engine 2207 and Brush 2237 …
North Highway 67 Fire At 18:32 on July 30th, 2019 West Douglas Fire Protection District, Castle Rock Fire Rescue, Jackson 105 Fire Protection District and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a wildland incident west of Sedalia. 911 callers reported 2 fires burning near Madge Gulch Rd. and Hwy. 67, a large plume of smoke was already visible from miles …
Adams County Dog Rescue At 17:19 on July 30th, 2019 Adams County Fire Rescue Engine 12 (C-Shift) was dispatched to a citizen assist for a dog in the water in the 2300 block of W. 64th Ave. RP advised that his German short hair dog took off after geese. Engine 12 arrived to a dog in the middle of the …
Arapahoe County Deck Fire At 02:13 on July 30th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a confirmed residential structure fire at 9768 E. Fair Lane in Arapahoe County. The 911 caller reported all occupants were out and the back of the house on fire. First arriving Engine 31 sized up a medium size 2-story single family dwelling with …
Aurora Outside Apartment Fire At 17:46 on July 29th, 2019 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a possible structure fire at 56 S. Sable Blvd. Engine 2 arrived on scene to a 2-story apartment building with smoke showing from the roof line. Engine 5 established a water supply, Battalion 1 arrived and assumed command, and Truck 2 assigned as search. …
Mesa County House Fire At 15:46 on July 29th, 2019 Lands End Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 325 Martin Lane in Whitewater. Engine 111 sized up a working fire in single story, single family dwelling with a walkout basement, and went for fire attack with tank water while awaiting water supply, with the area …
Fire Training Academy Weeks 1 & 2 On July 29th, 2019 the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority welcomed eighteen new firefighter recruits to the department at the LFRA training grounds. The new firefighters come to LFRA with previous firefighting experience and basic firefighter certifications. The first week of their ten-week academy included orientations and issuing of uniforms and equipment. During the …
Parker Road Semi Rollover Around 08:17 on July 29th, 2019 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched by Aurora 911 Emergency Communications to a reported semi rollover on S. Parker Rd. at Quincy Ave. Engine 10 arrived to a semi on it’s side northbound Parker Rd. and and requested additional engine and truck, with the driver still inside the cab. Battalion 2 en route requested …
Annual Pancake Breakfast The Green Mountain Falls – Chipita Park Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on July 27th, 2019 in Green Mountain Falls. Firefighters served up breakfast to kick off the annual Bronc Day celebration. Other events included a parade through town, arts & crafts, and food vendors. Firefighters from Cascade Volunteer Fire Department, Northeast …
Florissant Pancake Breakfast Florissant Fire Protection District held their 50th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast at Station 1 in Florissant on July 27th, 2019, part of the Florissant Heritage Days celebration. The tiny mountain community in western Teller County came out in force to meet with firefighters, peruse the silent auction, and enjoy a tasty breakfast. Proceeds from the event benefit the department.
Golden Pancake Breakfast Golden Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast on July 27th, 2019 at Station 21 in downtown Golden, before the Buffalo Bills Day parade celebration. The community came out to enjoy the pancakes which supports the fire department, and watch the firefighters flipping the pancakes, tour the fire equipment, and the fire station. This is 45th annual pancake …
Grand Junction Attic Fire At 18:47 on July 26th, 2019 Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched by Grand Junction Regional Communication Center to a working fire at 2112 N. 1st St. First due reported a multi-story single-family structure with smoke showing from the attic. The fire was held to the attic space and was determined to be caused by a lightning strike. …
Centennial Residential Fire At 06:42 on Friday July 26, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a confirmed residential structure fire in the 6300 block of S. High St. in Centennial. The RP reported flames in the basement and a burn victim. First arriving Battalion Chief 2 reported a small, single story, single family dwelling with smoke showing and a working …
Loveland Haystack Fire Around 02:34 on July 26th, 2019 Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority to a haystack fire in the 2800 block of East Larimer County Rd. 30 & County Rd. 9. Upon arrival Engine 6 reported a large stack of large “one ton” bales on fire with two loaders belonging to the property owner working on removing unburned bales from …
High Angle Rescue At 10:12 on July 25th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was called to a high angle rescue medical at Palmer Park 3650 Paseo Rd. on Command 4. Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center advised units en route that patient is located off the the trail by Lazy Land. Truck 10 arrived at the gate access off Brenner …
Littleton Dive Recovery On July 23rd, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue Dive Team assisted in the recovery of an unoccupied submerged vehicle from Gallup Reservoir at Ketring Park in Littleton. The circumstances of when and how the vehicle got there remain under investigation. Units on Scene: District 1, Special Ops 10, Battalion 2, Dive 31, Medic 31, Dive 16, Medic …
Clear Creek Water Rescue Around 17:00 on July 21st, 2019 Golden Fire Department & Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a water rescue in Clear Creek Canyon (Hwy. 6) at Tunnel # 1. Jeffcom 911 advised units that 911 caller reporting that a person was wading in the water and got too close to the water current and was swept away in Clear Creek. …
Lakewood Water Rescue At 18:41 on July 20th, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a report of a possible body in the water at W. 12th Ave. & Miller St. The area experience a flash food through the Lakewood Gulch which went over its banks after the area experience a heavy storm, which also caused W. 10th Ave. & Kipling …
Pueblo I-25 Brush Fire In the afternoon on July 20th, 2019 a large brush fire was reported close to I-25 at mile marker 116 by the El Paso County / Pueblo County line. Mandatory evacuations were sent out to the Rancho Colorado and the Bocha Chica Heights area. The wind shifts pushed the fire towards the Villa Conceits, and air …
Chatfield Grass Fire At 12:31 on July 20th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a report of smoke in the area of Hwy. 85 and Brandon Dr. in unincorporated Douglas County. As crews drove the area checking, a second 911 caller reported flames in the grass west of Pioneer Landscaping along the railroad tracks. The incident was upgraded to …