East 56th Ave Water Rescue

On June 23rd, 2023 at approximately 13:10 Aurora Fire Rescue and Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue were dispatched to a water rescue in the area of E. 56th Ave. and N. Hudson Rd. Bennet Battalion Chief 91 found one person stuck in a vehicle in the water along N. Hudson. About the same time Aurora Engine 16 found an adult male and juvenile female stuck in an SUV in the water along E. 56th Ave. Additional swift water rescue resources were requested from South Metro Fire Rescue and the Denver Fire Department. Crews were on scene about two hours and were able to rescue all three occupants from both vehicles.

Units on Scene:

Aurora: Battalion Chief 4, Chief 2, Chief 9, Engine 12, Engine 15, Engine 16, Ladder 5, Ladder 16, Heavy Rescue 5, Brush 12 & PIO

Bennett-Watkins: Battalion Chief 91, Chief 92, Brush Engine 92, Quint 91, Tender 92, Medic 91, Medic 92 & Med 9

South Metro Fire Rescue: Battalion Chief 4, Safety 18, Safety 35, Division 31 & Medic 34

 South Metro Fire Dispatch Center: IDT 11

Denver Fire Department: Rescue 2 (Cancelled)

Adams County Sheriff’s Office & Aurora Police Department