Gaylord Rockies Collapse Response

On May 6th, 2023 at approximately 09:50 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a collapse rescue at the Gaylord Rockies Resort, 6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard. Dispatch advised responding units that part of the HVAC system had fallen into the pool and that lifeguards were looking for victims. Approximately 50 to 100 people were in the pool area. AFD had units at the resort engaged in training. They arrived at the pool area quickly and examined six victims. Two people were transported by ambulance to local hospitals with serious injuries.

Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 1, Battalion Chief 2, Engine 12, Engine 15, Engine 16, Ladder 5, Ladder 16, Heavy Rescue 5 & Shore 5

Special Call: Chief 1, Chief 2, Chief 9 & Admin 1

Falck: Falck 5, Medic 103, Medic 115, Medic 508 & Medic 512