Wildland Fire Training Exercise

On April 15th, 2023 Genesee Fire Protection District and Foothills Fire Protection District participated in a multiagency wildland fire training exercise near Genesee. Crews responded to a report of a simulated fire near a home in Ralston Ranch. The ensuing wildland fire spread quickly moving north towards Interstate 70 and east over the ridge towards Genesee. While simulating a response firefighters got familiar with the terrain and discussed the resources and tactics needed to fight an aggressive wildland fire and protect homes. The training also was part of the LookoutAlert trial run which send out alerts via text message, email, and/or voice messages. 

Units on Scene:

Genesee: Chief 921, Chief 923, Engine 931, Engine 932 & Brush 954

Foothills: Utility 528 (Chief), Engine 533, Engine 535, Engine 536, Tender 563, Utility 523, Utility 525, Utility 527 with Rehab and Command trailer

Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District: Chief 281, Medic 288 & Medic 289

Jefferson County Fire Management: OEM 4

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County 911 Incident Dispatch Team & Denver Mountain Parks

Observers:

Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control: Battalion Chief 13, District Chief 2211, District Chief 11, Brush 23 & RTO 41

West Metro Fire Rescue: Wildland Coordinator

Golden Fire Department