Community Wildfire Protection Plan West Metro Fire Rescue held a Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) Open House on February 24th, 2026 for members of the community to gather information and to give feedback on wildfire mitigation, safety and related topics. There were several maps and other documentation to review. West Metro Fire Rescue also provided pizza and drinks. U.S. Forest …
Denver Attic Fire On February 24th, 2026 around 12:30 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a working attic fire in the 4500 block of Utica St. Upon arrival, crews observed light smoke coming from the attic vents. After speaking with the homeowner, it was expressed that he smelled smoke in the house, he determined the smoke was from the attic. …
Calhan Outbuilding Fire At approximately 12:10 on February 24th, 2026 the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched the Calhan Fire Protection District to the 29700 block of Washington Rd. in Calhan for reports of a structure fire. On scene, responding units discovered a shed fully involved with fire and began fire attack. Fire crews quickly extinguished the flames …
Full-Scale Hazmat Training The Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management and the Colorado National Guard 8th Civil Support Team conducted a joint response full-scale hazardous materials training exercise at the former Kullerstrand Elementary School in Wheat Ridge on February 26th, 2026. Hazmat teams from the local metro area also participated in the event. The Colorado Army National Guard Weapons of …
Full-Scale Hazmat Training The Jefferson County Office of Emergency Management and the Colorado National Guard 8th Civil Support Team conducted a joint response full-scale hazardous materials training exercise at the former Moore Middle School in Westminster on February 24th, 2026. Hazmat teams from the local metro area also participated in the event. The Colorado Army National Guard Weapons of Mass …
Engine 55 Push-In Ceremony On February 24th, 2026, the Arvada Fire Protection District held a traditional push-in ceremony for their new Engine 55 at Station 55. The ceremony included several speakers, the blessing, the wet down, the push-in into the bay, the bell ringing, and the radio transmission calling it into service. The new engine is a 2025 Pierce Velocity …