Wildland Refresher Training The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team hosted refresher training at Richmil Open Space near Deer Trail on March 30th, 2026. After a classroom session in the morning at the Deer Trail Volunteer Fire Department, the crews spent the afternoon working on the deployment of progressive hose packs, extinguishing a mock wildland fire, establishing fire breaks with …
West Metro Vegetation Fire On March 29th, 2026 at 18:06 West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 10 was dispatched to a responded to a reported vegetation fire in the 6500 block of W. Mexico Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom 911 advised several callers and Engine 10 with smoke in the air the the call was upgraded to a large vegetation fire response. …
Buckley Vegetation Fire Just before 09:30 on March 29th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to the area of E. Mississippi Ave. and E. Ceylon St. for reports of grass fires burning nearby. While enroute, a large plume of smoke was widely visible. Upon arrival, Battalion Chief 4 observe Buckley Space Force Fire & Emergency Services Firefighters working to control vegetation …
Hillrose-Snyder Pancake Supper The Hillrose-Snyder Fire Department held their annual pancake supper and raffle fundraiser in Hillrose on March 28th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy pancakes for supper. The proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the department. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Aurora Polar Plunge The 2026 Aurora Polar Plunge was held at Aurora Reservoir on March 28th, 2026. Over 700 people registered to take the plunge to help raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado. Aurora Fire Rescue, Falck and Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space were on hand to ensure a safe event. Approximately $195,000 was raised in this year’s event …
North Central Fire Training On March 28th, 2026 North Central Fire Protection District volunteers trained in structure fire operations at the old Bijou Church off of Ridge Rd. This gave members a chance to refresh their skills on fire attack duties, pumping, nursing from a tender and command. A new member of the department will also be going through the …
Station 27 Pancake Breakfast The South Adams County Fire Department held their firehouse pancake breakfast on March 28th, 2026 at Station 27 in Commerce City. The community came out to meet with the firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy pancakes. Platte Valley Ambulance Service also participated in the event. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire On March 28th, 2026 at approximately 06:00 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 2200 block of N. Lansing St. The homeowner was awakened by their smoke alarms and discovered smoke and fire in their home. They quickly evacuated the residence prior to firefighters arrival. Engine 1 was first to arrive …
24 Fire The 24 Fire was reported on March 18th, 2026 around 10:00 in Fremont County on the Fort Carson property along Hwy. 115 in Fremont County. The fire has burned 7,385 acres as of March 26th, 2026 with 61% containment. The fire crossed into Pueblo County and El Paso County which expanded the area of fire and increasing the …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire At approximately 04:45 on March 26th 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 1700 block of N. Ironton St. on a report of a residential structure fire. Engine 1 was first on scene and reported smoke coming from the attic. They upgraded the incident to a working structure fire and initiated fast attack. Crews located …
Arvada Vegetation Fire On March 25th, 2026 at 14:28 the Arvada Fire Protection District Engine 58 and Brush 60 was dispatched to a possible grass fire fire in the area of W. 64th Parkway by Hwy. 93. Battalion 53 arrived on scene of a small slow-moving vegetation fire burning up-slope in dry fuels on the east side of Hwy. 93 …
Loveland Structure Fire On March 24th, just after 19:15 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Thompson Valley EMS, and the Loveland Police Department were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of East 29th Street and North Madison Avenue. As initial units were responding, additional 911 callers reported that a vehicle had struck a structure and that the structure was …
Cimarron Hills 2nd Alarm Fire At 16:03 on March 24th, 2026 the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched Cimarron Hills Fire Department and Falcon Fire Protection District to the 1200 block of Cree Drive in Cimarron Hills for a possible structure fire. On scene, crews arrived to a 6-plex apartment building with heavy smoke showing from one of …
Truck 101 / Truck 107 Push-In Ceremony On March 24th, 2026 the Greeley Fire Department welcomed two new apparatus into frontline service, marking the end of an era for Greeley. The City of Greeley was protected with Pierce’s first Velocity chassis Tractor Drawn Aerial for 17 years. The Tractor Drawn Aerial was designed to navigate the tightest of streets and …
North Metro Grass Fire On March 23rd, 2026 around 14:30 Broomfield Public Safety Communications Center dispatched North Metro Fire Rescue District to a reported field fire in the area of Lowell Blvd. and W. 144th Ave. in Broomfield. Engine 64 arrived to a small active grass fire in flat terrain with a slow rate of spread just west of the …
West Metro Vehicle Fire On March 23rd, 2026 at 15:09 West Metro Fire Rescue. was dispatched to a vehicle fire on S. Simms St. at W. Belleview Ave. Engine 12 arrived to a single-vehicle in the eastbound number 2 lane with flames and smoke visible. After firefighters knocked down the flames, they attempted to use a roof-hook prybar and halligan to …
Kit Carson Chili Supper The Kit Carson Volunteer Fire Department held their annual chili supper, silent auction and dance on March 21st, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, bid on silent auction items, enjoy chili for dinner and dance the night away. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the KCVFD Victim’s Assistance Fund.
South Metro Vegetation Fire On March 21st, 2026 at 15:19 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vegetation fire near the intersection of RidgeGate Parkway and S. Peoria St. Upon arrival, crews encountered a working vegetation fire, which was moving southward. Due to high temperatures, low humidity, dry conditions and fire behavior, the incident was upgraded to a large …
Denver Vegetation Fire Around 13:45 on March 21st, 2026 Denver Fire Department Engine 9 was dispatched to a trash or weed fire near E. 48th Ave. and Monaco St. While enroute on I-70, a large plume of black smoke was visible. At the same time, South Adams County Fire Department and Adams County Fire Rescue were dispatched to a structure …
Kiowa County Vehicle / Grass Fire On March 21st, 2026 at approximately 13:30 the Kiowa County Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported vehicle and grass fire on Hwy. 97 just west of Haswell. Units arrived on scene to find a fully involved car on a trailer that had spread to the grass on both sides of the highway. …