Mountain View Structure Fire On April 18th, 2026 just after 22:00 Weld County Regional Communications Center dispatched Mountain View Fire Rescue to structure fire near the intersection of Weld County Rd. 5 and Weld County Rd. 12 just north of Erie. Upon arrival, Truck 206 found a large home heavily involved in flames. Due to rapid fire spread and safety …
NOCO April FOOLS Training 2026 On April 18, 2026, firefighters from across Colorado gathered at the Eaton Fire Protection District Training Center for a high-intensity training event hosted by the NOCO FOOLS. The session provided first responders with a critical environment to sharpen tactical proficiency in high-risk operations, including live fire suppression and intensive firefighter rescue protocols. By simulating the …
East Metro Fire Training Academy The 2026 East Metro Fire Training Academy, hosted by Sable Altura Fire Rescue, is now underway. 5280Fire caught up with the class on April 18, 2026, as they spent their afternoon tying knots, hoisting tools and deploying hoses. This year the academy has 20 recruits from Byers Fire Protection District, North Central Fire Protection District, …
Thornton Recruitment Open House The Thornton Fire Department held an recruitment open house at the newly-opened Station 8 on April 18th, 2026. The event was primarily for lateral transfers, especially paramedics and EMT’s, but was open to anyone interested in a fire service career and were invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and learn more about …
Station 8 Uncoupling Ceremony On April 18th, 2026 the Thornton Fire Department celebrated the grand opening with an uncoupling ceremony and open house for the new Station 8 at 15343 Monaco St. in Windsong. The Thornton community was invited to the ceremony including the presentation and raising of the colors with remarks by Fire Chief Stephen Kelly, an invocation given …
Community Safety Day On April 12th. 2025 Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held their annual community safety day at the Home Depot in Firestone. The community came out to meet with first responders, tour the apparatus, fire extinguisher giveaways, learn valuable safety information with safety demonstrations and the first annual firefighter chili showdown. The Colorado State Patrol, Firestone Police Department, UC …