Manilla Road Vegetation Fire On May 16th, 2026, at approximately 14:15 Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue and the east area department were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire in the 7000 block of Manilla Road near the Colorado Air and Space Port. Heavy black smoke could be seen for several miles. Crews arrived on scene to find a fairly large vegetation fire …
Aurora Fire Safety Field Day Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue in conjunction with the Smoky Hill Rotary Club held a Public Safety Field Day at the City of Aurora Public Safety Center on May 16th, 2026. The public was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. The event featured …
East Metro Fire Train Academy The East Metro Fire Training Academy completed week 6 at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on May 16th, 2026. The recruits working on hose advancement, nozzle control and repositioning.
Elizabeth Pancake Breakfast Elizabeth Fire Rescue held a pancake breakfast at Station 271 on May 16th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Proceeds are used by the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation to benefit those in need within the community. Additional pancake breakfasts will be held on June 13th, July …