Annual Pancake Breakfast The Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 2 on May 25th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their apparatus and enjoy pancakes. Proceeds from the event benefit the Department. Flight for Life, Southwest Teller County Emergency Medical Service and Ute Pass Regional Paramedics also participated …
Castle Rock Reported House Fire At 20:38 on May 24th, 2026 Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire on Golden Valley Trail after a 911 caller reported a fire in the laundry room. First arriving Engine 154 sized up a medium two-story house with nothing showing. Engine 154 and Medic …
West Metro Back Country Rescue On May 23rd 2026 at 15:29 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a back country rescue at the Mount Falcon Park, 17999 Forest Ave. in Morrison. Jeffcom 911 advised that a hiker was 200 yards up on the Castle Trail by the Turkey Trot Trail and a Jefferson County Open Space Park Ranger with …
Engine 17 Training Day Aurora Fire Rescue Engine 17 conducted ladder work at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on May 23rd, 2026. The crew worked on placing ladders, entering second story windows and removing victims. Firefighters train regularly in preparation for an actual emergency.
Aurora Driver Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted driver training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on May 23rd, 2026. Perspective engineers maneuvered through a cone course in preparation for an upcoming engineer exam. Driver training often involves rigorous classroom, cone course and real-world instruction to safely maneuver multi-ton apparatus to emergency and other calls.
East Metro Live Fire Training The East Metro Fire Training Academy conducted live fire training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Center on May 23rd, 2026. Live fire exercises are controlled training exercises where firefighters practice extinguishing a real, active fire in a designated structure. The training allows firefighters to experience realistic fire conditions and hone their skills in …
2026 National SAR Week The National Search and Rescue Week for 2026 took place from May 18th, 2026 through May 24th, 2026. In recognition of the dedication and sacrifice of SAR personnel, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution on May 14, 2010, establishing National Search and Rescue Week. The resolution highlights the critical role SAR teams play in saving …
National EMS Week 2026 National EMS Week was held from May 17th to May 23rd, 2026. The annual event, which is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year, recognizes the vital contributions of emergency medical service professionals and thanks paramedics and emergency medical technicians for providing lifesaving care across the country. 5280Fire.com picked several photos from our archives to honor the …
Arvada Multi-Vehicle Accident On May 23rd, 2026 at 02:40 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a MVA rollover accident on eastbound I-70 between Ward Rd. and Kipling St. in Wheat Ridge. Engine 51 arrived to a five-vehicle MVA involving a semi on its side with heavy damage and started checking for injuries. Engine 52 arrived and started extrication with …
Ranger Excellence School The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources held their 2026 Ranger Excellence School in Estes Park from May 18th, 2026 through May 22nd, 2026. Participants attended sessions on defensive driving, Spanish, self defense, crisis intervention and pepper spray certification. The week culminated with mock scenarios in Hermit Park on May 22, 2026, Rangers from Aspen, Boulder County, …
South Adams Starts Ambulance Service The South Adams County Fire Department began an in-house ambulance service in March of 2026. A 2025 Ford F-550 is in service at Station 28 in Reunion. A twin is expected to be put in service later this year and two more next year. The Department hired six single role paramedics to staff the new …
Denver ARFF Recertification The Denver Fire Department held a recertification class for outside agencies at the Denver International Airport’s ARFF Training Facility on May 21st, 2026. The class worked on extinguishing fires from ARFF vehicles and hose lines in order to meet their annual FAA recertification requirements. Firefighters from the Grand Junction Regional Airport, Montrose Regional Airport and Northern Colorado …
Active Shooter Training Exercise The Hudson Fire Protection District held an active shooter training exercise at Vestas in Brighton on May 20th, 2026. The multidisciplinary, scenario-based training was designed to rapidly isolate and neutralize threats while integrating medical, fires and law enforcement personnel to minimize casualties. Hudson Fire, Fort Lupton Fire, Buckley SFB, Hudson Police, Keenesburg Police, Lochbuie Police, Weld County Emergency …
Eagle Airport ARFF Training The Eagle County Regional Airport’s Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) Team conducted live fire training at the airport on May 19th, 2026. The crew participated in annual training using a propane-fueled mobile aircraft prop to provide a realistic training experience in a controlled environment. The training was provided by 139Fire who assists airports around the country with …
Eagle River Water Rescue Training The Eagle River Fire Protection District hosted water rescue training along the Eagle River near Bob The Bridge in Avon on May 19th, 2026. Crews spent their afternoon working on rope rescue work over the water. The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District and Vail Fire & Emergency Services also participated in the training.
Denver Technical Rescue Training The Denver Fire Department held a Technical Rescue Certification course at various locations around the city from May 11th, 2026 to May 22nd, 2026. The course covered topics such as high angle rescue, structural collapse, shoring techniques, breaking and breaching, trench rescue and confined space rescue. 5280Fire caught up with the class at the Denver Fire …
Station 5 Open House On May 16th, 2026 the Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5, 10100 Garland St. with the local community coming out to enjoy food, learn safety tips, junior combat challenge, tour the fire apparatus, meet with first responders and ride on the 1956 Seagrave engine. Flight for Life was on hand with …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial On May 16th, 2026 the annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters Remembrance Ceremony was held to honor those who have died in the line of duty (LODD). The memorial began with the apparatus procession into the Lakewood Town Center. The memorial ceremony was held inside the Lakewood Cultural Center and then a walk to the memorial for a short …
Castle Rock E-Scooter Fire On May 16th, 2026 at 23:03 Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported multi-family structure fire in the 6200 block of Castlegate Drive West with multiple 911 callers to the Douglas Regional 911 Communications Center. Castle Rock Police Department units arrived on scene and officers reported fully engulfed …
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 …