Engine Familiarization Training

Charles Broshous Photo ©

The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Hanging Lake Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training at the Dotsero Truck Parking Area along I-70 on April 15th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control, turret operations and drafting. The team has a pumper, a quick response vehicle, a tug and a roll back wrecker based in the tunnels. The team also carries personal flotation devices and water rescue throw bags due to their proximately to the Colorado River.

Charles Broshous Photo ©

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CDOT Hanging Lake Tunnels Engine Training

Engine Familiarization Training