Aurora 2nd Alarm Brush Fire At approximately 15:20 on March 13th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire in the area off E. Colfax Ave at I-225 off the Toll Gate Creek. Due to a Red Flag Warning and the increased risk for rapid fire spread, a 2nd alarm vegetation response was dispatched. When crews arrived on scene …
West Metro Vehicle Into Pole On March 12th, 2026 at 14:42 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported MVA with a vehicle into a pole on W. 26th Ave. at Van Gordon Drive in Lakewood. Engine 5 arrived to a single-vehicle into a pole and started checking for injuries. Tower 2 arrived and set-up for traffic safety and …
Aurora Electrical Fire On March 12th, 2026 at approximately 11:05 Aurora Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the Saddle Rock Golf Club, 21705 E. Arapahoe Rd. The reporting caller advised that there was smoke in the kitchen and that the building was being evacuated. Firefighters arrived on scene and found …
North Metro Wildfire Training On March 12th, 2026 North Metro Fire Rescue District held one of a weeklong wildfire training in west Broomfield on the property north of Hwy. 36. Crew trained with advancing a attack line and extending it off of Brush Engine 65 and utilize Brush 67 moving up the hill to advance their attack line with the …
South Metro MVA On March 10th, 2026 at 13:33 South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a MVA involving a structure at the QuikTrip, 2338 W. Belleview Ave. in Littleton. Engine 13 arrived to a MVA with a semi-truck and trailer into a passenger vehicle which was impacted into the building which caused a partial wall …
North Metro Vehicle Into Building On March 11th, 2026 at 11:32 North Metro Fire Rescue District was dispatched to a vehicle into a building at the Apply Mary’s Laundry on Hwy. 287 in Broomfield. Engine 61 arrived to a single-vehicle into a commercial building and started the investigation. Crews found no injuries and the building inspector was requested prior to …
Police Unity Tour Spirit Night The Douglas County Police Unity Tour held their community fundraiser Spirit Night to support the Police Unity Tour riders was held on March 10th, 2026, at the Chick-fil-A, 950 Cpl Max Donahue Lane in Highlands Ranch. A portion of the proceeds go towards supporting the riders of Team Colorado, to honor officers who have made …
West Metro Outside Fire On March 9th, 2026 at 23:38 West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 1 was dispatched to an outside fire in the 6100 block of W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom 911 upgraded the call with multiple callers and Engine 1 arrived to a working fire and pulled 1 3/4 for for attack with Medic 11. Engine 3 …
West Metro Fire Investigation On March 9th, 2026 at 19:39 West Metro Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire, located at 12395 Ken Caryl Circle. Jeffcom 911 advised 911 caller reporting white smoke from the garage of the building. Medic 13 arrived on scene to a three-story multi-family with a light haze. Truck …
Arapahoe County Rollover On March 9th, 2026 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched to a rollover accident on E. Arapahoe Rd. just east of S. Parker Rd. near the Arapahoe Crossing Shopping Plaza. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a two-vehicle MVA. One vehicle came to rest upon its top in the roadway. Crews were on …
Spring Prescribed Burn The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a prescribed burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refugee in Commerce City on March 9th, 2025. This is one of several planned burns. These seasonal burns are designed to reinvigorate the growth of native prairie vegetation, improve habitat for wildlife, reinvigorate the growth of native vegetation and manage …
Aurora Station 9 Grand Opening Aurora Fire Rescue celebrated the grand opening during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Station 9 at 17200 E. Mexico Ave. on March 7th, 2026. The event featured a dedication ceremony with a blessing, remarks by various dignitaries, a fire hose uncoupling, ceremonial posting of the first colors of the flag pole, a dedication …
Arvada Touch-A-Truck On March 7th, 2026 the Touch-A-Truck event was held at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada hosted by Apex Park and Recreation District. The community was invited to see, touch, and explore large vehicles and machinery, and meet the people behind the machines that build and protect the Arvada community. Many organizations and companies participated, including …
West Metro & Denver Joint Training On March 6th, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue and Denver Fire Department held a joint training at the former Sears building in the Westland Shopping Center, 10785 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. Braving the snow, wind and temperatures down into the low 30’s, crews used this time to improve teamwork between the departments and …
Class 25-01 Graduation Ceremony Denver Fire Department held their Class 25-01 Academy Graduation Continuation Ceremony on March 6th, 2026. After months of training, early mornings, long days, and countless evolutions on the drill ground, the recruits officially earned their place in the Denver Fire Department. Also see the class during Hell Night. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department
Denver Structure Fire On March 5th, 2026 around noon Denver Fire Department responded to a reported single-family structure fire in the 900 block of Knox Court in the Villa Park neighborhood. Crews found a stubborn basement fire and additions made searches difficult inside and created challenging conditions for crews. All residents were accounted for and evaluated by Denver Health Paramedics. …
Westminster Apartment Fire On March 4th, 2026 at 23:45 Westminster Fire Department and Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at 8290 Federal Blvd. Battalion 1 arrived to a medium size two-story multi-family with a working fire from the 2nd floor balcony and Engine 2 pulled 1 3/4 for fire attack with Medic 2. Two Westminster Police …
Aurora Gas Line Break On March 4th, 2026 at approximately 16:15 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a gas main break on the northeast corner of Parker Rd. and E. Quincy Ave. Firefighters arrived on scene to find that a construction crew had ruptured a two inch gas line while digging near the intersection. Members of the Department’s Hazardous Materials …
Heil Ranch Fire On March 4th. 2026 at 15:16 Boulder County Communications received several 911 calls reporting smoke in the area of the Heil Valley Ranch. Command 4161 arrived on scene to a wildland fire within the 2020 Calwood Fire burn scar. Crews worked a slow creeping wildland fire in steep terrain and the DFPC Firehawk responed and dropped water …
South Metro Structure Fire On March 4th, 2026 at 12:52 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire in the 3500 block of E. Lake Drive in Arapahoe County. Upon arrival, crews arrived to working attic fire, in a two-story, single-family home. After a primary search, a single occupant was evacuated and released at the scene. Crews also …