Adams County Attic Fire At approximately 11:17 on July 10th, 2018 Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 7000 block of Jennie Dr. when a passerby called 911 to report a structure fire. Engine 13 arrived at 11:22 and saw a house with heavy smoke coming from the roof of the building. Firefighters began to simultaneously fight the fire …
Parker House Fire Just after 1:00 on July 10th, 2018, South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on Paoli Way in Parker. Residents woke up to smoke in the house and discovered the back deck in flames. First arriving Battalion Chief 41 sized up a small 2 story, single family dwelling with a haze of smoke in the …
Arvada Garage Fire At 20:38 on July 9th, 2018 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a confirmed garage on fire in the 6200 block of W. 78th Pl. Medic 55 arrived to fire showing and started search, Engine 55 arrived to a two-story residential structure with a working fire on the Bravo side exterior, established a water supply and stretched …
Lake Christine Fire The Lake Christine Fire started July 3rd, 2018 one mile northwest of Basalt. The fire is burning with strong driven winds, extremely dry fuels, and single digit relative humidity. The extreme fire behavior on July 4th necessitated evacuations of approximately 1793 residents from 664 homes by the Eagle County Sheriff. Local crews worked through the night, saving …
Brandon Ditch Fire At 18:05 on July 3rd, 2018, Lands End Fire Protection District and The Mesa County Fire Marshal were dispatched to a smoke check in the area of 4250 Whitewater Creek Road at the bottom of the mesa. Brush 111 was first on scene and reported a multi acre wildland fire in moderate to heavy fuels. Engine 103 …
Wheat Ridge Structure Fire At 15:50 on July 7th, 2018 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 3900 block of Nelson St. in Wheat Ridge. Engine 17 arrived to a working fire and started fire attack, District 1 arrived in the offensive strategy and Medic 16 was assigned as Rehab. Crews were able to get …
Chatfield Water Recovery At 06:17 on June 7th, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue Dive Team responded to the north boat ramp at Chatfield State Park for a submerged vehicle recovery. The driver of the SUV backed his boat trailer into the water and when he got out to untether the boat, the vehicle and trailer began rolling backwards. Realizing the parking break wasn’t on, …
Denver Water Rescue Training Denver Fire Department firefighters trained at a local reservoir for water rescue training on June 24th, 2018. Crews worked water rescue skills including dive rescue, sonar training from the rescue boat.
South Parker Road MVA At 12:09 on July 6th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a traffic collision at South Parker Rd. and J Morgan Blvd. in Parker. 911 callers reported a commercial vehicle had flipped over and people were trapped. When crews arrived they found a delivery truck on its wheels after rolling over, a sedan with significant front end damage …
West Metro Structure Fire At 12:41 on July 5th, 2018 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire at W. 9th Ave & Harlan St. with 911 caller reporting smoke in the backyard. Engine 1 arrived to a fence on fire starting in the brush, and pulled a line in for fire attack, Engine 3 arrived and established a …
Aurora Brush Fire Around 15:30 on July 4th, 2018 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire near East Orchard Road and south Powhaton Road in Southlands. Upon arrival crews found several acres burning and requested additional units, including mutual aid from Sable Altura Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue. Although homes were nearby, no structures were ever threatened. Battalion Chief 3 …
Littleton Brush Fire At approximately 14:15 on July 4th, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue were called to the 5600 block of south Curtis St. for a possible structure fire in downtown Littleton. First arriving Engine 11 found heavy smoke showing from the rear of 5607 S. Curtis and advanced a 1.75” line for fire attack. The crew …
Annual July 4th Fishing Derby The annual fishing derby and BBQ on July 4th, 2018 at City Park Lake on W. 104th Ave. Westminster Fire Department firefighters cooked a BBQ lunch, and kids also competed for prizes for biggest fish and the first fish that was caught.
Indian Hills Pancake Breakfast Indian Hills Fire Rescue held their annual pancake breakfast on July 4th, 2018. The community came out to enjoy pancakes, auto extrication demonstration, AirLife landing, tour a fire engine, parade and more.
Security Pancake Breakfast Security Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on July 4th, 2018. The community came out to meet with firefighters, tour the fire engines, medical helicopter landings, and to enjoy the pancakes. Proceeds from the breakfast benefit the combination department’s volunteers. The Colorado Springs Fire Department, Colorado Springs Utilities – Catamount Wildland Fire Team, Curtis Heavy …
Littleton Brush Fire At 01:19 on July 4th, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue were dispatched to a small brush fire in the area of Santa Fe Drive and Mineral Ave. First arriving Engine 16 found 1/10 of an acre of brush and weeds involved with fire on the southeast side of the intersection. Crews made a direct attack and controlled the fire …
Arvada Attic Fire At 22:49 on July 3rd, 2018 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible residential structure fire in the 6700 block of Ames St. Engine 55 arrived to a two-story family residential structure with a working attic fire, establishing a water supply and stretching a 1 3/4 line in for fire attack and search in the offensive …
Byers Spaghetti Dinner Byers Fire Protection District held their 2nd annual spaghetti and open house at Station 71 in Byers on July 3rd, 2018. The community came out to enjoy dinner, meet with the firefighters, check out the fire engines and help support the fire department.
South Metro Brush Fire On July 3rd, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to multiple reports of a brush fire along southbound I-25 near Surrey Ridge. When crews arrived they found 3 separate fires burning along a ½ mile stretch, 2 were slowly creeping and the largest of the three was spreading south at a moderate pace. The first two fires were …
Colorado Springs Rollover At 20:42 on July 2nd, 2018 Colorado Springs Fire Department Engine 10 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Montobello Drive West & North Academy Blvd. Arriving on scene Engine 10 discovered the overturned vehicle which was located in a nearby parking lot with the driver trapped. Engine 10 than called the incident …