Engine 144 Push-In Ceremony On June 6th, 2026 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department held a push-in ceremony for the new Engine 144 (Engine 4) and open house at Station 44. The ceremony had a wet down of the engine before being push into service. The new engine is a 2025 Pierce Enforcer with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallons of water. For …
Golden Gate Slash Day On June 6th, 2026 the Golden Gate Fire Protection District held a their Golden Gate Slash Day at the Golden Gate Grange Community Center with volunteers on hand. Residents in the area were welcomed to bring tree trimmings to the location and the have them run through a chipper, at $20 per load. Golden Gate Fire …
Allenspark Open House The Allenspark Fire Protection District held their annual open house on June 6th, 2026 at Station 1, 14861 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark. The community came out to meet the firefighters, Smokey Bear, check out the apparatus, station tours, an learn about fire safety, milk crate challenge, practice fire extinguishers, enjoy a free lunch including hamburgers, hot dogs …
Denver Fire Local 858 Car Show The 2nd annual Denver Fire Department Local 858 Classic Car Show was held at the Inspiration Point Park, 4901 Sheridan Blvd. in Denver on June 6th, 2026. The car show featured classic cars including a BBQ cook out and more. For more information on future events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Training Academy Wildland Day The East Metro Fire Training Academy class held a wildland training on June 6th, 2026. including intense and detailed training operations within a calculated and controlled environment with the academy. Colorado is forecasted to be subject to extreme fire weather conditions this year, and it’s critical that we’re prepared, and have trained for it. Aurora Fire …
Station 8 Community Event On June 6th, 2026 Evergreen Fire Protection District held a community event with an open house at Station 8, 33377 Forest Estates Rd. in Brook Forest. Community members learned how wildland fires impact their living environment, how to protect their homes, how to be prepared, and how to stay safe should a fire start their area. …
Lyons Pancake Breakfast On June 6th, 2025 Lyons Fire Protection District held their annual community pancake breakfast “Flapjacks & Rock ‘n’ Roll” at Station 1 in Lyons. The community came out to enjoy breakfast served by the firefighters, check out the apparatus, raffle prices, station tours and live music from the Atomic Drifters Rockabilly. For more information on upcoming events, …
West Metro Fatal Duplex Fire On June 6th, 2026 at 00:13 West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 1300 block of Vivian St. in Jefferson County. Jeffcom 911 reported that a neighbor was calling after seeing smoke coming from the garage. Crews arrived to a to a small two-story duplex with …
Chad Tellinger Memorial A private service was held for Lieutenant Chad Tellinger on the North Metro Fire Rescue District on June 4th, 2026 in Thornton with a funeral procession down I-25. Fire personnel gathered on the E. 144th Ave. overpass to honor Lt. Tellinger as the procession passed below on I-25 to the celebration of life at the New Hills …
South Metro Structure Fire On June 2nd 2026 approximately at 19:45 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 9500 block of E. Chenango Ave. in Greenwood Village. Dispatched advised Greenwood Police officers on scene with smoke inside the structure and possible party still inside and the call was upgraded to …
Adams County Apartment Fire At 15:30 on June 2nd 2026 Adams County Fire Rescue, North Metro Fire Rescue District and Thornton Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire in the 8700 block of Galen Court in Welby. Adcom 911 advised that a fire in the kitchen on the stove top spreading to the ceiling and Battalion 11 requested a major …
Mountain View Landfill Fire On June 2nd, 2026 around 23:30 Mountain View Fire Rescue responded to the Front Range Landfill along Weld County Rd. 5 with a fire that ignited inside the dump. The fire was put out around 02:00. No other information was available.
South Metro Engine – Tender Training South Metro Fire Rescue conducted engine operations and tender training at the Joint Services Center on May 31st, 2026. Firefighters working on supplying attack engines with a tender and then backing up the tender with a second engine. Units on the Training: South Metro: Battalion 4, Engine 33, Engine 41, Medic 33, Medic 41 …
North Metro Garage Fire On May 28th, 2026 at approximately 21:40 North Metro Fire Rescue District, Thornton Fire Department and Westminster Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the 2000 block of W. 153rd Place in unincorporated Adams County. Battalion 62 advised that active fire from Huron St. and Northwest Parkway. Engine 66 arrived to a small detached garage …
Eagle County Live Fire Training Firefighters from across Eagle County came together at the Dotsero Burn Tower for a live fire training and on May 29th, 2026 that focused on one of the most dangerous fire ground phenomena: flashover. Crews from Eagle River Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, Gypsum Fire Protection District and Vail Fire & Emergency Services trained …
Station 22 Pancake Breakfast On May 30th, 2026 South Adams County Fire Department held a pancake breakfast at Station 22, 5650 Holly St. in Commerce City. The community came out to enjoy a free pancake breakfast with sausage, bacon, coffee, orange juice and tour Engine 22. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
FRFC Graduating Class 2026-1 Over the last four months, 17 fire recruits were pushed to their physical and mental limits. While only a handful of agencies had recruits graduating in Class 26-1 on May 28th, 2026, every department within the Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) stepped up to help these men and women succeed. Congratulations on finishing the academy, and …
North Metro Garage Fire On May 28th, 2026 around 12:40 North Metro Fire Rescue District, Westminster Fire Department, Thornton Fire Department and Federal Heights Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 1300 block of W. 101st Place in Northglenn. Engine 6 arrived on scene of a two-story single-family residential with a working fire and pulled a 1 3/4 …
Honor Garden Dedication The Arvada Police Department held a dedication for their new Honor Garden on May 28th, 2026. Arvada Police Chief Ed Brady shared his comments during the dedication about how the officers were heroes, because of how they lived everyday with the courage and compassion and integrity with the commitment to serve others before themselves. They loved their families …
Station 2 Remodel Foundation Pour All hurdles have been cleared for the Evergreen Fire Protection District Station 2 remodel, located at 1802 Bergen Parkway, in Evergreen. Construction has started, with trenches being dug, utilities being laid in some of those trenches, and the concrete foundation pour took place on May 28th, 2026. It’s estimated that construction will take 10-12 months …