Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The 2010 Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held at the Qwest building, 1801 California St. on September 11th, 2010. Hundreds of firefighters from throughout Colorado participated in the climb to honor the 343 New York City firefighters that died at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. The annual event is hosted by …
Jefferson County Safety Day The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office held a safety day in Clement Park on September 19th, 2010 in conjunction with the annual Summerfest Festival in Littleton. The community was invited out to meet with deputies, see the various specialized units and learn valuable safety information.
Four Mile Canyon Fire Around 10:00 on September 6th, 2010 fire crews responded to a wildland fire in the Fourmile Canyon area west of Boulder. Crews arrived to a wildfire that was consuming the canyon forest near Emerson Gulch in heavy winds. The fire was declared 100% contained on September 13th, 2010, and burned 6,200 acres with 169 structures lost …
MDA Fill The Boot 2010 The Denver Fire Department and North Washington Fire Rescue were among the hundreds of departments across the county helping to fill the boot on September 5th, 2010. 5280Fire caught up with the crews of Denver Engine 6 and Hamer 1 outside of Station 6 and the crews of North Washington Engine 31 and Heavy Rescue …
Rock Creek 2nd Alarm Around 16:00 on August 26th, 2010 Rocky Mountain Fire District responded to a structure fire in the 2800 block of Rock Creek Circle at Torreys Peak Dr. in Superior. No other information is available at this time. Louisville Fire Protection District, Lafayette Fire Department, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder Emergency Squad & Boulder County …
Aurora Brush Fire Around 17:30 on August 22nd, 2010 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire off E. Smith Rd. & Gun Club Rd. Crews arrived with a brush fire between E. 26th Ave. and E. Smith Rd. by the railroad tracks. Bennett Fire Protection District, Sable Altura Fire Rescue, Strasburg Fire Protection District, Buckley Fire & Emergency Services & …
Pink Heals Tour The Pink Heals tour stopped at Hammond’s Candies on August 22nd, 2010 along with members of the North Washington Fire Protection District and Arvada Fire Protection District. The tour travels the county to support those suffering from cancer. The pink apparatus are named after women or children who are battling cancer or who lost their fight. The group …
Carnation Festival Parade The Wheat Ridge Carnation Parade was held on August 21st, 2010. The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, Arvada Fire Protection District and Wheat Ridge Police Department participated in the parade and festival.
Dacono Brush Fire Around 17:00 on August 13th, 2010 Mountain View Fire Rescue responded to a wind-driven brush fire. No other information is available at this time. Frederick-Firestone Fire District & Dacono Police Department
Tiny Town Train Derailment On August 11th, 2010 Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District responded to a Trian that crash at Tiny Town, 6249 S. Turkey Creek Rd. in Morrison. Crews arrived to find one of the miniature trains lost control and tipped over off the track with all five cars also tipping over with passengers riding on. Over 20 people were …
South Metro Restaurant Fire On August 8th, 2010 arount midnight South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the Saigon Landing Restaurant, 6585 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. in Greenwood Village. Crews arrived to flames from the roof and attic space. The fire was put under control within 40 minutes. No injuries were reported. Additional information provided …
Fire Museum Open House The Denver Firefighters Museum held an open house on August 7, 2010. The community was invited out to tour the museum, meet with firefighters and learn safety information. Mile High Hook and Ladder also offered rides on some of their member’s apparatus. The museum is housed in former Station 1, 1326 Tremont Place. For more information …
Cherry Creek State Park Water Rescue On August 7th, 2010 at approximately 08:30 Lifeguards and Rangers at the Cherry Creek State Park responded to assist a distressed swimmer about 150 yards offshore from the west swim beach. Several hundred swimmers were in the water as part of the annual Tri for the Cure Women’s Triathlon. A lifeguard was able to …
Westminster Chimney Fire Around 17:00 on August 4th, 2010 Westminster Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire with smoke showing from the roof at W. 101st Ave. & Yates Ct. Crews arrived to smoke from the roof and started fire attack. The fire was found in the chimney area. Units on Scene: Battalion 1, Engine 2, Ladder 2, Ambulance 2, Ladder 3, Ambulance …
Dakota Ridge Fire Around 14:00 on August 2nd, 2010 West Metro Fire Rescue was alerted of a fire off the shoulder of C-470 by Morrison Rd. exit in Dakota Ridge. Crews arrived to a wind-driven vegetation fire with heavy flames rapidly moving up the hill towards the Mount Glennon Park and growing from the highway, and requested more resources. Crews …
Station 5 Open House West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 5 on July 30th, 2010. This was the last open house at Station 5 which is located at 14055 W. 20th Ave. at Eldridge St. in Applewood. The station will be replaced at the same location in 2011. The station response area is bordered by Clear …
Greenwood Village Tanker Crash On July 18th, 2010, at approximately 07:15 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to tanker crash near Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater in Greenwood Village. Units arrived on scene and found that a gasoline tanker had rolled over while trying to make a U-turn. Firefighters were on scene for several hours as spilled fuel was cleaned up and the …
Clear Creek Water Rescue Call Around 11:00 on July 16th, 2010 Arvada Fire Protection District & Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District responded for a reported person in the water in the Clear Creek. Crews arrived and started the search from Kipling St. along the creek to Wadsworth Blvd. No one was found and after a few hours pf search the …
Station 4 Dedication West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house and dedicated ceremony of the new Station 4 on July 14th, 2010. Fire Station 4 is located at 13155 W. Alameda Parkway, just north of Green Mountain High School, and the response area is bordered by W. 6th Ave. to the north, Kipling Ave. to the east, Jewell Ave. …
Littleton Brush Fire On July 12th, 2010 Littleton Fire Rescue and Lockheed Martin Fire & Emergency Services & South Metro Fire Rescue Authority responded to a brush fire off Wadsworth Blvd. in the Trailmark area close to the Fairview Reservoir. Units on Scene: Littleton: Battalion Chief 11, Engine 13, Engine 18 & Brush 18 Lockheed Martin: Brush 106, Brush 101 & …