DFPC Hoist Training The week of May 19th, 2025 the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (Colorado Department of Public Safety-DFPC) with Priority 1 Air Rescue held hoist operations at Staunton State Park in Pine. Wildland firefighters and pilots spent the week in multiple locations getting crucial training in hoist rescues and extractions using the DFPC S70i Firehawk. The …
Limon Camper Fire On March 18th, 2025 around 21:33 Limon Area Fire Protection District responded to a fire in the 1700 block of Thompson St. Upon arrival, firefighters found two campers on fire. One camper was fully involved in flames, the other camper was burning severely. Crews worked on a semi trailer and a pickup that were also on fire. …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire On May 18th, 2025 at approximately 13:10 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 17479 E. Asbury Circle. Engine 6 arrived on scene and observed smoke coming from the eaves. Crews were able to quickly extinguish a fire in a trash can in the garage. Firefighters were on scene about thirty minutes …
Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue conducted a Pack Test for several companies at Infinity Middle School on May 18th, 2025. The annual test is a physical fitness test for wildland firefighters who must meet minimum fitness requirements. It is intentionally stressful as it tests the capacity of muscular strength and aerobic endurance. Firefighters must complete a 3-mile hike with …
Denver 2nd Alarm Fire On May 17th. 2025 just before 20:00 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1300 block of N. Osage St. in Lincoln Park. Crews arrived on scene with smoke showing from the roof of a vacant building. The fire was found in the basement. No injuries reported and no other information was …
Station 5 Open House The Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house on May 17th, 2025 at Station 5. The community came out to tour enjoy lunch, learn valuable safety tips, junior combat challenge, ride on the 1956 Seagrave engine, tour the fire apparatus and meet with first responders. The Westminster Police Department, Westminster Communications Center and others also …
Aurora Fire Safety Field Day Aurora Fire Rescue and the Rotary Clubs of Aurora hosted a Fire Safety Field Day at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on May 17th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out the apparatus and learn valuable safety information. The event included demonstrations and stations on fire …
North Metro Plane Crash On May 17th, 2025 just after 10:00 North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to a possible plane crash at Brainard Drive off Midway Blvd. in Broomfield. Engine 67 arrived to a small plane crash and on fire in the open space with a grass fire and started fire attack with an extended hose lay. Brush 67 …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial On May 17th, 2025 the annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters Remembrance Ceremony was held to honor those who have died in the line of duty (LODD). The memorial began with the apparatus procession from the Addenbrooke Park in Lakewood into the Lakewood Town Center. The memorial ceremony was held inside the Lakewood Cultural Center with opening remarks from …
Celebrate Englewood On May 17th, 2025 the City of Englewood held “Celebrate Englewood” at the Englewood Civic Center. The community came out to enjoy food from food trucks, face paintings, vendors, and touch-a-truck with Denver Fire Department Engine 37, Englewood Police Department police patrol units, the SWAT bearcat, police traffic motorcycles and other city vehicles. The former Englewood Fire Department …
West Metro Two-Vehicle MVA At 08:41 on May 16th, 2025 West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 13 was dispatched to an MVA at 6711 Shaffer Parkway in Littleton. Upon arriving, Engine 13 located a two-vehicle MVA with significant damage and leaking fluids. Crews quickly confirmed that no injuries occurred and mitigated vehicle fluids. Colorado State Patrol secured the scene and provided …
South Metro Hot Tub Fire At 14:22 on May 15th, 2025 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 7000 block of S. Andes Circle West. A heavy black smoke plume was visible throughout the area. An off-duty SMFR firefighter, who lived nearby, ran to the residence, helped evacuate the occupants and tended to …
Mass Casualty Training Exercise The Hudson Fire Protection District and Hudson Police Department held a mass casualty training exercise at First Baptist Church, 610 Cherry St in Hudson on May 15th, 2025. First responders responded to an active shooter in the church. Law enforcement entered the church to neutralize the threat, firefighters in tactical gear entered the church to evacuate …
Aurora Apartment Fire On May 13th, 2025 at 10:11 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a residential fire near in the 16oo block of E Whitaker Drive. Aurora 911 advised 911 caller reported that fire was burning on the walls of an apartment and started evacuating neighbors. Ladder 6 arrived to a two-story multi-family building with a working structure fire from …
Golden Trapped MVA On May 13th, 2025 around 02:30 Golden Fire Department, Pleasant View Fire Department and Stadium Medical was dispatched to an MVA at 17691 W. Colfax Ave. on Rooney Rd. Medic 22 arrived to a single-vehicle rollover down into a ravine with a single occupant trapped. Engine 41 arrived and started the extrication with Truck 24. Rescue 21 …
Pueblo Vehicle Fire On May 12th, 2025 just after 20:15 Pueblo West Fire Department was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire on Hwy. 50 westbound near mile marker 311 which is just west of Pueblo Blvd. Callers reported that a pickup truck being towed by another vehicle was engulfed in flames. While enroute fire crews reported a column of black …
Golden Structure Fire At 20:19 on May 11th, 2025 Golden Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 400 block of Ford St. with an unconscious person inside. Engine 21 responded and Jeffcom 911 upgraded the incident to a 1st alarm bringing units from Pleasant View and Arvada Fire. Engine 21 arrived on scene and assisted in the …
Lakewood Structure Fire On May 11th, 2025 at 17:53 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 1000 block of S. Harlan Way in Lakewood. Engine 7 arrived to a working fire from a single-story single-family and pulled a line in for fire attack with Medic 7 and secured their own water supply. Engine 1 started …
Red 1 Turret Training Firefighters at South Metro Fire Rescue Station 35 spent part of their Mother’s Day on May 11th, 2025, conducting turret training on Red 1 in front of their station at Centennial Airport. Red 1 is a specialized vehicle used by SMFR’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Team. It is staffed by the crew of Tower 35 when …
Douglas County SAR Fundraiser O’Brien’s Café held their 15th Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast at their restaurant in Sedalia on May 11th, 2025. The community was invited out to spend their Mother’s Day morning having breakfast and supporting a good cause. This year the event benefitted Douglas County Search and Rescue. Douglas County SAR is an all-volunteer team dedicated to providing …