Penley Fire At 16:22 on July 26th, 2026 Douglas Regional 911 Communications Center dispatched West Douglas County Fire Protection District to a vegetation fire at 2589 N. Hwy. 67 in Sedalia. Upon arrival, crews located a slow-moving fire burning in heavy fuels, in a remote area and in steep and rough terrain about 5 miles west of Sedalia near the Rainbow Creek Community. …
Aurora Vehicle Fire On July 25th, 2026 at approximately 14:30 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire at 1698 S. Oakland St. Dispatch advised responding units that the fire may be threatening a nearby residence. Engine 4 arrive on scene within minutes and found a vehicle fire in the driveway of the home. Firefighters were able to …
Elbert Tender Reveal Party On July 25th, 2026 the Elbert Fire Protection District welcomed two brand new water tenders into their fleet with a “Tender Reveal Party” ceremony at Station 231, 24310 Main St in Elbert. The fire district was able to purchase the two water tenders with a combined effort from both Fire Chief Brandon Homer as well as …
South Metro Brush Fire Just after 11:45 on July 25th, 2026 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to an outside fire near Desert Wine Lane at Russell Trail in Parker. While Brush 43 was responding, they could see a fire burning in heavy fuels and upgraded the call to a large brush fire. When crews from SMFR and Franktown Fire …
Arapahoe County Fair The East Metro Fire Training Academy assisted Sable Altura Fire Rescue with a booth at the Arapahoe County Fair on July 24th and July 25th, 2026. The experience allowed the recruits to engage with the community, provide public education and promote the department. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and the South Metro Fire Rescue Safety Foundation also …
Brighton Pancake Breakfast On July 25th, 2026 Brighton Fire Rescue District held a pancake breakfast at Station 51, 425 Main St. The community came out to enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire engines, see Sparky the Fire Dog and Piper. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Peyton Open House The Peyton Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast on July 25th, 2026. The community was invited to their station to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Flight for Life also participated in the event. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Golden Pancake Breakfast The Golden Fire Department held their 52nd annual pancake breakfast at Station 21, 911 10th St. on July 25th, 2026. The pancake breakfast is also part of the “Buffalo Bills Days” celebration and was held before the annual parade in Downtown Golden. The community enjoyed an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, complete with bacon, juice and coffee. Many types …
Adams County Confined Space Fire On July 25th, 2026 around 06:24 Adams County Fire Rescue Engine 11 responded to illegal burn at E. 70th Ave. and I-25 in Adams County. Engine 11 arrived to light smoke a coming from the hatch of a tunnel underneath the highway and requested a 2 additional engines. Crews opened the hatch under the highway …
Arvada MVA Rollover On July 24th, 2026 at 20:30 Jeffcom 911 dispatched Arvada Fire Protection District to a MVA rollover with a possible trapped party in the 7600 block of Wadsworth Blvd. Engine 55 arrived on scene with a two-vehicle MVA rollover with one patient needing extrication. Battalion 51 assumed command and Truck 54 arrived and assisted with the extrication. Medic …
Arvada Small Outside Fire On July 24th, 2026 at 19:49 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 8200 block of Ingalls Circle in Lake Arbor. Jeffcom 911 advised that 911 caller reporting smoke from the basement. Engine 55 arrived on scene single-story single-family with smoke on the Delta side. Battalion 51 arrived on scene and …
Recycling Pile / Vehicle Fire On July 24th, 2026 at 15:54 Adams County Fire Rescue South Adams County Fire Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to reported electrical fire in the 5300 block of Washington St. Medic 13 arrived to the back of the recycling plant with several vehicles fully involved and Engine 13 secured their own water …
Rick Busch Walk Off Ceremony On July 24th, 2026 Adams County Fire Rescue held an official walk off retirement ceremony for Battalion Chief Rick Busch at Station 11. Chief Busch devoted 40 years of his life to public service, including 33 years serving with Adams County and was previously a paramedic for 7 years. Chief Busch was appointed Battalion Chief …
Arvada Community Tour Series In July of 2026, Arvada Fire Protection District held a Community Tour Series “On Shift With Your Fire Chief” at several stations. The community was invited to meet up with Arvada Fire Chief Kirk Lock at Station 52 (July 9th, 2026), Station 51 (July 10th, 2026), Station 54 (July 13th, 2026), Station 56 (July 22nd, 2026) …
Nicholas Dale Memorial Procession On July 20th, 2026 fire departments, firefighters, first responders, law enforcement and the public set-up along I-70 in various locations to honor and pay their respects for fallen firefighting helicopter pilot Nicholas Dale with his memorial procession. The procession started in Montrose and traveled over 280 miles on I-70 to the Denver International Airport, where Dale was returned …
Thornton Structure Fire On July 22nd, 2026 at 19:37 Thornton Fire Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District and Westminster Fire Department responded to possible structure fire in the 2100 block of W. 100th Ave. in Thornton. Engine 72 arrived on scene of a working garage fire and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack to the garage with Medic 72. Engine 72 …
Aurora MVA EV Fire Around 15:30 on July 21st, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a traffic collision at E. Quincy Ave. at S. Richfield St. Engine 6 and Ladder 6 arrived to find two vehicles involved, a pickup truck and a sedan with flames and smoke coming from the sedan. Firefighters quickly identified it as an electric vehicle, confirmed …
West Metro Vegetation Fire On July 20th, 2026 at 14:02 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vegetation fire on S. Kipling St. at W. Hampden Ave. in Lakewood. Upon arrival, crews encountered a small, slow moving vegetation fire, located at the intersection of South Kipling Street @ West Hampden Avenue, in Lakewood. Crews quickly knocked the flames down …
Station 1 Open House On July 18th, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 1, 6401 W. 14th Ave. in Lakewood. The local community came out to tour the station, explore the fire engines, meet up with the firefighters and learn more about the people who respond when you call 911. Station 1 was built in …
East Metro Academy Hazmat Training The East Metro Fire Training Academy conducted hazmat training at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on July 18th, 2026. The recruits spent their morning learning decontamination techniques. Decontamination after a hazardous materials response aims to neutralize and remove toxic chemicals, biological agents or radioactive materials from responders and equipment.