Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue completed their annual packing testing outside of Station 8 in Delaney Community Farm on April 12th, 2026. The annual physical assessment ensures that wildland firefighters can handle strenuous field conditions without endangering themselves or others. It involves completing a 3 mile hike with a 45 pound vest within 45 minutes.
Adams County Semi Trailer Fire On April 11th, 2026 around 20:45 Adams County Fire Rescue Truck 11 was dispatched to a vehicle fire on the on ramp to W. 84th Ave. from northbound I-25. Adcom 911 advised that multiple callers reporting fully involved and the call was upgraded. Truck 11 arrived on scene to a working fire from a Amazon …
Fire On The Plains The Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control, La Junta Fire Department and Otero College hosted the 9th Annual Fire on the Plains in La Junta from April 9th to April 12th, 2026. Fire on the Plains provides entry level skills for new firefighters and refresher training for seasoned veterans. 5280Fire caught up with the group …
West Metro Attic Fire On April 8th, 2026 at 12:26 West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 300 block of Howell St. in Jefferson County. Jeffcom 911 received calls from area residents, stating that smoke was seen exiting an attic vent. Engine 6 arrived to a working fire from a …
Denver House Fire On April 8th, 2026 around 15:45 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2500 block of N. Wolff St. Crews arrived to a single-story single-family house with smoke showing. Crews quickly accessed the roof and worked to contain the fire, preventing further extension. No reported injuries and the cause of the fire is …
Aurora Motorcycle MVA On April 8th, 2026, at approximately 14:45 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a motorcycle accident with injuries on northbound S. Parker Rd. at the intersection of S. Atchison Way. Engine 6 arrived on scene and found a three-vehicle accident with a motorcycle on its side in the roadway. One person was transported emergent via ambulance to …
Fire Science Evolutions Day 2 On April 8th, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their second day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. The sixteen students worked search & rescue 2nd floor apartment via ladder, search & rescue 1st floor house, hose line advancement to basement, maze afternoon, live basement fires and 2nd floor …
Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training on the east side of the tunnels on April 8th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control and turret operations. CDOT has 22 staff members on the brigade who train once month to keep their skills sharp. When …
North Metro Trapped MVA At approximately 14:00 on April 7th, 2026 North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to a unknown injury accident on Interlocken Loop at Eldorado Blvd. in Broomfield. Engine 65 arrived to a two-vehicle heavy damage MVA with one party trapped and the call was upgraded to a extrication response. One patient was extricated from one ot the …
Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry The Northeast Lincoln Fire Protection District held their annoy Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry at their station in Arriba on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy Rocky Mounty oysters and/or chicken tenders. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Department. For more information …
Aurora Garage Fire Around 05:30 on April 4th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched by Aurora 911 with receiving several reports of a house fire in the 900 block of N. Idalia Circle. Engine 5 could see flames when they left the station, and the incident was upgraded to a working structure fire response. Upon arrival, Engine 5, Ladder 5 and …
Aurora House Fire Around 09:30 on April 1st, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported house fire in the 600 block of S. Potomac Way. Upon arrival, Engine 4 observed light smoke showing from the front of a tri-level home, upgraded the incident to a working structure fire, and advanced a hose line inside for fire attack. A …
Fire Science Evolutions On April 1st, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their first day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. Sixteen students split into four teams and in the morning and ran through VES, SCBA maze, hose line advancement and ladders. During the afternoon the four teams we able to practice hose line …
Denver Vegetation Fire On March 31st, 2026 around 23:00 Denver Fire Department and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a vegetation fire at 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. off Havana St. in the Bluff Lake Nature Center. Crews arrived to find a slow moving fire burning in the cattail marsh and trees along the east and south sides of the lake. …
Wildland Refresher Training The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team hosted refresher training at Richmil Open Space near Deer Trail on March 30th, 2026. After a classroom session in the morning at the Deer Trail Volunteer Fire Department, the crews spent the afternoon working on the deployment of progressive hose packs, extinguishing a mock wildland fire, establishing fire breaks with …
Denver Vehicle Into Home / Structure Fire On March 30th, 2026 around 02:00 Denver Fire Department responded to a vehicle into structure. Crews arrived with a single-vehicle into an attached garage which knocked out the supporting members, causing a partial collapse. Shortly after the crash, the garage caught on fire and a full structure fire response was sent. No injuries. …
West Metro Vegetation Fire On March 29th, 2026 at 18:06 West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 10 was dispatched to a responded to a reported vegetation fire in the 6500 block of W. Mexico Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom 911 advised several callers and Engine 10 with smoke in the air the the call was upgraded to a large vegetation fire response. …
Buckley Vegetation Fire Just before 09:30 on March 29th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to the area of E. Mississippi Ave. and E. Ceylon St. for reports of grass fires burning nearby. While enroute, a large plume of smoke was widely visible. Upon arrival, Battalion Chief 4 observe Buckley Space Force Fire & Emergency Services Firefighters working to control vegetation …
Hillrose-Snyder Pancake Supper The Hillrose-Snyder Fire Department held their annual pancake supper and raffle fundraiser in Hillrose on March 28th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy pancakes for supper. The proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the department. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Aurora Polar Plunge The 2026 Aurora Polar Plunge was held at Aurora Reservoir on March 28th, 2026. Over 700 people registered to take the plunge to help raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado. Aurora Fire Rescue, Falck and Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space were on hand to ensure a safe event. Approximately $195,000 was raised in this year’s event …