Aurora Ice Rescue Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted ice rescue training at Aurora Reservoir on January 21st, 2024. Crews from Engine 16 and Ladder 8 worked on self-extraction techniques, in water rescues, dog removal and kickboard usage. The reservoir remains a busy place during the winter months. Dozens of ice fishing enthusiasts regularly venture out to try their luck. Aurora …
Aurora Trapped MVA On January 20th, 2024 at approximately 12:45 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle crash on Parker Rd. at the intersection with I-225. Radio traffic indicated that an RTD bus was involved with multiple injuries and possible extrication. Police reported that a vehicle fleeing from a previous hit and run crash, ran into the …
Ice Rescue Training The Larimer County Dive Rescue Team conducted ice rescue training at Horsetooth Reservoir on January 20th, 2024. The training event gave new members of the team the opportunity to don the ice rescue suits and practice their technique in a monitored environment.
Larimer County Polar Plunge The Larimer County Polar Plunge was held at Horsetooth Reservoir on January 20th, 2024. Hundreds of diehard locals braved the frigid temperatures to run the 5K and take the plunge. Proceeds from the event benefit the Larimer County Dive Rescue Team. Poudre Fire Authority, UC Health, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and Larimer County Natural Resources …
S.A.W. Fire Academy Lateral Class The latest S.A.W. Fire Academy, a joint venture between South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District and Brighton Fire Rescue District kicked off their training earlier this week. The new recruit and lateral entry classes have quite a few weeks to go before staffing stations in their communities. 5280Fire caught up with the …
Adams County Structure Fire On January 18th, 2024 at 09:52 Adams County Fire Rescue and Westminster Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 3000 block of Longfellow Place in Berkley. Engine 12 arrived to a small single-story single-family with a working fire from the Alpha side porch and pulled a 1 3/4 for primary search and fire …
Centennial House Fire On January 17th, 2024 at 13:07 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to reported residential structure fire in the 800 block of E. Costilla Way in Centennial. Ladder 12 arrived to a small two-story residential with a working fire spreading into the second floor and attic space. Ladder 12 pulled a attack line to the Charlie side for …
La Junta Attic Fire At approximately 21:46 on January 16th, 2024 La Junta Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Cimarron Ave. for a reported structure fire with smoke coming from the attic. Engine 1 arrived to find heavy smoke showing from the attic and the crew assisted the occupants out of the house. As other crews arrived a …
Denver Vehicle Fire Around 14:30 on January 16th, 2024 Denver Fire Department Engine 1 was dispatched to a vehicle fire on W. 8th Ave. at Zuni St. Engine 1 arrived to find a pick-up well involved, pulled a 1 3/4 line to extinguish the fire. CDOT Safety Patrol provided traffic protection for the crew.
Pueblo Commercial Fire At approximately 12:15 on January 16th, 2024 Pueblo 911 Communications Center (City of Pueblo Police & Fire Dispatch) dispatched Pueblo Fire Department to a commercial structure fire at the Bramble Tree Inn, 115 E. 8th St. Upon arrival crews found heavy fire in three second story units. A primary fire attack was initiated and a primary search for …
West Metro 2nd Alarm At 15:10 on January 15th, 2024 West Metro Fire Rescue SAM 1 advised Jeffcom of smoke in the area of W. Colfax Ave. & Harlan St. and started the investigation. SAM 1 found a working fire at the Rocky Mountain Motel, 6001 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood and requested a full response. SAM 1 took command …
South Metro Commercial Fire On January 15th, 2024 at approximately 13:40 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Congregationa Roeh Israel, 8556 E. Warren Ave. Crews arrived on scene and found a fire inside the building that was being controlled by the sprinkler system. Firefighters were on scene about ninety minutes extinguishing the fire, …
Fort Lupton Structure Fire At 02:13 on January 15th, 2024 Weld County Regional Communications Center dispatched Fort Lupton Fire Protection District responded to the 7500 block of Henry St. in Aristocrat Acres for a reported structure fire. Engine 2602 arrived to a double-wide trailer with heavy fire showing and pulled a line in for defensive fire attack. Crews immediately began extinguishing the …
Mountain View Rollover On January 13th, 2024 at 17:21 Boulder County Communications (1800) dispatched Mountain View Fire Rescue, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue and Lafayette Fire Department was dispatched to a major accident at the intersection of Mineral Rd. & N. 95th St. in Niwot. Medic 2224 arrived to a single vehicle that rolled onto its side and the sole occupant was …
South Metro Structure Fire On January 13th, 2024 at approximately 23:15 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 522 S. Richfield St. in Centennial. Engine 22 arrived on scene and observed smoke showing and found a working basement fire. Crews were on scene in -7 degree weather for over an hour extinguishing the fire, …
West Metro Garage Fire At 07:59 on January 14th, 2024 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue to a possible structure fire in the 4400 block of S. Independence St. in Quincy Lake Pointe. Rescue 10 arrived to a working fire from a two-car detached garage close to a nearby home and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack with Medic …
Boulder Ice Rescue Training Crews from Boulder Fire-Rescue Department and Boulder Rural Fire Rescue conducted ice rescue training at the Boulder Reservoir to practice their ice rescue skills on January 13th, 2024. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
Denver 2nd Alarm Fire At 08:26 on January 13th, 2024 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 4700 block of N. Williams St. in the Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. Crews arrived to heavy fire showing from a two-story single-family residential, pulled a line in for fire attack and worked to protect exposures from fire spread. Crews started …
West Metro Structure Fire On January 13th, 2024 around 01:00 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue to a possible structure fire in the 1500 block of S. Ames St. in Lakewood. Engine 7 arrived to a working fire from a fourplex and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack to the Charlie side in the offensive strategy with Medic 7. …
West Metro Vegetation Fire At 14:06 on January 12th, 2024 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue to a possible vegetation fire in the area of C-470 near Ken Caryl. Engine 13 arrived to a wind driven brush fire threating structures behind Station 13 and the area off W. Indore Place. Engine 13 and Brush 13 …