Aurora Third Alarm Apartment Fire At 01:24 on May 26th, 2026 Aurora 911 dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to an apartment building on fire in the 700 block of N. Dillon Way after receiving multiple 911 calls. Due to the reported fire conditions inside an occupied apartment building a 2nd alarm was called. First arriving Engine 8 observed flames showing from …
Denver Commercial Fire Around 20:00 on May 25th, 2026 Denver Fire Department responded to a commercial building fire at 741 N. Osage St. at the Midgard Self Storage. Crews arrived to heavy smoke showing and started the investigation. Crews found fire on a first floor storage unit and which was stubborn get under control due to the sprinkler system that …
Arvada Structure Fire On May 25th, 2026 at 16:40 Arvada Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 5700 block of W. 60th Ave. Jeffcom 911 advised multiple callers reporting fire on the outside catching the building on fire. Battalion 51 arrived on scene with command and Engine 51 made forced …
Denver Trash Fire On May 25th, 2026 around 13:00 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a working fire at the All Recycling Facility, 1775 W. Wesley Ave. in Englewood. Crews arrived to a working fire within a pile of vehicles that were to be recycled and commenced an offensive attack. An employee of All Recycling was called in to operate …
Memorial Day Parade On May 25th, 2026 Commerce City held their annual Memorial Day Parade along E. 64th Ave. The community came out to honor fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Commerce City Police Department, Platte Valley Paramedics, South Adams County Fire Department, Rampart Search and Rescue, Mile High …
Castle Rock Reported House Fire At 20:38 on May 24th, 2026 Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire on Golden Valley Trail after a 911 caller reported a fire in the laundry room. First arriving Engine 154 sized up a medium two-story house with nothing showing. Engine 154 and Medic …
West Metro Back Country Rescue On May 23rd 2026 at 15:29 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a back country rescue at the Mount Falcon Park, 17999 Forest Ave. in Morrison. Jeffcom 911 advised that a hiker was 200 yards up on the Castle Trail by the Turkey Trot Trail and a Jefferson County Open Space Park Ranger with …
Engine 17 Training Day Aurora Fire Rescue Engine 17 conducted ladder work at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on May 23rd, 2026. The crew worked on placing ladders, entering second story windows and removing victims. Firefighters train regularly in preparation for an actual emergency.
Aurora Driver Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted driver training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on May 23rd, 2026. Perspective engineers maneuvered through a cone course in preparation for an upcoming engineer exam. Driver training often involves rigorous classroom, cone course and real-world instruction to safely maneuver multi-ton apparatus to emergency and other calls.
East Metro Live Fire Training The East Metro Fire Training Academy conducted live fire training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Center on May 23rd, 2026. Live fire exercises are controlled training exercises where firefighters practice extinguishing a real, active fire in a designated structure. The training allows firefighters to experience realistic fire conditions and hone their skills in …
2026 National SAR Week The National Search and Rescue Week for 2026 took place from May 18th, 2026 through May 24th, 2026. In recognition of the dedication and sacrifice of SAR personnel, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution on May 14, 2010, establishing National Search and Rescue Week. The resolution highlights the critical role SAR teams play in saving …
National EMS Week 2026 National EMS Week was held from May 17th to May 23rd, 2026. The annual event, which is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year, recognizes the vital contributions of emergency medical service professionals and thanks paramedics and emergency medical technicians for providing lifesaving care across the country. 5280Fire.com picked several photos from our archives to honor the …
Arvada Multi-Vehicle Accident On May 23rd, 2026 at 02:40 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a MVA rollover accident on eastbound I-70 between Ward Rd. and Kipling St. in Wheat Ridge. Engine 51 arrived to a five-vehicle MVA involving a semi on its side with heavy damage and started checking for injuries. Engine 52 arrived and started extrication with …
South Adams Starts Ambulance Service The South Adams County Fire Department began an in-house ambulance service in March of 2026. A 2025 Ford F-550 is in service at Station 28 in Reunion. A twin is expected to be put in service later this year and two more next year. The Department hired six single role paramedics to staff the new …
Denver ARFF Recertification The Denver Fire Department held a recertification class for outside agencies at the Denver International Airport’s ARFF Training Facility on May 21st, 2026. The class worked on extinguishing fires from ARFF vehicles and hose lines in order to meet their annual FAA recertification requirements. Firefighters from the Grand Junction Regional Airport, Montrose Regional Airport and Northern Colorado …
Denver Technical Rescue Training The Denver Fire Department held a Technical Rescue Certification course at various locations around the city from May 11th, 2026 to May 22nd, 2026. The course covered topics such as high angle rescue, structural collapse, shoring techniques, breaking and breaching, trench rescue and confined space rescue. 5280Fire caught up with the class at the Denver Fire …
Station 5 Open House On May 16th, 2026 the Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5, 10100 Garland St. with the local community coming out to enjoy food, learn safety tips, junior combat challenge, tour the fire apparatus, meet with first responders and ride on the 1956 Seagrave engine. Flight for Life was on hand with …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial On May 16th, 2026 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 into the Lakewood Town Center. The memorial ceremony was held inside the Lakewood Cultural Center and then a walk to the memorial for a short …
Castle Rock E-Scooter Fire On May 16th, 2026 at 23:03 Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported multi-family structure fire in the 6200 block of Castlegate Drive West with multiple 911 callers to the Douglas Regional 911 Communications Center. Castle Rock Police Department units arrived on scene and officers reported fully engulfed …
Manilla Road Vegetation Fire On May 16th, 2026, at approximately 14:15 Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue and the east area department were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire in the 7000 block of Manilla Road near the Colorado Air and Space Port. Heavy black smoke could be seen for several miles. Crews arrived on scene to find a fairly large vegetation fire …