Poudre Shed Fire On November 12th, 2023 at 07:11 Poudre Fire Authority was called to a unoccupied shed on fire in the 1800 block of N. College Ave. in northern Fort Collins that was reported by multiple callers. The building was fully involved and flames had broken through the roof when firefighters arrived. Firefighters initiated a defensive attack from the …
Denver Drill Day On November 11th, 2023 several Denver Fire Department companies took advantage of the nice fall weather to train at the Denver Fire Training Facility. Crews worked on roof ventilation, forced entry, hose operations and ladder placement. It was an excellent opportunity for all involved, including a couple of probationary firefighters, to hone their skills. Units on Scene: …
The Great Turkey Gaggle On November 11th, 2023 “The Great Turkey Gaggle” sponsored by Excalibur Outreach was held at the Appliance Factory in Westminster putting a turkey drive between Arvada Fire Protection District vs Westminster Fire Department to see which department could collect the most frozen turkeys for donation. Both departments also went head to head in the Buffalo Wild …
Community Fire Safety Day The South Adams County Fire Department held a Community Fire Safety Day at Station 28 on November 11, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with first responders and learn valuable safety tips. Festivities included station tours, apparatus tours, car seat checks, fun safety activities, hot cocoa and cookies. SAC conducted turkey fryer and fire …
Poudre 2nd Alarm Attic Fire At 00:12 on November 11th, 2023 Poudre Fire Authority responded to a reported structure fire in the 5100 block of W. County Rd. 54G in Larimer County close to Laporte. Engine 7 arrived to a working chimney fire which extended into the attic of a single story house. A second alarm was called and crews …
South Adams Commercial Fire On November 9th, 2023 at 18:05 AdCom dispatched South Adams County Fire Department with Adams County Fire Rescue, Thornton Fire Department and Platte Valley Ambulance to a possible commercial structure fire in the 6200 block of E. 88th Ave. Battalion 21 arrived to a working fire from a two-story commercial building with smoke showing from the garage …
T-Town Clown Program In October and November of 2023 Thornton Fire Department held several T-Town Clown Programs at different schools in the district to provide fire and life safety education to all K-2 students and is part of fire prevention month. The T-Town Clown Characterization included the following in the program: kid free cooking zone, tool vs toys, seat belts/booster …
Fort Collins Structure Fire At 07:16 on November 9th, 2023 Poudre Fire Authority responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of S. Summit View Dr. in Fort Collins. Multiple callers reported flames coming from a brick building. Engine 6 was first on scene and the fire was upgraded to a second alarm due to an increasing amount of …
South Metro Structure Fire On November 4th, 2023 at approximately 15:20 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 97 Glenmoor Lane in Cherry Hills Village. Engine 15 arrived on scene and observed smoke coming from the roof of a multi-story single family dwelling. Crews were on scene over an hour extinguishing a fire in …
Boulder Grass Fire On November 4th, 2023 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department responded to a grass fire near 55th & Valmont Rd. Crews were able to get a quick stop on the fire. The cause is unknown. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
South Adams Train Fire At 07:03 on November 2nd, 2023 South Adams County Fire Department responded to a train fire north of E. 104th Ave. on Hwy. 2. Engine 27 arrived to a BNFS train engine on fire and pulled a line in for fire attack and requested additional resources for fire control. Firefighters got the fire under control quickly …
FRFC Live Fire Day On November 1st, 2023 was the first Live Fire Day for the Front Range Fire Consortium’s (frontrangefireconsortium.org). For the last 11 weeks, the fire recruits have been developing skills to get to this point. This academy class comprises recruits representing from Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Front Range Fire Rescue, Lafayette Fire Department, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Platte …
Westminster Structure Fire On October 29th, 2023 around 22:03 Westminster Fire Department and Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a townhome fire in the 7100 block of Depew Circle. Engine 1 arrived on scene to a two-story townhome with flames and smoke showing from the roof, pulled a 1 3/4 pre-connect to the Charlie side for primary fire attack and …
Adams County Trunk or Treat Adams County Fire Rescue, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Hyland Hills hosted Trunk or Treat at Clear Creek Valley Park in Arvada on October 27th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, learn valuable safety information and gather Halloween candy in a safe environment. Adams County Neighborhood Services / Animal …
2nd Alarm Commercial Fire On October 27th, 2023 at approximately 11:10 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Sunrise Asian Cuisine and Sushi Bar, 7540 S. Gartrell Rd. Engine 14 arrived on scene, observed smoke coming from the roof and called for a second alarm. Crews found a fire that started around an oven hood …
FRFC Propane Fire Training On October 27th, 2023 at the Loveland Fire Training Center, instructors kept Front Range Fire Consortium’s (frontrangefireconsortium.org) recruits warm by keeping it lit. The recruits were introduced to live car and propane fires. This academy class comprises recruits representing from Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Front Range Fire Rescue, Lafayette Fire Department, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Platte Valley …
South Adams County 2nd Alarm Fire On October 26th, 2023 at 05:50 South Adams County Fire Department and Adams County Fire Rescue responded for a commercial structure fire in the 7500 block of Dahlia St. in Commerce City. AdCom reported 911 callers saying that flames through the roof about 15 feet tall. Engine 23 arrived on scene to a large commercial …
Saint Charles Fire The Saint Charles Fire was first reported on October 14th, 2023 at 18:19 in the Pike-San National Forest & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands. Firefighters are working in steep and rugged terrain with the main fuels in mixed conifer. The cause of the fire was determined to be lightning. The fire has burned 492 acres and is …
East Grand Structure Fire On October 24th, 2023 around 11:00 Grand County 911 dispatched East Grand Fire Protection District, Grand Fire Protection District and Grand County EMS to a structure fire at the Waterside West Condos on Waterside Drive in Fraser. Crews arrived to heavy smoke and fire showing and pulled 1 3/4 and then another 2 1/2 line. Firefighters …
North Metro Storage Fire At 06:50 on October 24th, 2023 North Metro Fire Rescue District with Federal Heights Fire Department, Westminster Fire Department and Thornton Fire Department responded to a storage facility on fire on Cherokee St. near W. 114th Ave. in Northglenn. Crews arrived to a working fire from multiple storage units with heavy smoke and flames showing. Crews …