Snyder Fire The Snyder Fire (Snyder Mesa Fire) started on June 26th, 2026 and is burning along the Colorado and Utah border in Mesa County (Colorado) and Grand County (Utah). The fire has burned 30,202 acres and 98% containment as of July 9th, 2026 and all pre-evacuation and evacuation notices issued in response to fire have been lifted by the …
Fire Academy JPR Skills Testing The East Metro Fire Training Academy conducted JPR skills testing at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on June 24th, 2026. JPRs (Job Performance Requirements) are used to conduct hands-on skills evaluations and verify certifications. The recruits are scheduled for their live fire practical later in the week.
Working Structure Fire On June 23rd, 2026 at 19:21 Arvada Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 9400 block of W. 47th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. Jeffcom 911 advised multiple callers reporting flames showing and Wheat Ridge Police officers on scene reporting that the unit is engulfed with possible parties …
West Metro Brush Fire On June 23rd, 2026 at 15:10 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire along the Bear Creek Greenbelt off Wadsworth Blvd. south of Yale Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom 911 received several callers reporting smoke and flames coming from the trees near one of the trails. Crews were able to quickly stop the fire, holding …
Wildland Fire Management Team After a voter approved ballot measure in 2024, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Management Program is taking shape. The measure approved the purchase of equipment and the hiring of 37 team members to assist with suppression, mitigation and prevention efforts. The suppression team is now occupying the old Morrison Police Department Building at 321 Hwy. …
Westminster Vehicle Into Structure On June 22nd, 2026 around 15:00 Westminster Fire Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District was dispatched to a vehicle into a structure in the 10800 block of N. King St. Battalion 1 arrived on scene to a small one-story residential with a vehicle through part of the corner of the garage. Engine 4 arrived and assigned to …
South Metro Dive Team Training South Metro Fire Rescue conducted dive team training on June 22nd, 2026. Dive 31, Boat 31, Medic 31, Medic 33 and Safety 2 conducted training at Cherry Creek State Park in the morning while Dive 19, Boat 19, Medic 12 and Safety 1 conducted training at Chatfield State Park in the afternoon. The Dive Team …
Aurora Fatal House Fire At 21:53 on June 21st, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 12600 block of E. Bates Circle. A 911 caller reported to Aurora 911 that a fire was inside their home and also stated that a second resident who lives in the home was trapped inside and Battalion 5 requested …
Westminster Building Fire On June 21st, 2026 around 03:30 Westminster Fire Department Engine 3 was dispatched to a commercial fire alarm at the Arc Thrift Store, 8657 Sheridan Blvd. Engine 3 arrived smoke in the air and requested a structure fire response. Engine 3 arrived on scene to large single-story smoke-charged commercial building, pulled 2 1/2 for fire control and …
Station 3 Grand Opening On June 20th, 2026 the Timberline Fire Protection District held a grand opening celebration ceremony of their new Station 3, 19126 Hwy, 119 in Rollinsville with a ribbon cutting and dedication. The community came out to tour the station and the observation deck, meet up the first responder, enjoy hot dogs and burgers. The new station …
Live Burn Training The East Metro Fire Training Academy conducted live burn training at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on June 20th, 2026. The recruits used the opportunity to hone their skills as they prepare for their JPR Skills Testing next week.
Cops And Bobbers The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Highlands Ranch Metro District hosted Cops and Bobbers at Fly’n B Park on June 20th, 2026. Local kids were invited out to fish with deputies in an effort to strengthen the Department’s relationships with the community. For more information on future events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Operator Pumper Course The week of June 15th, 2026, 10 students from across Eagle County including Eagle River Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, Gypsum Fire Protection District and Vail Fire & Emergency Services came together for a five-day driver operator pumper course. The course was led by Eagle River Fire Protection District and was primarily coordinated by Richard …
Aurora Vegetation Fire On June 19th, 2026 at approximately 13:55 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported vegetation fire at Horseshoe Park, 2125 S. Kittredge Way. Engine 4 arrived on scene and found a small, slow moving vegetation down along the creek bed. Two brush trucks were dispatched to assist. Firefighters were on scene about an hour extinguishing the …
Aurora Brush Fire Around 11:00 on June 19th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue and Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported outside grass fire threatening a structure in the 4000 block of S. Dallas St. with multiple 911 callers reporting a large grass fire. Engine 11 was first on scene and reported an active brush fire approximately the size of two …
Denver House Fire Around 02:39 on June 19th, 2026 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to structure fire in the 3600 block of Mariposa St. in the Highland neighborhood. Engine 12 and Truck 12 arrived to a fully involved working fire from a two-story single-family that was under construction. Chief 6 arrived and assumed command and requested for a defensive strategy …
Pueblo County Quartz Fire Around 18:50 on June 17th, 2026 Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Division (ESD) was dispatched to the 1400 block of Quartz Rd. on a reported brush fire. Callers reported a fire visible from the interstate, possibly a brush fire. It was then determined to be a trash pile burning at the C&C Disposal Transfer Station. The …
“Ropes, Rigging and Repelling” The East Metro Fire Training Academy continued with an evening session at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on June 17th, 2026. The recruits worked on ropes, rigging and repelling, critical components in some technical rescue operations. The group with recruits from Byers Fire Protection District, Sable Altura and Strasburg Fire Protection District are on schedule to graduate in …
West Metro RV / Shed Fire On June 16th, 2026 at 15:59 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to an vehicle fire in the 9500 block of W. Elmhurst Place in Jefferson County. Jeffcom 911 received several callers reporting smoke and flames. Truck 14 arrived to a fully involved RV trailer in the backyard with portions of perimeter fencing also burning …
Westminster House Fire At 13:00 on June 16th, 2026 Westminster Fire Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District and Thornton Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2700 block of Ranch Reserve Lane. Engine 4 arrived to a small two-story single-family with a working fire from the Delta side exterior extending into the home and the attic space and …