Rope Rescue Training The Clear Creek Fire Authority hosted a 40-hour rope rescue course from July 17th, 2023 through July 21st, 2023. On July 21st, 2023 the class participated in a mock rescue off Hwy. 6 along the Clear Creek Greenway Trail. The class, which was instructed by CMC, provided advanced rescue training that tested rigging skills and problem-solving capabilities. …
Denver Vehicle vs Building On July 17th, 2023 at 11:19 Denver Fire Department responded to an auto accident that resulted in a vehicle into a building at N. Colorado Blvd. at E. 29th Ave. The DFD technical rescue team responded and shored up the building to ensure the stability of the building. No one was transported to a hospital and …
MCI Training Exercise The week of July 17th, 2023 Boulder County held a multi-casualty incidents (MCI) that was hosted by Mountain View Fire Rescue with many agencies that came together to learn to work together in this type of chaos. With the help of Strategic Medical Research & Training (SMRT) at the Louisville Fire Training Facility. Additional information and photos …
Lakewood Garage Fire On July 20th, 2023 at 14:44 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 1400 block of S. Zephyr St. in Lakewood. Engine 3 arrived to a small single-story single-family with a working garage fire and pulled a 2 1/2 for offensive fire attack and Engine 8 set-up the water supply. District 2 arrived …
Loveland Commercial Fire On July 18th at 16:46 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority was dispatched to a water flow alarm at the Scheels All Sports Store 4755 Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Johnstown. Engine 50 arrived on scene within three minutes of the dispatch and reported smoke showing from the loading dock area. The alarm was upgraded to a commercial structure fire …
Arvada 2nd Alarm Commercial Fire On July 18th, 2023 at 15:51 Jeffcom 911 dispatched Arvada Fire Protection District with Fairmount Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue to a reported commercial structure fire at Rocky Mountain Bottle Company, 10619 W. 50th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. 911 caller reported the building was on fire from the first floor and no …
Ultralight Emergency Landing On July 18th, 2023 Boulder Rural Fire Rescue and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an airplane down in the Gunbarrel area. With the help of a general aviation airplane above the site, the responders were able to locate an ultralight that had made an emergency landing. There were no injuries or major damage. …
Aurora MVA Rollover On July 18th, 2023 at approximately 07:31 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a rollover MVA on Picadilly St. at E. 11th Ave. Engine 12 arrived to three-vehicle involved with extrication needed. Aurora Police investigations revealed that the accident was caused after a pickup truck was headed eastbound on E. 11th Ave. and attempted to turn north …
Jasper Lake Rescue In the afternoon of July 16th, 2023 Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, CSO, Nederland Fire Protection District, USFS, and AMR responded to Jasper Lake, located west of Eldora to rescue a sick party. Due to the remote location of the individual, RMR opted to use the Flight for Life Lift Ticket program to get …
Elizabeth Tender Ops Training Elizabeth Fire Rescue conducted tender ops training at Station 3 on July 16th, 2023. Firefighters spent part of their Sunday morning filling a portable tank, drafting and operating the tender’s pump. Tenders bring large amounts of water to a fire scene and are used mostly in areas without hydrants.
Longmont 2nd Alarm Fire On July 16th, 2023 at 07:03 Longmont Fire Department responded to a reported apartment fire in the 700 block of Collyer St. in Longmont. Crews arrived to heavy fire showing from a multi-family dwelling and a 2nd alarm fire was requested. The fire damaged six units and the American Red Cross was requested for the displaced residents. The …
Calhan Pancake Breakfast The Calhan Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast on July 16th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. El Paso-Teller County 911 and UC Health Lifeline participated in the event. For more information on future events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Loveland 140 Years of Service On July 15th, the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated 140 years of service to the community. The City of Loveland was incorporated in 1881 and for two years fire protection was achieved through rapidly thrown together untrained bucket brigades. In 1883 Frank Bartholf organized and funded the Bartholf Hose Company as the first organized fire …
Denver Large Trash Fire On July 15th, 2023 at 15:57 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported large rubbish fire at the Waste Management South Metro Transfer Facility, 2400 W. Union Ave. in Englewood. Engine 36 arrived on scene, found a large rubbish fire on the north side of the property and summoned additional assistance and pulled a line in …
WWII Veteran Birthday Celebration A birthday celebration on July 15th, 2023 in North Loveland for Roger, a World War II veteran that turned 100. Roger was a combat glider pilot and later a C-47 pilot in World War II, he was awarded the Air Medal for his brave actions in Southern France. Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Loveland Police Department and …
West Metro Trapped MVA On July 15th, 2023 around 12:37 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a MVA with possible trapped parties on W. 32nd Ave. and Teller St. in Wheat Ridge. Engine 16 arrived on scene to a two-vehicle MVA with T-bone intrusion to one vehicle from a moving type van. Crews started extrication and an additional medic was …
Antique Apparatus Bay Groundbreaking Berthoud Hose Company 1, Caretakers of Tradition groundbreaking for their antique apparatus bay at Berthoud Fire Protection District Station 61 on July 15th, 2023. The Caretakers of Tradition spearheaded the fundraising efforts to make the project a reality. Many donors of funds, materials and labor from the community are coming together for this project. The apparatus bay …
Emergency Preparedness Day On July 15th, 2023 the Teller County Office of Emergency Management held an emergency preparedness event at the Summit Elementary School in Divide. The community was invited to talk to first responders, sign up for emergency alerts, participate in a fire extinguisher demo, learn first aid, and learn how to change a tire. The Colorado State Patrol, …
Sable Altura Vehicle Fire On July 14th, 2023 at approximately at 19:40 Sable Altura Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire at 24550 E. Colfax Ave. Brush Engine 41 arrived on scene and found a tow truck on fire in a field south of E. Colfax Ave. The vehicle fire spread to some of …
South Metro Kitchen Fire On July 14, 2023 at approximately 11:50 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 20465 E. Quincy Ave. Units arrived on scene, observed smoke coming from the residence and upgraded the call to a working structure fire. Additional units were dispatched to the scene including a battalion chief and engine …