Sterry Fire At approximately 11:30 on March 12th, 2026 Fort Collins 911 dispatchers were flooded with calls reporting a fast-moving vegetation fire ignited behind 413 N. Hwy. 287. Poudre Fire Authority was immediately dispatched to the scene. While en-route, Battalion 1 requested a 2nd alarm brush fire reconfiguration based on the volume of incoming reports. Upon pulling onto the scene, …
Loveland Structure Fire On March 6th, 2026 just after 23:30 the Loveland Emergency Communications Center received multiple 911 calls reporting a structure fire on SE 4th St. near S. Madison Ave. Many of the callers reported smoke and flames coming from a building behind a house. Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Engine 41 and Battalion 41 arrived in the area and …
Otis Pancake Supper 2026 The Otis Volunteer Fire Department held the annual pancake supper on March 1st, 2026. The Community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy pancakes for supper. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the department and proceeds from this years event will help obtain rechargeable SCBA batteries.
Wet Mountain Controlled Burn Wildland Training The Wet Mountain Fire Protection District conducted a controlled burn on Copper Gulch Road near Milepost 1 on February 26th, 2026. Controlled burns are a land management tool that involved the controlled application of fire to a specific area to encourage vegetation grown, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habits.
Deer Mountain Italian Feast The Deer Mountain Volunteer Fire Department held an Italian Feast at Station 1, 6181 County Rd. 28 on February 26th, 2026. The community was invited out to enjoy lasagna, spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. The event served as a fundraiser for the volunteer department that covers 260 square miles in Fremont County.
Larimer County Dive Rescue Training The Larimer County Dive Rescue Team conducted ice dive training at Seaman Reservoir on February 21st, 2026. Team members took turns diving under the ice and honing their skills in order to prepare for life-saving operations in cold, low-visibility conditions. The team’s primary mission is the rescue or recovery of people and property involved in …
Berthoud Structure Fire Just before 20:00 on February 19th, 2026 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District firefighters responded to a reported house fire in the 3600 block of Denise Ave. Upon arrival, crews located fire on the exterior of the residence that had extended into the attic space. Engine 61 initiated fire attack on the Charlie side, …
John Mulligan (Ret.) Celebration of Life On January 23, 2026, the Poudre Fire Authority and the Northern Colorado community gathered at Timberline Church to celebrate the life and legacy of Retired Fire Chief John Mulligan. Chief Mulligan’s career was defined by servant leadership and a tireless commitment to public safety. Spanning over three decades, his journey began in California with …
LFRA Swearing-In & Promotion Ceremony On the evening of January 22nd, 2026, the atmosphere at Foundations Church was one of shared pride and solemn responsibility. Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) gathered to mark a pivotal moment in the department’s lineage: the swearing-in of a new generation of firefighters and the promotion of proven leaders to the ranks of Lieutenant and …
Larimar County Dixon Fire On December 18, 2025 at approximately 09:46 Fort Collins 911 dispatched Poudre Fire Authority to a vegetation fire in the area southwest of the 4400 block of LaPorte Ave. While Brush 4 and Engine 2 were enroute, the calls flooded in and with a visible smoke plume this incident was upgraded to a second alarm vegetation …
Loveland Apartment Fire On December 14th, 2025 at 13:55 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Thompson Valley EMS and Berthoud Fire Protection District were dispatched to a multi-family structure fire at 2150 W. 15th St. Engine 43 arrived on scene and reported a working fire from a lower apartment and declared an offensive strategy. Engine 43 deployed an initial attack-line to the fire apartment, …
Poudre Working Structure Fire On December 11th, 2025 at 16:46 Poudre Fire Authority was dispatched by Fort Collins 911 (100) to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of W. Prospect Rd. While enroute dispatch advised they had multiple callers and they were receiving mixed reports about evacuations. As Battalion 1 arrived on scene, he reported a working structure …
Acquired Structure Live Burn After over a year of training in a donated structure, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District gathered for a two-day hands on training with live fire. On October 23-24, 2025, firefighters were able to finish off the hands on training ability with these structures through several skills to include, hose advancement, search operations, …
Wiggins Fire 50th Anniversary Celebration On September 13, 2025 Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District opened its doors to the community in celebration to 50 years of service. Wiggins Fire Chief Dave Hinson welcomed the community with food, cake, and a brand new Rosenbauer Engine. The new Rosenbauer Commander Engine replaces the department’s 2002 Kenworth Engine in Goodrich, updating the department’s …
NOCO Hero Fest 2025 On September 13th, 2025 community members gathered at the Front Range Village Shopping Center located in Fort Collins. Numerous vendors and public safety agencies attended to show off vehicles, share laughs and education with the public and bring the community closer. Children and parents lined up to take a ride in a cherry picker from Fort …
NOCO 2nd Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb With several stair climbs in the Denver-Metro area of the state, Poudre Fire Authority chose to host a stair climb in Northern Colorado for the second year in a row. This event brings firefighters and community members from Northern Colorado together to climb and honor those who perished. Each climber was invited to …
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Multi-Company Drills On September 11th and 12th, 2025, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Greeley Fire Department, Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, and Front Range Fire Rescue conducted multi-agency response training scenarios at Aims Community College’s Public Safety Institute located at the Aims Windsor Campus. The focus was to bring crews together with first due Battalion Chiefs on single …
Rist Canyon 50th Anniversary On September 6th, 2025 the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department invited the community to the annual Rist Canyon Mountain Festival. This event is a large fundraiser for the department with vendors, live music and other public safety agencies. The Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Chief shared how proud he was of the ability to be frugal with …
Loveland Aircraft Crash Simulation On September 5th, 2025 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) hosted the 2025 tri-annual aircraft crash simulation. Firefighters from the surrounding area gathered for a briefing before being “dispatched” by the Loveland Emergency Communications Center to a standby for a large aircraft incoming to KFNL. Loveland Station 4 is not staffed 24/7 …
Berthoud Structure Fire The Loveland Emergency Communications Center dispatched a first alarm assignment consisting of resources from Berthoud Fire Protection District, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Thompson Valley EMS to a residential structure fire in the 3400 block of Heron Lakes Parkway in Northwest Berthoud at 04:07 on September 2nd, 2025. Battalion 61 arrived on scene of a large home …