Lamar Defensive Fire At 19:44 on January 13th, 2023 Lamar Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of S. 10th St. for a possible structure fire. Dispatch advised responding units that callers were reporting a house, outbuilding and a camper were on fire. Engine 6 arrived and reported the Charlie Side in the alleyway was were the heaviest fire …
Hazmat Incident At 10:57 on January 12th, 2023 Colorado Springs 911 Communications Center dispatched Colorado Springs Fire Department to the area of Garden of the Gods Rd. and Nevada Ave. for a Hazmat incident. Dispatch advised all responding units that the RP stated an unknown suspect dumped approximately 200 gallons of used oil on to the road and it was …
Juanita Street 2nd Alarm Fire At 15:10 on January 5th, 2022 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched by the Colorado Springs 911 Communications Center to the area of E. Platte Ave. and N. Circle Drive for a possible structure fire. 63 (CSFD Training Captain) was in the area when the call came out and advised all incoming units there was …
Calhan Brush Fire At approximately 23:45 on December 6th, 2022 El Paso County 911 Communications Center alerted Calhan Fire Protection District, Peyton Fire Protection District and Ellicott Volunteer Fire Department to a possible structure fire near the 7000 block of S. Calhan Rd. On arrival, crews discovered the fire was actually a brush fire and not a structure fire; and …
Colorado Springs 2nd Alarm At approximately 18:10 on November 15th, 2022 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the 3000 block of N. El Paso St. for a commercial structure fire. Engine 6 arrived on scene and advised of a working fire and established El Paso Command. Engine 6 was assigned as fire attack on the Alpha-Delta corner and it …
Monument 2nd Alarm Structure Fire At approximately 16:30 on November 7th, 2022 Monument Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 15000 block of Curwood Drive in the Gleneagle neighborhood for a residential structure fire. On arrival, crews found heavy smoke and fire on the Charlie side of the structure. Engine 513 was assigned to perform the building’s primary search, and Engine …
Station 23 Grand Opening On November 1st, 2022, the Colorado Springs Fire Department held an opening for their newest fire station, Fire Station 23 and radio shop. This station is considered an infill station, and Engine 23 is expected to respond to over 5,000 calls for service a year. The combined fire station and city radio shop cost was $4.8 …
Divide Open House On October 15th, 2022, the Divide Fire Protection District held their annual fire prevention week open house. During the event, the community could tour the department’s apparatus and station and take a look at Flight for Life’s Lifeguard 3 helicopter. The Ute Pass Regional Health Service District and Teller County Sheriff’s Office also made brief appearances. For …
Four Mile Open House On October 15th, 2022 the Four Mile Fire Protection District held their annual open house for fire prevention week. During the event, the community had the opportunity to play games, watch a vehicle extrication demonstration, and tour fire apparatus and a Flight for Life helicopter. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Silverton Structure Fire At approximately 03:30 on October 5th, 2022, the Silverton-San Juan Fire & Rescue Authority was dispatched to Silverton Square Café, at 220 E 12th St. for a possible structure fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered active fire and smoke showing. Crews were able to get the fire under-control and no injuries were reported. No additional information at this …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire At approximately 13:20 on August 4th, 2022 Colorado Springs Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to the intersection of Cheyenne Blvd. and S. Tejon St. for a possible structure fire. AMR Medic 6 on a separate incident, advised they could see a larger header of smoke coming for the area. Battalion 1 arrived on …
Station 1 Grand Reopening / Merging Ceremony On July 30th, 2022 the Donald-Wescott Fire Protection District and Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District celebrated the reopening of their Station 1 after two years of renovations to expand the fire station’s living quarters, kitchen, workout room, training room, and offices. In addition to celebrating the reopening of the station, the presidents of …
Grand Lake Structure Fire At approximately 07:05 on July 22nd, 2022 Grand County 911 dispatched the Grand Lake Fire Protection District and Grand County EMS to the 1000 block of Grand Ave. in Grand Lake for a possible structure fire at the Sagebrush Restaurant. Once en route, dispatch advised all units that the RP reported smoke and flames showing from …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire At approximately 19:20 on July 16th, 2022 the Colorado Springs Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to 80 Briarcrest Place for a possible structure fire. Once all units were en route, fire dispatch advised the RP reported lightning had struck the ground near the home and was now smelling smoke from a bedroom. Engine …
Gill Structure Fire At 16:48 on June 12th, 2022 Weld County Regional 911 dispatched Platte Valley Fire Protection District, UCHealth EMS, and Galeton Fire Protection District to a possible structure fire in the area of Weld County Rd. 55 & 3rd Ave. in Gill. En route Engine 3701 reported heavy black smoke from the area and requested Evans Fire Protection …
Four Mile RV Fire After midnight on March 25th, 2022 Four Mile Fire Protection District, Cripple Creek Fire Department and Southwest Teller County EMS were dispatched to a fully involved RV Trailer & Vehicle fire. Cripple Creek Engine 11, Southwest Teller EMS Med-2, Four Mile’s Squad 33, Engine 31 and Tender 32 were all on scene quickly. Cripple Creek’s handline crew …
La Junta Structure Fire On February 23rd, 2022 at approximately 10:17 La Junta Fire Department responded to 222 Steen on a reported structure fire. Upon arrival Chief Davidson found heavy smoke coming from the roof and eves. The crews attempted to fight the fire inside but fire conditions forced them to go back outside and fight the fire with ladder …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire At approximately 10:25 on January 19th, 2022 Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the 100 block of W. Rockrimmon Drive for a possible structure fire. Once en route, dispatch advised to all units the reporting party stated they saw smoke and flames coming from the building. Once on scene, Engine 3 advised nothing showing and Engine …
High Angle Animal Rescue At approximately 16:20 on December 17th, 2021 the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the 200 block of Sawatch Ave. for a high angle rescue. Once en route dispatch advised a dog had jumped from the 4th floor of one building and landed on the roof of another. While still en route, the Colorado Springs Communications …
Colorado Springs Trench Rescue At approximately 08:00 on December 17th, 2021 the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the area of Tutt Blvd. and Sisters Grove for a possible trench rescue. On en route, dispatch advised the patient fell 8-10 feet into a hole, with possible injuries. Engine 21 arrived on scene and assumed command, and confirmed they had a …