Park County Residential Fire At approximately 16:00 on May 11th, 2026, North-West Fire Protection District was dispatched into unincorporated Park County for reports of a structure fire. On arrival, fire crews encountered visible smoke and active flames showing from the structure. Firefighters quickly deployed an attack line, established a reliable water supply, and brought the fire under control within minutes. …
Security Auto v. Building At approximately 21:30 on April 25th, 2026 the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched the Security Fire Department to the intersection of Main St. and Norman Drive for a vehicle that crashed into a building. Upon arrival, crews encountered a single vehicle and a nearby structure both sustaining significant damage. Initial findings indicate the …
Four Mile Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser The Four Mile Fire Protection District held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Station 1, 8437 Teller County Rd. 11, on April 25th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out the apparatus and enjoy a spaghetti dinner. The Department accepted donations which will be used to assist with the purchase …
Deer Mountain Plant / Craft Sale The Deer Mountain Volunteer Fire Department held their annual plant and craft sale at Station 1, 6181 Fremont County Rd. 28, on April 25th, 2026. The Department sold chicken and pulled pork sandwiches to attendees to help raise funds for the Department. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Cripple Creek / Teller County Fire Academy The Cripple Creek / Teller County Fire Academy conducted forced entry and search and rescue training in Cripple Creek on April 25th, 2026. The Academy, which has 15 recruits, is scheduled to graduate in June. Recruits from Cascade Volunteer Fire Department, Cimarron Hills Fire Department, Cripple Creek Fire Department, Divide Fire Protection District, …
Tallahassee Pancake Breakfast The Tallahassee Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1, 2518 Hwy. 9, on April 25th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Proceeds from the event directly support TFPD volunteers by funding equipment upgrades and training. For more information on upcoming events, check …
Tri-County Pancake Breakfast The Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at their station in Rush on April 11th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. The Department also celebrated their 50th Anniversary. El Paso / Teller County 911, Edison Fire Protection District and Flight for Life participated …
Falcon Vegetation Fire On April 6th, 2026 around 13:45 Falcon Fire Protection District was dispatched to reported outside fire in the area of Hwy. 24 and Woodman Rd. Upon arrival, crews found fire activity just east of the intersection, burning in the ditch along Highway 24 and moving from west to northwest. The fire was contained to approximately 0.66 acres …
Palmer Lake Pancake Breakfast The Palmer Lake Fire Department Firefighter Association held a free pancake breakfast at Town Hall on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters and enjoy pancakes and sausage. Following the breakfast, Awake the Lake held their annual Easter egg hunt in the open space in front of town hall. For more …
Colorado Springs Backcountry Rescue On March 30th, 2026 at 14:17 the Colorado Springs Fire Department and American Medical Response responded to North Cheyenne Cañon for a climber who had fallen approximately 30 feet. The patient was located more than 400 feet above the road and firefighters had to hike steep terrain to reach him. Once crews made contact, they immediately began …
Cimarron Hills 2nd Alarm Fire At 16:03 on March 24th, 2026 the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched Cimarron Hills Fire Department and Falcon Fire Protection District to the 1200 block of Cree Drive in Cimarron Hills for a possible structure fire. On scene, crews arrived to a 6-plex apartment building with heavy smoke showing from one of …
La Junta Structure Fire At 14:33 on March 18th, 2021, the La Junta Fire Department was dispatched to the 500 block of Lawrence Ave. for a possible structure fire. On arrival, crews found smoke showing from the eves of the residence and updated the incident to a working structure fire. Crews made an aggressive attack through the ceiling to find …
Colorado Springs 2nd Alarm Fire On March 14th, 2026 at approximately 14:30 the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to a reported residential structure fire at the Union Heights Apartments, 4760 Nightingale Drive. A smoke plume could be seen near the intersection of Academy Blvd. and Union Ave. Firefighters arrived on scene and found …
Falcon Driver Training The Falcon Fire Protection District conducted driver training at Station 3 in Falcon on March 14th, 2026. The Department is expecting delivery of a new Rosenbauer ladder truck and took the opportunity to put several crew members through some training in preparation for an upcoming practical exam. The Fountain Fire Protection District loaned Ladder 232 to Falcon …
Pueblo Polar Plunge The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 10th annual Pueblo Polar Plunge at Lake Pueblo on March 14th, 2026 to help raise funds for “Freezin for a Reason” to support Special Olympics Colorado. Approximately 150 participants took to the plunge this year in warmer temperatures then in the past but the water was still cold. Top Individual …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 2026 Colorado Springs Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held downtown on March 14th, 2026. Colorado Springs Fire Department Fire Chief Randy Royal served as the Grand Marshal for the event. Battalion Chief 4, Engine 5, Ladder 4 and the Department’s Cadet Program were among the participants in the event. For more information on upcoming events, …
Elbert Pancake Breakfast The Elbert Fire Protection District held a pancake breakfast at Station 231 in Elbert on March 14th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy pancakes for breakfast. Elbert Fire has been serving the community since 1952 and covering 186 square miles in Elbert County and El Paso County …
Colorado Springs RV Fire At 17:13 on March 8th, 2026 the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to the 3400 block of N. El Paso St. for reports of a structure fire. On scene, crews found a motorhome fully involved and began fire attack. The fire was quickly brought under control, and it was …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire On March 8th, 2026, the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to the 800 block of Emory Circle for a possible structure fire. Crews arrived to find a small appliance fire at the location and quickly began offensive fire attack to knock down the fire. No injuries were reported and …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire At 16:00 on March 6th, 2026 the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to the 1900 block of Warwick Lane for a possible structure fire. While units were enroute, they observed a large header and confirmed the incident a working fire. On scene, Engine 7 reported heavy fire showing from …