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 …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire At approximately 08:55 on December 16th, 2021 the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the 1500 block of Navajo Place for a possible structure fire. Once en route, dispatch advised the RP stated the home was fully engulfed and it was unknown if the residents were still inside. Truck 1 arrived on scene, upgraded the incident …
Aims CC Live Fire Training On November 29th, 2021 between 15:00 and 16:00 Aims Community College Fire Science fall 2021 Fire 1 course conducted their first live fire evolution. For this scenario, students practiced conducting a 360 of the building, making entry for an at-grade fire, and search for an at-grade fire. A separate group of students learned fire behavior …
Devil’s Thumb Chimney Fire At 17:06 on November 5th, 2021 East Grand Fire Protection District #4 and Grand Fire Protection District #1 were dispatched to the 3500 block of County Rd. 83 in Tabernash at Heck’s Tavern for a possible chimney fire. On scene, crews found smoke showing from the building’s chimney and advised it was a working fire. Crews …
Station 3 Grand Opening On October 9th, 2021 the Falcon Fire Protection District invited the community to the grand opening of their new Fire Station 3, now located at 7020 Old Merdian Rd. adjacent to the retired Station 3, that will be renovated into the department’s administration building. During the event, the department held station and apparatus tours; and in …
Manitou Springs Open House On October 9th, 2021 the Manitou Springs Fire Department held their annual open house inviting the community to the station to tour the apparatus and equipment. MSFD displayed a variety of turnout gear and firefighting equipment, as well as a vintage fire truck from 1934.
MVC with Extrication At 14:12 on September 28th, 2021 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Hwy. 115 and Lake Ave. for a traffic accident with trapped parties. On scene, crew discovered a vehicle on its side with one party trapped inside. Engine 4 upgraded the call to a working trapped assignment and established command. Engine 4 …
Glenwood Springs Structure Fire At 15:38 on September 18th, 2021 the Glenwood Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of Lincoln Ave. for a possible structure fire. Battalion 71 immediately requested a mutual aid engine company from Colorado River Fire Rescue and Carbondale Fire, noting smoke on the horizon, calling a working fire. Battalion 71 enroute, requested an …
Colorado Springs Brush Fire At approximately 12:50 on August 31, 2021 the Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Cedar Valley Lane and Woodmen Road for a possible brush fire. Once enroute, dispatch advised they were receiving multiple callers about an unknown size grass possibly started by a lawn mower. While enroute, Engine 12 advised there was …
Catamount Wildland Fire Training Between 09:00 and 11:00 on August 12th, 2021 the Colorado Springs Utilities Catamount Wildland Fire Team, gathered at the Pinello Ranch off of Hwy. 85/87 in El Paso County for refresher and orientation training for some of the newer members of the team. On site they practiced hose movements and establishing a water supply via portable …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire At approximately 16:20 on June 10th, 2020 Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the 2700 block of W. Platte Ave. for a possible structure fire. While en route, dispatch advised of a house on fire and a large amount of black smoke in the area. Engine 3 arrived on scene with heavy fire and smoke showing …
Cheyenne Canyon Grass Fire At approximately 13:00 on June 10th, 2021 Colorado Springs Fire Department and Broadmoor Fire Protection District responded to the area of Mesa Rd. and Evans Rd. for a grass fire. When en route, a second caller reported a smoke column from down the street at the local visitor center. On scene, Wildland 4 found approximately 1/4 …