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 …
Sumter Drive Residential Fire At approximately 13:40 on June 9th, 2021 Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the area of Monterey Dr. and Ventura Dr. for a possible structure fire. Once all units went en route, Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center advised they were receiving multiple calls of a possible structure fire on the area and then updated the …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire At approximately 12:50 on May 18th, 2021, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2800 block of N. Nevada Ave. Before all units were able to go en route, the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center was receiving multiple calls of the fire several callers reporting explosions, as well as …
Camino Drive Gas Line Break At approximately 13:10 on May 14th, 2021, the Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of Camino Dr. for a HazMat Incident. Once en route, dispatch advised a 6-inch gas line was struck and that Colorado Springs Utilities was en route. HazMat 14 advised they only had the equipment to clamp a …
Circle Drive Structure Fire At 16:15 on May 11th, 2021, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire in the 800 block of Circle Dr. On scene, AMR Medic 16 advised flames showing on the north side of the building in the basement. Engine 8 arrived on scene and upgraded the incident to a working structure fire. …
Fatal Structure Fire At approximately 17:45 on May 10th, 2021, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the 20 block of W Cheyenne Blvd. for a possible structure fire. Once units went en route, they could see a large column of smoke and upgraded the incident to a working structure fire. On scene, crews found a 500 square foot residence …
Granby Trench Rescue On May 6th, 2021 Grand Fire Protection District No. 1, Grand County EMS, and the Granby Police Department responded to the 600 block of Agate Ave. at the Ace Country Hardware in Granby for a technical rescue. On scene, crews found a construction trench under the building had collapsed, with at least one party trapped inside. Crews …
Colorado Springs Electrical Fire At approximately 13:40 on April 27th, 2021 Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched Colorado Springs Fire Department to the 100 block of N. Nevada Ave. for a possible structure fire. The RP advised there was a fire inside the walls of the building and smoke was coming from the interior wall. Engine 1 arrived on …
2nd Alarm Structure Fire At approximately 12:05 on April 27th, 2021, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District and Wescott Fire Protection District to the 900 block of Pine Nut Ct. for a possible structure fire. Once en route, dispatch advised the calling party reported the attic was on fire with white …
Colorado Springs RV Fire At approximately 16:05 on April 14th, 2021 Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the 1000 block of Lower Gold Camp Rd. at the Norris Penrose Event Center for a possible vehicle fire. Once en route, dispatch tapped out Engine 1, Engine 5, and Brush 5 to the area of N. Moreno Ave. and Lower Gold Camp …
Colorado Springs Fuel Spill At approximately 15:30 on April 13th, 2021 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of S Academy Blvd and Verde Dr. for a minor fuel spill. On scene, Engine 8 found diesel fuel steadily leaking out of a semi truck’s saddle tank and then requested a working HazMat response without Decon 20’s response. Engine …
Denver Garage Fire At 11:44 on April 5th, 2021 Denver Fire Department responded to the 1200 block of N. Valentina St. for a possible structure fire. Once en route, dispatch advised they were receiving multiple calls and RP’s were advising a garage and a car was on fire. On scene, Engine 26 laid in an attack line and reported a …