Denver South Lowell House Fire

Rick Luebke2009 Incidents, Home, July 2009 Leave a Comment

Denver House Fire On July 22nd, 2009 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 1800 block of S. Lowell Blvd. Engine 25 arrived to smoke showing from a single story residential structure with evacuation, and pulled a line in for fire attack. Crews got a quick stop on the fire in the attic area. No injuries …

Metro Area Storm Damage 2009

Rick Luebke2009 Incidents, Home, July 2009

Storm Damage 2009 On July 21st, 2009 around 22:30 a rare nighttime severe tornatic storm hit the western suburbs of the metro area. The storm hit the area with strong winds, heavy rains, large hail, and possibly a brief tornado which went through the cities of Arvada, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge. The storm cause street flooding and hail that caused …

Denver West 39th Ave House Fire

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Denver Structure Fire Around 18:30 on July 19th, 2009 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire at W. 39th Ave. & Jason St. Crews arrived to a two-story abandoned structure, and found fire inside with a quick knock with extension into the attic. No other information is available at this time.  Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department

Wheat Ridge I-70 Haz-Mat

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Wheat Ridge I-70 Haz-Mat Around 13:00 on July 15th, 2009 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a semi that had it’s diesel saddle tank leak at I-70 westbound at Tabor St. in Wheat Ridge. No other information is available at this time.  Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 1, Engine 2, Engine 1 & Haz-Mat 4 Wheat Ridge Police Department

May Farms Firefighters Muster 2009

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Firefighters Muster 2009 The May Farms 3rd annual firefighters muster “Battle of the Brave” was held on July 11th, 2009 at the May Farms in Byers. Firefighters from Byers Fire Protection District, Bennett Fire Protection District, Rattlesnake Fire Protection District, Sable-Altura Fire Rescue and Strasburg Fire Protection District completed with four events including the donning of protective gear, suppression exercise, …

Denver Pecos Street 2nd Alarm

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Denver 2nd Alarm At 03:30 on June 29th, 2009 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to the 4800 block of N. Pecos St. in the Chaffee Park area for multiple reports of an explosion and fire. Crews arrived and found heavy flames venting from the front windows of the Dollar$ City store. An extra Engine & Truck was requested, and followed …

Evergreen Restaurant Fire

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Evergreen Restaurant Fire At 09:15 on June 27th, 2009 Evergreen Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire at the McDonalds, 902 Swede Gulch Rd.  Crews arrived with light smoke showing, and crews got the main body of the fire put out quickly in the kitchen area. Investigators are determining whether the fire was caused by hot grease that …

Applewood Motorhome Fire

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Wheat Ridge Motorhome Fire At 13:00 on June 24th, 2009 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District responded to a motorhome on fire threatening a structure in the 11700 block of W. 33rd Pl. Crews arrived to a motorhome on fire and started fire attack. Crews got the fire quickly knocked with little extension to the home. No other information is available …

Wheat Ridge Clancys Irish Pub Fire

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Wheat Ridge Commercial Fire Around 01:30 on June 23rd, 2009 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District with West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at Clancys Irish Pub, 10117 W. 37th Place. The fire destroyed part of the bar area and the cause is under investigation. Additional information provided by Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District. Wheat Ridge Police Department …

Inter-Canyon Station 1 Open House 2009

Rick Luebke2009 Incidents, Events, Home, June 2009

Inter-Canyon Open House Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District held an open house on June 20th, 2009 at Station 1. The department invited the community to come out to meet with the local firefighters, check out the apparatus, learn safety information and submit an application to volunteer. The department covers 55 square miles in Jefferson County and has five stations.

Sunshine Wildland Training 2009

Rick Luebke2009 Incidents, Events, Home, June 2009

Sunshine Wildland Training The Sunshine Fire Protection District hosted a wildland training on June 13th, 2009. Firefighters from the Gold Hill Fire Protection District and Four Mile Fire Protection District also participated in the training as well as Boulder Emergency Squad.

Arvada West 70th Drive House Fire

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Arvada House Fire On April 23rd, 2009 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 14300 block of W. 70th Dr. in Ralston Valley. Crews arrived to heavy fire  and smoke showing from the second floor and one occupant holding on to the second story roof gutter before falling to the ground. That person suffered burns and …

West Colfax Ave Strip Mall Fire

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Lakewood Strip Mall Fire Around 18:00 on April 17th, 2009 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a commercial structure fire in the 8400 block of W. Colfax Ave. Crews arrived to a strip mall with heavy smoke showing and flames from the Rockley Piano Warehouse. Crews were able to get control of the fire within 20 minutes. The warehouse was …

West Metro Cedar Drive Apartment Fire

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West Metro Apartment Fire Around 17:30 on April 6th, 2009 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at the Chateau Verde Apartments, 1305 W. Cedar Dr. in Lakewood. No other information is available at this time. Units on Scene: District 2, District 1, SAM 1, Engine 4, Medic 4, Squrt 2, Engine 3, Tower 3, Engine 6, Medic …

Nederland House Fire

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Nederland House Fire Around 18:00 on April 4th. 2009 Nederland Fire Protection District responded to a house fire. No other information is available at this time. Units on Scene: Nederland: Engine 5601, Engine 5602, Rescue 5624 & Tender 5641 High Country Fire Protection District: Engine 2, Engine 4 & Rescue 2 Nederland Police Department & Pridemark Paramedics

Lakewood St Anthony Hospital Crane Accident

Rick Luebke2009 Incidents, Home, March 2009

West Metro Crane Accident On March 31st, 2009 around 11:45 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported crane accident at 11600 W. 2nd Place in Lakewood. Crews arrived to the under construction site of the new St. Anthony Hospital with a crane that twisted and collapsed as it was lifting a vertical I-beam. One construction worker was injured but …

Pleasant View Salvia Court House Fire

Rick Luebke2009 Incidents, Home, March 2009 Leave a Comment

Pleasant View House Fire Around 22:30 on March 19th, 2009 Pleasant View Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire at 1551 Salvia Ct. No other information is available at this time. Units on Scene: Pleasant View: Battalion 41, Chief 41, Engine 42, Truck 41 & Rescue 41 Golden Fire Department: Battalion 22 & Engine 24 West Metro Fire Rescue: …