Duracell Power Those Who Protect Us On May 14th, 2011 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District received a donation from Duracell “Power Those Who Protect Us” battery donation program. The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) and Duracell partnered to launch the program. Duracell donated over 10 million batteries to volunteer fire departments to help power life-saving equipment. Denver Broncos cheerleaders, Mix100 …
Arvada Restaurant Fire Around 21:00 on May 5th, 2011 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire at 9050 W. 58th Ave. at the Happy Gourmet Asian Bistro Restaurant. Arvada Police Department & Pridemark Paramedics
West Metro Vehicle Fire Around 14:00 on April 30th, 2011 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle on fire at 13665 W. Center Dr. in Green Mountain. Engine 4 arrived to a fully involved vehicle and started fire attack. No other information available at this time. Units on Scene: District 2, SAM 1, Engine 4, Medic 4 & Engine …
Arvada MVA Around 19:30 on April 29th, 2011 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a 2 vehicle accident with extrication at W. 58th Ave. & Kipling St. Arvada Police Department & Pridemark Paramedics
Fired Up For Kids Calendar Tryouts The 2012 Fired Up for Kids Colorado Firefighter Calendar tryouts were held at the EXDO Event Center on April 23rd, 2011. Two dozen firefighters took to the catwalk in hopes of claiming a month in the coveted beefcake style calendar. Proceeds from the calendar benefit the Burn Center at Children’s Hospital.
Littleton House Fire Around 11:00 on April 21st, 2011 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 7834 S. Cody Street in Littleton. Crews arrived with fire and smoke showing. No other information is available at this time. Units on Scene: District 3, District 2, SAM 1, Engine 14, Tower 14, Engine 12, Medic 10, Rescue 8, Medic …
Denver Commercial Fire On April 20th, 2011 Denver Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire in the 5500 block of E. 33rd Ave. Units on Scene: Engine 8 & Truck 19
West Metro Structure Fire Around 11:00 on April 20th, 2011 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 1300 block of Ames St. in Lakewood. No other information is available at this time. Units on Scene: District 1, District 2, SAM 1, Engine 1, Medic 1, Engine 3, Tower 3, Engine 7, Rescue 8, Medic 3 & …
West Metro Brush Fire Just before 13:00 on April 10th, 2011 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire at along the McIntyre Gulch off W. 1st Pl. & Xenon St. in Lakewood Hills. No other information available at this time. Units on Scene: District 2, District 1, SAM 1, Engine 4, Engine 6, Engine 9, Engine 11, Brush …
Evergreen Wildland Fire On April 8th, 2011 Evergreen Fire Protection District responded to a wildland fire. No other information is available at this time. Additional information provided by Evergreen Fire Rescue Foothills Fire Protection District, Indian Hills Fire Rescue, Clear Creek County Fire Authority, Colorado State Patrol & Jefferson County Sheriff
Evergreen Wildland Fire On April 8th, 2011 Evergreen Fire Protection District responded to a wildland fire. No other information is available at this time. Additional information provided by Evergreen Fire Rescue Jefferson County Sheriff
Wheat Ridge Fire Training The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District held their fire driving and pump training at the West Metro Fire Rescue Training Center on April 5th, 2011.
Two Arvada House Fires In the early morning hours of April 3rd, 2011 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 6500 block of Union St. in northwest Arvada. Crews arrived on scene and found heavy fire in one residence that had spread to the house next door. Firefighters spent several hours on scene extinguishing …
Crystal Fire On April 1st, 2011 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Poudre Fire Authority were alerted to a fire burning 10 miles northwest of Masonville in Larimer County. The fire spread into the Redstone Canyon area before being 100% contained on April 11th, 2011. The fire burned 2, 940 acres with 13 home destroyed. Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department, Larimer County Sheriff Wildland …
Indian Gulch Fire Continues On March 24th, 2011 firefighters were still in Clear Creek Canyon battling the Indian Gulch Fire that started on March 20th, 2011. During the week, over 1,700 acres had burned in the steep, rocky canyon. Firefighters invited media members out as they set off a back burn to stop the fire’s progress. The fire burned over 1,700 …
Indian Gulch Fire Day 3 The Indian Gulch Fire continues to burn in the Clear Creek Canyon on March 22st, 2011. Firefighters continue to work the fire from steep and rocky terrain. More resources from neighboring departments and helicopter water drops. The canyon remains closed.
Evergreen Wildland Fire On March 21st, 2011 Evergreen Fire Protection District responded to a wildland fire. No other information is available at this time. Additional information provided by Evergreen Fire Rescue Jefferson County Sheriff
Indian Gulch Fire Day 2 The Indian Gulch Fire continues to burn in the Clear Creek Canyon on March 21st, 2011. Firefighters working the fire from steep and rocky terrain. More additional resources from neighboring departments and helicopter water drops and the canyon is still closed.
Indian Gulch Fire On March 20th, 2011 the Golden Fire Department was dispatched to a vegetation fire in Clear Creek Canyon just west of Highway 93. Crews arrived on scene and found fire half-way up the canyon in steep, rocky terrain. Additional resources from neighboring departments and a helicopter for water drops were called in to assist. The canyon was …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 2011 Denver Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held in downtown Denver on March 12th, 2011. Thousands of people, including local first responders, took advantage of the great weather to show their Irish pride.