Denver ARFF Training Denver firefighters assigned to Denver International Airport engaged in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training on May 27th, 2014. Denver firefighters use three ARFF rigs to extinguish exterior flames before advancing hand lines inside the aircraft. The Denver Fire Department ARFF Training Academy at DIA is a modern, safe facility that trains firefighters in the most advanced …
Denver Smoke Trailer The Denver Fire Department set up their brand new Fire Safety Trailer on May 17th, 2014 at the Five Points Jazz Festival. The trailer is used by firefighters to educate people about fire and its hazards through the use of props that simulate a real fire in a home. In addition to the smoke trailer, Engine 3 …
Arvada Auto X The 2014 Arvada Auto-X Extrication Workshop was held on May 16th, 17th and 18th, 2014 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. A hundred firefighters, some from out of state attended the three-day training class hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The workshop, which had a heavy focus on hands-on training, included NFPA 1670 technician level training …
Candlelight Vigil 2014 Northglenn Police Department hosted a ceremony on May 5th, 2014 to honored Colorado and national law peace officers. The ceremony was held at E.B. Rains Park in Northglenn with law enforcement officers from all across Colorado gathering to remember their fellow fallen brothers and sisters who have lost their life in the line of duty. part of …
Denver Live Fire Training Denver Fire Department firefighters engaged in live fire training exercises at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on May 15th, 2014. Chief 5, Engine 9, Engine 14, Engine 29 and Truck 2 were dispatched to make shift structure fires at the training facility to practice fire suppression, ladder operations and ventilation. The exercise gave crews the opportunity …
Celebrity Judging Event The 2015 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Celebrity Judging Event was held at the EXDO Event Center in Denver on May 10th, 2014. Two-dozen firefighters from across the state competed for a spot in the coveted beefcake style calendar by answering questions in their dress blues and then strutting across the catwalk in part of their bunker gear. The …
Evans Pancake Breakfast Evans Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on May 10th, 2014. Firefighters served up all you could eat eggs, sausage and pancakes. Proceeds benefited the Evans Fires Safety and Assistance Fund, which provides charitable assistance to victims of fires and other emergencies in the City of Evans and is also used for …
AirLife Memorial EMS Muster The 17th Annual AirLife Memorial Run/Walk and EMS Celebration was held May 10th, 2014 at Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton, benefiting the Friends of AirLife. The event included a 5k/10k, 5k walk and the kids fun run, a EMS, fire and police muster with emergency vehicles on display, numerous activities including the EMS Volleyball …
Night In Blue The Northglenn Police Department annual awards banquet was held on May 9th, 2014 at the Heritage Todd Creek Golf Course. The banquet honored present, past and future members. Ceremonies included the following, recognizing the table of honor, presentation of the colors, department awards, dinner, raffle with prizes, and recognition of services. Some awards given included Medal of …
Northglenn Plane vs Home On May 5th, 2014 at 15:40 numerous 911 calls flooded Adams County call centers reporting a small aircraft had went down into a Northglenn neighborhood striking a house at 11067 E. Livingston Dr. North Metro Fire Rescue District with auto-aid from Thornton Fire Department responded to the incident. Truck 62 arrived a two-story house with flames …
Western Hills Structure Fire At 18:30 on May 4th, 2014 Adcom 911 dispatched out North Washington Fire Rescue District to a structure fire at 741 Erie St. in Western Hills, and advised RP saying that his barbeque grill exploded and is catching his house on fire. Engine 33 reported smoke showing from Station 33 and Adams County Sheriff on scene with a …
Station 5 Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5 on May 3rd, 2014. The community came out to meet Smokey the Bear, the firefighters, learn about fire safety, tour the fire engines, enjoy BBQ, games and fire truck rides in the Seagrave pumper. A fly over and landing by Flight for Life medical helicopter. …
Denver Warehouse Fire At 20:40 on May 1st, 2014 Denver Fire Department Chief 5, Engine 27 & Tower 27 were dispatched to a Class 1 fire alarm at 9911 E. 47th Ave. in Northfield. Crews arrived with nothing showing from the exterior and the reporting party advised that smoke was inside the building. Command requested a group while Tower 27 continued to …
