Station 3 Open House The Hudson Fire Protection District held an open house and expansion opening at Station 3 in Lochbuie on October 18th, 2014. The expansion provides quarters at the station to allow for an on duty crew 24/7. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, tour the station and enjoy lunch.
Inter-Canyon Recruit Training The Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District conducted training for their recruits at Station 3, 8445 S. Hwy. 85 on October 18th, 2014. The recruits worked with ladders and practiced following a hose line out to safety in poor visibility. The district covers 55 square miles in Jefferson County and has five stations.
Denver Diner Kitchen Fire Around 01:30 on October 12th, 2014 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported restaurant fire at 740 W. Colfax Ave. at the Denver Diner. Chief 2 arrived to heavy fire and flames through the roof of a one story restaurant, and assumed command on Colfax Ave. Engine 6 arrived and laid in from Galapago St. & Colfax Ave. …
Arvada Station 4 Open House The Arvada Fire Protection District hosted an open house at Station 4, on October 11th, 2014. The Department opened their doors and invited the public to come meet with firefighters and check out their apparatus. Station 4 houses Ladder 4 and the hazardous materials response team.
Station 4 Open House The Westminster Fire Department held an open house at Station 4 on October 11th, 2014. The department opened their doors to meet with the community, show them their apparatus and provided safety tips in honor of Fire Prevention Week. Station 4 houses and engine and a medic unit.
North Metro Safety Fair North Metro Fire Rescue District held their annual Fire Safety Fair at Walmart in Northglenn on October 4th, 2014, part of Fire Prevention Week. The community came out to meet with the firefighters, learn about how to evacuate a home when there is an emergency, how to contact 911 and first responders and the importance of …
Station 62 Open House The Cunningham Fire Protection District held their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House at Station 62 on October 4th, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus, learn valuable fire prevention information and enjoy lunch. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and Arapahoe Rescue Patrol also participated in the event.
Elizabeth Chili Dinner The Elizabeth Fire Protection District held their annual chili dinner at Station 271 on October 3rd, 2014. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy chili. The Elbert County Sheriff, Elbert Fire Protection District, Elizabeth Police Department, Kiowa Police Department and the Kiowa Fire Protection District all stopped by …
Eagle River Pancake Breakfast The Eagle River Fire Protection District held a pancake breakfast at Station 7 in Avon on September 28th, 2014 to help raise funds for the Eagle County Emergency Responders Fund. The Fund was unofficially launched on September 11, 2014, as a civilian run organization committed to raising funds on behalf of all emergency responders in Eagle …
Denver House Fire On September 27th, 2014 Denver Fire Department was dispatched out to a structure fire in the 4600 E. Kentucky Ave. in Glendale. Denver Paramedics
Genesee Open House Genesee Fire Rescue held their 2014 open house on September 27th, 2014. Local residents were invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a hot lunch fresh off the grill. Flight for Life and the Highland Rescue Team also participated in the event.
Station 21 Pancake Breakfast The Denver Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 21 in Washington Park on September 27th, 2014. Community members from across the city came out to meet with active and retired firefighters, enjoy breakfast, check out Engine 21 and tour the department’s smoke trailer.
Defensive Structure Fire At 02:52 on September 22nd, 2014 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a smoke investigation in the area of W. 3rd Ave, & Sheridan Blvd. Moments later dispatch upgraded the response to a structure fire, and at the same time West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a confirmed commercial structure fire at 5275 W. 1st Ave. in Lakewood. …
IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial The 28th Annual International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs on September 20th, 2014, with thousands of families, friends, loved ones, and firefighters from all across the country including Canada honoring the fallen that have given their lives in the line of duty, with 168 names …
Arvada Safety Fair 2014 Arvada Fire Protection District hosted their Safety Fair at the Apex Recreation Center on September 20th, 2014. Attendees were able to meet with firefighters, check out an engine, look at an ambulance and learn a plethora of important safety tips. The Arvada Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff and the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services also participated in …
Inter-Canyon Open House Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District held an open house on September 20th, 2014 at Station 1, 7939 Turkey Creek Rd. The community was invited out to meet with 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.
Fit For Fire 5K The 2014 Fit for Fire 5K was held in Washington Park in Denver on September 14th, 2014. Festivities included a fun run for kids, a 5K run, a 5K walk and a number of displays from the Denver Fire Department. Roughly 400 people took advantage of the nice weather for a stroll in the park. After …
Station 3 Open House Mountain View Fire Rescue hosted an open house at Station 3 in Mead on September 13th, 2014.
Brighton Station Open Houses Brighton Fire Rescue District held open houses at all the five fire stations on September 13th, 2014. All the stations offered tours of the apparatus and safety information.
Favorite Firefighter Contest The second annual Wrangler Favorite Firefighter Contest was held at the Denver Wrangler on September 12th, 2014. Firefighters from the Colorado Firefighter Calendar competed against one another for donations and the one who collected the most money took home the title. Proceeds from sales of the calendar benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center. This year’s favorite …