Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb Red Rocks 2014
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2014 The annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2014 at Red Rocks. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater.
2014 Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The 2014 Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held at the Century Link Building in downtown Denver on September 11th. 2014. Hundreds of Firefighters from 51 departments and 10 states, climbed the 55 story building twice in full turnout gear, carrying a piece of equipment used for high-rise fires. The primary purpose of the Memorial …
NATRT Trench Training
NATRT Trench Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team conducted trench rescue training at Standley Lake in Westminster on September 8th, 9th and 12th, 2014. Team members were able to hone their skills identifying hazards, selecting equipment, monitoring the atmosphere, shoring the scene and removing victims. The North Area Technical Rescue Team (NATRT) was formed in June of 1995 as a coordinated technical …
South Adams County Spaghetti Dinner 2014
South Adams County Spaghetti Dinner The 2014 South Adams County Fire Department annual Spaghetti Dinner was held at Adams City High School on September 6th, 2014. The Commerce City community was invited out t meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a spaghetti dinner.
Denver First Responder Car Show 2014
First Responder Car Show The Denver Police Museum and Denver Firefighters Museum hosted a First Responder Car show at the Northfield Shopping Center on September 6th, 2014. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Aurora Police Department, Denver Fire Department, Denver Police Department and the Mile High Hook and Ladder Club participated in the event. Proceeds benefitted both museums.
Arvada Harvest Festival Parade 2014
Arvada Harvest Parade The Arvada Fire Protection District participated in the Arvada Harvest Parade on September 6th, 2014.
Denver Steele Street MVA
Vehicle Into House Denver Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 4400 block of Steele St. around 16:20 on September 4th, 2014. Initial reports indicated that a vehicle had crashed into a house. Units arrived on scene and discovered that a blue Ford Explorer crashed through the front wall of a residence at 4455 Steele Street. Two occupants …
Denver Fast Food Fire
Denver Fast Food Fire September 4th, 2014 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Wendy’s restaurant at 857 E. Colfax Ave. in Capital Hill. Crews arrived to smoke showing from the roof. Units on Scene: Chief 4, Engine 1, Tower 1, Engine 3, Tower 4, Truck 15, Rescue 1 & Hamer 1 Denver Paramedics & Denver Police …
MDA Fill The Boot 2014
MDA Fill The Boot 2014 Hundreds of firefighters from around the Denver metro area joined with thousands of their colleagues across the country over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend to help “Fill the Boot” for MDA. Firefighters hit the streets in force to collect donations from pedestrians, motorists and other passers-by in an effort to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. …
Adams County Vegetation Fire
Adams County Vegetation Fire On August 30th. 2014 Adams County Fire Rescue was alerted to a structure fire in the 8700 block of Devonshire Court in Welby. Responding units reported smoke in the air. Crews arrived to find a multi-family structure with fresh charring, after a quick investigation units reported a unit effect by fire in need of over haul …
Wheat Ridge assist with Cycling Challenge
Pro Cycling Challenge 2014 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District spent part of their day on August 24th, 2014 assisting with the 2014 USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The challenge, one of the largest cycling events in the United States, featured the best of the best in professional cycling, competing on a challenging course through some of America’s most beautiful scenery. The …
Federal Heights Fair 2014
Federal Heights Fair The 2014 Federal Heights Fair was held on August 23rd 2014 at the Federal Plaza Shopping Center at 104th Ave. and Federal Blvd. Federal Heights Fire Department firefighters joined with other city staffers and about a dozen artists, businesses, non-profit organizations and vendors for a little fun in the sun with the community. Firefighters met with community members, gave away …
Denver Decatur Street Structure Fire
Denver Structure Fire On August 22nd, 2014 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2439 Decatur St. Crews arrived to heavy fire and smoke. Investigators believe it was caused by contractors working on the roof. No injuries were reported. Units on Scene: Chief 2, Chief 6, Engine 1, Engine 6, Engine 7, Engine 12, Tower 1, Tower 4, …
Air Force Academy Open House 2014
AFA Open House Air Force Academy Fire & Emergency Services at the U.S. Air Force Academy held an open house at Station 1 on August 16th, 2014. Community members from across the base enjoyed lunch, met with firefighters, toured the station, checked out the apparatus, obtained safety information and learned more about the department. Firefighters conducted a vehicle extrication demonstration and …
Englewood Vehicle Into House
Vehicle vs House Around 11:30 on August 13th, 2014 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on University Blvd. at Floyd Ave. Initial reports indicated that a vehicle had crashed into a building. A black Chevrolet Suburban traveling west on Floyd Ave. crossed over University Blvd, and ran off the road and crashed into a garage at 2390 Floyd …
Denver Auto Extrication Training 2014
Auto Extrication Training Denver Fire Department took advantage of the warm weather on August 13th, 2014 to tear apart a few unclaimed cars left at the Denver Sheriff’s impound lot. The crews of Engine 9, Tower 9 and Hamer 1 assembled at Crusher Auto and Truck Salvage on Brighton Blvd. to practice removing windshields, prying open doors, cutting back a roof and removing parts of a dashboard. The …
Littleton 2nd Alarm Condo Fire
2nd Alarm Condo Fire Just before 10:00 on August 11th, 2014 Littleton Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 5500 block of S. Lowell Blvd. in Littleton. Crews arrived to a large condominium complex with heavy fire from the second floor and a 2nd alarm was requested. Two patients were transported to a local hospital with non life …
Adams County Water Recovery
Adams County Water Recovery On August 10th, 2014 at approximately 14:00 Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a water recover in Clear Creek south on Interstate 76. Initial reports indicated that a fisherman found a body in the water entailed in debris. Firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and the coroner’s office were on scene about two hours processing the scene and …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar 2015 Calendar Debut
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut The Colorado Firefighter Calendar debuted their 2015 calendar at the Expo Event Center on August 8th, 2014. A capacity crowd turned out to watch the firefighters strut their stuff on the catwalk and help raise funds for charity. Proceeds from the sale of calendars directly benefits the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Southeast Weld Pancake Breakfast 2014
Pancake Breakfast & Parade The Southeast Weld Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Keenesburg on August 7th, 2014. Following the breakfast, the department participated in the Southeast Weld Fair & Rodeo Parade through downtown Keenesburg. The parade made its way from the Post Office on Main Street down Woodward Ave. to Weld Central High …