Annual Pancake Breakfast Platte Valley Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast on August 7th, 2014, which is also part of the Kersey Days. The community came out to enjoy pancakes, tour the fire apparatus, and more. The Kersey Days Parade followed.
Old Town Restaurant Fire On August 3rd, 2014 at 09:25 Poudre Fire Authority was alerted to a possible fire at 233 Linden St. Engine 1 arrived to heavy smoke showing from a two-story commercial building in Old Town. Upon further investigation firefighters found active fire in multiple walls and between floors of the building. Holes were cut in floors and walls to gain …
Live Fire Training Adams County Fire Rescue conducted several live fire training exercises at their fire training tower on E. 68th Ave. on August 2nd, 2014. In addition to the live fire training scenarios, firefighters worked on decontamination and rehab procedures in an effort to improve safety and reduce associated medical problems after a fire. Adams County Fire Rescue was formed by a …
Golden Pancake Breakfast The Golden Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 21 on July 26th, 2014. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Fairmount Fire Protection District also participated in the event.
Denver Water Rescue On July 21st, 2014 Denver Fire Department was called out to a water rescue on the Platte River in Confluence Park.
Westminster Safe Kids Day Westminster Fire Department hosted Safe Kids Day on July 19th, 2014 at the Orchard Town Center in Westminster. Education booths were set-up and shoppers were able to meet firefighters, learn about summer safety tips and parents were able to purchase bike helmets for their children. All proceeds go back to fire charities such as the B.U.R.N. …
Lafayette Open House The Lafayette Fire Department held an open house at Station 1 on July 19th, 2014. The public was invited to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and tour the station. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette Police Department, Longmont Fire Department, Louisville Fire Protection District, Med Evac, Mountain View Fire Rescue, North Metro Fire Rescue District …
Brighton Weed Fire On July 11th, 2014 Brighton Fire Rescue District responded to a reported weed fire along the South Platte River at Hwy. 7. Crews arrived to a wind driven weed fire and started fire attack. The fire burned approximately twenty acres along the river bottom. No structures were damaged and no one was injured. Crews were assisted by …
Lacrosse Scrimmage Family and friends came to watch and support local firefighters and service members at Mile High Stadium on July 4th. 2014. The lacrosse scrimmage was held before the Denver Outlaws game. The players battled it out for half an hour with a tie game being called due to lightning with 10 minutes left.
Annual Fishing Derby The annual fourth of July fishing derby and BBQ on July 4th, 2018 at City Park Lake on W. 104th Ave. hosted by Westminster Fire Department. Families and firefighters gathered and fished at the lake, and kids also competed for prizes for biggest fish and the first fish that was caught, and then enjoyed lunch.
Indian Hills Pancake Breakfast The Indian Hills Fire Protection District held their annual open house and Independence Day Parade on July 4th, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, eat pancakes and enjoy a parade. AirLife Denver also participated in the event.
High Rise Apartment Fire At 06:19 on June 30th, 2014 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a confirmed high rise structure fire at 693 Urban Ct. at the Ridgemoor Apartments in Lakewood. Dispatched advised that multiple 911 callers reporting possible parties trapped on the 6th floor with heavy smoke, and a 2nd alarm was struck. Engine 2 arrived to a …
Applewood Kitchen Fire At 15:14 on June 28th, 2014 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District with auto-aid from West Metro Fire Rescue & Fairmount Fire Protection District responded to a confirmed structure fire in the 11700 block of W. 30th Pl. in Lakewood. Dispatched alerted units that a box on the stove caught fire, was not contained and the residents evacuated the structure. …
South Metro Structure Fire On June 28th, 2014 at approximately 10:45 South Metro Fire Rescue and Littleton Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the Kentucky Fried Chicken / A&W at 9351 E. Arapahoe Rd. in Greenwood Village. Crews arrived on scene and found a small fire on the roof of the KFC structure. Firefighters were …
Fit For Fire Competition Denver Fire Department hosted the first annual Fit For Fire Competition at the Rocky Mountain Fire Training Center on June 28th, 2014. Denver Firefighters gave it their all in a battle to the finish in a new event created by Denver Fire, where participants go head to head in 10 crossfit orientated stations. The competition had …
Denver Garage Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 121 Irving St. on June 27th, 2014. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes of the call and found a detached garage behind the residence on fire. The fire spread to a privacy fence along the rear property line. Engine 20 laid in from the hydrant at 2nd …
Denver Hazmat Response On June 21st, 2014 at approximately 08:00 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a hazardous materials incident at the Colorado Human Services Building, 1575 Sherman St. Firefighters arrived on scene and found that a container of ammonia in the basement had been turned over due to flooding. The department’s hazardous materials team was called to the scene …
Thornton Home Explosion On June 19th 2014 at approximately 15:30 Thornton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported home explosion at 13072 Monroe Drive. Crews arrived on scene within a few minutes and found a heavily damaged home. North Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene to assist. Firefighters were on scene for almost two hours extinguishing smoldering areas, …
Denver Restaurant Fire Around 15:30 n June 15th, 2014 Denver Fire Department was alerted to smoke coming from a restaurant at 1135 E. Evans Ave. at S. Downing St. Crews arrived and found light smoke showing from the roof, and got the fire under control quickly. Units on Scene: Chief 3, Engine 16, Truck 16, Engine 24, Tower 22 & Arson
29th Annual Fire Muster The 29th Annual Ralph Schomp Automotive Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Parade & Muster was held on June 15th, 2014. The fire apparatus parade went down Littleton Blvd. in Downtown Littleton, and ended at the Arapahoe Community College for the fire muster. The fire muster featured fire truck rides, Littleton Fire Rescue auto extrication demo, and the …