Favorite Firefighter Contest The Denver Wrangler hosted their third annual Favorite Firefighter contest on October 24th, 2015. Several firefighters from the 2016 Colorado Firefighter Calendar competed to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Arvada Double House Fire On October 18th, 2015 at 10:31 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a residential structure fire in the 110121 of W. 70th Dr. with multiple 911 calls. While responding Engine 53 reported heavy smoke showing from W. 72nd Ave. & Kipling St. and Engine 57 advised a smoke plume from Station 57. Engine 53 arrived to …
Craig Moilanen Memorial A celebration of his life was held for Craig Moilanen at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. in Littleton on October 16th, 2015 with full line of duty honors. Flags on all state buildings were flown at half-staff in his honor. A procession with fire trucks traveled from the Horan & McConaty Funeral …
Denver House Fire Around 09:00 on October 15th, 2105 Denver Fire Department was called to a house fire in the 4900 block of Kalamath St. Crew arrived to a two-story home with smoke and fire showing. No other information was released at this time. Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department
North Hogback Fire Around 15:00 on October 14th, 2015 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a brush fire on the eastbound side of C-470 east of Bowles Ave. Engine 13 arrived and reported a working grass fire moving west, and started a direct attack with Brush 13. The fire quickly spread up the hogback prompting a resource request for 3 additional …
Thornton Brush Fire On Ocotober 13th, 2015 at approximately 14:30 Thornton Fire Department was alerted to a fire in the area of E. 160th Ave. (Hwy. 7) & Monaco St. in the Todd Creek area. Initially reports were of a brush fire, but later 911 callers reported that structures may also be involved. With a larger header visible for miles, auto-aid from the Greater …
Fit For Fire 5K The Denver Fire Department 2015 Fit for Fire 5K was held on October 11th, 2015 in Washington Park in Denver. The fun run for kids, a 5K run, a 5K walk. Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of the Denver Fire Department and the Denver Firefighter’s Burn Foundation.
Station 4 Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 4 on October 10th, 2015. Kids of all ages came out to learn about fire safety, meet with firefighters, tour the fire engines, fire truck rides and a kiddie combat obstacle course. Flight for Life was also on hand with a landing and tours of the medical helicopter.
Station 3 Open House Hudson Fire Protection District hosted an open house at Station 3 in Lochbuie on October 10th, 2015, part of the National Fire Prevention Week. The community came out to meet up with the firefightes, and tour the fire engines and station. Kids of all ages learned about fire safety and more.
Station 1 Open House Hudson Fire Protection District hosted an open house at Station 1 on October 10th, 2015, part of the National Fire Prevention Week. The community came out to see the fire engines and tour the station. Kids of all ages learned about fire safety and more.
Vail Station Open House The Vail Fire Department hosted an open house at Station 3 in West Vail on October 10th, 2015. The mountain community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy lunch. The department covers 40 square miles in Eagle County out of three stations.
Platteville Gilcrest Open House The Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District held their annual open house at Station 1 in Gilcrest on October 10th, 2015. The community came out to meet with firefighters, learn about fire safety, tour the station, check out the apparatus, and enjoy food. LaSalle Fire Protection District also participated in the event. The public was invited out to meet …
Cunningham Open House The Cunningham Fire Protection District kicked off Fire Prevention Week with their annual open house at Station 62 in Centennial. The community was invited in to meet with firefighters tour the station, check out the apparatus, learn about fire safety and enjoy a free pancake breakfast. The Arapahoe County Sheriff, Arapahoe Rescue Patrol and Littleton Fire Rescue …
Morrison Structure Fire On October 1st, 2015 at 04:55 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 105 Canon St. at the historical Horton House Bed & Breakfast in downtown Morrison. Morrison Police officers arrived to a confirmed fire with one person possibly inside. Engine 9 arrived to a working fire, and pulled a 1 3/4 line in …