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 …
Denver Apartment Fire Around 09:00 on September 29th, 2105 Denver Fire Department was called to a apartment with smoke showing fire in the 300 block of Eliot St.
Station 6 Open House The Westminster Fire Department hosted an open house at Station 6 on September 26th, 2015. The Department opened their doors to meet with the public, show off their apparatus and provide safety information. Flight for Life and the Westminster Police Department also participated in the event.
Genesee Open House Genesee Fire Rescue hosted their annual open house on September 26th, 2015. The public was invited to come meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a hot lunch, fresh off the grill. The Colorado State Patrol and Highland Rescue Team also participated in the event.
Denver Deadbeat Club Fire On September 25th, 2015 at approximately 16:30 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 4040 E. Evans Ave. Crews arrived on scene and found the old Deadbeat Nightclub engulfed in fire. Firefighters were on scene several hours tackling the blaze, mopping up hot spots and determining the cause. No injuries were reported. …
West Metro Defensive Fire At 13:31 on September 24th, 2015 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 1800 block of S. Zinnia Ct. in Green Mountain, with dispatch advising that possible parties trapped. District 2 advised that smoke showing from C-470 & Morrison Rd. Lakewood Police officers on scene advised that all parties were out. Engine 4 …
Pleasant View Structure Fire At 03:39 on September 20th, 2015 Pleasant View Fire Department was alerted to a possible structure fire in the area of W. 13th Ave. & Quaker St. in West Pleasant View. Engine 41 arrived to a working fire in a new house under construction, laid in and established their own water supply. Engine 41 started deck gun …
IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial On September 19th, 2015 the 29th Annual International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. A crowd of over 6,000 from all across the country including Canada honored the fallen, with 310 names added to the Wall of Honor this year. This is the first year for …
Poudre Fire Safety Day Poudre Fire Authority held a safety day in downtown Fort Collins on September 19th, 2015. The Department set up several in-service and antique apparatus for the public to view. Additional actives for the kids were also on hand. Poudre Valley EMS also participated in the event.
Arvada Safety Fair 2015 Arvada Fire Protection District hosted their Safety Fair in an effort to promote National Emergency Preparedness Month, the Arvada Fire Department and the City of Arvada teamed up with the Citizens of Arvada Preparing for Emergencies and the Apex Parks and Recreation District to host the Community Preparedness and Safety Fair at the Apex Center on …
Wheat Ridge Suspicious Package On September 18th, 2015 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District was alerted to a suspicious package at the Seniors Resource Center 3227 Chase St. Crews arrived and started evacuation of the building of the adult day of senior citizens, and bused then to another location. Wheat Ridge Police Department investigated the threat, and then called the Jefferson County Sheriff …
Denver Trench Rescue Training Several crews from the Denver Fire Department participated in trench rescue training at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on September 18th, 2015. Trench rescue is a specialized form of rescue that involves shoring up the sides of a trench in order to removed a trapped or injured victim. Engine 1, Tower 1, Collapse Rescue, Rescue 1 …