Denver South Eliot Street Fire
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.
Westminster Station 6 Open House 2015
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 2015
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 East Evans Commercial Fire
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. …
Green Mountain House Fire
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
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 2015
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 Safety Day 2015
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 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
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
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 …
South Adams County Spaghetti Dinner 2015
South Adams County Spaghetti Dinner The South Adams County Fire Department held their annual spaghetti dinner at Adams City High School on September 12th, 2015. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy a freshly made spaghetti dinner. AirLife also participated in the event.
Fairmount Station 32 Open House 2015
Station 32 Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held an Open House at Station 32 on September 12th, 2015. The open house gave residents the chance to meet with firefighters, view fire engines, fire station tours, learn about fire safety, enjoy hot dogs and Flight for Life landing and display.
Brighton Station Open Houses 2015
Brighton Station Open Houses Brighton Fire Rescue District held an their annual open houses at all five fire stations on September 12th, 2015. Hundreds of community members took advantage of the nice weather to meet with firefighters, tour the stations, check out the apparatus and enjoy a nice breakfast.
Fire & Emergency Services Higher Education Research Project
F. E. S. H. E. Research Project The Fire & Emergency Services Higher Education Research Project (F.E.S.H.E.) class was held on on September 12th, 2015 at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Mark Campbell, Denver Fire Department and his instructors including Investigator Rob Sprenkle of Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District and Kevin Hammonds, Metro State University Denver.
Golden Fire Safety & Preparedness Day 2015
Safety & Preparedness Day Golden Fire Department held their annual Safety & Preparedness Day on September 12th, 2015 at Station 21, 911 10th St. The community came out to learn about fire safety including grease fires, live fire demonstrations, burn safety, tour the fire trucks, face painting and more.
Black Hawk 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb 2015
9-11 Memorial Stair Climb 2015 The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2015 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk. A big crowd came out to honor with climbing the stairs four times with photos and names line the stairwell to honor those who were lost on September 11th, 2001. Members of the Black Hawk …
MDA Fill The Boot 2015
MDA Fill The Boot 2015 The 2015 Fill the Boot campaign took place September 4th through September 7th. Thousand of firefighters across the country took to the streets to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Contributions help support MDA’s efforts to fund research and provide support services. Throughout the weekend 5280Fire.com photographers ran into firefighters from Adams County, …