Arrowhead Fire At 13:01 on February 8th, 2017 Evergreen Fire Protection District aired a report of a brush fire burning along Hwy. 285 near mile marker 240. Elk Creek Fire Protection District arrived on scene at 13:13 and established command. The initial sized up was a wildland fire burning in grass and brush, moving down-slope into heavy timber, and threatening …
Denver Partial Building Collapse On February 8th, 2017 at approximately 13:00 Denver Fire Department Technical Rescue Team was dispatched to a partial building collapse at 1421 Irving St. An elderly female attempting to turn into her driveway from the alley and crashed into the corner of a neighboring garage causing structural damage. Firefighters were able to shore up and stabilize the structure. …
Denver Partial Building Collapse On February 8th, 2017 at approximately 13:00 Denver Fire Department and the Technical Rescue Team was dispatched to a an auto into a building with a partial building collapse at 1421 Irving St. A vehicle attempting to turn into a driveway from the alley, crashed into the corner of a neighboring garage causing structural damage. Firefighters were …
Arvada Apartment Fire At 22:46 on February 7nd, 2017 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire at 10950 W. 64th Place; dispatch advised that a deck was on fire. Truck 56 arrived to 3-story multi-family apartment complex with fire showing from the exterior balconies of the second and a third floor and spit crews. Medic 56 set-up as …
Denver Car vs Building Around 13:00 on February 4th, 2017 Denver Fire Department responded to a report of a car into a building at Kipling Street & Stanford Ave. Crews arrived to a vehicle into the side of the gas station with minor damage to the building that did not require the collapse rescue. Units on Scene: Engine 30 & …
Federal Heights ISO Class 1 Federal Heights Fire Department was awarded a Class 1 Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating by the Insurance Services Office (ISO) effective February 1st, 2017. Most insurance companies use the PPC to calculate insurance premiums. The price of fire insurance in a community with a good PPC is generally substantially lower than a community with a …
Arvada Duplex Fire At 21:33 on January 31st, 2017 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a confirmed structure fire at 8034 W. 78th Way, dispatch advised that a party is trapped at the front door. Engine 55 & Medic 55 arrived to a single-story duplex with heavy smoke and fire showing, and went into rescue mode. Crews rescued the party …
Sable Altura Dedication Sable Altura Fire Rescue dedicated their two new medic units and tender on January 25th, 2017. The department retired two older medic units, and perform a “washdown” and “push-in” of the two new units “twins” along with the new tender, and all three were officially placed into service. The two new medics are 2017 Ford F-450 LifeLine …
Denver House Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a house fire 3249 W. Colorado Ave. on January 19th, 2017. Crews arrived to smoke showing, and got a quick knock down on the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Additional information was provided by Denver Fire Department
Sips of Fire – Battle of the Badges The Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar hosted Sips of Fire Ladies Night – Battle of the Badges at the Grizzly Rose on January 19th, 2017. Firefighters invited local law enforcement officers from the Behind the Badge Calendar to participate in a friendly competition, which included two stepping, push-ups and bull riding. Proceeds from …
Denver Apartment Fire At 21:50 on November 18th, 2017 Denver Fire Department were dispatched to a possible structure fire at 3338 N. Clayton St. at the Willow Apartments. Engine 9 arrived on scene and laid in from 33rd Ave. & Clayton, and size-up a one-story row home apartments with active fire and smoke showing from the Alpha side and began …
Sloans Lake Dog Rescue On January 13th, 2017 Denver Fire Department responded to dog that was stuck on an island in the middle of Sloans Lake. Crews arrived and attempted to rescue the dog but ran off the island, but crews were able to rescue the beagle safety and with no injuries. Additional information was provided by Denver Fire Department
Denver House Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a possible house on fire in the 5200 block of Sheridan Blvd. at W. 13th Ave. on January 12th, 2017. Crews arrived to smoke showing, and crews got a quick knock on the fire. No injuries and the cause is under investigation. Additional information was provided by Denver Fire Department
West Metro Vegetation Fire At 01:18 on January 11th, 2017 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported large vegetation fire in the area of W. 26th Ave. & Kipling St. with multiple 911 calls. Dispatch advised that the fire may be closer to W. 32nd Ave. in the Crown Hill Open Space Park in Wheat Ridge. Engine 17 & …
West 85th Lane House Fire At 04:37 on January 9th, 2017 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a possible structure fire in the area of W. 84th Ave. & Rogers Way. While responding Engine 58 confirmed a working fire visible from W. 80th Ave & Quaker St. A 911 caller reported fire from the back porch of a hose, …
Residential Fire At 23:48 on January 7th, 2017 Denver Fire Department was called out to reported structure fire in the area of S. Syracuse Way & S. Rosemary Way in Hampton South. Engine 22 arrived to nothing showing, Tower 22 reported smell of smoke in the area. Truck 19 arrived and staged, and discovered a fire at 3994 S. Syracuse Way, and …
Station 8 Grand Opening Poudre Fire Authority held a grand opening ceremony at their new Station 8 at 4800 Signal Tree Dr. in Timnath on January 7th, 2017. The new 15,449 square foot facility was a combined effort of PFA, the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District and the Town of Timnath. The facility features four drive through apparatus bays, living …
Sheridan Basement Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire at 3088 W. Tanforan Dr. in Sheridan on January 1st, 2017. Crews worked fire in the basement with heavy damage. 3 occupants were displaced with no injuries. Additional information was provided by Denver Fire Department
West Metro Motel Fire On January 1st, 2017 at 20:57 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a confirmed commercial structure fire at the Big Bunny Motel 6218 W. Colfax Ave. Engine 1 reported flames showing from Station 1 and asked dispatch to start a 2nd alarm. Engine 1 arrived to an average size single story motel with heavy fire …