Station 1 Open House The Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 1 in Monument on September 9th, 2017. Community members came out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a free lunch prepared by the Pikes Peak Firefighters Association’s Fire Rehab unit. El Paso / Teller County 911 also participated in the …
Station 52 Dedication & Open House Brighton Fire Rescue District held an open house at the Stations 52 on September 9th, 2017. The department invited the community to join them for tours of the new facility and its official dedication. The ceremony included a hose uncoupling ceremony and brief remarks from Chief Mark Bodane, Brighton Mayor Dick Mclean and Dean Morris, …
Safety & Preparedness Day 2017 Golden Fire Department held their 8th Annual Safety & Preparedness Day on September 9th, 2017 at Station 21 911 10th Street. 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. AMR, Pleasant View Fire Department and Golden Police Department were also …
Station 31 Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held their 3rd Annual Community Open House at Station 31 at 4755 Isabell Street on September 9th, 2017. The community open house gave local residents the chance to meet with firefighters, view fire apparatus, fire station tours, home fire & sprinkler (side by side) burn demonstration, fire & life safety demonstrations and …
Colorado River Engine 43 Dedication September 5th, 2016 Colorado River Fire Rescue dedicated the new Engine 43, which was placed into service with the traditional “Wet Down” ceremony. The new Engine is a Pierce Enforcer with 750 gallons of water, 1500 gpm pump with foam, the former Engine 43 will become a reserve engine for the district.
Adams County Brush Fire Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported brush fire behind several homes in the 7800 block of Downing Street on September 4th, 2017. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes and found flames in a wooded along the neighborhood greenbelt, South Adams County Fire Department also responded. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the blaze using …
Divide Pancake Breakfast The Divide Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Divide on September 3rd, 2017. Hundreds of residents came out to help support the department with pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon. Attendees also got to meet with firefighters, tour the apparatus, and see some of the specialized equipment firefighters use.
Red Feather Lakes Fire Day 2017 The Red Feather Lakes Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Fire Day on September 2nd, 2017. The event helped raise funds for the department through a bake sale, crafts fair, the sale of t-shirts and donations. Festivities also included a parade, fire truck rides, and several static displays. The Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, …
MDA Fill The Boot 2017 Firefighters from across the state joined thousands of their colleagues from around the county to help fill the boot for MDA over the Labor Day Weekend. For more than 60 years, Fill the Boot has been a strong firefighter tradition, giving families with muscular dystrophy hope for the future and support for today. 5280Fire.com caught …