Heavy Rescue 75 Dedication Thornton Fire Department held a dedication for the new Heavy Rescue 75 at Station 5 on May 12th, 2018. The community and family members showed up to help in this celebration. Also, part of the ceremony was the “wetdown” of the rescue, that included the washing of the tires, the blessing from the department chaplain and …
North Metro Station 63 Dedication North Metro Fire Rescue District held a open house and dedication on May 12th, 2018 for the new reopening of Station 63 at 10941 Irma Dr. in Northglenn. The community came out to tour the new station and enjoy food and cake for the ceremony. The new renovation of the station started in 2017 with …
Federal Heights Pancake Breakfast The Federal Heights Fire Department and City Council held their annual pancake breakfast at their station on May 12th, 2018. Despite the cool weather and light drizzle, the community came out in force to meet with firefighters, the mayor, and city council member. The city provided a free breakfast consisting of pancakes, eggs, and sausage to …
Douglas County Plane Crash At 20:23 on May 11th, 2018, South Metro Fire Rescue was alerted to an Alert 3 Aircraft Crash in the area of I-25 and RidgeGate Pkwy. Centennial Tower reported loss of contact in the area of I-25 and RidgeGate Pkwy. Crews were updated to a new location of Chambers Rd. and RidgeGate per DCSO. Crews were moved …
MVA with Haz-Mat Response At 12:56 on May 11th, 2018, South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a traffic accident and haz-mat response on Parker Road at South Lewiston Way. A semi truck hauling two large 10,000 pound concrete culverts traveling northbound on Parker Road lost its load after the drive hit his brakes. One culvert slammed through the headache …
Second Alarm Warehouse Fire At 17:20 on May 10th, 2018 Denver Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 840 W. 11th Ave with multiple 911 calls. Ops 2 arrived to a large warehouse with black smoke showing and fire showing through the roof. Engine 1 arrived and laid two lines, and started fire attack, Tower 1 arrived and …
3rd Alarm Under Construction Fire Just before 02:00 on May 10th, 2018 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 19th Ave & Grove St. Chief 6 arrived to a fully involved under construction 4-story multi-family, and went to defensive ops for arriving crews, and set-up command at 20th Ave. & Grove St. Crews arrived to heavy fire …
Wheat Ridge Haz-Mat At 13:14 on May 8th, 2018 Fairmount Fire Protection District received a hazardous materials call at 12901 W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. A semi-truck driver found a leak in one of the containers that he was hauling, unhooked it and called 911. Command on scene requested a full Haz-Mat response. The leak was contained to the …
Adams County Marion Circle Fire At approximately 14:45 on May 7th, 2018 Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 7900 block of Marion Circle when a home owner called 911 to report a structure fire. The first unit arrived at 14:47 and saw a house with smoke coming from the front windows of the second floor. Firefighters began to …
Pueblo Vehicle Fire The Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to a vehicle fire on May 6th, 2018 at 15 Douglas Lane on Pueblo’s north side around 14:30. Photographer Dustin was on scene before Engine 2 and Pueblo PD while investigating smoke in the area. Pueblo Police Department arrived and began to assist with scene control. Engine 2 was first due …
Station 5 Annual Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5 10100 Garland St. on May 5th, 2018. The community came out to meet with fire fighters and learn fire safety, tour the fire engines, ambulance, kid’s obstacle course and fire truck rides. Flight for Life was also on hand with a landing and tours, …
Sound The Alarm Between 2014 and 2017, four people living within the borders of Adams County Fire Rescue lost their lives in a structure fire. At least three of those didn’t have a working smoke alarm in their homes. Two of them, were elderly living in mobile homes. That is why on May 5th, 2018, ACFR joined forces with the …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation Remembrance Ceremony was held on May 5th, 2018. Firefighters and family members remembered and honored all 147 firefighters. The ceremony was inside the Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S Allison Pkwy. and outside at the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Belmar Park.
Aurora Structure Fire April 4th, 2018 at 7:42 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 15241 E. Radcliffe Dr. with Dispatch advising units that multiple 911 calls reporting flames showing. Engine 6 arrived on scene to a single family single story residential with heavy smoke showing on the alpha side and roof. Engine 6 pulled a 1 ¾ …
Wildhorse MotorHome Fire At 16:00 on May 1st, 2018 Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Bureau (ESB) Fire Team was dispatched to the area of First Rd. in Wildhorse (Pueblo County) for a reported motorhome on fire. Crews found a fully involved RV and made quick work of it keeping it from spreading to adjacent buildings despite winds and Red Flag …
2nd Alarm Apartment Fire West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a confirmed structure fire with multiple 911 calls at S. Holman Way & S. Flora Way on April 29th, 2018. Engine 6 reported to dispatch that large smoke in the air from the station. Engine 6 arrived on scene to a 4-story high rise with multiple levels on fire, life safety …
New Station Dedication The Pinewood Springs Fire Protection dedicated the Richard L. Wilcox Fire Station and Community Center in Larimer County on April 29th, 2018. The local community came out to meet with firefighters, tour the station, and enjoy light refreshments. The new station, named after a former fire chief, will increase response times, provide more storage space and allow …
Westminster Safe Kids Day The Safe Kids Day was held on April 28th, 2018 at the Orchard Town Center in Westminster. Kids of all ages enjoyed the fire truck & ambulance tours by Westminster Fire Department, police car tours by Westminster Police Department and K-9 demo, safety booths, bike helmet fitting and more. Children’s Hospital and Adams County Fire Rescue was …
Station 4 Open House Longmont Fire Department Open House was held on April 28th, 2018 at Station 4 501 23rd Ave. The open house focused on senior safety including: smoke alarms, kitchen and cooking hazards, as well trip and fall precautions, with staff checking blood pressure and heart rates for seniors.
Byers Open House The Byers Fire Protection District held their annual open house at Station 71 on April 28th, 2018. The department opened their doors so community members could meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a free lunch. The Arapahoe County Sheriff and Colorado State Patrol were also on hand to take back unused prescription medications and conduct …