Gas Cooling Training On October 23rd, 2018 firefighters from Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District participated in gas cooling evolutions at the Loveland Fire Training Center. Training included classroom, observing fire and smoke behavior in a small scale model, and live fire training in Loveland’s ‘T-cell’ prop that is made up of 2 40’ shipping containers set …
High-Centered Tractor-Trailer At approximately 10:10 on October 23, 2018, the Colorado Springs Fire Department dispatched Truck 1 to a motor vehicle collision at E. Las Vegas St. and S. Royer St. While en route, Truck 1 was advised that there was a single patient with a hand in jury and a semi-truck that was high-centered on the railroad tracks. Engine …
Johnstown Odor Investigation At approximately 21:02 on October 22nd, 2018 Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Battalion 1, Engine 6, and Ladder 6 to the 5200 block of Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Johnstown on the report of a gas odor in a commercial building. Upon arrival Engine 6 took command and made entry to the building to …
Fatal Working House Fire At 18:42 on October 22nd, 2018 Thornton Fire Department with assistance from North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 11800 block of St. Paul Circle. Thornton Communications Center advised that a possible party was still inside the structure. Engine 73 arrived on scene to a small single family residential with …
Third Alarm Apartment Fire At 18:22 on October 21st, 2018 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched out Aurora Fire Rescue to a reported apartment complex on fire at the Courtyards at Buckley Apartments in the 2100 block of S. Rifle Way. Engine 9 arrived on scene to active fire on the Charlie side, pulled a line in for fire attack and established …
Estes Valley Open House Estes Valley Fire Protection District held their annual open house and pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Estes Park on October 21st, 2018. The community came out and enjoyed pancakes, meeting with the firefighters, fire engine displays, kids maze obstacle course, ladder truck demonstration, extrication demonstration, cooking fire safety, and educational stations about home inspections and fire …
Berthoud Residential Structure Fire At 19:18 on October 20th, 2018 Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) dispatched Berthoud Fire Protection District with auto-aide from Loveland Fire Rescue Authority to a residential structure fire at the 4700 block of Karen Ct in Berthoud. Engine 2 arrived on scene to a small single story residential with half the structure fully involved, defensive fire conditions and request a …
Station 233 Grand Opening Elbert Fire Protection District held a grand opening for Station 233 on October 20th, 2018. Community members were invited out to tour the station, meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy lunch. The new station, located at 702 County Rd. 98, will help cover the western side of the district. The station currently houses …
Station 3 Open House Frederick-Firestone Fire District held a community open house at Station 3 6800 Tilbury Ave. in Firestone on October 20th, 2018. The community came out to meet with the first responders, firefighter obstacle course, firefighter gear try-on, explore the fire engine and ambulance, paramedic medical response demonstration, CPR information, tour the fire station, and learn about the equipment used …
2nd Annual Pumpkin Give-Away The 2nd Annual Monument Firefighters Pumpkin Give-Away was held on October 20th, 2018 at the Tractor Supply Company 16760 Leather Chaps Dr in Monument. 500 pumpkins were given away this year. The event is hosted by the Monument Professional Firefighters Local 4319 and Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District. Sponsored by Mutual Security Mortgage and Ryan Graham Homes.
Colorado Centre Fire Safety Day The Colorado Centre Metropolitan District Fire Department held their third annual Fire Safety Day and open house at 4770 Horizonview Drive on October 20th 2018. CCMD invited the community to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and learn valuable safety information. The Colorado Springs Fire Department, Ellicott Volunteer Fire Department, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, …
Station 1 Open House Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held an open house at the Frederick Station 1 31 Walnut Dr. on October 20th, 2018. The community came out to meet with the first responders, firefighter obstacle course, smoke house, firefighter gear try-on, explore the fire engine and ambulance, paramedic medical response demonstration, CPR information, tour the fire station, and learn about the equipment …
South Metro Apartment Fire At 08:50 on October 20th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 61 & Engine 38 responded to a smoke alarm sounding at Woodhaven Apartments located at 2300 block of S. Quebec St. in Arapahoe County. Engine 61 arrival the crew was met by a resident who reported a possible fire on the 3rd floor and full …
Berthoud Electrical Fire At approximately 12:20 on October 19th, 2018 Berthoud Fire Protection District with auto aid from Loveland Fire & Rescue Authority was alerted from the Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) to a residential structure fire in a single family home in the 4000 block of Arleigh Dr. in unincorporated Larimer County. Berthoud Engine 2 arrived to a single story home with …
Arvada Basement Fire At 19:41 on October 14th, 2018 JeffCom alerted Arvada Fire Protection District of a possible structure fire in the 6900 block of W. 80th Circle. Engine 55 arrived to a medium single story family residential with smoke showing from the garage area, pulled a 1 3/4 line for search rescue and fire attack in the offensive strategy, and established their own …
Wheat Ridge Head-On Collision Around 21:38 on October 13th, 2018 JeffCom alerted West Metro Fire Rescue to a 2-vehicle head-on collision at W. 44th Ave. & Pierce St. in Wheat Ridge. Engine 16 arrived to heavy damage in the intersection and checked for injuries. Wheat Ridge Police Department closed down both directions on W. 44th Ave. and started the investigation of the …
Arvada House Fire At 20:05 on October 13th, 2018 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted by JeffCom with multiple reports of a structure fire in the 6300 block of Teller St. Dispatch advised units en route that Arvada Police Department on scene reporting flames showing from a house. Engine 51 arrived to 2 story single family residential with a working fire on …
CCA Live Burn Training The Community College of Aurora Fire Science fall fire academy held live burn training at the Aurora Fire Rescue Training Facility on October 13th, 2018. CCA fire students, who have been in class for several weeks, use their Saturday training sessions to put into practice many of the lessons learned in the classroom including forcible entry, search …
Carbondale Open House Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District held their annual open house at Station 81. on October 13th, 2018. The event had fire truck rides, station tours, face painting, Sparky the Fire Dog, meet up with local heroes, and Classic Air Medical helicopter on display.
Wellington Station 1 Open House Wellington Fire Protection District held their annual open house at Station 1 on October 13th, 2018 part of Fire Prevention Week. Kids of all ages talked with firefighters, tour the station and apparatus plus learned about fire safety. UCHealth, Fort Collins 911 and Larimer County Sheriff Wildland Team also participated in the event.