Douglas County Lightning Strike At 16:45 p.m. on June 30th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a home that was struck by a bolt of lightning that ignited an attic fire at 13144 Mercury Dr. in Douglas County. The occupant of the home dialed 911 and used a fire extinguisher to control the flames. First arriving Tower 34 and Medic 34 …
Westminster Second Alarm Approximately 15:54 on June 30th, 2019 Westminster Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2700 block of W. 111 Loop at Clay St. in the Legacy Ridge area. Westminster Communications Center advised units en route that 911 callers reporting a possible second house on fire. Westminster Police Department arrived first on scene to a fully involved house …
Centennial Garage Fire At 15:42 p.m. on June 30th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to multiple reports of a garage fire at 16303 E. Fair Ave. in Centennial. A large plume of black smoke was widely visible as units responded. Upon arrival, Engine 42 found the attached 2 car garage fully engulfed with flames, spreading up the back of …
El Paso County Structure Fire At approximately 14:50 on June 30th, 2019 Cimarron Hills Fire Department and Falcon Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 2300 block of Shawnee Dr. Once Cimarron Hills units left the station, they reported a header coming for the area of the incident and called the incident a working structure fire. Squad …
Lakewood House Fire At 19:04 on June 29th 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a confirmed structure fire in the 3400 block of S. Iris Court in Lakewood. Rescue 10 arrived to smoke showing from a small single story family structure with fire on the Charlie side, and started fast attack with life safety as priority in the offensive strategy. …
DFD Local 858 Car Show 2019 Denver Fire Department Local 858 held their 4th Annual Car Show on June 29th, 2019 at the Colorado Professional Firefighter Center 12 Lakeside Lane in Lakeside. Crowds came out to view classics cars, hot rods, and antiques. All proceeds go to Denver Fire Charitable Foundation.
Centennial Garage Fire At 00:46 on June 29th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the 4600 block of E. Fremont Place in Centennial. The residents discovered smoke in the home, immediately evacuated and dialed 911. First arriving Engine 33 sized up a small 2-story single family dwelling with a working fire in the garage and …
Annual Firefighter Chili Cook-Off An annual MDA Firefighter Chili Cook-Off was held on June 28th, 2019 in Downtown Colorado Springs. Fire departments in El Paso County and throughout southern Colorado came together to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. At the event a variety of venues including the US Olympic Committee, Red Bull with a motor bike jump competition, local …
Residential Structure Fire At 15:02 on June 28th, 2019 MetCom dispatched South Metro Fire Rescue to a confirmed residential structure fire at 1004 W. Peakview Ave. in Littleton. While en-route a plume of black smoke was widely visible. Battalion Chief 1 sized up 2 small, 2-story homes involved with fire, labeled them clearly, declared an offensive strategy and assumed command. Engine …
Air Tanker 23 Demonstration The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) along with Airstrike Firefighters hosted a media day held on June 28th, 2018, featuring Airstrike’s P-3 firefighting airtanker (Air Tanker 23), DFPCs contracted COFire Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT), and one of DFPCs Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland. The air tankers conducted …
Waterton Canyon Fire At 12:42 on June 25, 2019, South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue were dispatched to reports of a brush fire in the area of Waterton Canyon after a lightning strike. Smoke was visible on a ridgetop from several miles away, prompting a request for additional units. West Metro Company 15 started recon from Dante …
Adams-Weld Joint Training North Area Fire Departments held mutual-aid training the week of June 17th, 2019 to June 21st, 2019 at Flatiron Crossing in Broomfield. The training included a response of multiple fire departments arriving to a commercial structure fire to operate together. Adams County Fire Rescue, Brighton Fire Rescue District, North Metro Fire Rescue District, South Adams County Fire Department, …
I-25 MCI Bus Accident Around 1430 on June 23rd, 2019 Pueblo West Fire Department was dispatched to I-25 southbound near mile marker 110 for a bus accident. Due to the unknown number of patients and their conditions, mutual-aid was requested from across Pueblo and El Paso counties. In the press conference it was confirmed there were two fatalities and 13 …
Engine 152 In Service Ceremony Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department held a wet down and push in ceremony for their new Engine 152 on June 23rd, 2019 at Crystal Valley Station 152. The new Pierce Velocity was blessed, wet down, and pushed into the station with help from the public. Engine 152 is a twin to Engine 154 which …
Pueblo West Commercial Fire On June 23rd, 2019 just before 10:30 Pueblo West Fire Department responded to the area of 67 N. Silicon Dr. on a report of a possible commercial structure fire. The caller reported that the building was full of dark smoke. Pueblo County deputies arrived on scene to dark smoke coming from the A/C units on top of …
Lakewood Commercial Fire At 09:44 on June 23rd, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported commercial structure fire at the Fairfield Commons 98 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Engine 7 arrived on scene to nothing showing from a large mega-box strip mall with evacuations. Engine 1 arrived to the hydrant at the Alpha-Bravo side. Crews investigated and found smoke showing from the …
Engine 154 In Service Ceremony Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department held a wet down and push in ceremony for their new Engine 154 on June 22nd, 2019 at The Meadows Station 154. The new Pierce Velocity was blessed, wet down, and pushed into the station with help from the public. Engine 154 is a twin to Engine 152 which …
Downtown Electrical Fire Around 12:30 on June 21st, 2019 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a possible structure fire at 17th St. & Arapahoe St. District advised that the call will be a assist to Xcel Energy with an electrical fire that is underneath the street. Crews arrived to smoke showing from several manhole covers, and the area was closed off …
Young Adult Career Exploration Camp Denver Fire Department held the Young Adult Career Exploration Camp (Summer Kids Camp) from June 17th to June 21st 2019 at the Training Center. The camp participants gain self confidence, build teamwork & leadership skills, while also learning valuable life lessons. The last day of the camp involved on working as team fighting fire, using the Jaws of …
South Metro Gas Leak At approximately 16:05 on June 17th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported gas leak at 16990 Hinsdale Rd. in Centennial. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a heavy flame coming from a ruptured gas line. Firefighters monitored the scene while Xcel worked to crimp the line and neutralize the leak. The road …