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 …
Denver 2nd Alarm At 21:42 on June 16th, 2019 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 21100 block of E. 47th Ave. in Montbello. Crews arrived to 2 houses on fire, and started fast attack on the fire, and a second alarm was requested. Engine 39 arrived with fast attack on the Charlie side and Tower 27 started …
Arvada Garage Fire At 21:21 on June 16th, 2019 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 6500 block of W. 69th Way. Jefferson County Communications Center Authority (Jeffcom) advised that 911 caller reporting smoke in the house and possibly coming from the garage. Battalion 51 arrived to a one-story single family structure with smoke showing from the roof …
South Metro/Aurora MVA At 19:20 on June 15th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched separately to a motor vehicle accident at E. County Line Rd. & S. Powhaton Rd. The initial response was upgraded as information arrived that the accident involved a head-on collision with a vehicle that rolled over and possible fatality on scene. …
South Metro Vehicle Fire At 15:34 on June 15th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 15 and Medic 15 were dispatched to a vehicle fire at the Southglenn Library parking garage 6972 S. Vine St. in Centennial. Company 15 arrived to a single pick-up with an extinguished fire. Engine 15 found material on the ground that appeared to have caught …
34th Annual Fire Muster The 34th Annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Muster & Parade was held on June 15th, 2019. Kids of all ages enjoyed the fire engines in the parade that went down Littleton Blvd. in Downtown Littleton, with the parade ending at the Arapahoe Community College for the fire muster which included new and old fire …
Swift Water Rescue Training Denver Fire Department Tower 1 and Rescue 2 crews worked on swiftwater water rescue training on June 13th, 2019 on Clear Creek in Golden.
Swift Water Rescue Training The North Area Swiftwater Rescue Team (NASRT) held water rescue training the week of June 10th, 2019 on Clear Creek in Golden. The team consists of crews from Adams County Fire Rescue, Arvada Fire Protection District, Brighton Fire Rescue District, Federal Heights Fire Department, Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, North Metro Fire Rescue District, Mountain View Fire Rescue, South …
Adams County Auto-X Training Adams County Fire Rescue C-Shift held an auto extrication training on June 11th, 2019 at the LKQ auto parts salvage yard on Federal Blvd. in Berkley. Crews worked on several vehicles with roof removal, glass removal, and stabilization.
Boulder County Barn Fire Just after 21:00 on June 10th, 2019 Boulder County Communications dispatched out Boulder Rural Fire Rescue & Mountain View Fire Rescue to a reported barn on fire in the at 7500 block of N. 67th St. at Oxford Rd. in Niwot. Crews arrived and found fire showing and quickly extinguished the fire. No animals were injured and …
Aurora Haz-Mat On June 6th, 2019 at 09:09 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched by Aurora 911 Emergency Communications to a full Haz-Mat response to the Aurora Municipal Court and Detention Center at 14999 E. Alameda Parkway. Dispatch advised that an officer began testing a unknown substance, and had an adverse reaction, with possible other patients involved. Battalion 2 arrived with the command post set-up on …
Aurora MVA Extrication At 13:50 on June 8th, 2019 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched by Aurora 911 Emergency Communications to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at E. Smoky Hills Rd. and S. Chambers Rd. Firefighters arrived on scene and found two heavily damaged vehicles in the middle of the intersection. One driver was stuck behind the wheel of an SUV and required …
Colorado Springs 125th Anniversary On June 8th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department celebrated their 125th Anniversary at the Fire Department Complex 375 Printers Parkway in Colorado Springs. The community came out to celebrated with the CSFD Honor Guard presentation, fire and emergency displays with Rescue 17 auto extrication, Engine 1 and Truck 1 water display and live fire exercise, Hazmat 14 display, and …
Pancake Breakfast The Hot Sulphur Springs Parshall Fire Protection District hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast on June 8th, 2019 at Station 1 in Hot Sulphur Springs. The community came out to meet with firefighters check, out the apparatus and enjoy piping hot pancakes fresh of the griddle. HSSP also participated in the annual Hot Sulphur Days parade and fireworks display …
Golden Hell Night Golden Fire Department held their annual Golden Fire Academy “Hell Night” training on June 6th, 2019. The recruits were dispatched to several scenarios as instructors evaluated their performance, including a smoke investigation, vehicle on fire, person stuck on a fence, electric order from a house under construction, accident involving extraction and patient care, and ending late in the evening …