Pikes Peak Ave Fire At 19:42 on May 27th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the 4200 block of Pikes Peak Ave. On scene, Engine 8 initially reported nothing showing from the structure. Once Truck 8 made entry, they reported heavy smoke conditions coming from the structure and continued to investigate looking for the main body of fire. Engine …
Annual Pancake Breakfast Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast early Memorial Day morning on May 27th, 2019 at Station 2. The members of the community meet with the firefighters and tour the fire apparatus, and all got to sit down with the famous Smokey the Bear and have a delicious breakfast.
Grand Junction Residential Fire Around 22:30 on May 26th, 2019 Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 1800 block of N. 26th St. Crews arrived to a fast moving fire in the backyard of the home, and extending into the garage and threatening the next door house. Firefighters were able to quickly got the fire controlled and …
Station 3 Open House Longmont Fire Department held their annual open house on May 25th, 2019 at Station 3 1000 Pace St. The community came out to learn about fire safety, hands on CPR from UCHealth, view the fire equipment, with Stop-The-Bleed information from Longmont United Hospital. Station 3 serves as the Longmont Fire Department wildland station. In addition to the …
EMS Open House Grand County EMS celebrated National EMS Week with an open house at Station 1 in Granby on May 25th, 2019. The community came out in force to meet with their EMS professionals, tour the apparatus and enjoy a free lunch. Established in January 1970, Grand County EMS is a state of the art ALS pre-hospital provider. The …
Denver Fire Graduation Ceremony Denver Fire Department graduated 27 new firefighters on May 23rd, 2019 at the Class 2019-01 Graduation/Continuation Ceremony at the Metro State University Tivoli Turnhalle in downtown Denver. Also see the class during Hell Night.
Class 19-01 Hell Night The Denver Fire Department held the annual Hell Night for the latest class of recruits “Class 2019-01” on May 21st, 2019 at the Denver Fire Training Center. The 27 new recruits trained by responding to back to back mock scenarios through the day and into the earlier morning the next day including structure fires, building fires, car fires, …
Officers Promotion Ceremony Aurora Fire Rescue Officers Promotion Ceremony Spring 2019 was held on May 17th, 2019 at the Aurora Municipal Building. The ceremony was for the recently promoted lieutenants and captains including Captain Brandon Sauder, Captain Chris Stufft, Captain Doug Whiting, Lieutenant Ryan Goosley, Lieutenant Jason Haley, Lieutenant Jacob Herblan, Lieutenant Donald Holsworth,, Lieutenant Robert Hulse, Lieutenant Patrick Taylor and Lieutenant …
EMS Open House Adams County Fire Rescue celebrated National EMS Week with an open house at Station 14, 8055 Washington St. on May 19th, 2019. The community came out to meet with firefighters, checked out the fire apparatus, learn valuable safety information and enjoy a free lunch. National EMS Week runs from May 19th to 25th, 2019, and was created …
Arvada Structure Fire At approximately 21:24 on May 18th, 2019 Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched by Jeffcom to an odor / heat investigation in the area of W. 82nd Ave. and Yarrow St. Engine 55 arrived first on scene and found smoke at a residence, and upgraded to a full structure fire response. Engine 55 pulled an 1 3/4 …
Dedication & Open House On May 18th, 2019 North Metro Fire Rescue District hosted a new engines ceremony and open house at Station 61 in Broomfield. The public learned about this history and traditions of fire departments. Water was transferred from “old” Engine 67 to “new” Engine 67. “Old” Engine 67 was then released and put in reserve status. Engine …
Pueblo Safety Jam The Annual AMR Pueblo Safety Jam was held in Pueblo City Park on May 18th, 2019, and a free festival with a many booths providing safety information including Flight for Life and CareConnect and more. Free bike helmets with bicycles and skateboards as prizes, hands on CPR and former Denver Broncos Randy Gradishar, Steve Foley, and Steve …
Pancake Breakfast Federal Heights Fire Department hosted the annual free pancake breakfast at their station on May 18th, 2019. Young children were treated to free face painting, an opportunity to use a fire hose, and practice crawling through a simulated burning house. Federal Heights Police Department K9 “Taz” was also at the event performing demonstrations and photo opportunities. Taz only has …
Police Week Vigil & Torch Run Mesa County Sheriff participated with the law enforcement Torch Run at the 2019 Glow N Games on May 17th, 2019 at the Long Family Memorial Park in Grand Junction benefiting the Special Olympics Colorado, part of the national police week that honored law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty and also …
Confined Space & Rope Rescue A day of training with the Front Range Fire Consortium’s (frontrangefireconsortium.org) recruit academy class 2019-01. On May 16th 2019 Class 19-01 trained in confined space and rope rescue at the Boulder County Regional Fire Training Centers (bcrftc.org) Boulder facility. The Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) is made up of 10 member departments- Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, …
Hanover Community Breakfast Hanover Fire Department held their monthly community breakfast at their main station early mothers day morning on May 12th, 2019. Hanover offered a large menu to choose from. Anything from a breakfast burrito to a stack of pancakes. Everybody had a great time connecting with the Hanover firefighters that serve their community
2020 Colorado FF Calendar Tryouts The 2020 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Tryouts were held at the EXDO Event Center on May 11th, 2019. Eighteen firefighters from across the Front Range strutted their stuff across the catwalk in hopes of winning one of the coveted spots in next year’s calendar. Firefighters from Adams County, Aurora, Clear Creek, Denver, Fountain, Hygiene, Lafayette, Pueblo, Security, …
Glade Park Plane Crash At Approximately 15:00 on May 11th, 2019 the Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched as automatic aid to Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department on a reported plane crash. Callers reported seeing and hearing a plane at a low altitude begin to stall and then witnessed a dust cloud. The initial location was reported at B South …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation Remembrance Ceremony was held on May 11th, 2019. The ceremony was inside the Lakewood Cultural Center 470 S Allison Pkwy and the last part of the ceremony was held outside at the Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Belmar Park with the release of the doves honoring the 150 names on the wall. The …
Safety Fair 2019 Donald Wescott Fire Protection District held their annual Safety Fair on May 11th, 2019 at Station 1 and neighboring Antelope Trails Elementary School in Gleneagle. The festivities included safety information, static displays, fire engine rides and lunch. A total of 11 agencies were represented at the fair with various others participated in the event including Black Forest …