Eagle Brush Fire At approximately 18:16 on September 16th, 2021 Vail Public Safety Communications Center dispatched Greater Eagle Fire Protection District and Gypsum Fire Protection District to a wildland urban interface fire near Alpine Lumber at 111 Chambers Avenue. Eagle Police Department arrived on scene reporting an active fire in sage brush with 8 foot flames. Station 9 reported smoke …
Pueblo House Fire On September 16th, 2021 around 10:20 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched by the Pueblo 911 Communications Center on a reported residential structure fire in the 120 block of San Carlos Rd. at Starlite Dr. in the El Camino – Las Vistas neighborhood. Engine 39 arrived in the area and reported a lot of smoke but was still working …
Pueblo Dog Rescue Around 20:45 on September 15th, 2021 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to Lake Minnequa for a medical issue that a local resident experienced after chasing their dog into the lake. Unfortunately the dog was not retrieved and crews were unable to help the residents find the pup. This morning after not returning home last night several units …
Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The annual Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2021 at 1801 California St. in Downtown Denver. Firefighters climbed the first 55 flights of stairs carrying equipment, leave the equipment in the basement, and then go on air for the second 55 flights, to simulate arriving at a fire floor and going …
Pueblo Residential Fire On September 13th, 2021 at 10:00 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1600 block of Englewood Dr. at Wedgewood Dr. in the Beulah Heights on Pueblo’s south side. Engine 39 arrived on scene to find a small single-story residential structure with smoke showing from 3 sides. Engine 39 took command and …
Large Wildland Interface Fire On September 12th, 2021 around 15:30 the East I-70 Corridor automatic-aid agencies were alerted to a large wildland interface fire in the 5200 block of Yulle Rd. Brush Engine 91 arrived to a large weed fire approximately 5 acres moving into heavy timber on both sides of Yulle Rd. and stared fast attack with Brush 91. …
Pueblo County 9-11 Memorial On September 11th, 2021 several agencies, community members, and veterans gathered at the Center for American Values on the Pueblo Riverwalk to commemorate and remember the many lives lost in the tragic events that took place 20 years ago at the World Trade Center. A combined honor guard between Pueblo Police Department and the Pueblo Fire …
Big Chili Cook-Off 2021 The 20th Annual Big Chili Cook-Off, Music & Arts Festival was held on September 11th, 2021 at Buchanan Park in Evergreen. The event featured a chili cook-off competition, music, Flight for Life display and more. The winner of the “Best Fire Department Chili” was Evergreen Fire “Evergreen Fire Red 2”. The event also featured the annual …
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2021 The 13th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2021 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, 111 Richman St. in Black Hawk. The event started off with a moment of silence. Members of the Aurora Fire Rescue. Black Hawk Fire Department, Black Hawk Police Department, Clear Creek Fire Authority, Denver Fire Department, Gilpin …
Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony North Metro Fire Rescue District, Broomfield Police Department, and the City and County of Broomfield hosted their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on September 11, 2021, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the attacks. The ceremony began at the Broomfield Amphitheater and closed at the 9/11 Memorial, 3 Community Park Rd. Close to 500 people attended the ceremony …
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2021 The annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2021 at the Red Rocks Amphitheater on the 20th anniversary. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater, equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. The proceeds of this event benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the …
Arvada 9/11 Remembrance Arvada Fire Protection District held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Station 2 on September 11th, 2021 to remember and reflect upon the bravery and sacrifice made on on the 20th anniversary of September 11th, 2011 World Trade Center attacks. At remembrance ceremony, the bell was rang in observance of line of duty deaths, a moment of silence, and …
9-11 Memorial Dedication The Denver Fire Department held a dedication ceremony and open house at DIA Station 35 on September 10th, 2021 in honored of the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks with a dedication of a permanent memorial that was installed at the Station. The steel is comprised from the World Trade Center and will be a …
Townhome Rooftop Fire At 14:37 on September 9th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 1900 block of Eaton St. in Lakewood. Jeffcom advised that 911 callers reporting the roof was on fire and unknown if parties were trapped. SAM 1 arrived to a three-story multi-family townhome with a working fire from the roof top …
Aurora Attic Fire At 14:11 on September 8th, 2021 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 2800 block of S. Danube St. in the Seven Hills neighborhood. Aurora 911 Emergency Communications advised that 911 caller reporting porch on fire and smoke showing from the attic, and the call was upgraded to a working fire. Engine 10 arrived …
West Metro Structure Fire At 11:30 on September 8th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 4800 block of S. Braun St. in Friendly Hills. Engine 9 arrived to a small single-story single-family residential with smoke showing from the attic space, pulled a 1 3/4 to the Alpha side for fire attack and search …
Westminster Vegetation Fire At 13:13 on September 7th, 2021 Westminster Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in the Stoney Creek Golf Course, 13939 W. 96th Ave. Engine 5 arrived to a working large vegetation fire next to the dam and started fire attack on the north of the fire. Engine 3 arrived and assigned to attack the fire from …
Fill The Boot 2021 Firefighters from across Colorado took to the streets over the 2021 Labor Day holiday weekend to fill the boot for MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) in partnership with the IAFF. Since 1954, Fill the Boot has been a strong firefighter tradition, giving families with muscular dystrophy hope for the future and support for today. 5280Fire caught up …
West Metro Brush Fire At 16:19 on September 5th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to possible outside fire investigation in the area of the Light Rail Sheridan Station off W. 12th Ave. in Lakewood. JeffCom advised 911 caller reporting that a grass fire burning south of the light rail tracks between Harlan St. and Depew St. in the Lakewood …
Wet Mountain Fire Training The Wet Mountain Fire Protection District and off duty firefighters from surrounding agencies to help host a training by running a prop and providing feedback to firefighters at their training facility in Westcliffe on September 1st, 2021. Several Frecom911 dispatchers also attended and helped dispatch units and observed as they trained. Crews were able to train …