Genesee Open House Genesee Fire Rescue held their annual open house on September 18th, 2021 with the community coming out to meet with firefighters, tour the fire apparatus, learn about fire safety and enjoy a BBQ. Jeffco Sheriff Cheezo was on hand with internet and cell phone safety, Highland Rescue Team, Flight for Life, Jefferson County Open Space Park Ranger, …
Strasburg Open House The Strasburg Fire Protection District held an open house at their station on September 18th, 2021. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, tour the station and check out the equipment. The department also had a craft room for kids and provided snacks. The Byers Fire Protection District also had an ambulance and brush truck …
Lochbuie Public Safety Day The Lochbuie Police Department held a public safety day at Lochbuie Elementary School on September 18th, 2021. The public was invited to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. The festivities included free hot dogs, a bicycle safety rodeo for the kids and a free raffle for bicycles and other …
Broomfield Days Parade The Broomfield Days Parade was held on September 18th, 2021. North Metro Fire Rescue District and Broomfield Police Department participated in the annual parade.
Arvada Auto X The Arvada Auto-X (Extrication Workshop 2021) was held from September 16th, 17th & 18th, 2021 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. A hundred firefighters from all over the state, and some from out of state attended the three-day training class hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The workshop, which had a heavy focus on hands-on training, …
Aurora Structure Fire On September 17, 2021 at 20:10 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a reported residential structure fire in the 3300 block of N. Carson St. Ladder 5 arrived to a single-story single-family structure with light smoke and found active flames from the attic space with a working fire, and crews pulled a 1 3/4 …
Remembering Zachary Lewis The funeral service for Rattlesnake firefighter Zach Lewis was held at the Crossroads Community Church in Parker on September 17th, 2021. Family, friends and fellow firefighters came out in force to pay their respects and say goodbye. Prior to the service, the Rattlesnake Fire Protection District held a small ceremony at Station 251 and then escorted Zach …
Fatal Mobile Home Fire At 23:54 on September 16th, 2021 Pleasant View Fire Department, Golden Fire Department and Fairmount Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire involving a medical in the 17100 block of Mount Vernon Rd. at the Mountainside Estates Mobile Home Park in West Pleasant View. Jeffcom (Central Fire Dispatch – CNF) advised to stage from Jefferson County …
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 …
Greenwood Village Open House Taking a page from their counterparts in the fire service, the Greenwood Village Police Department held a public safety open house at their headquarters, 6060 S. Quebec St. on September 14th, 2021. The community was invited out to meet with officers, check out their equipment and learn how they could help keep the community safe. The …
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. …
Cherry Creek Trail Grass Fire On September 1th, 2021 at 10:20 Aurora Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire along the Cherry Creek Trail near Interstate 225 and Parker Road. Aurora Engine 7 arrived on scene and found a small grass fire on the north side of Cherry Creek Dam near a homeless …
60th Annual Spaghetti Dinner The South Adams County Fire Department held their 60th annual spaghetti dinner at Station 23 and Station 28 on September 11th, 2021. For the second year in a row, the Department broke from the tradition of serving dinner at Adams City High School and held drive up events instead. Despite the change, a great turnout was …
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 event also featured the annual firefighter’s challenge competition. Clint Sayler of Platte Canyon Fire was the winner with 2 minutes …
9/11 Remembrance Mountain View Fire Rescue held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on September 11th, 2021 at Station 6, 50 Bonanza Dr. in Erie. The Department held a short ceremony to honor the lives lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and on United Flight 93 twenty years ago. After remarks from Fire Chief Dave Beebe, the Department’s Honor Guard …