Academy Hell Night On November 11th, 2022 the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Academy was put to the test during “Hell Night,” a physically and mentally challenging evening illuminated with flames. Small crews of recruits were assigned to engines, medic units and a ladder truck, tasked with responding to various emergencies across the drill ground. Recruit Training Officers and on-duty …
FRFC Hell Night On November 10th, 2022 the Front Range Fire Consortium’s (frontrangefireconsortium.org) recruit academy Class 20-01 participated in their “Hell Night”. Live fire training including propane fires, car fires, vehicle extrications and emergency medical responses during the day and structure fire drills at night. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography The Front Range Fire …
Boulder Fire Investigation Boulder Fire-Rescue Department responded to Nite Ize, 5660 Central Ave. on November 10th, 2022 for a reported structure fire. After investigating, it was determined that there was an issue with an HVAC unit on the roof. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
Mobile Home Fire Around 16:18 on November 10th, 2022 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department and Boulder Rural Fire Rescue responded to 5505 Valmont Rd. at the San Lazaro Mobile Home Park for a possible structure fire. Engine 2507 arrived to a single-story mobile home with a working fire in the offensive strategy, pulled a line in for fire attack and search. Engine …
Denver Drill Day Recruits from the Denver Fire Department spent part of their afternoon on November 10th, 2022, running through drills at the Fire Training Center on Roslyn St. The recruits practiced maneuvering hose up multiple stories, putting water on the fire, setting up ladders, forcing entry and evacuating victims safely. The 36 recruits are scheduled to graduate from training …
Trapped Rollover MVA At 10:22 on November 10th, 2022 Boulder County Communications (1800) dispatched Mountain View Fire Rescue, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Louisville Fire Protection District and Lafayette Fire Department responded to a possible rollover at Lookout Rd. at N. 95th St. in Boulder County. Ambulance 2321 arrived to a two-vehicle MVA with moderate to heavy damage, one vehicle on it’s roof …
Stanley Cup Display On November 9th, 2022 the Colorado Eagles hockey team invited local fire departments to the Budweiser Event Center for the opportunity to see and be photographed with the Stanley Cup, the National Hockey Leagues championship trophy. Members of Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue, and Front Range Fire Rescue were all represented and enjoyed the opportunity …
Commercial Structure Fire On November 9th, 2022 at approximately 06:00 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at 7059 S. Potomac St. in Centennial. Units responding to the scene observed smoke in the area. Crews found a fire in a building that houses generator equipment. Firefighters were able to contain and eventually extinguish the fire …
Thornton Brush Fire On November 8th, 2022 at 15:20 Thornton Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in the area of E. 128th Ave. & Quebec St. Battalion 72 advised heavy black smoke in the air from E. 120th Ave. & Washington St. and requested for two additional brush trucks. Engine 76 arrived to large grass fire with heavy movement …
2nd Alarm Apartment Fire On November 8th, 2022 at 10:01 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 11900 block of E. Kansas Drive. Ladder 2 arrived to a two-story multi-family with heavy smoke showing from the 2nd floor and requested a 2nd alarm. Engine 6 arrived and easbalished the water supply and Ladder 8 went to the …
Defensive Restaurant Fire On November 8th, 2022 at 03:01 Aurora Fire Rescue and Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a working structure fire in the 1100 block of S. Havana St in the Expo Park neighborhood. Aurora Engine 4 arrived on scene to a single-story restaurant with heavy fire and smoke showing through the roof. Denver Truck 19 and Engine 19 …
Monument 2nd Alarm Structure Fire At approximately 16:30 on November 7th, 2022 Monument Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 15000 block of Curwood Drive in the Gleneagle neighborhood for a residential structure fire. On arrival, crews found heavy smoke and fire on the Charlie side of the structure. Engine 513 was assigned to perform the building’s primary search, and Engine …
Denver Structure Fire On November 4th, 2022 at 18:18 Denver Fire Department responded to the area of W. 45th Ave & Sheridan Blvd on a reported structure fire. Engine 17 arrived and found a detached garage fire and impinging on other structures. Crews laddered the Circle K gas station on Sheridan Blvd. which was behind the fire in the alley …
West Metro Trailer Fire On November 3rd, 2022 at 15:54 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 5550 block of W. 16th Ave. in Lakewood. Engine 1 arrived to a mobile trailer on fire and started fire attack with a 1 3/4 line. Crews were able to get a quick knock on the fire and was …
2nd Alarm Multi-Family Fire At 12:21 on November 3rd, 2022 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched for a reported multi-family structure fire at Club Valencia, 1300 S. Parker Rd. Battalion 5 requested the call be upgraded to confirmed structure fire based on MDT notes, adding a confirmed response balance. South Metro Emergency Communications advised Battalion 5, while enroute, multiple callers …
Denver House Fire On November 3rd, 2022 at 11:23 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported multi-family structure fire in the 2220 block of E. 14th Ave. Crews arrived to smoke showing and started fire attack. Firefighters made quick work extinguishing the fire. No injuries were reported. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department Units on Scene: Chief 4, Chief …
Station 23 Grand Opening On November 1st, 2022, the Colorado Springs Fire Department held an opening for their newest fire station, Fire Station 23 and radio shop. This station is considered an infill station, and Engine 23 is expected to respond to over 5,000 calls for service a year. The combined fire station and city radio shop cost was $4.8 …