Parker Vegetation Fire On August 8th, 2022 at approximately 11:55 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vegetation fire behind 6903 East Lookout Drive. Battalion Chief 4 arrived on scene and found a quarter acre, slow moving grass fire in a gulley behind the residence. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire in about fifteen minutes and spent another half …
Firefighters Car Fest The Annual Firefighters Car Fest hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District was held on August 7th, 2022 at the Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada. The community came out to see antique and modified vehicles of all types including classics cars, hot rods, muscle, motorcycles, and fire old and new. Arvada’s Rescue 52 was on hand for …
Parker National Night Out The Parker Police Department hosted National Night Out at O’Brien Park on August 6th, 2022. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. The Army National Guard, Douglas County Search and Rescue, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker …
Engine 55 Dedication Brighton Fire Rescue District held a “Roll In” Ceremony for the Engine 55 at Station 55 on August 6th, 2022. The water from the old Engine 55 was transferred to the new engine, followed by wash the wheels and then the new engine was pushed into the bay for service. This was the third community event to …
Dolores DFPC Training On August 4th, 5th, and 6th 2022 the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control held one of their four “all prop” trainings at the division’s Grizzly Peak Module Station in Dolores featuring the Mobile Driving Simulator Unit, Mobile Pump Operator Unit, and the Mobile Live Fire Training Unit. The division’s training aligned with the annual Tri-State …
South Metro Semi Accident At 06:09 on August 6th, 2022 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a semi accident with entrapment on the ramp from northbound I-25 to northbound E-470. When crews arrived, they found a semi on its roof with the driver pinned inside. The truck was secured with stabilization struts to prevent it from moving while cutting and …
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut Party Fire Rescue Dogs held their 2023 calendar debut at Blake Street Tavern on August 5th, 2022. Over two hundred people came out to see the puppies, meet with firefighters, purchase calendars and get autographs. Proceeds from the sale of calendars and other merchandise benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Firefighters from Aurora, Brighton, Castle Rock, Denver, …
Wheat Ridge Structure Fire On August 5th, 2022 at 16:33 West Metro Fire Rescue with auto-aid from Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the 2900 block of Wright Court in Wheat Ridge. Jeffcom advised that 911 caller reporting fire inside the bedroom wall. Engine 17 arrived to a single-story with nothing showing and no evacuations …
Aurora Apartment Fire On August 5th, 2022 at 16:06 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 15900 block of E. 13th Place in Laredo Highland. Engine 5 arrived to a three-story garden-level multi-family apartment complex with heavy fire and smoke showing and pulled 1 3/4 for fire attack. Battalion Chief 1 arrived and assumed command, …
Residential Structure Fire On August 4th, 2022 around 20:00 Boulder Police & Fire Communications (9100) dispatched Boulder Fire-Rescue Department to a residential structure fire in the 1000 block of 5th St. in unincorporated Boulder County. Engine 2502 arrived to a two-story fully involved structure and pulled 1 3/4 for fire attack to the Charlie side and Engine 2501 secured the …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire At approximately 13:20 on August 4th, 2022 Colorado Springs Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to the intersection of Cheyenne Blvd. and S. Tejon St. for a possible structure fire. AMR Medic 6 on a separate incident, advised they could see a larger header of smoke coming for the area. Battalion 1 arrived on …
Aurora Structure Fire On August 3rd, 2022 at approximately 14:35 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 17419 E. Whitaker Drive. A heavy black plume of smoke could be scene thought the southeast metro area. Firefighters arrived on scene and found heavy fire in three neighboring single-family homes. Crews spent about forty minutes extinguishing the …
West Metro Vehicle Fire On August 3rd, 2022 at 08:24 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle fire on westbound W. 6th Ave. between Sheridan Blvd. and Wadsworth Blvd. Engine 1 arrived on scene to a working vehicle fire in the right shoulder and pulled 1 3/4 bumper line for fast attack and Engine 3 set-up for traffic safety. …
Arvada National Night Out National Night Out was held at the Arvada Center on August 2nd, 2022. Arvada Police Department and Arvada Fire Protection District was at the event with vehicles displays and information on safety. Steubens food truck provided food for the event.
Golden National Night Out National Night Out was held on August 2nd, 2022 at Parfet Park in Golden. The community came out for live music, food, face painting and more. Golden Police Department, Golden Fire Department, Jefferson County Sheriff, Jeffcom 911, Colorado State Patrol, Stadium Medical, Flight for Life and others were on hand for the event. Cheezo was on …
Jefferson County National Night Out The Jefferson County Sheriff, Lakewood Police Department, West Metro Fire Rescue and Jeffco Road & Bridge attended the National Night Out Picnic & Get Together on August 2nd, 2022 at Daniels Park with food and music was provided by Maverick Mike. National Night Out is an annual community event that promotes police and community partnerships.
Broomfield National Night Out National Night Out was celebrated on August 2nd, 2022 at Commons Park in Broomfield. North Metro Fire Rescue District, Broomfield Police Department with the City of Broomfield Public Works were on hand. Firefighters held an auto extrication and live fire demonstrating the impact of fire sprinklers in home fires. The Salvation Army and others were also …
Bennett National Night Out The Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Aurora Police Department hosted National Night Out at Orion Park in Watkins on August 2nd, 2022. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, socialize with their neighbors and learn valuable safety information. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes …
Castle Rock National Night Out The Castle Rock Police Department hosted National Night Out on August 2nd, 2022 at at the Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock. The community was in force to interact with Castle Rock Police Department officers and visit various booths. The police department served free hamburgers and hotdogs. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Castle Rock …
Mountain View National Night Out The Town of Mountain View and Mountain View Police Department held National Night Out on August 2nd, 2022 at the Town Hall, 4176 Benton St. Neighbors came out to meet with police officers, enjoy hot dogs and play games. The departments new electric bikes (e-bikes) were also on display, custom built by FattE-Bikes in Denver. …