Sterling Garage Fire At 22:00 on December 31st, 2023 Sterling Emergency Communications Center (SECC) dispatched Sterling Fire Protection District Station 1 to a possible out of control burn in Padroni. Shortly after crews went enroute, a second caller reported a shed on fire in the backyard. Upon arrival crews found a small garage with heavy fire that had spread to a …
Poudre 2nd Alarm Fire At 18:50 on December 30th, 2023 Poudre Fire Authority responded to a structure fire in the 4000 block of S. Taft Hill Rd. in Fort Collins. Rescue 4 was the first on scene and saw large amounts of smoke emanating from a home as they conducted their initial sweep. Crews then entered the home through the front door, …
Poudre Appliance Fire At 14:55 on December 30th, 2023 Poudre Fire Authority responded to a reported structure fire in the 3700 block of Post Rd. in Fort Collins. Upon arriving on scene, crews quickly performed a 360 degree sweep of the property, noticed large quantities of smoke emanating from the basement, entered the home and extinguished the blaze in seconds. …
North Metro Garage Fire At 16:58 on December 27th, 2023 North Metro Fire Rescue District and Westminster Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Ash St. in Broomfield. Broomfield Public Safety Communications Center advised fire in the garage area and that a possible party was trapped inside. Engine 61 arrived to a small two-story house …
Colorado Springs Fuel Leak At approximately 10:19 on December 27th, 2023 the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to the area of S. Tejon St. and southbound I-25 for a Hazmat incident. Dispatch advised all units a semi truck was leaking fuel and the truck was on the shoulder of I-25. Engine 3 arrived …
Loveland Commercial Structure Fire At 11:23 on December 25th, 2023 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority was dispatched to an unconfirmed commercial structure fire at SW 10th St. and Eagle Drive. The 911 caller reported smoke coming from the building and water running out of the doors. Engine 43 arrived on scene and reported a two-story commercial structure with smoke showing from …
Federal Heights Santa Run The Federal Heights Fire Department held their annual Santa Run through the city on December 23rd, 2023. Crews took Santa around the residential neighborhoods to give out candy and wish the community a Merry Christmas! Units on Scene: Chief 41, Engine 41, Truck 41, Squad 41 & Medic 41
Loveland Structure Fire At 03:22 on December 23rd, 2023 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority was dispatched to an unconfirmed structure fire in the 3100 block of Butternut Drive in North Loveland. The Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) (200) upgraded the alarm to a confirmed multi-family structure fire based on additional 911 calls reporting flames and smoke visible from a duplex. Engine 42 …
South Metro Commercial Fire On December 23rd, 2023 at 03:11 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at 7332 S. Alton Way in Centennial. Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were first to arrive, and they observed a large volume of fire consuming a corner office. Engine 33 and Medic 33 advanced a hose line for fire …
West Metro Building Fire On December 19th, 2023 at 05:45 West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure in the 7300 block of W. 38th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. Engine 16 arrived on scene to large apartment complex with horns activated and started the investigation. Engine 16 found fire from a commercial space on …
Thornton Tractor-Trailer Trash Fire On December 18th, 2023 at 08:07 Thornton Fire Department, Westminster Fire Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to a possible semi trailer fire on northbound I-25 at E. 136th Ave. Truck 6 arrived to a semi trailer hauling trash with heavy smoke showing and a working fire, pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack …
5th Alarm Structure Fire Day 2 Twenty four hours after Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to one of the largest fires in recent history, crews were still on the scene mopping up hot spots and dousing flare ups on December 17th, 2023. The five alarm fire was reported just before noon on December 16th, 2023, at the Link Apartment Fitz, …
Denver Garage Fire On December 17th, 2023 at 07:52 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported garage fire in the 2900 block of N. Bannock St. Crews arrived to smoke and fire from a detached garage. The fire was put under control quickly and no injuries have been reported. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department Units on Scene: Chief …
Thornton Garage Fire At 01:47 on December 17th, 2023 Thornton Fire Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District and South Adams County Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 13500 block of Bellaire St. Thornton Communications Center advised units that Thornton Police officers on scene reporting the garage is fully involved and threating other structures. Engine 75 and …
Aurora 5th Alarm Structure Fire On December 16th, 2023 at approximately 12:45 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at the Link Apartments Fitz, 12000 E. Colfax Ave. A dark black plume could be seen for miles. Units arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the fifth floor of a five-story multi-family residential …
Denver Holiday Toy Drive On December 16th, 2023 Denver Fire Department Firefighters and the Better Halves with heroes delivered all the toys that they have collected to Children’s Hospital for the annual holiday toy drive. $300 in gift cards was collected. Santa and Buddy the Elf repelled down the side of the building with the Grinch. The drive also collected …
Breakfast With The Elves The Hugo Volunteer Fire Department and Lincoln Health held a pancake breakfast “Breakfast with the Elves” at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on December 16th, 2023. The community was invited out for breakfast and to meet with Santa who arrived at the event in a Hugo ambulance. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office also participated in the event.
Ugly Sweater Party The Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar held their annual Ugly Sweater Party at Left Hand Rino Drinks and Eats on December 15th, 2023. Firefighters, fans, friendly puppies and lots of ugly sweaters were on hand to help ring in the holidays. Proceeds from the sale of the Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Emily Makinzie from …
Academy Class 23-02 Graduation The West Metro Academy Class 23-02 was held on December 15th, 2023 at the Dakota Ridge High School. 24 recruits graduated with 10 from West Metro Fire Rescue, 7 from Arvada Fire Protection District and 7 from Castle Rock Fire Rescue. The new firefighters will take the skills they learned through hard work on the fire …
Engine 2 Placed Into Service On December 15th, 2023 Denver Fire Department held a Grand Opening Celebration of Engine 2 at Station 2, 5300 Memphis St. to officially place the engine in service. The event started out with Presentation of Colors by the DFD Honor Guard – Denver Firefighters Pipes & Drums, the welcome introductions by emcee Captain JD Chism, …