Poudre House Fire On August 5th, 2023 around 02:40 Poudre Fire Authority responded to a reported structure fire in the 1800 block of Yorktown Ave. in Fort Collins. Engine 4 arrived to a one-story residential with fire from the garage and pulled a attack line in. Rescue 4 started the primary search with Tower 1 and Engine 2 secured the …
South Metro Hazmat Response On February 28, 2023 at approximately 11:30 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported hazardous materials incident in a cul-de-sac on South Eagle Street near East Hinsdale Avenue. Dispatch advised responding units that there were two barrels in the road and that they were leaking a colored liquid. Crews and hazardous material technicians spent …
Academy Class 23-01 The recruits from West Metro Fire Rescue, Arvada Fire Protection District and Castle Rock Fire Rescue have been going through the academy for the past few weeks and the recruit class built three structures to burn. The structures were burned down on March 1st, 2023 at the West Metro Fire Training Center in Lakewood to get first-hand lesson in …
Douglas County House Fire At 02:15 on February 28th, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in a new construction neighborhood near N. Rampart Range Rd. and Monte Vista Ave. in Douglas County. While enroute, the glow from flames and an illuminated smoke column was visible from several miles away. West …
Golden RV Fire On February 27th, 2023 at 11:01 Golden Fire Department with Pleasant View Fire Department and Fairmount Fire Protection District was alerted to a RV fire at the Camping World, 16000 W. Colfax Ave. in Golden. Jeffcom (Central Fire Dispatch – CNF) advised that a RV was on fire in the back of the service lot threatening other …
South Metro Apartment Fire At 10:18 on February 27th, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported electrical fire at the Lyra Apartments, located at 9641 E. Geddes Ave. in Centennial. A boring operation was in progress near the building when equipment struck a secondary electrical supply line. Thankfully no electrocution or injuries occurred, but an interior electrical utility …
K9 Graffit Memorial A memorial service was held on February 27th, 2023 for Jefferson County Sheriff K9 Graffit at the Flatirons Church in Genesee. Hundreds of first responders and K9 units from all over the state honored Graffit at the funeral. Graffit was shot and killed on February 13th, 2023 when Griffit’s and his handler Deputy Zachary Oliver responded to …
Longmont 2nd Alarm Fire On February 26th, 2023 at 17:07 Longmont Emergency Communication Center (LECC) dispatched Longmont Fire Department to the 1200 block of Francis St. for a carport fire near a multi-family apartment dwelling. As the battalion chief went arrival, they requested a 2nd alarm response as the fire had extended to the residences and was moving quickly. The …
Douglas County Garage Fire On February 26th, 2023 at 11:33 Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department was dispatched by Douglas Regional 911 Communications Center with automatic aid from South Metro Fire Rescue to a residential structure fire in the 3600 block of Betty St. in Douglas County. The initial report was of a shed on fire in the backyard with …
Trapped MVA On February 25th, 2023 at approximately 23:05 Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue responded to an MVA in the 32800 block of E. Colfax Ave. in Watkins. with a possible ejection. Engine 92 enroute requested a airborne stand-by. Engine 92 and Medic 92 arrived on scene to a two-vehicle accident with heavy damage with multiple patients, one still in the vehicle …
Brush Smoke Investigation On February 25th, 2023 at approximately 18:30 Brush Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of Clayton St. for a possible fire. Arriving units found a smoking outlet outside underneath a grate. The power was secured and units cleared after ensuring there was no further hazard. No injuries were reported. Units on Scene: Engine 921 …
2nd Alarm House Fire On February 25th, 2023 at 11:56 Fort Collins 911 (FC911) dispatched Poudre Fire Authority to reports of a house on fire in the 1500 block of S. Shields St. in Fort Collins with all occupants safely evacuated. Multiple PFA apparatus responded and the fire was upgraded to the second alarm due to reports of a working fire …
Interagency Wildland Fire Academy 38 recruits from the South Group (SOCO) in El Paso County participated in a wildland training exercise at Willow Springs Ponds in Fountain on February 25th, 2023. The training completed a month long wildland firefighter academy hosted by the Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team. The training, which included classes on wildland firefighter training, introduction to …
Pueblo Structure Fire On February 23rd, 2023 around 16:45 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to the 3100 block of Adrian Ave. in Pueblo for a reported residential structure fire. While en route Pueblo 911 Communications Center informed units that a 9-1-1 caller was reporting a fire in a bedroom and one resident being unaccounted for. An American Medical Response medic …
Station 7 Dedication On February 23rd, 2023 Thornton Fire Department dedicated their new Station 7 located at 15705 York St. in the Orchard Farms area in the northwest side of the City of Thornton. The new Station 7 will serve the areas around E-470 between 1-25 and Colorado Blvd. and the Washington St. corridor from 144th Ave. to Hwy. 7, …
West Metro Restaurant Fire On February 22nd, 2023 at 18:51 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District responded to the Good Times, 3230 Youngfield Service Rd. off Clear Creek Drive in Applewood. Engine 5 arrived on scene with a small one-story shed with smoke showing next to the Good Times and pulled a 1 3/4 line …
Aurora Restaurant Structure Fire On February 20th, 2023 at approximately 21:35 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Q’s Quisine, 5428 S. Parker Rd. Units arrived on scene and observed smoke showing from the roof. Firefighters made entry and found a smoker on fire inside the restaurant. Crews spent about an hour on scene extinguishing …
West Metro Structure Fire On February 19th, 2023 at 18:41 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 900 block of Fenton St. in Lakewood. Jeffcom advised units en route that multiple callers reporting flames visible and possible parties inside. Engine 1 arrived to a working structure fire from a small single-story single-family with fire on …
West Metro Commercial Fire At 21:49 on February 18th, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 800 block of Kipling St. in Lakewood. Jeffcom advised that multiple callers reporting smoke and fire showing from the structure. Engine 3 arrived to a small single-story abandoned gas station with working fire, secured their own water supply …
Aurora Vehicle Fire On February 18th, 2023 at approximately 04:23 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to reported vehicle fire by Falck Medic 504 on E. Montview Blvd. and Peoria St. Engine 3 arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Units on Scene: Engine 3 Falck: Medic 504 Aurora Police Department