CSFFA Fire College 2023 The Colorado State Fire Fighters Association held their 2023 Fire College from June 20th through June 22nd, 2023 in Gunnison. This was the 105th annual college with over 120 firefighters from the state that trained. Firefighters from around the state attended the 105th annual college training which included classes on County Fire Tactics teaching Engine and …
Red Rocks MCI On June 21st, 2023 at 21:32 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy to assist Stadium Medical Paramedics with a mass casualty incident (MCI) after a a hail storm which was reported to be up to golf ball ball size. The crowd had little warning before the storm hit to take …
Douglas County Structure Fire At 17:12 on June 21st, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to golf cart fire threatening a building located at 10101 Highland Meadow Circle in Douglas County. While crews were responding, additional 911 callers reported flames spreading to the structure and additional resources were dispatched. Upon arrival, Engine 44 found a fully engulfed golf cart with …
Arapahoe County MVA On June 20th, 2023 at approximately 16:30 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries involving an Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputy on E. Quincy Ave. at the intersection with S. Himalaya St. Engine 23 arrived on scene and found two heavily damaged vehicles including a marked ACSO SUV. Both drivers were examined …
Vehicle into Building On June 19th, 2023 at 18:47 West Metro Fire Rescue Truck 14 responded to a reported gas leak at the Village at Dakota in the 9000 block of W. Phillips Drive. Truck 14 arrived to to a ruptured gas line and requested a full response. With further investigation crews found that a vehicle went into a building …
Lakewood Structure Fire At 12:36 on June 18th, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 1600 block of S. Kipling Court in Lakewood. Engine 8 arrived to a medium size two-story single-family structure with smoke showing from the roof and a working fire and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack in the offensive strategy. …
Aurora Structure Fire On June 18th, 2023 at approximately 08:45 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at the Knights of Columbus, 13645 E. Bayaud Ave. Units approaching the scene reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the building. Firefighters were on scene about an hour extinguishing the fire, mopping up hot spots and ventilating …
Sheridan Blvd Accident On June 17th, 2023 at 18:44 Denver Fire Department and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a MVA at N. Sheridan Blvd. at W. 35th Ave. Engine 16 arrived to a two-vehicle accident and started the investigation. Truck 12 arrived and set-up with traffic safety. Two patients were transported with unknown injuries, one by Medic 16 and …
Jamestown Wildland Training The Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department conducted wildland training on June 17th, 2023. Firefighters spent part of their Saturday morning simulating a response to a grass fire on Ward Street in close proximity to residential structures. Units on Scene: Brush 4250, Brush 4251 & Tender 4240
Allenspark Open House The Allenspark Fire Protection District held their annual open house on June 17, 2023 at Station 1, 14861 Highway 7. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, enjoy a free lunch an learn valuable safety information. Firefighters responded to a medical call during the event and showed off their new Engine …
Juneteenth 2023 On June 17th, 2023 the Denver Fire Department, Denver Police Department, Aurora Police Department, Aurora Fire Rescue and Denver Sheriff’s Department all participated in the 2023 Juneteenth festival parade. The parade began at the Manual High School parking lot on W. 26th Ave. and Williams St. through W. 26th Ave. westbound to Downing St. in the Five Points neighborhood. …
Annual Fire Muster The 37th Annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Muster & Parade was held on June 17th, 2023 in Downtown Littleton featuring a parade and the fire muster. Dozens of private owned and local area fire apparatus made their way down Littleton Blvd. to the Arapahoe Community College for the annual fire muster. South Metro Fire Rescue, …
Academy Class 23-01 Graduation On June 15th, 2023 the Joint Recruit Academy Class 23-01 held their graduation ceremony at Dakota Ridge High School. 8 graduates from Arvada Fire Protection District, 12 from West Metro Fire Rescue, and one from Castle Rock Fire Rescue. After nearly four months of intensive training, studying, and testing, these recruits graduated and had their badges …
Nuggets Championship Parade The City of Denver hosted a championship parade for the 2023 Denver Nuggets on June 15th, 2023. The Nuggets beat the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals for the first time in team history to win the championship, which was 47 years. The parade started at Union Station and then made its way down …
Officer Injured During Parade On June 15th, 2023 at around 11:30 during the Denver Nuggets Championship Parade in Downtown Denver, a Denver Police Officer was accidentally ran over by Denver Fire Department Tower 15 at 13th Ave. & Cherokee St. near were the parade was to end. The DPD officer was trying to protect fans who had gone around the …
Adams County Structure Fire At 10:14 on June 14th, 2023 Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a structure in the 5500 block of Federal Blvd. Engine 12 arrived with smoke showing from a trailer and pulled a line in for fire control. The mobile home trailer was unoccupied and the fire was quickly extinguished. One person was transported to a …
Westminster House Fire On June 11th, 2023 at 17:25 Westminster Fire Department with North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to a structure fire in the 2600 block of W. 118th Ave. Truck 6 enroute reported a header in the air. Westminster Communications Center advised a grill that caught bushes on fire between two houses and threating both houses. Truck 6 …
Monument Driver Training On June 11th, 2023, B Shift of the Monument Fire Protection District met up at Palmer Ridge High School, 19255 Monument Hill Rd. to conduct driver training and testing for their members that needed to recertify. There they set up several driving courses including, the serpentine exercise, apparatus bay parking, and diminishing clearance exercise. Crews from all …
Hanover Pancake Breakfast The Hanover Fire Department held their monthly pancake breakfast at Station 1 on June 11th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out the apparatus and support the department by buying breakfast. Hanover holds a pancake breakfast the second Sunday of every month which serves as a primary fundraiser for the department. …
Propane Training Sable Altura Fire Rescue hosted propane training for the East Metro Consortium Academy on June 10th, 2023. Recruits spent the better part of their day learning how to deal with propane emergencies. The training was held by the Colorado Propane and Gas Association in association with the Propane Education and Research Council, who brought in a training prop …