Byers Outbuilding Fire On May 19th, 2024 at 16:28 Byers Fire Protection District and the I-70 Corridor responded to a possible residential structure fire in the 62000 block of E. 2nd Lane in Byers. Brush Engine 71 arrived to a fully involved outbuilding and pulled a attack line in for fast attack in the offensive strategy. The fire was out …
Denver Ropes That Rescue The Denver Fire Department closed out their Ropes That Rescue training class at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater on May 19th, 2024. The final two days of the course focused on back country rescues utilizing natural anchors and less equipment than the team might have access to in an urban environment.
Brighton Structure Fire At 08:23 on May 19th, 2024 Adcom dispatched Brighton Fire Rescue District and South Adams County Fire Department to a structure fire at 14431 Country Hills Drive. The call was upgraded by dispatch to a working fire as a grass fire spread to the home and up into the eve with active flames on the roof. Engine …
South Metro Vehicle vs Structure On May 19th, 2024 at approximately 07:20 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vehicle versus structure motor vehicle accident at The Fletcher Southlands, 22959 E. Smoky Hill Rd. Engine 23 arrived on scene, observed that a passenger car had struck a garage and that there was structural damage. Tower 45 and Collapse 45 …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation Remembrance Ceremony was held on May 18th, 2024, honors those who have died in the line of duty (LODD). The memorial began with the apparatus procession from the Addenbrooke Park in Lakewood into the Lakewood Town Center. The memorial ceremony was held inside the Lakewood Cultural Center with opening remarks from …
Larkspur Open House On May 18th, 2024 the Larkspur Fire Protection District held their open house at Station 161 with the community coming out to meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire apparatus, live demos and Smokey the Bear. Douglas County Search and Rescue, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Flight for Life and Palmer Lake Fire Department also participated in …
Aurora Fire Safety Field Day The Rotary Clubs of Aurora hosted a Fire Safety Field Day on May 18th, 2024 at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center with Aurora Fire Rescue, Aurora Police Department and Falck. The public was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and learn more about fire safety.
West Metro Structure Fire On May 18th, 2024 at 05:17 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 1100 block of S. Reed St. in Lakewood. Engine 7 reported heavy smoke from the station and Jeffcom advised that multiple callers reporting two vehicles under a garage were on fire. Engine 7 arrived to a working fire …
Denver Structure Fire On May 18th, 2024 Denver 911 Communications Center dispatched Denver Fire Department to a residential structure fire on W. Ohio Ave. and S. Jay Court in Westwood. Upon arrival fire crews encountered fire and heavy smoke from a one-story single-family residence. Firefighters were able to quickly contained the fire to the original room. One patient was evaluated …
Arvada 2nd Alarm Structure Fire On May 17th, 2024 at 15:09 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the 7400 block of W. 82nd Way. Jeffcom advised that a shed was on fire spreading to the roof. Engine 55 arrived to a working fire and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack with Medic 55. Battalion …
Hermit Park Mitigation Work The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Wildland Fire Team conducted mitigation work in Hermit Park on May 17th, 2024. The work will improve forest health, decrease the risk of wildfire and improve wildlife habitat in the area. The Wildland Fire Team is part of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Emergency Services Unit which is responsible for the management …
Ranger Excellence School The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources hosted their annual Ranger Excellence School in Estes Park from May 13th, 2024 through May 17th, 2024. Over fifty rangers from California, Colorado, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin attended the five day class taking courses on crisis intervention, defensive driving, first aid, hunting and fishing contacts, leadership, low angle rescues, mountain …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire On May 16th, 2024 at approximately 20:00 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 3366 S. Norfolk Way. Engine 10 arrived on scene and observed heavy smoke coming from the back of the residence. Crews were on scene about an hour extinguishing the fire, checking for extension and mopping up. No …
Manitou Springs Structure Fire At 18:57 on May 16th, 2024 the El Paso County 911 Communications Center dispatched the Manitou Springs Fire Department and Crystal Park Volunteer Fire Department to the 50 block of Manitou Ave. for a possible structure fire. The Colorado Springs Fire Department and American Medical Response – Colorado Springs were also dispatched under an auto-aid agreement. While …
South Metro Residential Fire On May 16th, 2024 at 15:42 South Metro Fire Emergency Communications Center dispatched South Metro Fire Rescue to a single family residential structure fire in the 17500 block of Cornerstone Lane in Parker. Upon arrival firefighters from Tower 45 encountered fire on the north side of the home that was extending from the fence to the …
South Adams Multi-Vehicle Accident On May 16th, 2024 at 11:35 Adcom dispatched South Adams County Fire Department to a multi-vehicle accident at E. 104th Ave. and Hwy. 85 with possible rollover and jackknife semi. Ambulance 27 arrived to several vehicles involved and one on it’s side and started the investigation. Tower 24 arrived and assumed command with seven patients and requested …
ARFF Academy Outside Recertification The Denver Fire Department Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training Academy held an FAA recertification burn for outside agencies at Denver International Airport on May 16, 2024. The four-hour course includes an interactive tactics class and evolutions involving handlines and interior attacks. Firefighters from Durango, Grand Junction and Loveland participated in the recertification. ARFF firefighters are required …
I-70 Semi Tanker Fire MVC On May 16th. 2024 at 09:26 Jeffcom 911 dispatched Golden Fire Department, Foothills Fire Protection District, Pleasant View Fire Department, Fairmount Fire Protection District and Stadium Medical to a motor vehicle collision with a possible semi tanker truck on fire and explosion at westbound I-70 at mile marker 259. Crews arrived to find a fully involved semi tanker …
Station 24 Groundbreaking Ceremony The Colorado Springs Fire Department held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Station 24 on May 15th, 2024. The new Station 24 will be located at New Life Dr. and Voyager Pkwy, across from the Pikes Peak State College – Rampart Campus. The station will have 3 apparatus bays and house an engine company and …
Denver Ropes That Rescue The Denver Fire Department hosted Ropes that Rescue, a team skills rescue workshop at various locations around the city from May 13th, 2024 through May 19th, 2024. 5280Fire.com caught up with the class at Coors Field on May 15th, 2024. Urban environments like Coors Field offer a multitude of possible rescue situations allowing attendees to train …