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 …
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 …
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 …
Rocky Mountain ARFF Drill The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport held several ARFF Drills on May 15th, 2024 that was designed to test the preparedness and response plans of the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Fire (ARFF), North Metro Fire Rescue District, RMMA Personnel, Broomfield Dispatch, Jeffcom Dispatch, and the RMMA (FAA) Air Traffic Control Tower. The Drill also tested communication systems …
Station 32 Open House On May 15th, 2024 Fairmount Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 32, 18208 W. 58th Dr. for questions about the proposed merger between Fairmount and Arvada Fire Protection District. The local community came out to enjoy coffee and donuts with the crew and Chief Joe Snyder while they answered questions related to the …
Hazmat Familiarization The North Area Fire Departments conducted hazmat familiarization at the Suncor Refinery in Commerce City on May 14th, 2024. Firefighters responding to an emergency at Suncor may have to engage in air monitoring, leak control and firefighting. Crews from Adams County Fire Rescue, Brighton Fire Rescue District, North Metro Fire Rescue District, South Adams County Fire Department, Thornton …
Boulder County Garage Fire On May 12th, 2024 just after 21:20 Boulder County Communications (1800) dispatched Mountain View Fire Rescue and Lafayette Fire Department to a possible structure fire on Matthews Circle in Erie. Engine 2601 arrived in scene and confirmed a working fire with smoke coming out of the garage and filled the box. Crews were able to get …
Greeley Air Alert 2 On May 12th, 2024 at approximately 13:45 Weld County Regional Communications Center dispatched Greeley Fire Department to an inflight emergency being reported on a Douglas DC-3A near the Greeley Airport. Crew reported a hydraulic failure on the airplane and requested an emergency landing. Greeley Fire upgraded it to an Alert 2 and requested two additional ambulances from …
Multi-Agency Wildfire Training On May 11th, 2024 a multi-agency wildfire training event was held in the Genesee Mountain Park and Upper Cold Springs Ranch area in Jefferson County hosted by Foothills Fire Protection District. 13 agencies, with 82 personnel and 33 apparatus participated with several training stations that included structure triage with forecasting fire behavior, digging lines, water supply, helicopter …
Berthoud Fire Museum Grand Opening On May 11th, 2024 the Caretakers of Tradition opened the Berthoud Hose Company # 1 Apparatus Showroom at the Berthoud Fire Protection District Station 61. The Caretakers of Tradition made up of retired Berthoud Firefighters raised the funds and donations of labor and material to complete the addition on the south side of the Fire …
Tender 402 Wet Down On May 9th, 2024 Windsor Severance Fire Rescue put their new water in service with a in service ceremony with a wet-down at Station 2 in Severance. The new Tactical Tender is a Freightliner M2-106 / Maxi Metal with 2000 gallons of water and a bumper mounted turret. Tender 402 is replacing the 26 year-old water …
Pleasant View Storage Unit Fire On May 7th, 2024 at 17:52 Jeffcom 911 dispatched Pleasant View Fire Department, Golden Fire Department, Fairmount Fire Protection District and Stadium Medical to a possible structure fire at the Self-Storage, 16845 Mt Vernon Rd. in West Pleasant View. Engine 41 arrived to a single-story storage unit facility with a working fire and smoke showing. Engine 41 …
Byers Garage Fire On May 4th, 2024 at 17:38 Byers Fire Protection District and the I-70 Corridor responded to a residential structure fire in the 67000 block of E. 48th Ave. south of Byers. Brush Engine 71 reported large plume in the air from Hwy. 36 and the call was upgraded to a working structure fire. Dispatch advised that 911 …
Station 5 Open House The Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house on May 4th, 2025 at Station 5. The local community came out to tour the fire apparatus, meet with first responders, enjoy lunch, learn valuable safety tips, junior combat challenge and take a ride on the 1956 Seagrave engine. The Westminster Police Department, Flight for Life, Westminster Communications …
FRFC Live Fire Training On May 3rd, 2024 the Front Range Fire Consortium Fire Academy Class 2024-1 performed their second live fire training day. Photos here are of the Boulder Battalion at the Longmont Fire Training Center. They spent their day running multiple scenarios. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography This academy class comprises recruits …
Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony The annual Colorado Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony was held on May 3rd, 2024 at the Colorado State Patrol Academy at Camp George West in Golden. The Colorado Emerald Society Pipe Band started the ceremony off and the Colorado Honor Guard Society with the ceremony protocol. The invocation was provided by Pastor Dave Guy, Chaplain of the …
South Adams Brush Fire At 14:15 on May 1st, 2024 South Adams County Fire Department responded to a brush fire at E. 80th Ave. and Oneida St. in Commerce City. Engine 22 arrived on scene with a wind driven brush fire and started fire attack and Engine 22 established the water supply. Crews quickly extinguished the fire with no structures …