2nd Alarm Structure Fire On October 8th, 2024 at approximately 02:04 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at 4801 E. Fair Court. Upon arrival, first responders from Engine 14 and Medic 14 encountered heavy flames between two homes, which had extended to residential structures on both sides and a vehicle. A second alarm was issued due …
South Metro Structure Fire On October 7th, 2024 at approximately 16:45 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 19924 Victorian Way in Parker. Firefighters arrived on scene, observed smoke showing from the second story of a multi-story, multi-family residential structure and called for additional assistance. Crews were on scene over an hour, extinguishing the …
Vehicle into Red Robin On October 6th, 2024 at 15:05 South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a MVA with structure involved at the Red Robin, 7708 W. Long Drive. Crews arrived to a single vehicle into the corner of the building and started the investigation. Battalion Chief 1 arrived and assumed command with minor damage …
Mile High Firefighter’s Conference The 2024 Mile High Firefighters Conference was held in the Denver metro area from October 3th to October 6th, 2024. Firefighters from around the country attended the conference to take classes on rooftop workshops, standpipe operations, force entry, fire survival and rapid interventions, engine company operations, and rescue rope operations. photos provided are from the HOT …
South Metro Structure Fire On October 6th, 2024 at 02:10 South Metro Fire Rescue along with Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a single-family residential structure fire at 6121 South Kirk St in Centennial. Upon arrival, firefighters from Engine 23 and Medic 23 discovered a fully involved fire impacting the back side of the a three-story residential with a walk-out basement spreading …
Bennett Grass Fire On October 5th, 2024 Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue responded to a reported weed fire at 6th Ave. east of Manilla Rd. The fire burned around 10 acres. Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
Community Safety Day On October 5th, 2024 Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District hosted their Community Safety Day at Station 2 in Gilcrest. This event included hands on learning in the smokehouse educational trailer, a children’s physical agility test, demonstrations of thermal imaging cameras, demonstration of breaking a window to perform VEIS, nozzle operations to put out simulated fires, Touch a Truck, …
North Metro Station 61 Open House On October 5th, 2024 North Metro Fire Rescue District held their annual Open House and Cookout at Station 61, 1275 Midway Blvd. in Broomfield, part of the Fire Prevention week. The community came out to meet up with first responders, fire engine and ambulance tours, CPR education, learn about kitchen safety with cooking demos. Broomfield …
Denver Hero Fest The Denver Hero Fest was held on October 5th, 2024 at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. The free family event in partnership with the Denver Police Department and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center with many emergency vehicles on display and more. Colorado State Patrol, Denver Sheriff’s Department, Denver Fire Department, AirLife, Denver Paramedics and others were hand …
Aspen Open House On October 5th, 2024 Aspen Fire Protection District held their annual open house on October 5th, 2024 at Station 61 in conjunction with Fire Prevention Week. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. Attendees were able to learn more about fire extinguishers, check out extrication tools, ride …
Golden Safety & Preparedness Day Golden Fire Department held their annual Safety & Preparedness Day on October 5th, 2024 at Station 1, 911 10th St. The community came out to learn about fire safety including grease fires, live fire demonstrations, tour the fire apparatus and meet up with first responders. Golden Police Department, Pleasant View Fire Department, Jeffcom911, Stadium Medical, …
Aurora Vehicle vs House On October 4th, 2024 at approximately 13:30 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to reports of a vehicle that had crashed into a house at the intersection of E. Jewell Ave. and S. Evanston St. Engine 7 arrived and found a vehicle that had collided with the Bravo side of the house and immediately began assessing the …
Firefighter Chili Cook-Off The Denver Firefighters Local 858 hosted the 35th annual Denver Firefighter Chili Cook-Off at McGregor Square in Denver on October 4th, 2024. Firefighters from all over the front range competed against each other for the best firefighter chili in Colorado while helping to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Colorado Firefighter Calendar was also on …
West Metro Structure Fire At 06:15 on October 1st, 2024 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District to a possible structure fire in the 12100 block of W. 38th Ave. in the Wheat Ridge. Engine 17 arrived single-story residential with a vehicle on fire in a carport extending into the home and started fast attack and …
Park County 821 Fire Around 12:40 on September 28th, 2024 several 911 callers reported a 200’x200’ grass fire and plume of smoke in the Lost Creek Wilderness. The fire was burning in the Pike and San Isabel National Forest’s South Park Ranger District between Rd. 131-Pearl and Rd. 821-Cross Country, (south of Hwy. 285 and Kenosha Pass). The fire was …
Arvada Safety Day Arvada Fire Protection District held their annual Safety Day at the Training Center, 6651 Indiana St. on September 28th, 2024. Kids of all ages enjoyed fun activities including fire apparatus tours, meeting first responders, A live fire sprinkler burn demonstration. Friends of Arvada Fire, Arvada Police Department, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control, Dave’s Locker, Jefferson …
Station 4 Open House On September 28th, 2024 Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 4, 4580 W. 112th Ave. The community came out to the station to tour the apparatus, meet with the firefighters, enjoy lunch and ride on the 1956 Seagrave pumper. AirLife Denver was on hand to give tours of the helicopter. Westminster Police Department, Westminster …
Refuge Day 2024 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service held their 2024 Refuge Day at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Area in Commerce City on September 28th, 2024. The community was invited out to learn more about the activities and wildlife at the Refuge, meet with various staff members and check out their equipment. USFWS wildland firefighters and law …
Public Safety Day The Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight held their “Fire Safety Day” on September 28th, 2024 at Centennial Airport. The public was invited to tour fire trucks and firefighting aircraft, meet up with first responders and learn learn more about what they do to keep the community safe. The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, …
Hero Fest 2024 The Canvas Foundation held the 2024 Northern Colorado Hero Fest outside the Urban Air Adventure Park in Fort Collins on September 28th, 2024. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and thank them for their service. Proceeds benefit local nonprofits that directly support first responders and their families. The American …