Station 2 Open House The Longmont Fire Department held an open house at Station 2, 2212 17th Ave. on June 1st, 2024. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, tour the station and check out a variety of apparatus. Longmont’s Wildland Team and Mountain View Fire Rescue also participated in the event.
Teller County Sheriff’s Office Open House The Teller County Sheriff’s Office held their 12th annual open house in the 11400 US Highway 24, in Divide on June 1st, 2024. The community came out in force to meet with first responders, check out the tools of their trade, learn valuable safety information and enjoy lunch fresh of the grill. The Divide …
Front Range Pancake Breakfast On June 1st, 2024 Front Range Fire Rescue hosted their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Johnstown. The Department invited the community out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. The Department also held a rededication ceremony to commemorate the station’s remodeling which included upgraded living quarters, office space and training …
West Metro Garage Fire At 18:16 on May 31st, 2024 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District to a possible structure fire in the 2400 block of Iris St. in Lakewood. Engine 2 arrived to a fully involved dethatched garage and pulled a line in for fire attack in the offensive strategy. Engine 17 secured the …
FRFC Graduation Ceremony On May 30th, 2024 the Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) Academy Class 24-1 graduation was held with 43 recruits from 7 northern Colorado fire agencies including Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Front Range Fire Rescue, Longmont Fire Department, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Mountain View Fire Rescue, and Platte Valley Fire Protection District. The new firefighters …
Denver Commercial Structure Fire Around 14:50 on May 29th, 2024 Denver 911 Communications Center dispatched Denver Fire Department to a commercial structure fire in the 2900 block of Jewell Ave. Arriving units reported smoke and fire showing on the exterior. The fire was brought under control quickly preventing extension to interior of the structure. Crews performed overhaul and returned to …
FRFC Hell Night On May 28th, 2024 the Front Range Fire Consortium (frontrangefireconsortium.org) recruits of the Class of 2024-1 held their “Hell Night” at the Boulder Fire Training Center? The class started early in the morning and lasting well into the evening various incidents on and off the training grounds that mocked routine to very sophisticated calls. Additional information and …
Aurora Structure Fire On May 28th, 2024 at approximately 11:05 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at the Timbers Townhomes, 3608 S. Fairplay Way. Engine 6 arrived on scene and found heavy fire coming from a carport and two trash dumpsters located underneath it which was threatening structures. Crews were on scene about thirty minutes, …
Howard Pancake Breakfast The Howard Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Howard on May 27th, 2024. The community came out in force to spend part of their Memorial Day meeting with firefighters, socializing with one another and enjoying breakfast.
Western Hills Open House On May 27th 2024 the Western Hills Fire Protection District held an open house at 1731 Cedar Ave. The Western Hills Fire Protection District has been in service for 50 years, founded in 1974 and still in existence today! They currently contract their service with the City of Greeley to provide fire protection services. The Greeley …
Memorial Day Parade On May 27th, 2024 Commerce City held their annual Memorial Day Parade along E. 64th Ave. The community came out to honor fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation on Memorial Day. Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Commerce City Police Department, Platte Valley Paramedics, South Adams County Fire Department, Mile High Hook …
Windsor Structure Fire On May 26th, 2024 at approximately 18:49 Weld County Regional Communications Center dispatched Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue with automatic aid from Greeley Fire Department and Front Range Fire Rescue to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Rock Bridge Drive. Upon arrival crews reported a working structure fire on the Charlie side of a two-story residence and …
Commercial Structure Fire At 18:30 on May 26th, 2024 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 21 was dispatched to an outside fire involving trees and fence behind 1972 S. Parker Rd. in Arapahoe County. A plume of smoke was already visible from Station 21 and Arapahoe County Sheriff Deputies reported flames extending into the building. With that information the response was …
South Metro ARFF Training South Metro Fire Rescue Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting teams conducted training at Centennial Airport on May 26th, 2024. Crews from Station 35 and Station 44 trained on suppression activities with hose lines and their two Oshkosh Striker 4×4 ARFF response rigs nicknamed “Shrek” and “Fiona”. Units on Scene: Red 1, Red 2, Red 3 & Medic …
Molly Retirement Ceremony On May 25th, 2024 Arvada Fire Protection District held a retirement ceremony for “Firehouse Dog” Molly at Station 2. The ceremony started off with the Arvada Honor Guard presenting the Presentation of the Flag and then Capt. Mike Kulp welcome everyone to the ceremony. Firefighter Frank Lonardo and Division Chief Deanna Harrington and others presented gifts to …
La Junta Structure Fire On May 26th, 2024 at approximately 06:00 the La Junta Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 1200 block of Rice Ave. Crews arrived on scene and found heavy fire coming from a single family residential structure. Mutual-aid was requested from Cheraw Rural Fire Department, Las Animas-Bent County Fire Department, Manzanola …
Sable Altura Fire Academy Sable Altura Fire Rescue 2024 Academy is now underway. 5280Fire caught up with the 11 recruits and their instructor cadre at their station in Foxridge Farms on May 25th, 2024. The class spent their morning working on physical conditioning and radio communications. The group is expected to graduate in August of 2024.
Arapahoe County Structure Fire On May 25th, 2024 at approximately 12:25 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at Willow Point Townhomes, 8500 E. Mississippi Ave. in unincorporated Arapahoe County. Crews arrived on scene and observed heavy smoke coming from the garage. A second alarm was soon toned out. Firefighters were on scene over an …
West Metro Attic Fire At 07:10 on May 25th, 2024 Jeffcom 911 dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District to a possible structure fire in the 4300 block of Benton St. in Mountain View. Engine 16 arrived on scene of a working fire from a small one-story with fire from the attic, pulled a line in for …
Thornton Attic Fire On May 23rd, 2024 at 16:09 Thornton Fire Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to a structure fire in the 2400 block of E. 163rd Place. Engine 77 arrived to a two-story single-family home with a working fire on the Charlie-Delta corner, pulled 1 3/4 for fire attack and secured their own water supply and requested a …