Rist Canyon 50th Anniversary On September 6th, 2025 the Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Department invited the community to the annual Rist Canyon Mountain Festival. This event is a large fundraiser for the department with vendors, live music and other public safety agencies. The Rist Canyon Volunteer Fire Chief shared how proud he was of the ability to be frugal with …
Public Safety Day Wings Over the Rockies held their annual Public Safety Day at Centennial Airport on September 6th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and enjoy the regular exhibits in the museum. The Colorado Department of Transportation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation and South Metro Fire Rescue participated …
Patrick Rogacki Memorial The Colorado Springs Fire Department held a memorial procession for retired Captain Patrick Rogacki on September 5th, 2025. Captain Rogacki passed away on August 1st, 2025 as a result of cancer he obtained while working at Ground Zero in New York City after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Captain Rogacki joined CSFD in 1979 and retired in 2014. …
Loveland Aircraft Crash Simulation On September 5th, 2025 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Northern Colorado Regional Airport (KFNL) hosted the 2025 tri-annual aircraft crash simulation. Firefighters from the surrounding area gathered for a briefing before being “dispatched” by the Loveland Emergency Communications Center to a standby for a large aircraft incoming to KFNL. Loveland Station 4 is not staffed 24/7 …
Fill The Boot 2025 Thousands of firefighters from across Colorado and around the country spent part of their Labor Day holiday weekend helping to “Fill the Boot” for the annual campaign that helps raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This year 5280Fire caught up with firefighters from Adams County, Boulder, Castle Rock, Golden, Federal Heights, Monument, Northeast Teller …
Big Sandy Labor Day BBQ The Big Sandy Fire Protection District held their annual Labor Day BBQ at their station in Simla on September 1st, 2025. The public was invited out to meet with firefighters and enjoy hamburgers before partaking in Simla Days activities in nearby Town Park. In addition to lunch, kids were able to participate in an obstacle …
Divide Pancake Breakfast The Divide Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at the Shoemaker Station (Station 21) on August 31st, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, learn valuable safety information and enjoy breakfast including pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy and coffee. Ute Pass Regional Paramedic Services was also …
Red Feather Lakes Fire Day The Red Feather Lakes Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Fire Days on August 30th, 2025. The event featured a parade of fire trucks, fire truck rides, an arts and crafts sale and a hot dog lunch. The event was sponsored by the Red Feather Lakes Firehouse Supporters as a Fundraiser and helps raise funds …
Eric Losh Memorial On August 28th, 2025 Mountain View Fire Rescue honored the life and service of Engineer Eric Losh with a funeral service that was held at the Crossroads Community Church in Parker. Eric was born on July 25th, 1986 in Longmont and was 39 years-old. Eric passed away on August 16th, 2025 in an off-duty accident. Eric joined …
Wages BBQ Fundraiser On August 24, 2025 the Wages Volunteer Fire Department, located southwest of Holyoke, hosted the department’s 2025 BBQ Fundraiser. Bringing enough community members and firefighters to fill the station, members celebrated the 40th year of service for three of its members, recognizing each with a gift from the department. Community members gathered for brats, hotdogs and hamburgers, …
Nunn Pancake Breakfast The Nunn Fire Protection District held held their 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Nunn Firehouse, 487 Logan Ave. on August 24th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy a free breakfast. The Department covers 529 square miles of Weld County including Carr, Indian Creek Reservoir, Nunn and …
Vehicle Extrication Training On August 23rd, 2025 the Larkspur Fire Protection District held a hands-on training for vehicle extrication. 5 crew members participated in the training, which took place at Station 161, 9414 S. Spruce Mountain Road. in Larkspur. Through dedicated and continual training, and practices; crew members can hone their skills abilities, and techniques as individuals and as a …
Castle Rock Touch-A-Truck The Castle Rock Police Department held their annual “Touch-A-Truck” event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock on August 23rd, 2026. This yearly event was started in 2016, as a way to strengthen community bonds and to bring the community closer together. There were many vehicles to view and to tour. Castle Rock Fire & Rescue, …
Larkspur Open House The Larkspur Fire Protection District held their annual open house at Station 161 on August 23rd, 2025. Plenty of staff was on hand to provide information and answer questions. The community came out out to meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire apparatus with live demos and “Smokey Bear” along with two helicopters including the Douglas …
Boulder Rural Open House The Boulder Rural Fire Rescue held their annual open house on August 23rd, 2025 at the fire station with the community coming out to meet up with first responders, tour the apparatus, enjoy lunch, learn valuable safety information, game and learning. Med Evac landed the medical chopper with tours and information. Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder …
Hazardous Materials Technician Training The Suncor Energy Fire Department & Emergency Services hosted a two week NFPA hazardous materials technician course at their station in Commerce City from August 11th, 2025 to August 22nd, 2025. The training was presented by Signet North America who strives to utilize world-class methodologies to train personnel for the safe response to emergency incidents. 5280Fire …
Brendan Unitt Boat Rescue Training Day Larimer County Natural Resources held the 2025 Brendan Unitt Boat Rescue Training Day at Horsetooth Reservoir on August 20th, 2025. Approximately 60 rangers and firefighters came out to practice boat based rescues on the water. The annual training is a tribute to Larimer County Ranger Brendan Unitt who drowned on August 20, 2020, while …
Paul Gesi Memorial The funeral service for Northglenn Police Department Detective Paul Gesi was held on August 19th, 2025 at the Brave Church, 3800 E. Hampden Ave. in Englewood and was open to the public. A procession followed to Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheat Ridge for his burial. Gesi died by suicide in early August of 2025 after a battle …
Denver Dive Rescue Training The Denver Fire Department conducted dive rescue training at Marston Lake on August 17th, 2025. Rescue crews used their weekly training to simulate the search for and recovery of a submerged victim. The team trains regularly to respond to water emergencies around the city and neighboring communities including swift water rescues, ice rescues and underwater recovery …
Western Welcome Week Parade The 2025 Western Welcome Week Parade was held thorough downtown Littleton on August 16th, 2025. Western Welcome Week is a nonprofit organization that provides an annual community celebration in the greater Littleton area. There are more than 30 events during the 10-day celebration every August. The goal of WWW is to nurture community spirit, bring together …