Palmer Lake Pancake Breakfast The Palmer Lake Fire Department Firefighter Association held a free pancake breakfast at Town Hall on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters and enjoy pancakes and sausage. Following the breakfast, Awake the Lake held their annual Easter egg hunt in the open space in front of town hall. For more …
Fire Science Evolutions On April 1st, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their first day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. Sixteen students split into four teams and in the morning and ran through VES, SCBA maze, hose line advancement and ladders. During the afternoon the four teams we able to practice hose line …
Wildland Refresher Training The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team hosted refresher training at Richmil Open Space near Deer Trail on March 30th, 2026. After a classroom session in the morning at the Deer Trail Volunteer Fire Department, the crews spent the afternoon working on the deployment of progressive hose packs, extinguishing a mock wildland fire, establishing fire breaks with …
Hillrose-Snyder Pancake Supper The Hillrose-Snyder Fire Department held their annual pancake supper and raffle fundraiser in Hillrose on March 28th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy pancakes for supper. The proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the department. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Aurora Polar Plunge The 2026 Aurora Polar Plunge was held at Aurora Reservoir on March 28th, 2026. Over 700 people registered to take the plunge to help raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado. Aurora Fire Rescue, Falck and Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space were on hand to ensure a safe event. Approximately $195,000 was raised in this year’s event …
North Central Fire Training On March 28th, 2026 North Central Fire Protection District volunteers trained in structure fire operations at the old Bijou Church off of Ridge Rd. This gave members a chance to refresh their skills on fire attack duties, pumping, nursing from a tender and command. A new member of the department will also be going through the …
Station 27 Pancake Breakfast The South Adams County Fire Department held their firehouse pancake breakfast on March 28th, 2026 at Station 27 in Commerce City. The community came out to meet with the firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy pancakes. Platte Valley Ambulance Service also participated in the event. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire …
Truck 101 / Truck 107 Push-In Ceremony On March 24th, 2026 the Greeley Fire Department welcomed two new apparatus into frontline service, marking the end of an era for Greeley. The City of Greeley was protected with Pierce’s first Velocity chassis Tractor Drawn Aerial for 17 years. The Tractor Drawn Aerial was designed to navigate the tightest of streets and …
Kit Carson Chili Supper The Kit Carson Volunteer Fire Department held their annual chili supper, silent auction and dance on March 21st, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, bid on silent auction items, enjoy chili for dinner and dance the night away. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the KCVFD Victim’s Assistance Fund.
Cheyenne Wells Corn Hole Tournament The Cheyenne Wells Fire Protection District held a corn hole tournament in their station on March 21st, 2026. Teams from the community were invited to sign up compete and help raise funds for the department. Participants were able to meet with firefighters and check out the apparatus.
Falcon Driver Training The Falcon Fire Protection District conducted driver training at Station 3 in Falcon on March 14th, 2026. The Department is expecting delivery of a new Rosenbauer ladder truck and took the opportunity to put several crew members through some training in preparation for an upcoming practical exam. The Fountain Fire Protection District loaned Ladder 232 to Falcon …
Pueblo Polar Plunge The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 10th annual Pueblo Polar Plunge at Lake Pueblo on March 14th, 2026 to help raise funds for “Freezin for a Reason” to support Special Olympics Colorado. Approximately 150 participants took to the plunge this year in warmer temperatures then in the past but the water was still cold. Top Individual …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 64th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held on March 14th, 2026 in downtown Denver with this years theme “Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks!”. The annual parade is billed as largest Saint Patrick’s Day parade west of the Mississippi. First responders from Aurora Fire Rescue, Colorado Emerald Society, Colorado State Patrol, Denver Fire Department, Denver Health …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 2026 Colorado Springs Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held downtown on March 14th, 2026. Colorado Springs Fire Department Fire Chief Randy Royal served as the Grand Marshal for the event. Battalion Chief 4, Engine 5, Ladder 4 and the Department’s Cadet Program were among the participants in the event.
Elbert Pancake Breakfast The Elbert Fire Protection District held a pancake breakfast at Station 231 in Elbert on March 14th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy pancakes for breakfast. Elbert Fire has been serving the community since 1952 and covering 186 square miles in Elbert County and El Paso County …
Police Unity Tour Spirit Night The Douglas County Police Unity Tour held their community fundraiser Spirit Night to support the Police Unity Tour riders was held on March 10th, 2026, at the Chick-fil-A, 950 Cpl Max Donahue Lane in Highlands Ranch. A portion of the proceeds go towards supporting the riders of Team Colorado, to honor officers who have made …
Spring Prescribed Burn The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a prescribed burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refugee in Commerce City on March 9th, 2025. This is one of several planned burns. These seasonal burns are designed to reinvigorate the growth of native prairie vegetation, improve habitat for wildlife, reinvigorate the growth of native vegetation and manage …
Sedgwick Open House The Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department held their annual open house on March 8th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy chili dogs and cinnamon rolls. In addition to The Town of Sedgwick, the all-volunteer department covers Dorsey Station, East Julesburg Reservoir, East Jumbo Lake, Flat Top, Peterson Ditch …
Aurora Station 9 Grand Opening Aurora Fire Rescue celebrated the grand opening during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Station 9 at 17200 E. Mexico Ave. on March 7th, 2026. The event featured a dedication ceremony with a blessing, remarks by various dignitaries, a fire hose uncoupling, ceremonial posting of the first colors of the flag pole, a dedication …
Arvada Touch-A-Truck On March 7th, 2026 the Touch-A-Truck event was held at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada hosted by Apex Park and Recreation District. The community was invited to see, touch, and explore large vehicles and machinery, and meet the people behind the machines that build and protect the Arvada community. Many organizations and companies participated, including …