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Aurora Fire Safety Field Day Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue in conjunction with the Smoky Hill Rotary Club held a Public Safety Field Day at the City of Aurora Public Safety Center on May 16th, 2026. The public was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. The event featured …

East Metro Fire Train Academy The East Metro Fire Training Academy completed week 6 at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on May 16th, 2026. The recruits working on hose advancement, nozzle control and repositioning.

Elizabeth Pancake Breakfast Elizabeth Fire Rescue held a pancake breakfast at Station 271 on May 16th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Proceeds are used by the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation to benefit those in need within the community. Additional pancake breakfasts will be held on June 13th, July …

Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day Boating enthusiasts across the country were encouraged to participate in National Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day on May 15th, 2026. Participants were encouraged to wear a life jacket to work, post a photo on social media and tag the Safe Boating Campaign (@boatingcampaign) in an effort to promote water safety and …

Officer Mark Moore Fundraiser The Aurora Police Department held a fundraiser for Officer Mark Moore at Chick-Fil-A, 5600 S. Parker Rd. on May 12th, 2026. Officer Moore and his canine partner Cyrus were both stabbed in April while responding to a mental health call. The community was invited out to support the family by purchasing stuffed Cyrus dogs and dining …

Adams County Search Training  Adams County Fire Rescue conducted search training at the Adams County Fire Rescue Training and Maintenance Facility on May 11th, 2026. Crews responded to a make shift structure fire and searched for victims inside the smoky environment. Conducting searches is a fundamental skill that firefighters practice regularly to be ready when the emergency call comes in.

Mile High Hook & Ladder Station Cruise The Mile High Hook & Ladder Club conducted a station cruise northeast of Denver on March 9, 2026. Several members and their privately owned apparatus visited Brighton’s Fire Training Center, Hudson Station 1 and Fort Lupton Station 3. The Club has about 50 members along the front range from Loveland to Black Forest. …

Estes Park Safety Fair The Estes Park Police Department held their annual Safety Fair on May 9th, 2026 at the Estes Park Events Center. The community came out to enjoy free food, meet up with first responders, learn safety information, wildfire info, CPR, SWAT teams, medical helicopter, K-9 demonstrations and tour the equipment and more. American Red Cross, Big Elk …

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day The Pinewood Springs Fire Protection held a “Wildfire Preparedness Day” event and open house at the Richard L. Wilcox Fire Station and Community Center in Larimer County on May 9th, 2026. The community came out to meet with the local firefighters, tour the station, and enjoy free food and refreshments. The event was a education and …

East Metro Fire Train Academy The East Metro Fire Training Academy wrapped up Week 5 on May 9th, 2026. The recruits from Byers, Sable Altura, North Central and Strasburg spent their afternoon outside the Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community working on hose deployment, hydrant hookups and portable tank operations. The group is set to graduate in August of 2026.

Golden Gate Open House The Golden Gate Fire Protection District held their Community Day Open house on May 9th, 2026 at Station 81, 32360 Robinson Hill Rd. in Golden. Community members enjoyed discussions with local the volunteer fire crew members, EMT’s and Chiefs that were on hand. The integration of the new Fire Mitigation Crew was a major highlight during …

Colorado DPS Safety Vehicle Showcase The Colorado Department of Public Safety held a Safety Vehicle Showcase at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport on May 5th, 2026. The public was invited out to meet with state public safety employees check out their equipment and help celebrate Colorado’s 150th Anniversary. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Colorado State …

East Metro Fire Training Academy The East Metro Fire Academy concluded Week Four with drills at the Sable Altura Fire Training Facility in Foxridge Farms on May 2nd, 2026. The 20 recruits participated in ladder operations, forcible entry, chainsaw familiarization and knots. The academy consists of recruits from Byers, North Central, Sable Altura and Strasburg and is expected to g …

Emergency Medical Training On May 2nd, 2026 the annual Emergency Medical Training “Skills Day” was held at the Flatirons Community Church West Campus, 24887 Genesee Trail Rd. in Genesee. The training included fire and medical first responders that trained with a class on child birth, chest compressions, choking and other emergency medical needs. Attending Teams: Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District, Foothills …

Lyons Radio Familiarization Training The Lyons Fire Protection District held radio familiarization training at Station 1 in Lyons on May 2nd, 2026. New volunteers spent their morning working on radio operations including arriving on scene, receiving assignments and reporting back their progress. The combination department formed in 1976 and covers 66 square miles in Boulder and Larimer Counties.

Boulder County Wildland Fire Training The Boulder County Fire Training Consortium held wildland fire training at Allens Lake on May 2nd, 2026. Crews practiced evaluating homes for structure protection, drafting and hydrant operations. Firefighters from Boulder, Boulder County Parks, Boulder County Sheriff, Boulder Mountain, Boulder Rural, Hygiene, Lefthand, Mountain View, Nederland, Sugar Loaf and 4 Mile participated in the training.