Ice Rescue Training The South Adams County Fire Department and Northglenn Ambulance / South Adams County Paramedics conducting ice rescue training at Reunion Park in Commerce City on January 18th, 2021. Crews responding to the training scenario were advised that a subject had fallen through the ice in Reunion Pond. Regular training helps firefighters hone their skills and remain familiar …
Station 53 Groundbreaking On January 16th, 2021 Arvada Fire Protection District held a groundbreaking ceremony for the future Station 53 (Station 3). The station is dubbed the station of the future, and as such, children and grandchildren of current firefighters turned over the first scoops of dirt. The station is being built on the site of the old Station 53 at …
Aurora Ice Rescue Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted ice rescue training on January 3rd, 2021 at Aurora Reservoir. Firefighters from Engine 9 and Ladder 13 practiced simulated rescues using ropes, ice rescue suits and rescue boards. Periodic training allows firefighters to appropriately respond to an emergency on ice or in the water.
Denver Ice Dive Training On January 3rd, 2021 members of the Denver Fire Department conducted their first under-the-ice dive training of the year. Members conducted search pattern training as part of their skills maintenance. The training lasted a few hours and companies went back-in service after members had completed their diving. Chief 4, Rescue 1, Rescue 2, Engine 1 & …
2021 5280Fire Calendar We are happy to announce our 2021 5280Fire Calendar! The calendar features photographs of some of the fire departments that we have covered. The price is a minimum donation of $35 or more with free shipping and handling for anyone in the United States. For a limited time, every donation will receive a complementary 5280Fire “I Supported” …
Cody and Shelby Allen Memorial Central City Fire Department Firefighter Cody and Shelby Allen memorial service was held on December 18th, 2020 at the Flatirons Community Church West in Genesee. A procession from the Aspen Mortuary in Arvada to the church was held before the funeral and after to the Gilpin County Fairgrounds. Both Cody and Shelby passed away from …
Station 6 Grand Opening On November 9th, 2020 Grand Junction Fire Department held an opening ceremony with a hose uncoupling for the new Station 6. Members of the station crew, administrative staff, city officials, contractors and builders gathered to celebrate. Fire Chief Watkins, Local 2808 member Hazelhurst, members of the city and building committee spoke during the ceremony. The event …
Joint Academy Live Fire Certification Firefighter recruits from Jackson 105 Fire Protection District, Larkspur Fire Protection District and Palmer Lake Fire Department participated in their joint academy’s live fire training certification at the South Metro Fire Rescue Training Facility on October 31st, 2020. Firefighters from South Metro assisted with the controlled burns and firefighters from Cimarron Hills Fire Department and …
Emergency Preparedness Drill The Regional Transportation District, South Adams County Fire Department and Northglenn Ambulance / South Adams County Paramedics conducted an emergency preparedness drill at the E. 72nd Ave. light rail station in Commerce City on October 27th, 2020. The drill simulated a chemical release at the nearby Suncor Refinery that impacted the surrounding area and passengers on passing …
Training Center Grand Opening The Grand Junction Fire Department, City of Grand Junction, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, and Colorado Mesa University celebrated the grand opening of their new Training Facility on October 26th, 2020, which is located on Whitewater Hill. The new facility is a ModX built by WHP Training Towers. The facility allows the GJFD Fire …
Elbert Spaghetti To Go Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Elbert Fire Protection District was forced to cancel their annual Wing Ding Dinner and Silent Auction. However, in order to raise money for their Firefighter Fund, the department hosted a Spaghetti to Go dinner on October 10th, 2020. Firefighters prepared spaghetti, meatballs and garlic bread for the community to purchase …
Carbondale Open House On October 10th, 2020 Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District held their annual community open house COVID safety style at Station 81. The Semi-Open house was limited to outdoor activities, demonstrations, apparatus in the bays, lunch, and public education materials. The department made the open house possible by tracking all visitors with a sign-in sheet to aid …
Light The Night 2020 Arvada Fire Protection District Engine 51 showed their support and respect for the annual National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters. This year marks the 25th anniversary which ran from September 27th to October 4th, 2020. In partnership with the City of Arvada, the water tower in Olde Town was lit in red. …
Mile High Salute Mile High Hook & Ladder held another parade in the metro area on October 4th, 2020 to honor first responders and hospital workers. The second event in as many months targeted the Highland Ranch area. The group drove by Children’s Hospital Highlands Ranch, Wind Crest Retirement Community, UC Health Hospital, Douglas County Sheriff’s Substations, South Metro Fire …
Station 3 Remembered Arvada Fire Protection District held an open house to let current and former members say goodbye to the Old 3. The station will be torn down, and the New Station 3 will be built on the same location. All shifts including the fire chief also honored station with Engine 53, which will also be replaced with a …
West Metro Fire Muster Parade West Metro Fire Rescue held their 26th Annual Family Fire Muster at their Training Center on September 26th, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year’s event was modified into vehicle parade through the training grounds. One hundred cars were able to participate in this year’s event. Participants were able to check out the apparatus …
Melissa Ratzmann Memorial The memorial “celebration of life” and funeral procession for Melissa Ratzmann, volunteer firefighter/PIO for the Grand Lake Fire Protection District was held on September 19th, 2020. Services, with full firefighter honors were held at the Snow Mountain Ranch YMCA south of Granby, followed by a procession to Grand Lake Cemetery. Family and firefighters then gathered at Station …
NATRT Rope Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team conduct their annual rope rescue training at the North Metro Fire Training Facility on September 15th, 17th & 19th, 2020. 5280Fire.com caught up with firefighters from North Metro Fire Rescue District and Thornton Fire Department on Saturday morning as they honed their skills on tower climbing and rope rescue techniques. …
Pueblo Fire Training Drill Pueblo Fire Department was able to participate in a training drill at the Black Hills Energy plant on September 17th, 2020. Crews were called for a patient that had been injured higher up on one of the units and had to be extracted and then transported. Crews had to initiate patient care and then work together …
Mile High Salute The Mile High Hook & Ladder Club hosted a drive-by parade through east Denver on September 13th, 2020, to celebrate local first responders and emergency workers. The parade, which kicked off at George Washington High School, passed Denver Fire Stations 15, 18, and 19, as well as Rose Hospital, Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children, Presbyterian/St. Luke’s and …
