Foothills Pancake Breakfast Foothills Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at the Lookout Mountain Fire Station at 67 S. Lookout Mountain Rd. on June 7th, 2026. The community gathered for a great pancake breakfast, along with drinks and plenty to talk about. Firefighters were available to answer questions, Jefferson County Public Health educated on services and resources offered, …
Allenspark Open House The Allenspark Fire Protection District held their annual open house on June 6th, 2026 at Station 1, 14861 Hwy. 7 in Allenspark. The community came out to meet the firefighters, Smokey Bear, check out the apparatus, station tours, an learn about fire safety, milk crate challenge, practice fire extinguishers, enjoy a free lunch including hamburgers, hot dogs …
Golden Gate Slash Day On June 6th, 2026 the Golden Gate Fire Protection District held a their Golden Gate Slash Day at the Golden Gate Grange Community Center with volunteers on hand. Residents in the area were welcomed to bring tree trimmings to the location and the have them run through a chipper, at $20 per load. Golden Gate Fire …
Training Academy Wildland Day The East Metro Fire Training Academy class held a wildland training on June 6th, 2026. including intense and detailed training operations within a calculated and controlled environment with the academy. Colorado is forecasted to be subject to extreme fire weather conditions this year, and it’s critical that we’re prepared, and have trained for it. Aurora Fire …
Station 8 Community Event On June 6th, 2026 Evergreen Fire Protection District held a community event with an open house at Station 8, 33377 Forest Estates Rd. in Brook Forest. Community members learned how wildland fires impact their living environment, how to protect their homes, how to be prepared, and how to stay safe should a fire start their area. …
Lyons Pancake Breakfast On June 6th, 2025 Lyons Fire Protection District held their annual community pancake breakfast “Flapjacks & Rock ‘n’ Roll” at Station 1 in Lyons. The community came out to enjoy breakfast served by the firefighters, check out the apparatus, raffle prices, station tours and live music from the Atomic Drifters Rockabilly. For more information on upcoming events, …
Chad Tellinger Memorial A private service was held for Lieutenant Chad Tellinger on the North Metro Fire Rescue District on June 4th, 2026 in Thornton with a funeral procession down I-25. Fire personnel gathered on the E. 144th Ave. overpass to honor Lt. Tellinger as the procession passed below on I-25 to the celebration of life at the New Hills …
South Metro Engine – Tender Training South Metro Fire Rescue conducted engine operations and tender training at the Joint Services Center on May 31st, 2026. Firefighters working on supplying attack engines with a tender and then backing up the tender with a second engine. Units on the Training: South Metro: Battalion 4, Engine 33, Engine 41, Medic 33, Medic 41 …
Station 22 Pancake Breakfast On May 30th, 2026 South Adams County Fire Department held a pancake breakfast at Station 22, 5650 Holly St. in Commerce City. The community came out to enjoy a free pancake breakfast with sausage, bacon, coffee, orange juice and tour Engine 22. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
FRFC Graduating Class 2026-1 Over the last four months, 17 fire recruits were pushed to their physical and mental limits. While only a handful of agencies had recruits graduating in Class 26-1 on May 28th, 2026, every department within the Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) stepped up to help these men and women succeed. Congratulations on finishing the academy, and …
Honor Garden Dedication The Arvada Police Department held a dedication for their new Honor Garden on May 28th, 2026. Arvada Police Chief Ed Brady shared his comments during the dedication about how the officers were heroes, because of how they lived everyday with the courage and compassion and integrity with the commitment to serve others before themselves. They loved their families …
Station 2 Remodel Foundation Pour All hurdles have been cleared for the Evergreen Fire Protection District Station 2 remodel, located at 1802 Bergen Parkway, in Evergreen. Construction has started, with trenches being dug, utilities being laid in some of those trenches, and the concrete foundation pour took place on May 28th, 2026. It’s estimated that construction will take 10-12 months …
MHHL Spring Pump-In The Mile High Hook & Ladder held their annual Spring Pump-In on May 26th 2026 at the North Metro Fire Training Facility, 1006 Weld County Rd. 6. The group is getting ready for the 40th Annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Muster and Parade which is coming up on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. The parade will …
Memorial Day Parade On May 25th, 2026 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. Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Commerce City Police Department, Platte Valley Paramedics, South Adams County Fire Department, Rampart Search and Rescue, Mile High …
Annual Pancake Breakfast The Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 2 on May 25th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their apparatus and enjoy pancakes. Proceeds from the event benefit the Department. Flight for Life, Southwest Teller County Emergency Medical Service and Ute Pass Regional Paramedics also participated …
Engine 17 Training Day Aurora Fire Rescue Engine 17 conducted ladder work at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on May 23rd, 2026. The crew worked on placing ladders, entering second story windows and removing victims. Firefighters train regularly in preparation for an actual emergency.
Aurora Driver Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted driver training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on May 23rd, 2026. Perspective engineers maneuvered through a cone course in preparation for an upcoming engineer exam. Driver training often involves rigorous classroom, cone course and real-world instruction to safely maneuver multi-ton apparatus to emergency and other calls.
East Metro Live Fire Training The East Metro Fire Training Academy conducted live fire training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Center on May 23rd, 2026. Live fire exercises are controlled training exercises where firefighters practice extinguishing a real, active fire in a designated structure. The training allows firefighters to experience realistic fire conditions and hone their skills in …
2026 National SAR Week The National Search and Rescue Week for 2026 took place from May 18th, 2026 through May 24th, 2026. In recognition of the dedication and sacrifice of SAR personnel, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution on May 14, 2010, establishing National Search and Rescue Week. The resolution highlights the critical role SAR teams play in saving …
National EMS Week 2026 National EMS Week was held from May 17th to May 23rd, 2026. The annual event, which is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year, recognizes the vital contributions of emergency medical service professionals and thanks paramedics and emergency medical technicians for providing lifesaving care across the country. 5280Fire.com picked several photos from our archives to honor the …