Denver Bronco Boosters The Denver Fire Department changed up their routine on February 2nd, 2014, in support of the Denver Broncos as they prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII. Firefighters changed out their regular issue blue and white t-shirts in favor of orange and blue shirts to support the home team. 5280Fire caught up with several …
Denver Marade 2014 The 2014 Denver Marade was held in downtown Denver on January 21st, 2014. After a ceremony at City Park honoring the late Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr, participants marched down Colfax Ave. to the Civic Center Park. Firefighters from Aurora and Denver participated in the event.
South Adams County Charity Calendar The South Adams County Fire Department is selling 2014 calendars to raise funds for local schools in their community. 5280Fire.com caught up with Firefighter Kristina Rolls at Station 26 on January 11th, 2014. The calendar, designed by Rollf, features a different Commerce City landmark and a different volunteer firefighter each month. Proceeds from the calendar …
Moilanen Firefighter Hockey Tournament The Moilanen Firefighter Hockey Tournament was held on December 29th, 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Craig Moilanen at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton. Thank you to Paul Berens who organized the event. The teams that participated were Denver Fire Department, Littleton Fire Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District, South Metro Fire Rescue and …
Engine 41 Dedication The Federal Heights Fire Department dedicated the new Engine 41 on December 17th, 2013 with a christening at Station 41. The community with family, friends and Westminster Fire Department came out to the ceremony. The new engine is a 2013 Pierce Saber with a 500 gallon water tank.
Candy Cane Festival The 13th Annual Candy Cane Festival was held at Hammond’s Candies on December 13th and 14th, 2013. The North Washington Fire Rescue and Adams County Sheriff were among the more popular attractions. Thousands of people took advantage of the warm weather to get their holiday edibles, tour the factory, visit with Santa, meet the firefighters and check out the …
Brian Schimpf Memorial Brian Schimpf Memorial Service was held on December 12th, 2013 at the Denver First Church of the Nazarene. Over 100 EMS, fire and police agencies from across Colorado honored Brain in a line-of-duty funeral service. Brian worked as an instructor at the Denver Health Paramedic School, and his most recent employment was EMS Captain for Grand County EMS. …
Westminster Santa Visit On December 3rd, 2013 Westminster Fire Department and Santa Clause visited the good boys and girls in the City of Westminster. Every year, firefighters help Santa out with his busy schedule to make sure he has his list checked twice with all the toys and gift requests. If you are interested in participating or donating to Santa’s visits …
Brighton Station Open Houses Chief Mark Bodane and the members of Brighton Fire Rescue District opened all of their doors to the community on October 18th, 2013 by holding open houses at all five stations in their district. Stations 53, 54 and 55 greeted early risers with a pancake breakfast. Stations 51 and 52 hosted chili lunches later in the …
Favorite Firefighter Contest The Denver Wrangler hosted the 2013 Favorite Firefighter Contest on October 13th, 2013. Several models from the 2014 Colorado Firefighter Calendar competed for the title of favorite firefighters. The firefighters completed against one another to collect donations from the audience throughout the event. Proceeds benefitted Children’s Hospital.
2013 Fans and Heroes Kroenke Sports and the Denver Nuggets hosted a tribute to first responders and emergency preparedness night at the Pepsi Center on October 13th, 2013. Spectators were invited to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information before the game. The Colorado State Patrol, Denver Fire Department, Denver Police Department, Stadium Medical …
Firewomen 2013 Conference Female Firefighters from across the United States attended the Firewomen 2013 Conference in Frisco on October 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2013. The conference was sponsored by the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Lake Dillon Fire Rescue, Summit County Ambulance Service and the Colorado State Chiefs Association. The conference allowed Firefighters to network and learn from each …
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2013 The annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2013 at Red Rocks. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Hot Times Kool Cars The 21st Annual Firefighters Hot Times Kool Cars charity auto show was held at the Arvada Center on August 25th, 2013. Firefighters from Arvada, Aurora, Westminster, Wheat Ridge and the Colorado Firefighter Calendar participated in the event. Proceeds benefitted the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Carnation Festival Parade The Wheat Ridge Carnation Parade was held on August 17th, 2013. The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District and Wheat Ridge Police Department participated in the parade and festival.
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut 2014 The 2014 Colorado Firefighter Calendar debut was held at Mile High Station in Denver on August 16th, 2013. The firefighters selected to appear in next year’s beefcake style calendar made their debut on the catwalk in front of a full house. Proceeds from calendar sales benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Indian Hills Pancake Breakfast The Indian Hills Fire Protection District held their annual open house and parade on July 4th, 2013. The community came out to meet with firefighters, see the fire engines, enjoy pancakes, the parade and AirLife.
Hell Night 2013 The Denver Fire Department put their latest class of recruits through Hell Night at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on June 27th, 2013. Recruits trained over an 8 hour period with numerous fire and rescue scenarios. The recruits were dispatched to water and utility problems, various types of car accidents and fires involving serious injuries, hazards and …
Lacrosse Scrimmage On June 22nd, 2013 Family and friends came to watch and support local firefighters and service members. A Lacrosse scrimmage was held before the Outlaws game at Sports Authority Field between Firefighters and Military. The players battled it out for half an hour with Military winning the scrimmage.
Finley Memorial Hockey Tournament The 2013 Finley Memorial Hockey Tournament was held at the Foothills Ice Arena in Lakewood on June 1st, 2013. Teams consisting of firefighters, law enforcement officers and other first responders competed for the championship. The tournament honors the memory of Deena and Taren Finley, both of whom were killed in a traffic accident in Adams County …