Arvada Auto X The 2014 Arvada Auto-X Extrication Workshop was held on May 16th, 17th and 18th, 2014 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. A hundred firefighters, some from out of state attended the three-day training class hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The workshop, which had a heavy focus on hands-on training, included NFPA 1670 technician level training …
Candlelight Vigil 2014 Northglenn Police Department hosted a ceremony on May 5th, 2014 to honored Colorado and national law peace officers. The ceremony was held at E.B. Rains Park in Northglenn with law enforcement officers from all across Colorado gathering to remember their fellow fallen brothers and sisters who have lost their life in the line of duty. part of …
Denver Live Fire Training Denver Fire Department firefighters engaged in live fire training exercises at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on May 15th, 2014. Chief 5, Engine 9, Engine 14, Engine 29 and Truck 2 were dispatched to make shift structure fires at the training facility to practice fire suppression, ladder operations and ventilation. The exercise gave crews the opportunity …
Celebrity Judging Event The 2015 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Celebrity Judging Event was held at the EXDO Event Center in Denver on May 10th, 2014. Two-dozen firefighters from across the state competed for a spot in the coveted beefcake style calendar by answering questions in their dress blues and then strutting across the catwalk in part of their bunker gear. The …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters was held on May 10th, 2014 at at Belmar Park in Lakewood. The fallen was honored and the community came out with family members to remember the firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Evans Pancake Breakfast Evans Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on May 10th, 2014. Firefighters served up all you could eat eggs, sausage and pancakes. Proceeds benefited the Evans Fires Safety and Assistance Fund, which provides charitable assistance to victims of fires and other emergencies in the City of Evans and is also used for …
AirLife Memorial EMS Muster The 17th Annual AirLife Memorial Run/Walk and EMS Celebration was held May 10th, 2014 at Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton, benefiting the Friends of AirLife. The event included a 5k/10k, 5k walk and the kids fun run, a EMS, fire and police muster with emergency vehicles on display, numerous activities including the EMS Volleyball …
Night In Blue The Northglenn Police Department annual awards banquet was held on May 9th, 2014 at the Heritage Todd Creek Golf Course. The banquet honored present, past and future members. Ceremonies included the following, recognizing the table of honor, presentation of the colors, department awards, dinner, raffle with prizes, and recognition of services. Some awards given included Medal of …
Station 5 Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5 on May 3rd, 2014. The community came out to meet Smokey the Bear, the firefighters, learn about fire safety, tour the fire engines, enjoy BBQ, games and fire truck rides in the Seagrave pumper. A fly over and landing by Flight for Life medical helicopter. …
Douglas County Evacuation Exercise The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Colorado National Guard conducted a simulated wildfire evacuation exercise at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock on May 3rd, 2014. The site served as a simulated security checkpoint for a wildfire evacuation. The Douglas Regional 911 Incident Dispatch Team, Elbert County Emergency Management, Elizabeth Fire Protection District, Franktown …
Douglas County Training Exercise Douglas County held at Broken Arrow training exercise at the Douglas County Justice Center on May 3rd, 2014. The purpose of the exercise was to get 30 pieces of apparatus to one location in 90 minutes to simulate a response to a major wildland fire along the front range. Departments from across the front range participated …
St. Baldrick’s Event On March 14th, 2014 First responders and the community stepped up once again to raise money to help researcher’s battle childhood cancer. Shaves from North Metro Fire Rescue District, Westminster Fire Department, Westminster Police Department, Thornton Fire Department, Pleasant View Fire Department and many more area fire, police departments and surrounding community attended the first annual St. …
Hell Night 2014 The Denver Fire Department along with Denver Paramedics trained and put to the test the training of the new Denver Fire recruits and other cadets over an 8 hour period with numerous fire and rescue scenarios on March 14th, 2014. The recruits were dispatched to water and utility problems, various types of car accidents and fires involving …
Polar Plunge 2014 After stops in Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver and Englewood, the 2014 Polar Plunge made it’s way to the City of Aurora. Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space hosted the event at the Aurora Reservoir on March 8th, 2014. Hundreds of die-hard plungers, many from area law enforcement agencies, took advantage of the warm weather to go “Freezin’ …
Lacrosse Scrimmage On March 1st. 2014 Firefighters and Military service members squared off at the Pepsi Center in a game of indoor lacrosse. With family and friends watching in the seats, Military once again battled their way to victory over the Firefighters. Everyone came out a winner in the end, the money from ticket sales to the game went to …
David Baldwin Memorial Jefferson County Sheriff Sgt. David Baldwin (MC-1) memorial service was held on February 3rd, 2014 at the 1st Bank Broomfield Events Center, followed by a large procession. Baldwin was stuck on his motorcycle on January 26th, 2014 on Highway 93 at W. 64th Parkway. The accident happened when a driver tried to pass another vehicle in the …
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 …