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 …
Celebrity Judging Event The Colorado Firefighter Calendar hosted their 2014 Celebrity Judging Event at the Exdo Event Center on May 11th, 2013. Firefighters from around the state competed for a coveted spot in next year’s beefcake style calendar. Proceeds from the sale of calendars benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The 12th annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters was held on May 11th, 2013 at at Belmar Park in Lakewood. Families of the fallen, and citizens remember the firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice, with a fire apparatus parade preceding the remembrance ceremony. The following firefighters were added to the memorial this year were: Donald E. Felton II 10/27/2012 Southern Park …
First Day of Patient Transport The Arvada Fire Protection District started their first day of patient transport at 08:30 on March 1st, 2013 with a “Wetdown’. Arvada Fire takes over the medical service from the past provider Pridemark Paramedics. The new 6 new ambulances that went into service were: Medic 51, Medic 53, Medic 55, Medic 56, Medic 57, & …
Arvada Auto X The 4th Annual Auto-X Extrication Workshop was held on May 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2012 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. 6651 Indiana St. Firefighters from all over the state of Colorado and out of state attended the three-day training class hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The three day class further the skills of auto …