Dive Rescue Training On May 5th, 2025 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department C-shift and Boulder Emergency Squad participating in dive rescue training at Boulder Reservoir. Regular trainings help keep firefighters and dive team members rehearsed and ready for upcoming incidents.
Nate Klimek Memorial On May 3rd, 2025 the celebration of life for Paramedic Nate Klimek of the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District was held at the First Christian Church in Loveland. Nate passed away on April 28th, 2025 unexpectedly at the age of 41. He leaves behind his wife and three children. In 2025, Nate was recognized for five years of …
Tower 2116 Push-in Ceremony On May 2nd, 2025 Longmont Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for their new Tower 2116 (Tower 1). The new tower is a Pierce Enforcer 100′ Ascendant heavy duty mid-mount platform with 300 gallons of water and a 2000 GPM pump and will be located at Station 1. This is the first mid-mount aerial for the …
On-Hands Training On April 30th, 2025 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science program held their last day of hands-on training at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy grounds. Groups participated in evolutions including attacking vehicle fires using the gas fed prop. They also worked on vertical ventilation, live hose line advancement and were able to use a …
High Plains Honor Flight On April 27th, 2025 the High Plains Honor Flight was escorted from the Blue Arena to the Loveland-Fort Collins Municipal Airport by numerous agencies. The High Plains Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization that takes a group of veterans to the War Memorials in Washington D.C. each year. Loveland Firefighters also welcomed the veterans home after …
Bennett-Watkins Awards Banquet The annual Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue awards banquet was held April 26th, 2025 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora. The winners were: 15 years of Service Caleb Conner, 25 years of Service Earl Cumley, A-Shift Volunteer of the Year Dylan Leigh-Manuel, B-Shift Volunteer of the Year Jennifer Hutchins, C-Shift Volunteer of the Year Zachary …
Women in the Fire Service On April 26th, 2025 the Boulder Fire Training Center hosted the 2025 Women in the Fire Service Skills Day. 45 dedicated firefighters, representing a range of experience and skill levels from Colorado and Wyoming, participated in this valuable training opportunity. The focus: Learning new skills and fostering a supportive network within the fire service. Information …
Sterling Structure Fire Fire Just before 17:00 on April 24th, 2025 Sterling Fire Department was dispatched to a camper fire in the 500 block of Elwood St. En-route dispatch updated that the fire had spread to a nearby structure. Fire 1 arrived on-scene reporting a camper with heavy fire that had spread to two adjoining structures. Multiple lines were deployed …
Community Safety Day On April 12th. 2025 Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held their annual community safety day at the Home Depot in Firestone. The community came out to meet with first responders, tour the apparatus, fire extinguisher giveaways, learn valuable safety information with safety demonstrations and the first annual firefighter chili showdown. The Colorado State Patrol, Firestone Police Department, UC …
Joint Fire Training On April 12th, 2025 crews from Agate Fire Protection District, North Central Fire Protection District and Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District participated in a joint fire training exercise at Agate Fire Department. Engine 195 was staged for roadside safety and MVA offensive hose training scenarios. Fire service/safety knot tying and forcible entry training were also reviewed …
North Central Pancake Breakfast The North Central Fire Protection District held their monthly fundraising pancake breakfast on April 12th. 2025 at Station 241. The community came out to enjoy the pancake breakfast and to meet up with the volunteer firefighters and with their family members. The pancake breakfast was provided by the North Central Elbert County Auxiliary Team. The other …
Fight For Air Climb The annual American Lung Association Fight For Air Climb was held at Coors Field on April 12th, 2025. Hundreds came out to climb up and down every flight of stairs on the first level of Coors Field raising money to fund lung health research and preventing lung disease, through research, education, and advocacy. Firefighters from several …
Heavy Rescue Training On April 9th, 2025 North Metro Fire Rescue District and Thornton Fire Department conducted heavy rescue training at the North Metro Fire Academy. Crews trained on stabilizing a large semi truck that was sitting on top of a sedan. Units on the Training: North Metro SAM 61, Engine 66, Brush 66 & Medic 66 Thornton SAM 71, …
Fire Science Training On April 9th, 2025 second-year students from the Adams 12 school district “FutureForward” at Washington Square Fire Science program traveled to North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Training grounds to conduct some tactical evolutions. The students split into three groups and rotated through the evolutions under the watchful eyes of their instructors and other fire department instructors …
Brave Warriors Hockey Series On April 5th, 2025 the Brave Warriors Hockey League was held on the Apex Ice Arena in Arvada. The BWHL season is half way through until the playoffs with the following teams playing on the schedule. The Hoses Conference in the North Division with NOCO Fire, NOCO Saints, Aurora Fire and Aurora Police. The South Division …
Ethan Bennett Memorial On March 29th, 2025 Falck held a procession to honor and celebrate the life for Ethan James Bennett, EMT for Falck Rocky Mountain, who served the company for two years. The procession began at Sky Ridge Medical Center and made its way to Miller Park in Castle Rock. Aurora Fire Rescue, South Metro Fire Rescue, Castle Rock …
Aurora Polar Plunge The annual Aurora Polar Plunge was held at the Aurora Reservoir on March 29th, 2025 with the 5K run/walk. Hundreds came out for “Freezin’ for a Reason” to take a dip in the water which was a little warmer water temperature then in years past and also to take a check out many of the vendor booths. …
Station 9 Groundbreaking Ceremony On March 28th, 2025 Aurora Fire Rescue held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Station 9, located at 17200 E. Mexico Ave. which will replace the previous firehouse demolished earlier this month. The new fire station will address the modern needs of Aurora’s firefighters and the growing community it serves. Aurora Fire Station 9, originally built …
Evergreen Fire Training On March 25th, 2025 Evergreen Fire Protection District held a held a three-man impromptu training session at the Training Facility at Station 2. Harrison and Sean from Engine 132 performed attack drills, while Ed from Medic 112 helped as a third hand.
Evergreen Live Burn Demo / Tour On March 25th, 2025 Evergreen Fire Protection District Wildland Division held a live fire burn demonstration at Station 2, 1802 Bergen Parkway in Bergan Park. The community was invited to learn more about protecting their homes and property from wildfires. Jefferson County Open Space Park Rangers also participated in the event. After the event …