Hillrose-Snyder Pancake Supper The Hillrose-Snyder Fire Department held their annual pancake supper on March 29th, 2025 at their station in Hillrose. Despite overcast skies and the threat of rain, the community came out in force to meet with firefighters, enjoy dinner and assist the volunteer department with their annual fundraiser. The community came out to enjoy a pancake dinner and …
Sable Altura Live Fire Training Sable Altura Fire Rescue conducted live fire training at their station in Foxridge Farm on March 29th, 2025. The training allowed firefighters to practice firefighting tactics and learn about fire behavior in a realistic environment. Firefighters from Byers Fire Protection District, Canon City Area Fire Protection District, Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District, Falcon Fire …
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 …
Wildland Team Training The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team conducted wildland training at Richmill Ranch Open Space near Deer Trail on March 24th, 2025. Crews worked on attacking a mock brushfire, created fire lines with hand tools and deployed emergency shelters. Firefighters from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Byers Fire Protection District, Sable Altura Fire Rescue …
Jefferson County Wildfire Safety Fair Jefferson County and Xcel Energy hosted the Wildfire Safety Fair on March 22nd, 2025 at the Foothills Parks & Recreation Fieldhouse. Many participants presented resources to help the public prepare for and stay safe from wildfires; while others shared how their organizations are working to help stabilize the environment before and after wildfires. Participants included: …
Kit Carson Chili Supper The Kit Carson Volunteer Fire Department held their annual 2025 Victims Assistance Fundraiser on March 22nd, 2025. The event included a silent auction, chill supper, live auction and a dance. Proceeds from the event benefit the KCVFD Victims Assistance Fund.
Kristen Hayes Memorial Service On March 21st, 2025 a Celebration of Life was held for Community Risk Reduction Specialist Kristen Hayes at the Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette. Kirsten had joined the Frederick Firestone Fire Protection District in 2023 and was passionate about teaching community classes and doing outreach in the communities served. Kristen had began her career in Emergency …
Amherst Chili Supper The Amherst Volunteer Fire Department held their annual chili supper on March 15th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy dinner. Proceeds from the event benefit the department’s equipment, training and emergency response efforts. Though separate departments, Amherst, Holyoke, Sandhills and Wages are all part of the Holyoke …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 was held on March 15th, 2025 in downtown Denver with this years theme “Irish is Everyone”. First responders from Aurora Fire Rescue, Colorado Emerald Society, Colorado State Patrol, Denver Fire Department, Denver Health Paramedics, Denver Police Department, West Metro Fire Rescue and others either participated in the parade or assisted …
Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn The week of March 10th, 2025 Lafayette Fire Department with Louisville Fire Protection District, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Coal Creek Canyon Fire Protection District and Mountain View Fire Rescue held multiple prescribed fires in the Indian Peaks Golf Course keeping the Bullhead Gulch ditch clear and healthy. All of the burns were safely controlled and conducted …
Multiple Agency ARFF Training On March 14th, 2025 the Inaugural Regional Training Center Course from South Metro Fire Rescue was held with a three-day Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) initial certification course at the South Metro Fire Rescue Regional Training Center. The inaugural class included firefighters from South Metro Fire Rescue, Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue and Larkspur Fire Protection District. With …
Recruit Academy Fire Burn The Recruit Academy Fire Burn “Fire Behavior” was held on March 6th, 2025 at the West Metro Fire Training Center in Lakewood. The recruit class 25-01 is a little over a month into the academy training. 20 recruits from West Metro Fire Rescue and 13 from Arvada Fire Protection District built three small structures that were …
Spring Prescribed Burn The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a prescribed burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refugee in Commerce City on March 8th, 2025. The USFWS plans to burn approximately 2,800 acres over a two week period to reinvigorate the growth of native vegetation, manage efforts for weed control and improve habitat for wildlife. The U.S. …
Engine 91 Push-in Ceremony On March 8th, 2025 Wellington Fire Protection District held a push-in ceremony for their new Rosenbauer engine. The new engine is replacing a 2011 Rosenbauer engine. After the push-in ceremony community members got to tour the engine and learn about all the new capabilities this engine brings to their community. The new engine is a Rosenbauer …
Flagler Pancake Breakfast On March 8th, 2025 Flagler Fire Department held their annual Pancake Breakfast. The community came out to enjoy the pancake breakfast and meet up with the firefighters. Colorado State Patrol and the Kit Carson County Sheriff’s Office showed up to show support during the event. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Sedgwick Open House The Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department held their annual open house on March 2nd, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a chili supper. The all-volunteer department covers approximately 600 square miles out of one station.
Aerial Operations Training The South Adams County Fire Department conducted vent, enter and search training at their training facility in Commerce City on March 1st, 2025. The crew of Truck 28 spent part of their morning honing their search and rescue tactics and maneuvering through the upper floor windows of a burning building. Regular training keeps firefighters sharp for when …