Driver Operator Pump Training On February 28th, 2025 firefighters from Platte Valley Fire Protection District and the LaSalle Fire Protection District gathered at the Platte Valley Fire Training Center. These firefighters worked on skills (JPR’s) to achieve their Driver Operator Pump (DOP) Certification. Firefighters used Engine 703 and Engine 3101 rotating them for drafting operations, as well as pumping the …
Aurora Ice Rescue Training A week after conducting ice rescue training at Aurora Sports Park, Aurora Fire Rescue was back at it at Aurora Reservoir on February 23rd, 2025. Duty crew rotated through the annual training practicing self extrication and victim rescues. Despite six inch ice at Aurora Reservoir, conditions can change quickly with the warmer weather. Use caution around …
Grand Opening Ceremony On February 20th, 2025 Jeffcom 911 head a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cuttings for their new 911 Emergency Communications Center, located at 440 Indiana St. in Golden. The new state-of-the-art facility was open for the community get a rare look into the building with tours to see the full dispatch center including the employee gym area, …
Aurora Ice Rescue Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted ice rescue training at the Aurora Sports Park, 19300 E. Colfax Ave. on February 16th, 2025. Crews rotated to the park throughout the day for their annual ice rescue training recertification. Training included self-extrication for rescuers, in water victim rescues and the use of boogie boards to assist with victim extraction.
Hygiene Pancake Supper On February 15th 2025 Hygiene Fire Protection District held their 57th annual pancake supper. Where the community came out in the snow to enjoy pancakes and enter for a chance to win multiple raffle prizes. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser benefit the Department. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Coats Donated To Children in Need On February 11th, 2025 Denver Firefighters IAFF Local 858 went to two area schools to distribute coats to children in need. This is the second year that Firefighter Mike Knecht has helped run this initiative. Compared to last year where the project distributed 600 coats to children, this year IAFF Local 858 distributed a …
Front Range Multi-Company Drills Front Range Fire Rescue conducted drills on February 7th, 2025 at 1112 Sandra Drive in Johnstown. Crews from Engine 509 (Station 1) and Engine 502 (Station 2) were lead through the drills by Battalion Chief Roberts. The simulated scenario included searching for and rescuing a victim at an undisclosed location within the basement area, while dealing …
Class 24-02 Graduation On February 7th, 2025 the Denver Fire Department Academy Class 24-02 celebrated their graduation from the academy at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. More here from their “Hell Night” Class 24-02 training from February 1st, 2025. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department
Estes Valley Fire Ice Rescue Training On February 8th, 2025 firefighters from the Estes Valley Fire Protection District gathered for the field day of the Ice Rescue Training that they have been participating in. Students attended a classroom session on Thursday and on Saturday put the knowledge from the class to use on the ice of Lake Estes. Students completed …
BES Ice Rescue Training The Boulder Emergency Squad conducted ran ice rescue scenarios at Viele Lake in S. Boulder on February 8th, 2025. Despite the cold and snowflakes, the dedicated rescuers completed the tasks needed, saving the victim and Lilly the big giant stuffie. BES is an all-volunteer team of technical rescue specialists who provide search, rescue and other emergency …
Pueblo Polar Plunge The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 2025 Polar Plunge at Pueblo Reservoir on February 8th, 2025. Sixteen teams totaling 137 people registered to take the frigid dip and help raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado. Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero, Bent County Sheriff Jake Six, Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith and Huerfano County Sheriff Bruce Newman …
Windsor-Severance Fire Drills On February 7th, 2025 the Windsor Severance Fire Rescue conducted multi company training at the Public Safety Campus of Aims Community College in Windsor. This included a simulated working structure fire with smoke showing. Crews would respond in achieve a water supply, deploy a hose line and complete an interior attack, forcible entry, complete a primary search, …
High Angle Rescue Training On February 7th, 2025 Aurora Fire Rescue Engine 5, Ladder 5 and Heavy Rescue 5 crew jumped into the weekend with some serious training. Firefighters tackled a tough situation where a victim was trapped in a burning building, and ladders couldn’t reach them. To make the rescue, they had to rappel down using a rope system …
Ice Rescue Training The South Adams County Fire Department conducted their annual ice rescue refresher training during the week of February 3rd, 2025 at Valente Lake on E. 104th Ave. Firefighters rotated through several scenarios to train their basic ice rescue techniques. Platte Valley Ambulance Service crews were also on the trainings for personnel safety and to run mock evaluation exercises …
Denver Hell Night Denver Fire Department held their annual “Hell Night” for the latest recruit Class 24-02 on February 1st, 2025 at the Denver Fire Department Training Facility. The current recruits had a full day of incidents into the late night responding to several scenarios which included structure fires, fire alarms, auto extrications, vehicle fires, medical calls, pulling house lines, …
Berthoud Ice Rescue Training On February 6th, 2025 Berthoud Fire Protection District B shift conducted their annual ice rescue training at Loveland Reservoir. Crews spent their morning honing their skills and discussing the effects of hypothermia.
Arvada Ice Rescue Training Arvada Fire Protection District held their annual ice rescue training for all of the shifts the week of February 3rd, 2025 in the pond off I-70 and Ward Rd. All members went through the training to keep their skills sharp and for certification. In their ice rescue suits, firefighters performed a self-rescue as well as rescues …
Denver Ice Rescue Training On February 2nd, 2025 Denver Fire Department District Five conducted ice rescue training at Central Park. Crews spent part of their afternoon honing their skills by donning rescue suits and extracting victims from the frigid water. Firefighters regularly train at ponds, lakes and reservoirs across the city to be ready in the event of an actual …
Wildfire Mitigation Event Evergreen Fire Protection District Wildland Division held a home wildfire mitigation event at Station 2, 1802 Bergen Parkway on February 2nd, 2025. The community was invited out to learn more about protecting their homes from wildfires including the creation of defensible space, the use of fireproof building materials and the installation of exterior sprinklers. Due to heavy …
Ice Rescue Training Rangers with Larimer County Natural Resources conducted ice rescue training at Horsetooth Reservoir on January 29th, 2025. Participants took to the frigid water to work on self extrication and victim rescue techniques. The training served as a refresher for some and an initial certification for others. Rangers from the City of Fort Collins Natural Areas also participated …