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 …
Station 43 Grand Opening On January 24th, 2025 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department held a grand opening for the new Station 43, located at 30th and Bluff St. and the push-in for the new Engine 143. The community came out to see the new station with tours and to see the new Rosenbauer RTX electric engine push-in, Colorado’s first-ever electric fire engine …
Boulder RTX Train The Trainer In the week of January 13th 2025 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department engineers from all shifts took part in a train the trainer event put on by a representative from Rosenbauer America. This training gave Boulder Fire engineers the knowledge to use and train the rest of the department on how to drive and operate the new …
Larimer County Polar Plunge On January 25th, 2025 participants braved the freezing temperatures and snow to jump into even colder water to support the Larimer County Dive Rescue Team. Annually there is a 5K race at Horsetooth Reservoir followed by a Polar Plunge. This year over 410 people registered to complete the Polar Plunge. Larimer County Dive Rescue, Larimer County …
LCDRT Ice Rescue Training On January 25th, 2025 the Larimer County Dive Rescue and Larimer County Emergency Services gathered at the South Bay Campground area of Horsetooth Reservoir for Ice Rescue Training. Nine students completed the course for ice rescue to become certified rescuers. This course included self rescue methods and team rescue drills of a person who fell through …
Ice Rescue Trainer The Dive Rescue International held the Ice Rescue Trainer series hosted by Golden Fire Department from January 15th to January 17th, 2025 in Golden for first responders. The program prepares the knowledge and skills to become effective ice rescue responder with a three-day event which included in class room training courses and in the field ice rescue …
Loveland Badge Pinning Ceremony On January 16th, 2025 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority held a badge pinning and promotion ceremony at Foundations Church in Loveland. Posting of colors was performed by the LFRA Honor Guard. During the ceremony five new career and two volunteer firefighters received their badges and were sworn into their new positions. Additionally, one firefighter was promoted to …
Fairmount Becomes Arvada Fire The Fairmount Fire Protection District made it official and became Arvada Fire Protection District at 00:01 on January 1st, 2025. Both districts were proactive throughout 2024 in preparation of the anticipated merger with multi-company training drills and working on response plans. Some of the quotes from the department: “We’ve already blended all the crews. We have …
Boulder Ice Rescue Training Crews from Boulder Fire-Rescue Department and Boulder Rural Fire Rescue firefighters sharpened their skills in the art of ice rescue, and ready for whatever the winter throws at them during the ice rescue training at Wonderland Lake in North Boulder on January 7th, 2025. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
Erv Weinmeister Memorial On January 7th, 2025 a Celebration of Life was held at the Foundations Church in Loveland for former Loveland Fire Chief and Super Vac founder Erv Weinmeister. Erv founded Super Vac in 1954 focusing on fire ventilation equipment. Erv dedicated 24 years to the Loveland Volunteer Fire Department and was Fire Chief during the years 1975-1976 and …
Denver Better Halves Toy Drive On December 14th, 2024 Denver Fire Department Firefighters and the Better Halves with heroes delivered all the toys that they have collected to Children’s Hospital for the 10th annual holiday toy drive. This year together they collected $500 in gift cards along with tons of toys from DaVita, Christopher’s Dodge/Ram, Quantum Fiber, Denver Fire Local …
Dan Snyder Retirement Ceremony On December 13th, 2024 Pleasant View Fire Department held a ceremonial walk off at Station 41 for lieutenant Dan Snyder. Members of Golden Fire Department, Fairmount Fire Protection District, Arvada Fire Protection District, and the Arvada Fire Department Honor Guard also attended the ceremony. Dan dedicated 27 years to the fire service and search-and-rescue teams. He …
Confined Space Training The South Metro Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team conducted confined training on December 21st, 2024. The training scenario was focused on a confined space with contaminated air and multiple manhole covers. The Technical Rescue Team responds to all types of calls including rope rescues, trench rescues, confined space rescues and complicated vehicle extrications. Units on Scene: Safety …
Engine 201 Push-in Ceremony On December 18th, 2024 Mountain View Fire Rescue held a ceremony for Engine 201 with the crews participated in the honored tradition of performing an apparatus push in. The event dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay. Engine 201 is a Rosenbauer and will serve …
Windsor Severance Winter Fest On December 15th, 2024 Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, Windsor Police Department, UC Health, and the Weld Elves hosted their 2024 Toy Drive at Hoedown Hill in Windsor. The public was invited to donate new or unopened toys and gifts to allow no child in Windsor and Severance to be without a gift Christmas morning. Many endured …
Fire Science Live Burn On December 12th, 2024 Adams 12 school district FutureForward at Washington Square Fire Science conducted a live burn to provided hands on experience for a few of their disciplines. Their Construction students built two sturdy small houses/sheds, the Fire Science program was able to observe fire behavior, participate in hose line management and fire extinguishment. Their …
Fire Science Training The Adams 12 Five Star Schools FutureForward at Washington Square Fire Science held training in December of 2024 with firefighting skills such as hose operations, extinguisher liquid and gas/vapor fueled fires, auto extrication, hazmat response awareness, advanced search and rescue skills and team leadership.
Arvada Holiday Toy Drive On December 8th, 2024 Cruisin’ For Causes hosted the Arvada Police Department and Arvada Fire Protection District Toy Drive and Car Show at the Arvada High School, 7951 W. 65th Ave. with a friendly toy drive competition. The community braved the cold to bring out toys and enjoy the event with hot chocolate, holiday music, treats, …