Buck For The Badge On September 12th, 2026 the 10th annual “Buck for the Badge” event in correlation with the Gilpin County First Responders Day which was hosted at the Gilpin County Community Center, located at 250 Norton Drive in Black Hawk. The event was organized and hosted by the Gilpin County Organizers. Steve Henry who is the President, started …
Block Party On September 11th, 2026 the Bear Creek Meadows South Homeowners community held a block party at Pocket Park, located at S. Coors Court and W. Saratoga Ave. in Morrison. Local communities gathered to discuss neighborhood happenings, while enjoying snacks and drinks. The greatly anticipated Engine 11 from West Metro Fire Rescue stopped by for a meet-and-greet and tour …
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The 18th Annual Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2026, at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks. The opening ceremony began with bagpipe music performed by Scott Beach, followed by welcoming remarks from Black Hawk Fire Department Firefighter …
Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The Annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2026 at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater outside of Morrison. This is the 18th year and started at Red Rocks in 2009, as a way to expand the Denver-area tradition. More than 4,000 participants were registered, which included people from the Netherlands, and …
Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony The City and County of Broomfield, along with the Broomfield Police Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District held their a301393nnual 9/11 commemoration at the 9/11 Memorial in Community Park. The welcome was given by Broomfield Police chief Enea Hemplemann followed by the presentation of the memorial wreath by the Broomfield Police Honor Guard. Remarks were …
S.A.W. 26-02 Week 6 The South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District, Westminster Fire Department S.A.W. Lateral Fire Training Academy for lateral transfers is now in its 6th week. Firefighters worked on search and ladder techniques in a smoke-filled, very low visibility environment. They will go on to be firefighters with South Adams County Fire, North Metro Fire …
North Central Annual Picnic On September 6th, 2026 the North Central Fire Protection District Auxiliary held their annual picnic and horseshoe tournament in the Park, at the Chaparral Park and Open Space, located at the intersections of Emerald Trail and Amethyst Rd. in Deer Trail. Lots of fun was had by all attendees, with a water slide, hula hoops, croquet, …
Fill The Boot 2026 Thousands of firefighters from across Colorado spent part of their Labor Day 2026 holiday weekend participating in “Fill the Boot”, the annual campaign that helps raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Because of the firefighter support, MDA has been able to fund research directly linked to FDA-approved therapies across multiple neuromuscular diseases. The funding …
Single Role Paramedic Academy The South Adams County Fire Department Single Role Paramedic Academy is underway. Six recruits are training to serve as paramedics for the Department and staff their new in-house ambulance service. 5280Fire caught up with the group on September 3rd, 2026 while they were doing joint live fire training with the SAW Lateral Fire Training Academy at …
Clear Creek County Festival The Clear Creek County C3 Fest was held on August 29th, 2026 at the Idaho Springs Baseball Fields in Idaho Springs, hosted by the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office. The community came out to the free event to hang out and meet up with local first responders and to see the emergency equipment with live music, …
Boulder Rural Open House The Boulder Rural Fire Rescue held their annual open house on August 29th, 2026 at their fire station. The community coming out to meet up with first responders, tour the apparatus, enjoy lunch, learn valuable safety information, game and learning. Med Evac, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder County Mounted Search …
Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge The Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge hosted by West Metro Fire Rescue was held on August 29th, 2026 at the West Metro Fire Training Center, 3535 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Community members were invited to test their abilities, strength and endurance, while by pushing themselves through the course. From truck drivers, to office workers, they all …
Engine 2602 Push-In Ceremony On August 23, 2026, the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District proudly welcomed Engine 2602 into service at Fire Station 2 during a traditional push-in ceremony attended by firefighters, district leaders, and members of the community. The ceremony began with remarks from Fire Chief Greg Ward, who thanked the District Board and the community for their continued support. …
Station 17 Open House On August 22nd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 17, located at 10901 W. 38th Ave. in the Prospect Valley neighborhood. Station 17 is the former Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District Station 72. Station 17 response area includes the new Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Clear Creek Crossing, Applewood, Paramount Heights, Prospect …
Station 6 Open House On August 22nd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 6, located on the 6th Ave. Service Rd. Station 6 was built in 1985 and is the former Lakewood Fire Department Station 6. The community came out to tour the station, meet firefighters, ask questions and have their photos taken with some of …
Pizza with Patrol The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office held a Pizza with Patrol event on August 19th, 2026 at the Saucy’s Pizza, located at 5055 S. Kipling Parkway in Littleton. Many deputies were on hand for a fun and relaxed setting, with plenty of free swag and promotional items available. Food and beverages were be available for purchase from the …
Station 12 Open House On August 15, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 12, 9990 W. Alamo Place in Littleton. Community members enjoyed discussions with the fire crew and EMT’s that were on hand. Families enjoyed getting a tour of the fire station and apparatus, with many questions for the crew. Stickers, bicycle bells and …
Station 13 Open House On August 15, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 13, 12613 W. Indore Place in Ken Caryl. The community came out to tour the station, meet up with the station firefighters, ask questions and have their photos taken with some of the apparatus. Station 13 was dedicated on Friday, June 13th, …
Greeley Rescue 105 Push-In Ceremony On August 14th, 2026 at approximately 10:00 at Greeley Fire Station 5, the Greeley Fire Department placed Rescue 105 into frontline service. This 2026 walk-around Heavy Rescue was built by Pierce Manufacturing in Appleton, Wisconsin and joins the Greeley Fire Department as the third support apparatus delivered in 2026. This apparatus will be capable of …
Station 11 Open House On August 8th, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 11, 15629 W. Belleview Ave. in Willow Springs. The local community came out and enjoyed discussions with the fire firefighters were on hand. Families enjoyed getting a tour of the fire station and apparatus, with many questions for the crew. Stickers, bicycle …