Ranger Excellence School The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources held their 2026 Ranger Excellence School in Estes Park from May 18th, 2026 through May 22nd, 2026. Participants attended sessions on defensive driving, Spanish, self defense, crisis intervention and pepper spray certification. The week culminated with mock scenarios in Hermit Park on May 22, 2026, Rangers from Aspen, Boulder County, …
South Adams Starts Ambulance Service The South Adams County Fire Department began an in-house ambulance service in March of 2026. A 2025 Ford F-550 is in service at Station 28 in Reunion. A twin is expected to be put in service later this year and two more next year. The Department hired six single role paramedics to staff the new …
Denver ARFF Recertification The Denver Fire Department held a recertification class for outside agencies at the Denver International Airport’s ARFF Training Facility on May 21st, 2026. The class worked on extinguishing fires from ARFF vehicles and hose lines in order to meet their annual FAA recertification requirements. Firefighters from the Grand Junction Regional Airport, Montrose Regional Airport and Northern Colorado …
Active Shooter Training Exercise The Hudson Fire Protection District held an active shooter training exercise at Vestas in Brighton on May 20th, 2026. The multidisciplinary, scenario-based training was designed to rapidly isolate and neutralize threats while integrating medical, fires and law enforcement personnel to minimize casualties. Hudson Fire, Fort Lupton Fire, Buckley SFB, Hudson Police, Keenesburg Police, Lochbuie Police, Weld County Emergency …
Eagle Airport ARFF Training The Eagle County Regional Airport’s Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (ARFF) Team conducted live fire training at the airport on May 19th, 2026. The crew participated in annual training using a propane-fueled mobile aircraft prop to provide a realistic training experience in a controlled environment. The training was provided by 139Fire who assists airports around the country with …
Eagle River Water Rescue Training The Eagle River Fire Protection District hosted water rescue training along the Eagle River near Bob The Bridge in Avon on May 19th, 2026. Crews spent their afternoon working on rope rescue work over the water. The Greater Eagle Fire Protection District and Vail Fire & Emergency Services also participated in the training.
Denver Technical Rescue Training The Denver Fire Department held a Technical Rescue Certification course at various locations around the city from May 11th, 2026 to May 22nd, 2026. The course covered topics such as high angle rescue, structural collapse, shoring techniques, breaking and breaching, trench rescue and confined space rescue. 5280Fire caught up with the class at the Denver Fire …
Station 5 Open House On May 16th, 2026 the Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5, 10100 Garland St. with the local community coming out to enjoy food, learn safety tips, junior combat challenge, tour the fire apparatus, meet with first responders and ride on the 1956 Seagrave engine. Flight for Life was on hand with …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial On May 16th, 2026 the annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters Remembrance Ceremony was held to honor those who have died in the line of duty (LODD). The memorial began with the apparatus procession into the Lakewood Town Center. The memorial ceremony was held inside the Lakewood Cultural Center and then a walk to the memorial for a short …
Aurora Fire Safety Field Day Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue in conjunction with the Smoky Hill Rotary Club held a Public Safety Field Day at the City of Aurora Public Safety Center on May 16th, 2026. The public was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. The event featured …
East Metro Fire Train Academy The East Metro Fire Training Academy completed week 6 at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on May 16th, 2026. The recruits working on hose advancement, nozzle control and repositioning.
Elizabeth Pancake Breakfast Elizabeth Fire Rescue held a pancake breakfast at Station 271 on May 16th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Proceeds are used by the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation to benefit those in need within the community. Additional pancake breakfasts will be held on June 13th, July …
Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day Boating enthusiasts across the country were encouraged to participate in National Wear Your Life Jacket at Work Day on May 15th, 2026. Participants were encouraged to wear a life jacket to work, post a photo on social media and tag the Safe Boating Campaign (@boatingcampaign) in an effort to promote water safety and …
Officer Mark Moore Fundraiser The Aurora Police Department held a fundraiser for Officer Mark Moore at Chick-Fil-A, 5600 S. Parker Rd. on May 12th, 2026. Officer Moore and his canine partner Cyrus were both stabbed in April while responding to a mental health call. The community was invited out to support the family by purchasing stuffed Cyrus dogs and dining …
Adams County Search Training Adams County Fire Rescue conducted search training at the Adams County Fire Rescue Training and Maintenance Facility on May 11th, 2026. Crews responded to a make shift structure fire and searched for victims inside the smoky environment. Conducting searches is a fundamental skill that firefighters practice regularly to be ready when the emergency call comes in.
Mile High Hook & Ladder Station Cruise The Mile High Hook & Ladder Club conducted a station cruise northeast of Denver on March 9, 2026. Several members and their privately owned apparatus visited Brighton’s Fire Training Center, Hudson Station 1 and Fort Lupton Station 3. The Club has about 50 members along the front range from Loveland to Black Forest. …
Estes Park Safety Fair The Estes Park Police Department held their annual Safety Fair on May 9th, 2026 at the Estes Park Events Center. The community came out to enjoy free food, meet up with first responders, learn safety information, wildfire info, CPR, SWAT teams, medical helicopter, K-9 demonstrations and tour the equipment and more. American Red Cross, Big Elk …
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day The Pinewood Springs Fire Protection held a “Wildfire Preparedness Day” event and open house at the Richard L. Wilcox Fire Station and Community Center in Larimer County on May 9th, 2026. The community came out to meet with the local firefighters, tour the station, and enjoy free food and refreshments. The event was a education and …
East Metro Fire Train Academy The East Metro Fire Training Academy wrapped up Week 5 on May 9th, 2026. The recruits from Byers, Sable Altura, North Central and Strasburg spent their afternoon outside the Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community working on hose deployment, hydrant hookups and portable tank operations. The group is set to graduate in August of 2026.
Golden Gate Open House The Golden Gate Fire Protection District held their Community Day Open house on May 9th, 2026 at Station 81, 32360 Robinson Hill Rd. in Golden. Community members enjoyed discussions with local the volunteer fire crew members, EMT’s and Chiefs that were on hand. The integration of the new Fire Mitigation Crew was a major highlight during …