Cripple Creek / Teller County Fire Academy The Cripple Creek / Teller County Fire Academy conducted forced entry and search and rescue training in Cripple Creek on April 25th, 2026. The Academy, which has 15 recruits, is scheduled to graduate in June. Recruits from Cascade Volunteer Fire Department, Cimarron Hills Fire Department, Cripple Creek Fire Department, Divide Fire Protection District, …
Tallahassee Pancake Breakfast The Tallahassee Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1, 2518 Hwy. 9, on April 25th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Proceeds from the event directly support TFPD volunteers by funding equipment upgrades and training. For more information on upcoming events, check …
NATRT Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team (NATRT) conducted rescue training at the North Metro Fire Rescue Training Center on April 22nd, 2026. Firefighters from North Metro Fire Rescue District, Mountain View Fire Rescue, South Adams County Fire Department and Louisville Fire Protection District from the Boulder Valley Technical Rescue Team (BVTRT). Early evolution was for a rescue via …
Fire Science Evolutions On April 22nd, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their third-day at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy going through evolutions in the morning then live fires in the afternoon. Morning evolutions were SCBA maze, single-family residential search and rescue, advancing a 1 3/4 charge hose line to a stairway and …
High Plains Honor Flight – Spring of 2026 On April 19th, 2026 Veterans were honored and escorted to the Loveland-Fort Collins Municipal Airport where they were flown to Washington D.C. to visit the War Memorials. Firefighters and First Responders from agencies across the Northern Colorado Region were present to escort the veterans to the Airport. Upon the return, Loveland Fire …
NOCO April FOOLS Training 2026 On April 18, 2026, firefighters from across Colorado gathered at the Eaton Fire Protection District Training Center for a high-intensity training event hosted by the NOCO FOOLS. The session provided first responders with a critical environment to sharpen tactical proficiency in high-risk operations, including live fire suppression and intensive firefighter rescue protocols. By simulating the …
East Metro Fire Training Academy The 2026 East Metro Fire Training Academy, hosted by Sable Altura Fire Rescue, is now underway. 5280Fire caught up with the class on April 18, 2026, as they spent their afternoon tying knots, hoisting tools and deploying hoses. This year the academy has 20 recruits from Byers Fire Protection District, North Central Fire Protection District, …
Thornton Recruitment Open House The Thornton Fire Department held an recruitment open house at the newly-opened Station 8 on April 18th, 2026. The event was primarily for lateral transfers, especially paramedics and EMT’s, but was open to anyone interested in a fire service career and were invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and learn more about …
Station 8 Uncoupling Ceremony On April 18th, 2026 the Thornton Fire Department celebrated the grand opening with an uncoupling ceremony and open house for the new Station 8 at 15343 Monaco St. in Windsong. The Thornton community was invited to the ceremony including the presentation and raising of the colors with remarks by Fire Chief Stephen Kelly, an invocation given …
Community Safety Day On April 12th. 2025 Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held their annual community safety day at the Home Depot in Firestone. The community came out to meet with first responders, tour the apparatus, fire extinguisher giveaways, learn valuable safety information with safety demonstrations and the first annual firefighter chili showdown. The Colorado State Patrol, Firestone Police Department, UC …
Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Hanging Lake Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training at the Dotsero Truck Parking Area along I-70 on April 15th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control, turret operations and drafting. The team has a pumper, a quick response vehicle, a tug and a roll back wrecker …
Arvada Live Fire Training On April 15th, 2026 the Arvada Fire Protection District conducted live fire training exercises at the Training Center, 6651 Indiana St. in Arvada. The training involved the use of live flames, in a controlled environment, to prepare emergency personnel for high-stress and real-world rescue situations. Two separate incident scenarios were performed. The first included a small …
Aurora Live Fire Training Exercises Aurora Fire Rescue conducted live fire training exercises at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on April 13th, 2026. Live fire training involve the use of live flames in a controlled environment to prepare emergency personnel for high-stress, real world rescue situations. Units on Scene: Aurora: Battalion 2, Engine 1, Engine 11, Engine …
Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue completed their annual packing testing outside of Station 8 in Delaney Community Farm on April 12th, 2026. The annual physical assessment ensures that wildland firefighters can handle strenuous field conditions without endangering themselves or others. It involves completing a 3 mile hike with a 45 pound vest within 45 minutes.
Fort Lupton Engine 2601 Push-In Ceremony On April 11th, 2026 the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District welcomed it’s newest engine into service. This engine, a 2026 Pierce Velocity, is equipped with a 1,000 gallon water tank, 20 gallon foam cell, Husky 3 foam system and 1,500 gallon per minute Pierce PUC pump. This engine will serve the community of Fort …
Tri-County Pancake Breakfast The Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at their station in Rush on April 11th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. The Department also celebrated their 50th Anniversary. El Paso / Teller County 911, Edison Fire Protection District and Flight for Life participated …
Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training on the east side of the tunnels on April 8th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control and turret operations. CDOT has 22 staff members on the brigade who train once month to keep their skills sharp. When …
Fire Science Evolutions Day 2 On April 8th, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their second day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. The sixteen students worked search & rescue 2nd floor apartment via ladder, search & rescue 1st floor house, hose line advancement to basement, maze afternoon, live basement fires and 2nd floor …
Palmer Lake Pancake Breakfast The Palmer Lake Fire Department Firefighter Association held a free pancake breakfast at Town Hall on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters and enjoy pancakes and sausage. Following the breakfast, Awake the Lake held their annual Easter egg hunt in the open space in front of town hall. For more …
Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry The Northeast Lincoln Fire Protection District held their annoy Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry at their station in Arriba on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy Rocky Mounty oysters and/or chicken tenders. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Department. For more information …