South Metro Dive 19 Training South Metro Fire Rescue Dive 19 conducted dive team training at Cherry Creek State Park on May 24th, 2025. Firefighters kicked off their Memorial Day holiday weekend practicing search patterns, rope work and communications. SMFR has two dive units, one at Station 19 near Chatfield State Park and one at Station 31 near Cherry Creek …
EMS Week: Falck Rocky Mountain The National EMS Week was from May 18th, 2025 to 24th, 2025 and we focus on the Falck Rocky Mountain paramedics, that provide medical service in Aurora since 2015 and providing service to the Buckley Space Force Base.
Pancake Breakfast On May 24th, 2025 Federal Heights Fire Department held a pancake breakfast at their station in Federal Heights. The community came out to enjoy a free “all you can eat” pancake breakfast and meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire engines and more. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Ranger Excellence School Larimer County Department of Natural Resources held their 2025 Ranger Excellence School in Estes Park from May 19th, 2025 through May 23rd, 2025. Participants attended sessions on defensive driving, low angle rescue, Spanish, self defense, crisis intervention and pepper spray certification. The week culminated with mock scenarios in Hermit Park on May 23rd, 2025, Rangers from Aspen, …
National EMS Week The 2025 National EMS Week (May 18th to 24th, 2025) is underway. The annual event, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, recognizes the vital contributions of emergency medical service professionals and thanks paramedics and emergency medical technicians for providing lifesaving care across the country. 5280Fire.com picked several photos from our archives to honor the EMS …
DFPC Hoist Training The week of May 19th, 2025 the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (Colorado Department of Public Safety-DFPC) with Priority 1 Air Rescue held hoist operations at Staunton State Park in Pine. Wildland firefighters and pilots spent the week in multiple locations getting crucial training in hoist rescues and extractions using the DFPC S70i Firehawk. The …
Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue conducted a Pack Test for several companies at Infinity Middle School on May 18th, 2025. The annual test is a physical fitness test for wildland firefighters who must meet minimum fitness requirements. It is intentionally stressful as it tests the capacity of muscular strength and aerobic endurance. Firefighters must complete a 3-mile hike with …
Station 5 Open House The Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house on May 17th, 2025 at Station 5. The community came out to enjoy lunch, learn valuable safety tips, junior combat challenge, ride on the 1956 Seagrave engine, tour the fire apparatus and meet with first responders. The Westminster Police Department, Westminster Communications Center and others also participated …
Aurora Fire Safety Field Day Aurora Fire Rescue and the Rotary Clubs of Aurora hosted a Fire Safety Field Day at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on May 17th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out the apparatus and learn valuable safety information. The event included demonstrations and stations on fire …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial On May 17th, 2025 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 from the Addenbrooke Park in Lakewood into the Lakewood Town Center. The memorial ceremony was held inside the Lakewood Cultural Center with opening remarks from …
Celebrate Englewood On May 17th, 2025 the City of Englewood held “Celebrate Englewood” at the Englewood Civic Center. The community came out to enjoy food from food trucks, face paintings, vendors, and touch-a-truck with Denver Fire Department Engine 37, Englewood Police Department police patrol units, the SWAT bearcat, police traffic motorcycles and other city vehicles. The former Englewood Fire Department …
Mass Casualty Training Exercise The Hudson Fire Protection District and Hudson Police Department held a mass casualty training exercise at First Baptist Church, 610 Cherry St in Hudson on May 15th, 2025. First responders responded to an active shooter in the church. Law enforcement entered the church to neutralize the threat, firefighters in tactical gear entered the church to evacuate …
Red 1 Turret Training Firefighters at South Metro Fire Rescue Station 35 spent part of their Mother’s Day on May 11th, 2025, conducting turret training on Red 1 in front of their station at Centennial Airport. Red 1 is a specialized vehicle used by SMFR’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Team. It is staffed by the crew of Tower 35 when …
Douglas County SAR Fundraiser O’Brien’s Café held their 15th Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast at their restaurant in Sedalia on May 11th, 2025. The community was invited out to spend their Mother’s Day morning having breakfast and supporting a good cause. This year the event benefitted Douglas County Search and Rescue. Douglas County SAR is an all-volunteer team dedicated to providing …
New Recruit Wildland Training The Foothills Fire Protection District held wildfire training with Genesee Fire Protection District and Evergreen Fire Protection District for new recruits on May 10th, 2025 at the Rainbow Hills Fire Station, 28812 Rainbow Hill Rd. The new recruits were trained on water tender apparatus with water delivery and pump water supply, trenching and other important safety …
Emergency Medical Training On May 10th, 2025 Foothills Fire Protection District, Indian Hills Fire Protection District and Highland Rescue Team held the annual Emergency Medical Training “Skills Day” at the Flatirons Community Church West Campus, 24887 Genesee Trail Rd. in Genesee. The Emergency medical training included fire and medical first responders that trained on child birth, infant choking incidents and other …
Strasburg Open House On May 10th, 2025 Strasburg Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 81 and the newer Medic 81 push-in ceremony. The community came out to see the new crew quarters, tours of the station with hot dogs and chips and to see the new Ambulance. The new fire chief was also on hand at the …
Falcon 50th Anniversary The Falcon Fire Protection District celebrated their 50th Anniversary at Station 3, 7020 Old Meridian Rd. on May 10th, 2025. The community was invited out to help the Department celebrate their Golden Jubilee and dedicate their new Fleet Maintenance Facility. Staff from Black Forest Fire Protection District, Colorado Springs Fire Department, Ellicott Volunteer Fire Department, Hanover Fire …
Estes Park Safety Fair The Estes Park Police Department held their annual Safety Fair at the Estes Park Events Center on May 10th, 2025. A big turn out from the community came out to meet with local first responders, learn safety information, K-9 demonstrations and tour the equipment. Allenspark Fire Protection District, American Red Cross, Big Elk Meadows Fire Protection District, …
Foothills Pop-Up Open House On May 10th, 2025 Foothills Fire Protection District held a pop-up open house event at the Mount Vernon Canyon Club. The local community was invited out to meet with firefighters, learn about safety information including the latest wildland preparedness and how to become a volunteer at the short community event.