Starlighting Chili Supper Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department Professional Firefighters held their 89th Annual Chili Supper at Station 51 on November 23th, 2024 during the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Starlighting Event. Activities outside the Firehouse included live music, caroling, visits with Santa, hot chocolate and other miscellaneous vendors. The event concluded with the lighting of the star atop Castle …
Adams County Operation Freebird The Adams County Sheriff’s Office hosted Operation Freebird at Mountain States Toyota, 201 W. 70th Ave. on November 23rd, 2024. The annual giveaway is designed to to provide the makings for a Thanksgiving meal to needy families in the community. The event also provided information on health screenings, dental care, mental health services, employment, veteran services …
Joint Night Live Fire Training Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Berthoud Fire Protection District and Thompson Valley EMS held night live fire drills over the last two weeks in November of 2024. The scenarios include an outside fire that extended into the structure with patients, a firefighter medical emergency mayday and a basement fire with a patient. The training was conducted at …
The Great Turkey Gaggle The Denver Fire Department and Aurora Fire Rescue participated in the Great Turkey Gaggle on November 17th, 2024. The Gaggle is a friendly competition between the two departments to help collect frozen turkeys for families in need. Denver Stations 13, 15, 17, 29 and 36 and Aurora stations 2, 6, 11, and 13 participated in the …
Station 3 Ceremony The Denver Fire Department held a ceremony for Station 3 as it was recognized and added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 14th, 2024. History Colorado CEO Dawn DiPrince presented Fire Chief Desmond Fulton the plaque which is honoring the station. Station 3 has been in service since 1931. The station is the only …
Evan Dunn Memorial A private celebration of life ceremony was held for fallen Officer Evan Dunn of the Golden Police Department on November 13th, 2024 at the Mission Hills Church in Littleton. Emergency responders honored him with a large procession to the church with the community coming out to honor him by lining the streets. Evan died on November 6th, …
Pueblo Truck 52 Unveiling The Pueblo Fire Department unveiled their new Truck 52 at Station 4, 2201 Lake Avenue on November 13, 2024. The public was invited out to see Colorado’s tallest ladder truck. The 2024 Spartan features a 125 foot ladder and is the second truck in the department’s fleet. Truck 52 is currently housed at Station 4 where …
Veterans Day Parade The annual Veterans Day Parade was held on November 11th, 2024 in Loveland. The parade traveled through downtown to Dwayne Webster Park where a ceremony followed the parade. The parade is sponsored by the Associated Veterans of Loveland. Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Loveland Fire Exhibit Inc., Berthoud Fire Protection District, Caretakers of Tradition, Berthoud Hose Company 1, …
The Great Turkey Gaggle The Arvada Fire Protection District and the Westminster Fire Department participated in the Great Turkey Gaggle at the old Hobby Lobby in Arvada, 7815 Wadsworth Blvd. on November 9th, 2024. The two departments engaged in a friendly competition to collect Thanksgiving turkeys for needy families in the area. This year the two departments collected 400 turkeys …
Briggsdale Station 2 Open House The Briggsdale Fire Protection District held their community open house on November 3rd, 2024 at Station 2, 37160 County Rd. 71. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy lunch. Briggsdale Fire is a volunteer department that covers approximately 380 square miles in Weld County out of two …
Denver Fire Academy 24-2 Skills Training The latest recruit class for the Denver Fire Department recently started their academy training. Class 24-02 completed week number two on November 1st, 2024 with skills training that included forcible entry, building searches, ladder placement and hose hauling. The new recruits have 21 more weeks of academy training before graduating to probationary firefighters.
Mass Casualty Training Exercise The Thornton Fire Department held a mass casualty training exercise at the old Vector Progressive School, 9065 Grant St. on November 1st, 2024. The training focused on the back end of an active shooter situation focusing on triaging, treating and transporting injured victims. Adams County Fire Rescue, Arvada Fire Protection District, Brighton Fire Rescue District, Federal …
FRFC Live Fire Evolutions The Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) Academy 2024-2 completed their first live fire evolutions on November 1st, 2024 at the Platte Valley Fire Training Facility. The instructional cadre led the recruits though forcible entry, fire attack, search, ventilation, and water supply operations. The FRFC is made up of the twelve Northern Colorado Fire Agencies: Berthoud Fire …
Lochbuie Halloween Extravaganza The Lochbuie Police Department hosted their annual Halloween Extravaganza “Spooktacular” at Town Hall on October 26, 2024. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, gather candy and safely enjoy Halloween. The event featured a haunted house and trunk or treat. The Hudson Fire Protection District also participated in the event.
Denver District 5 Trunk or Treat The Denver Police Department District 5 hosted a Trunk or Treat at Lincoln Tech, 11194 E. 45th Ave. on October 26th, 2024. The public was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment, learn valuable safety information and gather plenty of Halloween candy. The event also featured a haunted house, games …
Laramie County Fire Volunteer Academy On October 26th, 2024 the Laramie County Fire Authority (Wyoming) hosted their 2024 Volunteer Academy live burn. This academy gives the LCFA Recruits the ability to go hands on with what they have learned and put everything together on a live fire exercise. Recruits were able to practice their communication, teamwork, hose management, fire attack, …
Denver Station 17 Open House The Denver Fire Department held an open house at Station 17 on October 26th, 2024. The community came out to meet up with the firefighters, learn about fire safety, tour Engine 17 and the fire station. Amanda Sandoval For Council was on hand as well as the Denver Fire Department Drone Program with the drones …
Longmont Truck or Treat Longmont Public Safety hosted a Halloween Truck or Treat at the Longmont Fire Department Station 6 on October 26th, 2024 with Longmont Police Department, American Medical Response, Boulder County Hazmat Team and others. Kids and adults got the opportunity to explore trucks, get treats, and meet responders from different agencies in the city. Trucks included the new …
Poudre Fire Station 3 Open House On October 26th, 2024 the Poudre Fire Authority opened the doors at station 3 to welcome the community to their firehouse. This firehouse holds a single engine company. The parade engine from the former Fort Collins Fire Department was present to be admired and kids took the opportunity to take plenty of photos with …
Lafayette Halloween Safety Event On October 26th, 2024 Lafayette Fire Department held their Halloween Safety Event with a touch-a-truck and trunk or treat at Station 1. Kids and adults had the opportunity to tour Truck 2619, walk through the spooky gear room, get a scary family photo, walk through an ambulance and meet a Lafayette Police Department officer. Additional information …