Denver Polar Plunge The Denver Polar Plunge was held on March 6th, 2022 at Washington Park in Denver. The community with first responders came to brave the cold and snow to plunge in the pool to help raise money for the Special Olympics Colorado. Denver Fire Department Dive Team was also on hand. Stadium Medical, Colorado State Patrol and Denver …
Pueblo Polar Plunge The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office hosted the Polar Plunge at Lake Pueblo State Park on March 5th, 2022. Dozens of first responders, their families and community members took the plunge to help raise approximately $23,000 for Special Olympics Colorado. Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Bureau (ESB) Dive Team took to the water to ensure a safe event …
BES Scenario Training The Boulder Emergency Squad conducted scenario training at Walker Ranch Park on February 26th, 2022. Rescuers were dispatched to the Crescent Meadows Trailhead to assist an injured fisherman It took about four hours for search teams and a drone to locate two separate patients and safely evacuate them from the area. BES, founded in 1963, is a …
Hygiene Pancake Supper The Hygiene Fire Protection District held their 54th Annual Pancake Supper on February 19th, 2022. After a year hiatus due to COVID-19, the community came out in force to enjoy all they could eat pancakes and meet with firefighters. The event also included a raffle and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the department.
Technical Team Training The South Metro Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team conducted training at the Joint Services Facility in Parker on February 18th, 2022. The crews assigned to Rescue 34, Collapse 45 and Tower 32 spent about three hours practicing with their Paratech structural equipment and shoring. The Technical Rescue Team responds to rope rescues, trench rescues, confined space rescues …
Louisville Ice Rescue Training Louisville Fire District conducted ice rescue training the week of February 14th, 2022 at Harper Lake in Louisville. Once out of the water patient treatment isn’t over. Care continues until care is passed off at the hospital. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
Adams County Ice Rescue Training Adams County Fire Rescue hosted ice rescue training at Jim Baker Reservoir on February 17th, 2022. Firefighters responded to a simulated rescue/training scenario in the lake and then took turns suiting up to practice individual skills under the watchful eyes of instructors. Crews also took time to review medical procedures related to patients involved in …
Ice Rescue Training West Metro Fire Rescue conducted ice training at Bear Creek Lake Park, 14550 Morrison Rd. in Lakewood on February 9th, 2022. Firefighters from Station 8 practice life-saving skills in Soda Lake. Station 8 is home to the West Metro Dive Team and is also part of the Metro Dive Rescue, which is made up of divers from …
Engine 1 Dedication On February 5th, 2022 the Westminster Fire Department held their dedication and push in ceremony for the new Engine 1 at Station 1, 3948 W. 73rd Ave. The opening ceremony remarks were given by station Captain Lieser with Fire Chief Doug Hall. Captain Tice, the chaplain for the fire department, blessed the engine that will serve the citizens …
Annual Ice Rescue Training Day 2 South Adams County Fire Department and Northglenn Ambulance conducted their annual Ice Rescue Refresher Training at Reunion Pond on E. 104th Ave. on February 1st, 2022. Crews rotated through from 09:00 to approximately 15:00 hours. Each crew responded to a report of a vehicle into the ice in Reunion Pond on the west side …
Annual Ice Rescue Training Day 1 South Adams County Fire Department and Northglenn Ambulance conducted their annual Ice Rescue Refresher Training at Reunion Pond on E. 104th Ave. on January 31st, 2022. Crews rotated through from 09:00 to approximately 15:00 hours. Each crew responded to a report of a vehicle into the ice in Reunion Pond on the west side …
Denver Ice Rescue Training The Denver Fire Department held ice rescue training on January 30th, 2022 at Rocky Mountain Lake Park in northwest Denver. Rescue 2 conducted the training for the crews of Engine 7 and Engine 17. Firefighters practicing rescuing people who had fallen though the ice into the frigid water. Regular training helps firefighters hone their skills and …
Denver Ice Diving Training The Denver Fire Department conducted ice diving training at Washington Park on January 30th, 2022. The Water Rescue team took to the frigid water to hone their skills rescuing and recovering persons and property under the ice. The DFD Water Rescue team is crossed staff by the crew of Engine 1 and housed at Station 1, …
Aurora Ice Rescue Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted ice training at the Aurora Sports Park, 19300 E. Colfax Ave. on January 27th, 2022. Firefighters honed their ice rescue skills in the frigid water in case a real emergency arises. AFR wants to remind the community that no ice is considered safe. Call 911 for assistance with people, pets and other …
Aurora Ice Rescue Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted ice training at the Aurora Reservoir, 5800 S. Powhaton Rd. on January 26th, 2022. Firefighters endured frigid temperatures to practice life-saving skills. AFR wants to remind the community that no ice is considered safe. Call 911 for assistance with people, pets and other animals who have fallen through ice.
Larimer County Polar Plunge The 2022 Larimer County 5K and Polar Plunge was held on January 22nd, 2022 at the Horsetooth Reservoir. Over four hundred people braved the 40-degree temperature to take a 3.2-mile jaunt through the reservoir grounds and a quick dip in the frigid water. Proceeds from the event benefit Larimer County Dive Rescue which is celebrating their …
Denver Marade 2022 After a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Denver Marade took to the streets of the Mile High City with a vengeance on January 17th, 2022. Thousands of people assembled in City Park to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After several speeches and a wreath laying ceremony at the …
Ice Rescue Training The Larimer County Dive Rescue Team conducted ice rescue training on January 15th, 2022 at City Park in Fort Collins. Several members of the team took the training to obtain their certification as ice rescue specialists while other members participated in an annual refresher. Larimer County Dive Rescue is a volunteer team that specializes in the rescue …
Class 21-01 Graduation Ceremony Denver Fire Department held their Class 21-01 Academy Graduation Continuation Ceremony on January 14th, 2022 at the King Center Concert Hall at the Auraria Campus in Denver. 22 new recruits graduated after 18 weeks of classes and hands-on training. Their class slogan was: “Leave No Meat on the Bone”. The 22 new Denver Firefighters were pinned …
Denver Hell Night The Denver Fire Department held their annual Hell Night for the Recruit Class 21-01 on January 12th, 2022 at the Denver Fire Training Center. The 22 new recruits trained by responding to back to back mock scenarios through the day and into the night including several scenario with structure fires, car fires, accidents, extractions, trapped victims, confined …