Canine Disaster Search Training The Colorado Task Force 1 held canine disaster search training at Denver International Airport on June 2nd, 2024. Canine teams from across the county participated in the training which began on May 31st, 2024. Crews at DIA spent their time searching for victims trapped in rubble on the northwest corner of the airport. FEMA Urban Search …
Aurora Brush Truck Familiarization Aurora Fire Rescue conducted brush truck familiarization training at Station 13 on June 2nd, 2024. Crews spend part of their day working on pump and drafting operations using Brush Engine 13 and Brush 13 in front of the station.
Foothills Pancake Breakfast Foothills Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at the Lookout Mountain Fire Station, 67 S. Lookout Mountain Rd. on June 2nd, 2024. The community came out to meet firefighters, tour fire engines, fire truck rides, try on bunker gear, silent auction, petting zoo, fire safety dog and more. Flight For Life, Highland Rescue Team, Genesee …
Live Fire Training The Sable Altura Fire Rescue Academy conducted live fire training at their training facility in Foxridge Farms on June 1st, 2024. The recruits spent their afternoon maneuvering charged hose lines through a simulated structure to locate and advance on a working fire. The group is expected to complete their training and graduate in August of 2024.
AMR Safety Jam The 10th annual AMR Safety Jam in Pueblo was held at the Lake Minnequa Veterans Memorial Park on June 1st, 2024. The community came out to see first responders, multiple booths, apparatus, music magic shows, food, skateboards and bicycles giveaways and more. Kids were able to paint the snow plows of the trucks from the Colorado Department …
Station 9 Open House Aurora Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 9, 17200 E. Mexico Ave. on June 1st, 2024. The community was invited to find out more information about the design for the new station that is scheduled to open in 2025 from firefighters and the architects that were on hand for the open house. The station …
Station 2 Open House The Longmont Fire Department held an open house at Station 2, 2212 17th Ave. on June 1st, 2024. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, tour the station and check out a variety of apparatus. Longmont’s Wildland Team and Mountain View Fire Rescue also participated in the event.
Teller County Sheriff’s Office Open House The Teller County Sheriff’s Office held their 12th annual open house in the 11400 US Highway 24, in Divide on June 1st, 2024. The community came out in force to meet with first responders, check out the tools of their trade, learn valuable safety information and enjoy lunch fresh of the grill. The Divide …
Front Range Pancake Breakfast On June 1st, 2024 Front Range Fire Rescue hosted their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Johnstown. The Department invited the community out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. The Department also held a rededication ceremony to commemorate the station’s remodeling which included upgraded living quarters, office space and training …
FRFC Graduation Ceremony On May 30th, 2024 the Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) Academy Class 24-1 graduation was held with 43 recruits from 7 northern Colorado fire agencies including Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Front Range Fire Rescue, Longmont Fire Department, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Mountain View Fire Rescue, and Platte Valley Fire Protection District. The new firefighters …
FRFC Hell Night On May 28th, 2024 the Front Range Fire Consortium (frontrangefireconsortium.org) recruits of the Class of 2024-1 held their “Hell Night” at the Boulder Fire Training Center? The class started early in the morning and lasting well into the evening various incidents on and off the training grounds that mocked routine to very sophisticated calls. Additional information and …
Howard Pancake Breakfast The Howard Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Howard on May 27th, 2024. The community came out in force to spend part of their Memorial Day meeting with firefighters, socializing with one another and enjoying breakfast.
Western Hills Open House On May 27th 2024 the Western Hills Fire Protection District held an open house at 1731 Cedar Ave. The Western Hills Fire Protection District has been in service for 50 years, founded in 1974 and still in existence today! They currently contract their service with the City of Greeley to provide fire protection services. The Greeley …
Memorial Day Parade On May 27th, 2024 Commerce City held their annual Memorial Day Parade along E. 64th Ave. The community came out to honor fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation on Memorial Day. Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Commerce City Police Department, Platte Valley Paramedics, South Adams County Fire Department, Mile High Hook …
South Metro ARFF Training South Metro Fire Rescue Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting teams conducted training at Centennial Airport on May 26th, 2024. Crews from Station 35 and Station 44 trained on suppression activities with hose lines and their two Oshkosh Striker 4×4 ARFF response rigs nicknamed “Shrek” and “Fiona”. Units on Scene: Red 1, Red 2, Red 3 & Medic …
Molly Retirement Ceremony On May 25th, 2024 Arvada Fire Protection District held a retirement ceremony for “Firehouse Dog” Molly at Station 2. The ceremony started off with the Arvada Honor Guard presenting the Presentation of the Flag and then Capt. Mike Kulp welcome everyone to the ceremony. Firefighter Frank Lonardo and Division Chief Deanna Harrington and others presented gifts to …
Sable Altura Fire Academy Sable Altura Fire Rescue 2024 Academy is now underway. 5280Fire caught up with the 11 recruits and their instructor cadre at their station in Foxridge Farms on May 25th, 2024. The class spent their morning working on physical conditioning and radio communications. The group is expected to graduate in August of 2024.
Station 31 Open House On May 22nd, 2024 Fairmount Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 31, 18208 W. 58th Dr. This was their second open house for questions about the proposed merger between Fairmount and Arvada Fire Protection District. The community came out to enjoy coffee and donuts with the crew and Chief Joe Snyder as they …
Denver Ropes That Rescue The Denver Fire Department closed out their Ropes That Rescue training class at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater on May 19th, 2024. The final two days of the course focused on back country rescues utilizing natural anchors and less equipment than the team might have access to in an urban environment.
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation Remembrance Ceremony was held on May 18th, 2024, honors 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 …