Denver Station 21 Pancake Breakfast 2021

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Station 21 Pancake Breakfast The Denver Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast and open house at Station 21 in Washington Park on September 25th, 2021. The community came out to a pancake breakfast, ride the antique fire engine, meet with the firefighters, tour the station and more. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.

Hero Fest 2021

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Hero Fest 2021 Canvas Credit Union held their fourth annual Hero Fest in the JCPenney parking lot at the Town Center of Aurora on September 25th, 2021. The fun filled day, a tribute to first responders, featured emergency vehicles, face painting, food trucks, vendors and other activities for kids. Aurora Fire Rescue, Aurora Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, the Denver …

Fort Carson Community Appreciation Day

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Community Appreciation Day The Directorate of Emergency Services at Fort Carson held a Community Appreciation Day on September 22nd, 2021 at Iron Horse Park. The community was invited to meet with first responders from the Mountain Post, check out their equipment and enjoy lunch. The Fort Carson Fire & Emergency Services, Military Police, Conservation Law Enforcement, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary …

Tony Palato Memorial

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Tony Palato Memorial The funeral service for South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter Paramedic Tony Palato was held at the Denver First Church on September 21st, 2021. The service was followed by a procession through Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village and Centennial passing by Stations 32, 33, 35 and 31. Palato passed away on September 15th, 2021 from cancer related to …

Genesee Open House 2021

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Genesee Open House Genesee Fire Rescue held their annual open house on September 18th, 2021 with the community coming out to meet with firefighters, tour the fire apparatus, learn about fire safety and enjoy a BBQ. Jeffco Sheriff Cheezo was on hand with internet and cell phone safety, Highland Rescue Team, Flight for Life, Jefferson County Open Space Park Ranger, …

Strasburg Open House 2021

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Strasburg Open House The Strasburg Fire Protection District held an open house at their station on September 18th, 2021. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, tour the station and check out the equipment. The department also had a craft room for kids and provided snacks. The Byers Fire Protection District also had an ambulance and brush truck …

Lochbuie Public Safety Day 2021

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Lochbuie Public Safety Day The Lochbuie Police Department held a public safety day at Lochbuie Elementary School on September 18th, 2021. The public was invited to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. The festivities included free hot dogs, a bicycle safety rodeo for the kids and a free raffle for bicycles and other …

Arvada Auto X 2021

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Arvada Auto X The Arvada Auto-X (Extrication Workshop 2021) was held from September 16th, 17th & 18th, 2021 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. A hundred firefighters from all over the state, and some from out of state attended the three-day training class hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The workshop, which had a heavy focus on hands-on training, …

Zach Lewis Memorial

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Remembering Zachary Lewis The funeral service for Rattlesnake firefighter Zach Lewis was held at the Crossroads Community Church in Parker on September 17th, 2021. Family, friends and fellow firefighters came out in force to pay their respects and say goodbye. Prior to the service, the Rattlesnake Fire Protection District held a small ceremony at Station 251 and then escorted Zach …

Greenwood Village Open House

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Greenwood Village Open House Taking a page from their counterparts in the fire service, the Greenwood Village Police Department held a public safety open house at their headquarters, 6060 S. Quebec St. on September 14th, 2021. The community was invited out to meet with officers, check out their equipment and learn how they could help keep the community safe. The …

2021 Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb

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Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The annual Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2021 at 1801 California St. in Downtown Denver.  Firefighters climbed the first 55 flights of stairs carrying equipment, leave the equipment in the basement, and then go on air for the second 55 flights, to simulate arriving at a fire floor and going …

South Adams County Spaghetti Dinner 2021

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60th Annual Spaghetti Dinner The South Adams County Fire Department held their 60th annual spaghetti dinner at Station 23 and Station 28 on September 11th, 2021. For the second year in a row, the Department broke from the tradition of serving dinner at Adams City High School and held drive up events instead. Despite the change, a great turnout was …

Pueblo County 9-11 Memorial 2021

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Pueblo County 9-11 Memorial On September 11th, 2021 several agencies, community members, and veterans gathered at the Center for American Values on the Pueblo Riverwalk to commemorate and remember the many lives lost in the tragic events that took place 20 years ago at the World Trade Center. A combined honor guard between Pueblo Police Department and the Pueblo Fire …

Big Chili Cook-Off 2021

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Big Chili Cook-Off 2021 The 20th Annual Big Chili Cook-Off, Music & Arts Festival was held on September 11th, 2021 at Buchanan Park in Evergreen. The event featured a chili cook-off competition, music, Flight for Life display and more. The event also featured the annual firefighter’s challenge competition. The Big Chili Cook-Off benefits the Mountain Area Fire Departments including Elk …

Mountain View 9/11 Remembrance

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9/11 Remembrance Mountain View Fire Rescue held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony on September 11th, 2021 at Station 6, 50 Bonanza Dr. in Erie. The Department held a short ceremony to honor the lives lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and on United Flight 93 twenty years ago. After remarks from Fire Chief Dave Beebe, the Department’s Honor Guard …

Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2021

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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2021 The 13th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2021 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, 111 Richman St. in Black Hawk. The event started off with a moment of silence. Members of the Aurora Fire Rescue. Black Hawk Fire Department, Black Hawk Police Department, Clear Creek Fire Authority, Denver Fire Department, Gilpin …

Broomfield 9/11 Memorial Ceremony 2021

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Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony North Metro Fire Rescue District, Broomfield Police Department, and the City and County of Broomfield hosted their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on September 11, 2021, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the attacks. The ceremony began at the Broomfield Amphitheater and closed at the 9/11 Memorial, 3 Community Park Rd. Close to 500 people attended the ceremony …

Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb Red Rocks 2021

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Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2021 The annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2021 at the Red Rocks Amphitheater on the 20th anniversary. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater, equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. The proceeds of this event benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the …

Arvada 9/11 Remembrance 2021

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Arvada 9/11 Remembrance Arvada Fire Protection District held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Station 2 on September 11th, 2021 to remember and reflect upon the bravery and sacrifice made on on the 20th anniversary of September 11th, 2011 World Trade Center attacks. At remembrance ceremony, the bell was rang in observance of line of duty deaths, a moment of silence, and …