Colorado DPS Safety Vehicle Showcase The Colorado Department of Public Safety held a Safety Vehicle Showcase at Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight at Centennial Airport on May 5th, 2026. The public was invited out to meet with state public safety employees check out their equipment and help celebrate Colorado’s 150th Anniversary. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Colorado State …
South Metro Hazmat Training Exercise South Metro Fire Rescue conducted a hazardous materials training exercise at Station 35 on May 3rd, 2026. Crews responded to a simulated hazmat incident, extracted an entry team member who became overcome by the chemical and decontaminated after exiting the building. The Hazardous Materials Team utilizes a variety of monitoring equipment to analyze specific hazards …
East Metro Fire Training Academy The East Metro Fire Academy concluded Week Four with drills at the Sable Altura Fire Training Facility in Foxridge Farms on May 2nd, 2026. The 20 recruits participated in ladder operations, forcible entry, chainsaw familiarization and knots. The academy consists of recruits from Byers, North Central, Sable Altura and Strasburg and is expected to g …
Emergency Medical Training On May 2nd, 2026 the annual Emergency Medical Training “Skills Day” was held at the Flatirons Community Church West Campus, 24887 Genesee Trail Rd. in Genesee. The training included fire and medical first responders that trained with a class on child birth, chest compressions, choking and other emergency medical needs. Attending Teams: Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District, Foothills …
Lyons Radio Familiarization Training The Lyons Fire Protection District held radio familiarization training at Station 1 in Lyons on May 2nd, 2026. New volunteers spent their morning working on radio operations including arriving on scene, receiving assignments and reporting back their progress. The combination department formed in 1976 and covers 66 square miles in Boulder and Larimer Counties.
Boulder County Wildland Fire Training The Boulder County Fire Training Consortium held wildland fire training at Allens Lake on May 2nd, 2026. Crews practiced evaluating homes for structure protection, drafting and hydrant operations. Firefighters from Boulder, Boulder County Parks, Boulder County Sheriff, Boulder Mountain, Boulder Rural, Hygiene, Lefthand, Mountain View, Nederland, Sugar Loaf and 4 Mile participated in the training.
Fire Science Vehicle Fire Training On April 29th, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students head their Day 4, which is the last day at the Fire Academy with live vehicle fires with SCBA advancing a 1 3/4 line for extinguishment and roof ventilation at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Training Center.
Four Mile Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser The Four Mile Fire Protection District held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Station 1, 8437 Teller County Rd. 11, on April 25th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out the apparatus and enjoy a spaghetti dinner. The Department accepted donations which will be used to assist with the purchase …
Deer Mountain Plant / Craft Sale The Deer Mountain Volunteer Fire Department held their annual plant and craft sale at Station 1, 6181 Fremont County Rd. 28, on April 25th, 2026. The Department sold chicken and pulled pork sandwiches to attendees to help raise funds for the Department. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Cripple Creek / Teller County Fire Academy The Cripple Creek / Teller County Fire Academy conducted forced entry and search and rescue training in Cripple Creek on April 25th, 2026. The Academy, which has 15 recruits, is scheduled to graduate in June. Recruits from Cascade Volunteer Fire Department, Cimarron Hills Fire Department, Cripple Creek Fire Department, Divide Fire Protection District, …
Tallahassee Pancake Breakfast The Tallahassee Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1, 2518 Hwy. 9, on April 25th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Proceeds from the event directly support TFPD volunteers by funding equipment upgrades and training. For more information on upcoming events, check …
NATRT Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team (NATRT) conducted rescue training at the North Metro Fire Rescue Training Center on April 22nd, 2026. Firefighters from North Metro Fire Rescue District, Mountain View Fire Rescue, South Adams County Fire Department and Louisville Fire Protection District from the Boulder Valley Technical Rescue Team (BVTRT). Early evolution was for a rescue via …
Fire Science Evolutions On April 22nd, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their third-day at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy going through evolutions in the morning then live fires in the afternoon. Morning evolutions were SCBA maze, single-family residential search and rescue, advancing a 1 3/4 charge hose line to a stairway and …
High Plains Honor Flight – Spring of 2026 On April 19th, 2026 Veterans were honored and escorted to the Loveland-Fort Collins Municipal Airport where they were flown to Washington D.C. to visit the War Memorials. Firefighters and First Responders from agencies across the Northern Colorado Region were present to escort the veterans to the Airport. Upon the return, Loveland Fire …
NOCO April FOOLS Training 2026 On April 18, 2026, firefighters from across Colorado gathered at the Eaton Fire Protection District Training Center for a high-intensity training event hosted by the NOCO FOOLS. The session provided first responders with a critical environment to sharpen tactical proficiency in high-risk operations, including live fire suppression and intensive firefighter rescue protocols. By simulating the …
East Metro Fire Training Academy The 2026 East Metro Fire Training Academy, hosted by Sable Altura Fire Rescue, is now underway. 5280Fire caught up with the class on April 18, 2026, as they spent their afternoon tying knots, hoisting tools and deploying hoses. This year the academy has 20 recruits from Byers Fire Protection District, North Central Fire Protection District, …
Thornton Recruitment Open House The Thornton Fire Department held an recruitment open house at the newly-opened Station 8 on April 18th, 2026. The event was primarily for lateral transfers, especially paramedics and EMT’s, but was open to anyone interested in a fire service career and were invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and learn more about …
Station 8 Uncoupling Ceremony On April 18th, 2026 the Thornton Fire Department celebrated the grand opening with an uncoupling ceremony and open house for the new Station 8 at 15343 Monaco St. in Windsong. The Thornton community was invited to the ceremony including the presentation and raising of the colors with remarks by Fire Chief Stephen Kelly, an invocation given …
Community Safety Day On April 12th. 2025 Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held their annual community safety day at the Home Depot in Firestone. The community came out to meet with first responders, tour the apparatus, fire extinguisher giveaways, learn valuable safety information with safety demonstrations and the first annual firefighter chili showdown. The Colorado State Patrol, Firestone Police Department, UC …
Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Hanging Lake Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training at the Dotsero Truck Parking Area along I-70 on April 15th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control, turret operations and drafting. The team has a pumper, a quick response vehicle, a tug and a roll back wrecker …