Station 8 Community Event On June 6th, 2026 Evergreen Fire Protection District held a community event with an open house at Station 8, 33377 Forest Estates Rd. in Brook Forest. Community members learned how wildland fires impact their living environment, how to protect their homes, how to be prepared, and how to stay safe should a fire start their area. …
Lyons Pancake Breakfast On June 6th, 2025 Lyons Fire Protection District held their annual community pancake breakfast “Flapjacks & Rock ‘n’ Roll” at Station 1 in Lyons. The community came out to enjoy breakfast served by the firefighters, check out the apparatus, raffle prices, station tours and live music from the Atomic Drifters Rockabilly. For more information on upcoming events, …
Chad Tellinger Memorial A private service was held for Lieutenant Chad Tellinger on the North Metro Fire Rescue District on June 4th, 2026 in Thornton with a funeral procession down I-25. Fire personnel gathered on the E. 144th Ave. overpass to honor Lt. Tellinger as the procession passed below on I-25 to the celebration of life at the New Hills …
South Metro Engine – Tender Training South Metro Fire Rescue conducted engine operations and tender training at the Joint Services Center on May 31st, 2026. Firefighters working on supplying attack engines with a tender and then backing up the tender with a second engine. Units on the Training: South Metro: Battalion 4, Engine 33, Engine 41, Medic 33, Medic 41 …
Eagle County Live Fire Training Firefighters from across Eagle County came together at the Dotsero Burn Tower for a live fire training and on May 29th, 2026 that focused on one of the most dangerous fire ground phenomena: flashover. Crews from Eagle River Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, Gypsum Fire Protection District and Vail Fire & Emergency Services trained …
Station 22 Pancake Breakfast On May 30th, 2026 South Adams County Fire Department held a pancake breakfast at Station 22, 5650 Holly St. in Commerce City. The community came out to enjoy a free pancake breakfast with sausage, bacon, coffee, orange juice and tour Engine 22. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
FRFC Graduating Class 2026-1 Over the last four months, 17 fire recruits were pushed to their physical and mental limits. While only a handful of agencies had recruits graduating in Class 26-1 on May 28th, 2026, every department within the Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) stepped up to help these men and women succeed. Congratulations on finishing the academy, and …
Honor Garden Dedication The Arvada Police Department held a dedication for their new Honor Garden on May 28th, 2026. Arvada Police Chief Ed Brady shared his comments during the dedication about how the officers were heroes, because of how they lived everyday with the courage and compassion and integrity with the commitment to serve others before themselves. They loved their families …
Station 2 Remodel Foundation Pour All hurdles have been cleared for the Evergreen Fire Protection District Station 2 remodel, located at 1802 Bergen Parkway, in Evergreen. Construction has started, with trenches being dug, utilities being laid in some of those trenches, and the concrete foundation pour took place on May 28th, 2026. It’s estimated that construction will take 10-12 months …
MHHL Spring Pump-In The Mile High Hook & Ladder held their annual Spring Pump-In on May 26th 2026 at the North Metro Fire Training Facility, 1006 Weld County Rd. 6. The group is getting ready for the 40th Annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Muster and Parade which is coming up on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. The parade will …
Memorial Day Parade On May 25th, 2026 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. Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Commerce City Police Department, Platte Valley Paramedics, South Adams County Fire Department, Rampart Search and Rescue, Mile High …
Annual Pancake Breakfast The Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 2 on May 25th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their apparatus and enjoy pancakes. Proceeds from the event benefit the Department. Flight for Life, Southwest Teller County Emergency Medical Service and Ute Pass Regional Paramedics also participated …
Engine 17 Training Day Aurora Fire Rescue Engine 17 conducted ladder work at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on May 23rd, 2026. The crew worked on placing ladders, entering second story windows and removing victims. Firefighters train regularly in preparation for an actual emergency.
Aurora Driver Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted driver training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on May 23rd, 2026. Perspective engineers maneuvered through a cone course in preparation for an upcoming engineer exam. Driver training often involves rigorous classroom, cone course and real-world instruction to safely maneuver multi-ton apparatus to emergency and other calls.
East Metro Live Fire Training The East Metro Fire Training Academy conducted live fire training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Center on May 23rd, 2026. Live fire exercises are controlled training exercises where firefighters practice extinguishing a real, active fire in a designated structure. The training allows firefighters to experience realistic fire conditions and hone their skills in …
2026 National SAR Week The National Search and Rescue Week for 2026 took place from May 18th, 2026 through May 24th, 2026. In recognition of the dedication and sacrifice of SAR personnel, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution on May 14, 2010, establishing National Search and Rescue Week. The resolution highlights the critical role SAR teams play in saving …
National EMS Week 2026 National EMS Week was held from May 17th to May 23rd, 2026. The annual event, which is celebrating its 51st anniversary this year, recognizes the vital contributions of emergency medical service professionals and thanks paramedics and emergency medical technicians for providing lifesaving care across the country. 5280Fire.com picked several photos from our archives to honor the …
Ranger Excellence School The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources held their 2026 Ranger Excellence School in Estes Park from May 18th, 2026 through May 22nd, 2026. Participants attended sessions on defensive driving, Spanish, self defense, crisis intervention and pepper spray certification. The week culminated with mock scenarios in Hermit Park on May 22, 2026, Rangers from Aspen, Boulder County, …
South Adams Starts Ambulance Service The South Adams County Fire Department began an in-house ambulance service in March of 2026. A 2025 Ford F-550 is in service at Station 28 in Reunion. A twin is expected to be put in service later this year and two more next year. The Department hired six single role paramedics to staff the new …
Denver ARFF Recertification The Denver Fire Department held a recertification class for outside agencies at the Denver International Airport’s ARFF Training Facility on May 21st, 2026. The class worked on extinguishing fires from ARFF vehicles and hose lines in order to meet their annual FAA recertification requirements. Firefighters from the Grand Junction Regional Airport, Montrose Regional Airport and Northern Colorado …