Ice Rescue Training The Hudson Fire Protection District conducted ice rescue training at the Hudson Fishing Pond on January 13th, 2025. Crews spent part of their morning donning cold water rescue suits and retrieving a simulated victim out of the frigid waters. With cold weather at hand, local fire departments want to remind their communities to use caution around frozen …
Fairmount Becomes Arvada Fire The Fairmount Fire Protection District made it official and became Arvada Fire Protection District at 00:01 on January 1st, 2025. Both districts were proactive throughout 2024 in preparation of the anticipated merger with multi-company training drills and working on response plans. Some of the quotes from the department: “We’ve already blended all the crews. We have …
Boulder Ice Rescue Training Crews from Boulder Fire-Rescue Department and Boulder Rural Fire Rescue firefighters sharpened their skills in the art of ice rescue, and ready for whatever the winter throws at them during the ice rescue training at Wonderland Lake in North Boulder on January 7th, 2025. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
Erv Weinmeister Memorial On January 7th, 2025 a Celebration of Life was held at the Foundations Church in Loveland for former Loveland Fire Chief and Super Vac founder Erv Weinmeister. Erv founded Super Vac in 1954 focusing on fire ventilation equipment. Erv dedicated 24 years to the Loveland Volunteer Fire Department and was Fire Chief during the years 1975-1976 and …
Denver Better Halves Toy Drive On December 14th, 2024 Denver Fire Department Firefighters and the Better Halves with heroes delivered all the toys that they have collected to Children’s Hospital for the 10th annual holiday toy drive. This year together they collected $500 in gift cards along with tons of toys from DaVita, Christopher’s Dodge/Ram, Quantum Fiber, Denver Fire Local …
Dan Snyder Retirement Ceremony On December 13th, 2024 Pleasant View Fire Department held a ceremonial walk off at Station 41 for lieutenant Dan Snyder. Members of Golden Fire Department, Fairmount Fire Protection District, Arvada Fire Protection District, and the Arvada Fire Department Honor Guard also attended the ceremony. Dan dedicated 27 years to the fire service and search-and-rescue teams. He …
Confined Space Training The South Metro Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team conducted confined training on December 21st, 2024. The training scenario was focused on a confined space with contaminated air and multiple manhole covers. The Technical Rescue Team responds to all types of calls including rope rescues, trench rescues, confined space rescues and complicated vehicle extrications. Units on Scene: Safety …
Engine 201 Push-in Ceremony On December 18th, 2024 Mountain View Fire Rescue held a ceremony for Engine 201 with the crews participated in the honored tradition of performing an apparatus push in. The event dates back to the days of horse-drawn equipment when members had to push the equipment into the bay. Engine 201 is a Rosenbauer and will serve …
Windsor Severance Winter Fest On December 15th, 2024 Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, Windsor Police Department, UC Health, and the Weld Elves hosted their 2024 Toy Drive at Hoedown Hill in Windsor. The public was invited to donate new or unopened toys and gifts to allow no child in Windsor and Severance to be without a gift Christmas morning. Many endured …
Foothills Santa Visit The Foothills Fire Protection District held their annual Santa visit at Station 2 on December 14th, 2024. The community was invited out to see Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy Christmas cookies and enjoy a little holiday cheer.
Federal Heights Santa Run The Federal Heights Fire Department and Federal Heights Police Department conducted their annual Santa run through the city on December 14th, 2024. Both departments escorted Santa through the city, assisted with the delivery of candy and wished all a Merry Christmas!
Fire Science Live Burn On December 12th, 2024 Adams 12 school district FutureForward at Washington Square Fire Science conducted a live burn to provided hands on experience for a few of their disciplines. Their Construction students built two sturdy small houses/sheds, the Fire Science program was able to observe fire behavior, participate in hose line management and fire extinguishment. Their …
Fire Science Training The Adams 12 Five Star Schools FutureForward at Washington Square Fire Science held training in December of 2024 with firefighting skills such as hose operations, extinguisher liquid and gas/vapor fueled fires, auto extrication, hazmat response awareness, advanced search and rescue skills and team leadership.
Arvada Holiday Toy Drive On December 8th, 2024 Cruisin’ For Causes hosted the Arvada Police Department and Arvada Fire Protection District Toy Drive and Car Show at the Arvada High School, 7951 W. 65th Ave. with a friendly toy drive competition. The community braved the cold to bring out toys and enjoy the event with hot chocolate, holiday music, treats, …
Colorado Toy Run 2024 Aurora Fire Rescue, South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue participated in the 39th Annual Children’s Hospital Toy Run on December 8th, 2024. The three departments escorted hundreds of motorcycles as they delivered toys to Children’s Hospital. Several waves of motorcycles with thousands of toys left Aurora Sports Park under police escort and made …
Sable Altura Santa Visit Santa Claus made his annual visit to Sable Altura Fire Rescue on December 7th, 2024. After touring through Foxfield Farm atop Engine 41, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a pre-holiday stop at Sable’s headquarters. Neighborhood kids got to meet with Santa, receive a gift, enjoy refreshments and work on crafts projects.
Adams County Toy Drive Adams County Fire Rescue and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office held their annual Holiday Toy Drive at the Thornton Walmart, 9901 Grant St. on December 7th, 2024. Both departments collected new, unwrapped toys to share with needy kids in the community this holiday season.
Denver Fire Academy 24-2 Week Seven The Denver Fire Department Training Academy Class 24-02 completed week seven of their training on December 6th, 2024.The recruits worked on throwing ladders, ventilating rooftops and maneuvering hose lines through high-rise buildings. The group has about two more months to go before hitting stations as probationary firefighters and are expected to graduate in February …
Engine 11 Anti-Fentanyl Wrap Debut Adams County Fire Rescue debuted their new anti-fentanyl wrap on Engine 11 at Station 11 on December 6th, 2024. The new wrap, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) lets the community know that “one pill can kill”. The Department hopes the wrap will help increase awareness to the problems and dangers associated with …
FRFC Graduating Class 2024-2 After fifteen weeks and six hundred hours of intense training with the Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC), 18 recruits have become the newest members of the firefighter family along Colorado’s Front Range. The group of determined and courageous individuals achieved a major milestone in their careers and graduated on December 5th, 2024. Additional information and photos …