Boulder Active Harmer Training From March 4th to March 7th, 2024 Boulder Police Department, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder Rural Fire-Rescue and Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks Rangers conducted training together for active harmer incidents in the 3200 block of Kalmia Ave. This training allows the different agencies to work closely together to end an active harmer incident and get …
Boulder Prescribed Burn On March 6th, 2024 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department conducted a prescribed agricultural burn in collaboration with the Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office. The burn was held in the area southeast of the Diagonal Hwy. and west of 71st St. north of the Boulder Reservoir. Additional information provided by Boulder Fire-Rescue Department
Platte Valley Coffee Club The Platte Valley Fire Protection District and Cultivated Coffee Company held a meet and greet at Cultivated Coffee in Kersey on March 2nd, 2024. The public was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy coffee. The event will continue on the first Saturday of each month if the weather is near …
Brush 59 In Service Ceremony On March 2nd, 2024 Arvada Fire Protection District held a in service ceremony for Brush 59 at Station 9, 9276 Wilkerson Court in the Candelas. A short ceremony was held with the Arvada Firefighters Pipes & Drums and remarks from Tracy Leyva, Donny Varra and Fire Chief Kirk Lock. A spray down was held and …
S.A.W. Academy Live Fire Training The S.A.W. Fire Academy conducted live fire training for their basic entry recruit class at the South Adams County Fire Training Facility on March 1st, 2024. Recruits spent their day responding to simulated structure fires to hone their skills on forcible entry, building searches, ladder placement, hose advancement and fire attack. The academy is a …
Otis Pancake Supper On February 25th, 2024 Otis Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake supper at the Otis Fire Hall. The community was invited out to enjoy pancakes and help raise funds for the Department. The all-volunteer department was formed in 1922 and covers 65 square miles in Washington County from one station.
West Monument Creek Fire On February 25th, 2024 at 13:17 El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched Air Force Academy Fire & Emergency Services to a reported brush fire west of the Pine Valley housing area and on the eastern border of Pikes National Forest. As responders arrived in the area, they observed a large smoke column and advised in …
North Central Fire Training On February 24th 2024 crews from North Central Fire Protection District participated in a vehicle extrication training. The department recently received some new extraction equipment so it was a good way for them to be tested out. Crews learned how to safely perform vehicle extraction and treat victims who may be trapped. Ryan Slade and Steve …
Public Safety Day Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight held their annual Public Safety Day at Centennial Airport on February 24th, 2024. The public was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn more about what they do to keep the community safe. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Centennial Airport, Colorado Division of Fire …
Wiens Ranch Fire On February 23rd, 2024 around 12:15 Larkspur Fire Protection District was alerted to a brush fire near 5500 S. Perry Park Rd. in southern Douglas County. Engine 161 and Brush 162 arrived and found smoke showing from the Wiens Ranch and made access in muddy conditions. Crews found 2 separate wind driven fires around 20 acres and …
Hygiene Pancake Supper The Hygiene Fire Protection District held their 56th annual pancake supper on February 17th, 2024. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters and enjoy pancakes. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser benefit the Department. Additionally, the Department received their new 2023 Pierce engine on February 16th, 2024 and will have it in service as Engine 2801 …
Joint Ice Rescue Training Brighton Fire Rescue District and the South Adams County Fire Department conducted joint ice rescue training at Barr Lake State Park on February 13th, 2024. Firefighters from both departments practiced self-extraction techniques and rescuing victims from the water. The neighboring departments occasionally train together own in the event they respond to the same call or provide …
Electric Vehicle Training The Electric Security Agency, Rocky Mountain Truck Centers and the South Adams County Fire Department hosted hybrid / electric vehicle operations training at the South Adams County Fire Training Center, “The Pound” on February 7th, 2024. The training was designed to equip all first responders with the knowledge, skills and abilities to safely interact with hybrid and …
Ice Rescue Training On February 6th, 2024 West Metro Fire Rescue held one of their annual ice rescue trainings on Soda Lakes at the Bear Creek State Park in Lakewood. All stations participated throughout the day in two scenarios, one with a rope throw bag to a party in the water and the other were a member went onto the …
South Adams Awards Ceremony The South Adams County Fire Department held their 2023 Awards Ceremony at the Gaylord Rockies Resort on February 3rd, 2024. The Department gave out awards for years of service, Chiefs awards, unit citations and life saving awards. Amanda Foote and David Metish were recognized as Employees of the Year while Rick Cerrone was recognized as Firefighter …
Wildland Team Training The Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Bureau (ESB) Fire Team spent part of their week Honing their skills through training. On Monday, January 29th, 2024, the team trained performing tasks using air packs, bunker gear and gloves at Station 3. On Wednesday, January 31st, 2024, the team worked on hose operations with live fire at their training …
Colorado Springs Ice Rescue Training The Colorado Springs Fire Department conducted ice rescue training at Pikeview Reservoir on January 27th, 2024. Heavy Rescue 17, Engine 9 and Truck 9 spent part of their afternoon training with new members. The crew of HR17 is trained in dive, ice, swift and high angle rescues. They routinely assist other companies with training in …
Monument Push-In Ceremony On January 27th, 2024 the Monument Fire Protection District held a push-in ceremony at Station 1, 18650 Hwy. 105, to put their new ambulance (Medic 581) and brush engine (Brush Engine 541) into service. The public was invited out to assist with the push-in, check out the apparatus, meet with firefighters and enjoy refreshments. Medic 581, a …
Arvada Ice Rescue Training Arvada Fire Protection District held their annual ice rescue training for all of the shifts the week of January 22nd, 2024 with Fairmount Fire Protection District. The training included time spent in the classroom and on the ice. Water and ice rescue is one of Arvada Fire four special operations. Members go through an annual training …
Joint Structure Fire Training The week of January 22nd, 2024 Mountain View Fire Rescue and Lafayette Fire Department are conducted training in an acquired structure near Cheeseman St. and E. County Line Rd. in Erie. This multi-agency training involves filling the residence with smoke to simulate zero visibility conditions as fire crews work together to find the fire, put it …