Aurora Ice Rescue Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted ice rescue training at Aurora Reservoir on January 21st, 2024. Crews from Engine 16 and Ladder 8 worked on self-extraction techniques, in water rescues, dog removal and kickboard usage. The reservoir remains a busy place during the winter months. Dozens of ice fishing enthusiasts regularly venture out to try their luck. Aurora …
Ice Rescue Training The Larimer County Dive Rescue Team conducted ice rescue training at Horsetooth Reservoir on January 20th, 2024. The training event gave new members of the team the opportunity to don the ice rescue suits and practice their technique in a monitored environment.
Larimer County Polar Plunge The Larimer County Polar Plunge was held at Horsetooth Reservoir on January 20th, 2024. Hundreds of diehard locals braved the frigid temperatures to run the 5K and take the plunge. Proceeds from the event benefit the Larimer County Dive Rescue Team. Poudre Fire Authority, UC Health, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and Larimer County Natural Resources …
S.A.W. Fire Academy Lateral Class The latest S.A.W. Fire Academy, a joint venture between South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District and Brighton Fire Rescue District kicked off their training earlier this week. The new recruit and lateral entry classes have quite a few weeks to go before staffing stations in their communities. 5280Fire caught up with the …
Boulder Ice Rescue Training Crews from Boulder Fire-Rescue Department and Boulder Rural Fire Rescue conducted ice rescue training at the Boulder Reservoir to practice their ice rescue skills on January 13th, 2024. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
Federal Heights Santa Run The Federal Heights Fire Department held their annual Santa Run through the city on December 23rd, 2023. Crews took Santa around the residential neighborhoods to give out candy and wish the community a Merry Christmas! Units on Scene: Chief 41, Engine 41, Truck 41, Squad 41 & Medic 41
Denver Holiday Toy Drive On December 16th, 2023 Denver Fire Department Firefighters and the Better Halves with heroes delivered all the toys that they have collected to Children’s Hospital for the annual holiday toy drive. $300 in gift cards was collected. Santa and Buddy the Elf repelled down the side of the building with the Grinch. The drive also collected …
Breakfast With The Elves The Hugo Volunteer Fire Department and Lincoln Health held a pancake breakfast “Breakfast with the Elves” at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on December 16th, 2023. The community was invited out for breakfast and to meet with Santa who arrived at the event in a Hugo ambulance. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office also participated in the event.
Ugly Sweater Party The Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar held their annual Ugly Sweater Party at Left Hand Rino Drinks and Eats on December 15th, 2023. Firefighters, fans, friendly puppies and lots of ugly sweaters were on hand to help ring in the holidays. Proceeds from the sale of the Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Emily Makinzie from …
Academy Class 23-02 Graduation The West Metro Academy Class 23-02 was held on December 15th, 2023 at the Dakota Ridge High School. 24 recruits graduated with 10 from West Metro Fire Rescue, 7 from Arvada Fire Protection District and 7 from Castle Rock Fire Rescue. The new firefighters will take the skills they learned through hard work on the fire …
Engine 2 Placed Into Service On December 15th, 2023 Denver Fire Department held a Grand Opening Celebration of Engine 2 at Station 2, 5300 Memphis St. to officially place the engine in service. The event started out with Presentation of Colors by the DFD Honor Guard – Denver Firefighters Pipes & Drums, the welcome introductions by emcee Captain JD Chism, …
Sable Altura Santa Visit Sable Altura Fire Rescue held their annual Santa visit at their station in Foxridge Farms on December 10th, 2023. After firefighters escorted Santa through the district on Engine 41, the community was invited back to the firehouse to meet with Santa, visit with firefighters, eat cookies, drink hot chocolate and make Christmas wreaths.
Adams County Toy Drive Adams County Fire Rescue and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office held their annual holiday toy drive at the Walmart Supercenter in Thornton, 9901 Grant St. on December 9th, 2023. Community members were asked to donate new, unwrapped toys for children, ages 14 and under. Boyer’s Coffee and Hammond’s Candy provided free treats to those who donated.
Golden Holiday Parade Golden Fire Department participated in the Olde Golden Holiday Parade down Washington Ave. in historic downtown Golden on December 9th, 2023. Kids of all ages braved the cold to enjoyed the parade and to see Santa Claus in the Tower 21 bucket and others like Buffalo Bill, the Grinch and much more. Golden Police Department, Stadium Medical …
Foothills Santa Visit Foothills Fire Protection District hosted Santa and Mrs. Claus at their Lookout Mountain Station, 67 Lookout Mountain Rd. on December 9th, 2023. Neighborhood kids were invited to meet with Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, eat cookies, drink hot chocolate and check out the apparatus.
Denver Fire Promotion Ceremony On December 8th, 2023 Denver Fire Department held a promotion ceremony for 18 dedicated Denver Firefighters. Congratulations on your new roll: Engineers; Derrick Ross, Kyle Gomez, Taylor Bradford and Shane Tollinchi, Lieutenants Jesse Cardenas, Paul Hendrickson, Jeff Flagstead, Jason Gagnier, Tyler Markovich, Kendra Gerdjikian, Nick Coster, and Scott Eckels. Captains: Jamal Jackson, Stacey Fairbank, and Jason …
The Santa Clause Shop On December 8th, 2023 Denver Fire Department Tower 15 escorted Santa for the 93rd annual ribbon cutting ceremony for The Denver Santa Clause Shop located at 2500 E. 1st Ave. The Denver Santa Claus Shop (DSCS) is a nonprofit all-volunteer-run organization that collects and gives families the opportunity to shop for free toys each December. Additional …
FRFC 2023-2 Graduation The Front Range Fire Consortium 2023-2 graduation was at the Foundations Church in Loveland on December 6th, 2023. 18 recruits from Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Front Range Fire Rescue, Lafayette Fire Department, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Platte Valley Fire Protection District and Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue became firefighters after 15 weeks of hard work, both mentally and physically. Today they …
Colorado Toy Run Aurora Fire Rescue, South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue spent part of their cold, snowy Sunday morning on December 3rd, 2023, participating in Mile High Harley Davidson’s 38th Annual Children’s Hospital Colorado Toy Run. Firefighters along with hundreds of bikers were escorted in waves from Aurora Sports Park to Children’s Hospital to deliver toys …
Conifer Christmas Parade On December 2nd, 2023 the 40th Annual Conifer Christmas Parade was held in Conifer. Elk Creek Fire Protection District and Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District also participated in the parade.