FRFC Hell Night On November 30th, 2023 the Front Range Fire Consortium (frontrangefireconsortium.org) recruits of the Class of 2023-2 experienced “Hell Night” at the Boulder Fire Training Center which started early in the morning and lasting well into the freezing evening, the recruits lived the life of a busy firefighter. Engine companies were dispatched via the radio to various incidents …
Sunday Funday with SMFR South Metro Fire Rescue concluded their Thanksgiving holiday weekend with scenario training at the Joint Services Center in Parker on November 26th, 2023. Crews from several stations spent the morning honing their skills while responding to simulated structure fires in and around the training tower. Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 3, Battalion Chief 5, Safety 18, …
Fall Prescribed Burn The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service held a prescribed burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge on November 19th, 2023. Firefighters burned about 400 acres inside the bison area. The burn was designed to reinvigorate the growth of native prairie vegetation, reduce litter, manage efforts for weed control and improve habitat to sustain wildlife. Weather …
Aurora Recruit Night 2023-01 On November, 17th 2023 Aurora Fire Rescue held their annual Recruit Night for the academy class of 23-01 at the Aurora Public Safety Training Center. Recruits were given a series of medical, rescue and fire calls throughout the night. AFR recruits were given the opportunity to run calls alongside the recruit class from Aurora Police Department.
Denver Drill Day On November 11th, 2023 several Denver Fire Department companies took advantage of the nice fall weather to train at the Denver Fire Training Facility. Crews worked on roof ventilation, forced entry, hose operations and ladder placement. It was an excellent opportunity for all involved, including a couple of probationary firefighters, to hone their skills. Units on Scene: …
The Great Turkey Gaggle On November 11th, 2023 “The Great Turkey Gaggle” sponsored by Excalibur Outreach was held at the Appliance Factory in Westminster putting a turkey drive between Arvada Fire Protection District vs Westminster Fire Department to see which department could collect the most frozen turkeys for donation. Both departments also went head to head in the Buffalo Wild …
Community Fire Safety Day The South Adams County Fire Department held a Community Fire Safety Day at Station 28 on November 11, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with first responders and learn valuable safety tips. Festivities included station tours, apparatus tours, car seat checks, fun safety activities, hot cocoa and cookies. SAC conducted turkey fryer and fire …
T-Town Clown Program In October and November of 2023 Thornton Fire Department held several T-Town Clown Programs at different schools in the district to provide fire and life safety education to all K-2 students and is part of fire prevention month. The T-Town Clown Characterization included the following in the program: kid free cooking zone, tool vs toys, seat belts/booster …
FRFC Live Fire Day On November 1st, 2023 was the first Live Fire Day for the Front Range Fire Consortium’s (frontrangefireconsortium.org). For the last 11 weeks, the fire recruits have been developing skills to get to this point. This academy class comprises recruits representing from Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Front Range Fire Rescue, Lafayette Fire Department, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Platte …
Adams County Trunk or Treat Adams County Fire Rescue, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Hyland Hills hosted Trunk or Treat at Clear Creek Valley Park in Arvada on October 27th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, learn valuable safety information and gather Halloween candy in a safe environment. Adams County Neighborhood Services / Animal …
FRFC Propane Fire Training On October 27th, 2023 at the Loveland Fire Training Center, instructors kept Front Range Fire Consortium’s (frontrangefireconsortium.org) recruits warm by keeping it lit. The recruits were introduced to live car and propane fires. This academy class comprises recruits representing from Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Front Range Fire Rescue, Lafayette Fire Department, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Platte Valley …
Pueblo West Fall Fest The Pueblo West Fire Department held a Fall Festival at Station 3, 729 Gold Drive, on October 21st, 2023. The community was invited out for food, games, contests and more to help celebrate fire prevention month with Pueblo West firefighters. Flight for Life, Lifeline, the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Forest Service also participated …
Truck 54 Push-In Ceremony On October 21st, 2023 Arvada Fire Protection District held a push-in ceremony at Station 4, 6845 W. 68th Ave. with a dedication for the new Truck 54. The ceremony included several speakers, blessing, transfer of the flag, ringing of the bell, wet down and the push-in the bay for service. The new Truck 54 is 2023 …
South Adams Apparatus Donation The South Adams County Fire Department held a apparatus donation on October 19th, 2023 at the Training Facility, 10705 Fulton St. in Brighton. SACFD donated Hamer (Hamer 27), a 1992 GMC 7000 “Hazmat” truck to the Firefighter Memorial Transport. Frank Pizarro, a former New York Fire Department (FDNY) firefighter and 9/11 survivor, started this charity to …
Station 62 Open House On October 14th. 2023 North Metro Fire Rescue District held their open house and cookout at Station 62, 10550 Huron St. in Northglenn part of Fire Prevention Week. The community was invited to learn about CPR, tour the station, enjoy hot dogs and several kids activities. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Station 5 Open House On October 14th, 2023 Greeley Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5. What started out as a chilly morning quickly became warm. The warmth brought a large number of families that enjoyed getting the chance to spray fire hoses, jump down the inflatable slide, dunk a chief, sitting in the drivers seat of …
Arapahoe Touch-A-Truck The Arapahoe Park and Recreation District held a touch-a-truck event at Spring Creek Park on October 14th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, public utilities, road and bridge crews, RTD, Oscar Mayer Wienermobile staff and operators of other large trucks to check out their equipment and get a better sense of what these …
Station 1 Open House The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held their annual open house and pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Frederick on October 14th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment, learn valuable safety tips and enjoy free pancakes. UC Health also participated in the event. For more information on upcoming events, …
Station 37 Pancake Breakfast The Denver Fire Department held a pancake breakfast and open house at Station 37, 555 W. Jefferson Ave. in Englewood on October 14th, 2023 part of Fire Prevention Week. The community came out to meet firefighters and first responders, enjoy pancakes, tour the station and more. Tower 22 provided their tower with rides. Denver Paramedics, Englewood …
Class 2023-03 Graduation Ceremony The Denver Fire Department Class 23-03 Academy Graduation was held on October 13th, 2023 in Denver. The presentation of the Badges to all the new Denver Firefighters were pinned with their badges by family and friends. The new Class 23-03 will be moving into their first fire stations in the next few weeks. Also see the …