DFD Equipment Donation On August 12th, 2021 the Denver Fire Department donated over $100,000 worth of extrication and protective equipment to the San Pedro Volunteer Fire Department in Mexico. Denver Chief Desmond Fulton handed over the used equipment to San Pedro Chief Juan Hernandez at the Denver Fire Training Center. The equipment included 21 SCBAs, a Jaws of Life, nozzles, …
Catamount Wildland Fire Training Between 09:00 and 11:00 on August 12th, 2021 the Colorado Springs Utilities Catamount Wildland Fire Team, gathered at the Pinello Ranch off of Hwy. 85/87 in El Paso County for refresher and orientation training for some of the newer members of the team. On site they practiced hose movements and establishing a water supply via portable …
Hanover Community Breakfast The Hanover Fire Department held a community breakfast at Station 1 in Hanover on August 8th, 2021. Community members were invited out for pancakes, eggs, burritos, hash browns and cinnamon rolls. Hanover firefighters host a community breakfast on the second Sunday of every month to help raise funds for the department.
Neighborhood Safety Night The Pueblo Police Department and Black Hills Energy hosts a neighborhood safety night at the AT&T building in downtown Pueblo on August 7th, 2021. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out the apparatus and learn valuable safety information. Food vendors, music and games were also a part of the festivities. American Medical …
9/11 Memorial Dedication Ceremony The Arvada Fire Protection District held their 9/11 Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Station 2, 5250 Oak St. on August 7th, 2021. The community came out and observe the new memorial statue “Moments in Silence” which is dedicated to FDNY firefighter Nicholas J. Giordano. Giordano is a Vietnam Army Veteran from 1969-1970, Fire Department of the City …
Mesa County National Night Out The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office hosted their annual National Night Out at Kimwood Park in Clifton. The event drew in the neighborhood for the night. The Clifton Fire Protection District and Palisade Fire Protection District provided the “Delaney House” which was purchased by the Mesa County Fire Chiefs Association in honor of Delaney Clements Engine. …
Sable Altura National Night Out Sable Altura Fire Rescue hosted National Night Out on the playground at the Foxridge Farms Mobile Home Park on August 3rd, 2021. Firefighters meet with community members, set up safety demonstrations and showed off some of their apparatus. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol and Sparky the Fire Dog were also at the …
Jefferson County National Night Out The Jefferson County Sheriff and West Metro Fire Rescue attended the National Night Out Picnic & Get Together on August 3rd, 2021 at Daniels Park in the Daniel’s and Welchester Neighborhood. Cheezo was on hand with internet and cell phone safety and music entertainment was by Maverick Mike.
Wheat Ridge National Night Out The Wheat Ridge Police Department hosted their National Night Out on August 3rd, 2021 at at Hayward Park next to City Hall. The community came out to meet police officers, detectives, and members of special teams including the patrol units and command vehicles, police motorcycles. Jeffcom 911, West Metro SWAT Team, and the FOX31 Pinpoint …
Aurora National Night Out The Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue attended National Night Out on August 3rd, 2021 at Homestead Park in the Murphy Creek Subdivision. National Night Out is a community-police awareness-raising event held across the United States on the first Tuesday of August. Police Officers and Firefighters meet with community members, shared safety tips and showed …
Firefighters Car Fest The Annual Firefighters Car Fest hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District was held on August 1st, 2021 at the Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave. in Arvada. The community came out to see antique and modified vehicles of all types including classics cars, hot rods, muscle, motorcycles. police, and fire old and new. Arvada’s Rescue …
Youth Career Exploration Camp The 2021 Youth Career Exploration Camp hosted by Denver Fire Department was held July 28th to July 30th, 2021 at the Training Center. The Exploration Camp allows young adults to learn, experience, and recognize the possibilities of a future career as a Denver firefighter. Campers participated in hands-on simulated emergency fire and rescue situations, while earning …
Loveland ARFF Training During the week of July 26th, 2021 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority hosted Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) training for their firefighters and their response partners, Poudre Fire Authority and Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, that serve the Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland. The training was done in preparation for October’s air show at the airport. Military …
Engine 3 Dedication Westminster Fire Department held a dedication ceremony at Station 3 on July 27th, 2021 to put their new Engine 3 into service. Opening remarks were given by station Captain Pendleton. Captain Tice, the chaplain for the department, gave a short speech and then the engine was then blessed, that it would serve the citizens of the City …
Wildland Fire Team Training On July 26th, 2021 the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team conducted training at the Richmil Ranch Open Space near Deer Trail. Firefighters conducted engine familiarization, pump operations and practiced quelling simulated wildland fires. ACSO has 19 wildland firefighters under the Office of Emergency Management, three type 6 engines, one 3000 gallon tender and two ATVs. …
Engine 2 Christening On July 25th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue christen the new Engine 2 at Station 2, 1545 Robb St. in Lakewood. During the ceremony, a bucket of water from old Engine 2 (P62) was carried “bucket brigade style” to the new Engine 2 (P77) and poured into the tank. Then, with the assistance of some junior firefighters, …
Patrick Mahan Memorial Denver Fire Department firefighter Patrick John Mahan memorial was held on July 23rd, 2021 at the Denver First Church in Englewood. A procession followed the service from the church to Crown Hill in Wheat Ridge, and went by several fire stations including Station 1. Mahan was 34 years-old and died in an off duty accident when his …
Victor Pancake Breakfast The Victor Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast on July 17th and 18th, 2021 in conjunction with the City’s Gold Rush Days. 5280Fire stopped by on July 18th to enjoy breakfast and take in the annual Gold Rush Parade. Gold Rush Days started in 1895 in celebration of the town’s incorporation as a city on …
Vehicle Extrication Training The Falcon Fire Protection District conducted vehicle extrication training at the Peyton Fire Protection District on July 11th, 2021. Firefighters took advantage of donated vehicles from Colorado Auto Pickers, a local business next to the Peyton fire station, to practice removing doors and opening up cars with their extrication equipment. Firefighters will return next week to train …
Calhan Pancake Breakfast The Calhan Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast on July 11th, 2021. The community was invited out to enjoy pancakes, eggs, sausage, potatoes, orange juice and coffee. They also got to meet with firefighters and check out the apparatus. Lifeline 2 from UC Health and El Paso County Wildland Fire Management also participated in the event. …