Live Fire Training The East Metro Fire Academy conducted live fire training at the Bennett-Watkins Fire Training Facility at Station 92 in Watkins on June 15th, 2024. The seventeen recruits spent their morning responding to car, dumpster and propane tank fires. The recruits, which are from Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Byers Fire Protection District and Strasburg Fire Protection District, and are slated …
William “Bill” Farr Memorial On June 14th, 2024 Thornton Police Department Commander William “Bill” Farr memorial service was held at the Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Frederick. Bill passed away on June 5th, 2024 after being diagnosed with cancer, and during his cancer journey he continued to work as the Division Commander fighting cancer like a warrior, he remained active …
Denver Project Ignite The Women Firefighters of Denver (WFFD) hosted the Project Ignite camp on June 8th and June 9th, 2024 at the Denver Fire Department Training Center for hands on training. The two-day event was held for women 18 and over for providing practical experience and insight into the career of firefighting and firefighter skills that included PPE, rehab, …
Station 1 Open House The Windsor Severance Fire Rescue held an open house on June 8th, 2024 at Station 1 in Windsor. The community enjoyed lunch, checked out the fire apparatus with the firefighters, a petting zoo, face painting, bunker gear, ride on a horse buggy or ride on the vintage Windsor Fire engines. Larimer County Sheriff Emergency Services, UCHealth Lifeline, …
Colorado Springs Open House On June 8th, 2024 the Colorado Springs Fire Department held their first annual open house at the Fire Department Complex at 375 Printers Parkway. There CSFD planned a full day of family fun and education; multiple emergency vehicles to tour, equipment for little ones to tryout, tour the Dr. Lester L. Williams Fire Museum, a raffle …
Swift Water Rescue Training West Metro Fire Rescue conducted swift water rescue training in Clear Creek near the Tunnel One Trailhead on June 7th, 2024. Firefighters began their morning practicing with high lines in order to assist getting personnel, patients and equipment across the water. They then responded to a mock rescue involving seven victims. Firefighters entered the water to …
Canine Disaster Search Training The Colorado Task Force 1 held canine disaster search training at Denver International Airport on June 2nd, 2024. Canine teams from across the county participated in the training which began on May 31st, 2024. Crews at DIA spent their time searching for victims trapped in rubble on the northwest corner of the airport. FEMA Urban Search …
Aurora Brush Truck Familiarization Aurora Fire Rescue conducted brush truck familiarization training at Station 13 on June 2nd, 2024. Crews spend part of their day working on pump and drafting operations using Brush Engine 13 and Brush 13 in front of the station.
Foothills Pancake Breakfast Foothills Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at the Lookout Mountain Fire Station, 67 S. Lookout Mountain Rd. on June 2nd, 2024. The community came out to meet firefighters, tour fire engines, fire truck rides, try on bunker gear, silent auction, petting zoo, fire safety dog and more. Flight For Life, Highland Rescue Team, Genesee …
Live Fire Training The Sable Altura Fire Rescue Academy conducted live fire training at their training facility in Foxridge Farms on June 1st, 2024. The recruits spent their afternoon maneuvering charged hose lines through a simulated structure to locate and advance on a working fire. The group is expected to complete their training and graduate in August of 2024.
AMR Safety Jam The 10th annual AMR Safety Jam in Pueblo was held at the Lake Minnequa Veterans Memorial Park on June 1st, 2024. The community came out to see first responders, multiple booths, apparatus, music magic shows, food, skateboards and bicycles giveaways and more. Kids were able to paint the snow plows of the trucks from the Colorado Department …
Station 9 Open House Aurora Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 9, 17200 E. Mexico Ave. on June 1st, 2024. The community was invited to find out more information about the design for the new station that is scheduled to open in 2025 from firefighters and the architects that were on hand for the open house. The station …
Station 2 Open House The Longmont Fire Department held an open house at Station 2, 2212 17th Ave. on June 1st, 2024. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, tour the station and check out a variety of apparatus. Longmont’s Wildland Team and Mountain View Fire Rescue also participated in the event.
Teller County Sheriff’s Office Open House The Teller County Sheriff’s Office held their 12th annual open house in the 11400 US Highway 24, in Divide on June 1st, 2024. The community came out in force to meet with first responders, check out the tools of their trade, learn valuable safety information and enjoy lunch fresh of the grill. The Divide …
Front Range Pancake Breakfast On June 1st, 2024 Front Range Fire Rescue hosted their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Johnstown. The Department invited the community out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. The Department also held a rededication ceremony to commemorate the station’s remodeling which included upgraded living quarters, office space and training …
FRFC Graduation Ceremony On May 30th, 2024 the Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) Academy Class 24-1 graduation was held with 43 recruits from 7 northern Colorado fire agencies including Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Front Range Fire Rescue, Longmont Fire Department, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Mountain View Fire Rescue, and Platte Valley Fire Protection District. The new firefighters …
FRFC Hell Night On May 28th, 2024 the Front Range Fire Consortium (frontrangefireconsortium.org) recruits of the Class of 2024-1 held their “Hell Night” at the Boulder Fire Training Center? The class started early in the morning and lasting well into the evening various incidents on and off the training grounds that mocked routine to very sophisticated calls. Additional information and …
Howard Pancake Breakfast The Howard Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Howard on May 27th, 2024. The community came out in force to spend part of their Memorial Day meeting with firefighters, socializing with one another and enjoying breakfast.
Western Hills Open House On May 27th 2024 the Western Hills Fire Protection District held an open house at 1731 Cedar Ave. The Western Hills Fire Protection District has been in service for 50 years, founded in 1974 and still in existence today! They currently contract their service with the City of Greeley to provide fire protection services. The Greeley …
Memorial Day Parade On May 27th, 2024 Commerce City held their annual Memorial Day Parade along E. 64th Ave. The community came out to honor fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation on Memorial Day. Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Commerce City Police Department, Platte Valley Paramedics, South Adams County Fire Department, Mile High Hook …