Recruit Academy Family Night The West Metro Academy Class 21-01 held family night on April 23rd, 2021 at the West Metro Fire Training Center in Lakewood. The recruits gave their families a look at what they’ve learned over the past few weeks. From firefighting, to auto extrication to technical rescue. There are 26 recruits in the class, 13 with West …
Tech Rescue Training Academy Arvada Fire Protection District Station 5 and Station 2 conduced Tech Rescue Training (TRT) Academy over the last few months for all of their crews. The past week’s topic was trench rescue for all crews. This training included collapse and recovery scenarios. Firefighters trained with shoring and tools that are used in the rescue and recovery …
Recruit Academy Training Arvada Fire Protection District, West Metro Fire Rescue, Castle Rock Fire Rescue and Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District participated in the West Metro Academy Class 21-01 new recruit training at the West Metro Fire Training Center in Lakewood this last month. The graduation is May 7th, 2021 for the new recruits. Additional information was provided by West …
Pet Vaccination Clinic The Cascade Volunteer Fire Department held a pet vaccination clinic a their station on April 17th, 2021. Community members were able to bring their four legged friends to get them vaccinated for Distemper, Rabies, Bordetella, Influenza and Felv. Services were provided by Compassion Animal Hospital and proceeds benefit CVFD.
Propane Emergency Training On April 17th, 2021 Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District and the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Bureau (ESB) Fire Team spent the day going through a propane emergency class. The class was put on by Colorado Propane Fire Training. The morning was spent in the class room going over emergency scenarios and parts of propane tanks …
LEU Car Wash The Longmont Emergency Unit held their first fundraiser of the year on April 11th, 2021. The team collected donations from 1pm to 5pm at Breeze thru Car Wash 1213 Ken Pratt Blvd. The proceeds will be used to help the team purchase uniforms and equipment. LEU, activated in June 1957, is a volunteer search and rescue group …
Public Safety Day The Wings over the Rockies Exploration of Flight Public Safety Day was held on April 10th, 2021 at the Centennial Airport campus, 13005 Wings Way. The public came out to meet up with public safety heroes. South Metro Fire Rescue, Colorado State Patrol, Denver Police Department, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, iCare …
Prescribed Burn The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a prescribed burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City on April 5th, 2021. The USFWS is burning about 875 acres to assist with the growth of native vegetation, reduce litter, control weeds and improve habitat for wildlife. The burn also served as an excellent training opportunity …
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Salutes DFD The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile spent part of its day on April 1st, 2021, saluting Denver firefighters. Big Bun, is one of six Wienermobile, visited Denver for several days engaging in marketing and public relations events. The crew conducted a station tour through Denver to thank first responders for their service. The crew stopped at Denver …
Eric Talley Memorial Officer Eric Talley of the Boulder Police Department was honored in a memorial ceremony with family, friends, and first responders on March 30th, 2021 at the Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette. A large procession was held to the church with hundreds of people that lined the streets to honor Talley. The procession included law enforcement from all …
Dive Rescue Training South Metro Fire Rescue Dive Team conducted dive training at Cherry Creek State Park on March 28th, 2021. Firefighters took to the water to work on search patterns, rope work and communications. SMFR has two dive units in the district housed at Station 16 and Station 31. Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 5, Safety 18, Safety 35, …
Chester Riley Memorial On March 27th, 2021 the Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District celebrated the life of “Chief 320”, Chester Riley. Chief Riley experienced a fatal medical emergency on the scene of a motor vehicle accident at DD31 Rd. and 3000 Rd. on March 20th, 2021. Chief Riley was known for being a great guy and was known to many …
Extrication Training Firefighters from Black Forest Fire Protection District and the Donald Wescott Fire Protection District conducted vehicle stabilization/extrication training at the Black Forest Station 1 on March 27th, 2021. Firefighters from both departments took advantage of the spring-like weather to hone up on the stabilization of vehicles in order to treat and remove occupants safely.
Live Fire Training The Manitou Springs Fire Department conducted live fire training exercises on March 27th, 2021 at the Black Forest Fire Protection District training facility behind Station 1. Live fire training drills teach firefighters how to think clearly and act calmly under the stress of an emergency situation. Black Forest constructed the burn building in their training area about …
Engine 5 Dedication The Grand Junction Fire Department dedicated the city’s new Engine 5 (#2042) on March 26th, 2021. “2042” is a 2021 Pierce Enforcer with a 500 gallon water tank and 1250 gpm pump, Job Number 35179. The event began at 10:00 am with several speakers including Fire Chief Ken Watkins, Deputy Fire Chief Chris Angermuller, Mayor Duke Wortmann, …
Live Burn Training North Metro Fire Rescue District and Thornton Fire Department conducted joint training with a live burn building at Adams County Fire Training Center, 901 E. 68th Ave. on March 26th, 2021. NMFR and TFD trained all week long together, and early in the week they both also trained with Adams County Fire Rescue at the training center.
Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue took advantage of the spring-like weather on March 20th, 2021 to conduct annual pack testing. The pack test is a physical fitness test for wildland firefighters who must meet minimum fitness requirements. The test is intentionally stressful as it tests the capacity of muscular strength and aerobic endurance. Firefighters must complete a 3-mile hike …
Structural Collapse Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team (NATRT) conducted collapse rescue training at the North Metro Fire Training Center in Northglenn on March 11, 2021. Crews spent the day cutting through concrete and searching for victims in a simulated structure collapse. NATRT, formed in June 1995, is a combined technical rescue team that responds to technical rescues …
Richard Pula Memorial Denver Fire Department Lieutenant Richard James Pula memorial was held on March 11th, 2021 at the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Event Center in Lakeside. A procession started at DFD Station 21 in Washington Park and passed by Station 23, Station 1, Station 6, Station 12, the former Edgewater Fire Department Station, and the West Metro Fire Rescue …
Arvada Engine 53 Dedication The Arvada Fire Protection District christened their new Engine 53 with a dedication and in-service ceremony at Station 6 (Station 56) on March 8th, 2021. Fire Chief Mike Piper and other district officials gave a few remarks about the importance of the new engine and the ISO Class 1 rating that was recently was awarded to …