South Metro ARFF Training South Metro Fire Rescue Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting teams conducted training at Centennial Airport on May 26th, 2024. Crews from Station 35 and Station 44 trained on suppression activities with hose lines and their two Oshkosh Striker 4×4 ARFF response rigs nicknamed “Shrek” and “Fiona”. Units on Scene: Red 1, Red 2, Red 3 & Medic …
Molly Retirement Ceremony On May 25th, 2024 Arvada Fire Protection District held a retirement ceremony for “Firehouse Dog” Molly at Station 2. The ceremony started off with the Arvada Honor Guard presenting the Presentation of the Flag and then Capt. Mike Kulp welcome everyone to the ceremony. Firefighter Frank Lonardo and Division Chief Deanna Harrington and others presented gifts to …
Sable Altura Fire Academy Sable Altura Fire Rescue 2024 Academy is now underway. 5280Fire caught up with the 11 recruits and their instructor cadre at their station in Foxridge Farms on May 25th, 2024. The class spent their morning working on physical conditioning and radio communications. The group is expected to graduate in August of 2024.
Station 31 Open House On May 22nd, 2024 Fairmount Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 31, 18208 W. 58th Dr. This was their second open house for questions about the proposed merger between Fairmount and Arvada Fire Protection District. The community came out to enjoy coffee and donuts with the crew and Chief Joe Snyder as they …
Denver Ropes That Rescue The Denver Fire Department closed out their Ropes That Rescue training class at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater on May 19th, 2024. The final two days of the course focused on back country rescues utilizing natural anchors and less equipment than the team might have access to in an urban environment.
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation Remembrance Ceremony was held on May 18th, 2024, honors those who have died in the line of duty (LODD). The memorial began with the apparatus procession from the Addenbrooke Park in Lakewood into the Lakewood Town Center. The memorial ceremony was held inside the Lakewood Cultural Center with opening remarks from …
Larkspur Open House On May 18th, 2024 the Larkspur Fire Protection District held their open house at Station 161 with the community coming out to meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire apparatus, live demos and Smokey the Bear. Douglas County Search and Rescue, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Flight for Life and Palmer Lake Fire Department also participated in …
Aurora Fire Safety Field Day The Rotary Clubs of Aurora hosted a Fire Safety Field Day on May 18th, 2024 at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center with Aurora Fire Rescue, Aurora Police Department and Falck. The public was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and learn more about fire safety.
Hermit Park Mitigation Work The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Wildland Fire Team conducted mitigation work in Hermit Park on May 17th, 2024. The work will improve forest health, decrease the risk of wildfire and improve wildlife habitat in the area. The Wildland Fire Team is part of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Emergency Services Unit which is responsible for the management …
Ranger Excellence School The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources hosted their annual Ranger Excellence School in Estes Park from May 13th, 2024 through May 17th, 2024. Over fifty rangers from California, Colorado, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin attended the five day class taking courses on crisis intervention, defensive driving, first aid, hunting and fishing contacts, leadership, low angle rescues, mountain …
ARFF Academy Outside Recertification The Denver Fire Department Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training Academy held an FAA recertification burn for outside agencies at Denver International Airport on May 16, 2024. The four-hour course includes an interactive tactics class and evolutions involving handlines and interior attacks. Firefighters from Durango, Grand Junction and Loveland participated in the recertification. ARFF firefighters are required …
Station 24 Groundbreaking Ceremony The Colorado Springs Fire Department held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new Station 24 on May 15th, 2024. The new Station 24 will be located at New Life Dr. and Voyager Pkwy, across from the Pikes Peak State College – Rampart Campus. The station will have 3 apparatus bays and house an engine company and …
Denver Ropes That Rescue The Denver Fire Department hosted Ropes that Rescue, a team skills rescue workshop at various locations around the city from May 13th, 2024 through May 19th, 2024. 5280Fire.com caught up with the class at Coors Field on May 15th, 2024. Urban environments like Coors Field offer a multitude of possible rescue situations allowing attendees to train …
Rocky Mountain ARFF Drill The Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport held several ARFF Drills on May 15th, 2024 that was designed to test the preparedness and response plans of the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport Fire (ARFF), North Metro Fire Rescue District, RMMA Personnel, Broomfield Dispatch, Jeffcom Dispatch, and the RMMA (FAA) Air Traffic Control Tower. The Drill also tested communication systems …
Station 32 Open House On May 15th, 2024 Fairmount Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 32, 18208 W. 58th Dr. for questions about the proposed merger between Fairmount and Arvada Fire Protection District. The local community came out to enjoy coffee and donuts with the crew and Chief Joe Snyder while they answered questions related to the …
Hazmat Familiarization The North Area Fire Departments conducted hazmat familiarization at the Suncor Refinery in Commerce City on May 14th, 2024. Firefighters responding to an emergency at Suncor may have to engage in air monitoring, leak control and firefighting. Crews from Adams County Fire Rescue, Brighton Fire Rescue District, North Metro Fire Rescue District, South Adams County Fire Department, Thornton …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Tryouts The Colorado Firefighter Calendar held their 2025 tryouts at the Sports Castle in downtown Denver on May 11th, 2024. Firefighters from Adams County, Denver, Eaton, Larkspur, Longmont, Platte Canyon and Longmont and two fire investigation dogs from Adams County and West Metro took to the catwalk to audition for next year’s calendar. Net proceeds from the …
Pump Operations Training The Lyons Fire Protection District conducted pump operations training outside Station 1 on May 11th, 2024. Six firefighters took advantage of the nice weather to practice flowing water from the primary engine to the hose lines and from a secondary engine to the primary engine.
Estes Park Safety Fair The Estes Park Police Department held their 2024 Safety Fair at the Estes Park Events Center on May 11th, 2024. The public was invited out to meet with local first responders, check out their equipment and learn safety information. The American Red Cross, Colorado State Patrol, Estes Park Health Paramedics, Estes Park Police Department, Estes Valley …
Multi-Agency Wildfire Training On May 11th, 2024 a multi-agency wildfire training event was held in the Genesee Mountain Park and Upper Cold Springs Ranch area in Jefferson County hosted by Foothills Fire Protection District. 13 agencies, with 82 personnel and 33 apparatus participated with several training stations that included structure triage with forecasting fire behavior, digging lines, water supply, helicopter …