Rosenbauer Electric Engine Demo On August 24th, 2023 representatives from Rosenbauer and IKON Fire came to the South Metro Fire Rescue Joint Services Facility to demonstrate the new Rosenbauer RXT electric fire truck. Firefighters, fleet services technicians and training staff came out to see what the $1.8 million engine could do. During the Colorado tour, During the Colorado tour, IKON …
Tech Rescue Training Tech Rescue firefighters from multiple agencies around the metro area held training during the week of August 21st, 2023 at the Boulder Fire Training Center with the help of the Michigan Urban Search and Rescue (MUSAR) Training Foundation. A variety of training scenarios were held, but the big thing these firefighters are getting to do is train …
Rosenbauer Electric Engine Demo Boulder Firefighters got to demo the Rosenbauer RTX on August 22nd, 2023 from representatives from Rosenbauer and IKON Fire. Boulder Fire-Rescue District is the first in Colorado to purchase the all-electric fire engine which is a first of it’s kind in Colorado. Boulder anticipates delivery in late 2024 to early 2025. The electric fire engine will …
3rd Annual Community Clean Up The Golden Gate Fire Protection District held their annual community clean-up and touch a truck event at Station 3, 25231 Golden Gate Canyon Rd. on August 20th, 2023. The community was invited out to help spruce up the station, meet with firefighters and check out their apparatus. Golden Gate has a new to them command …
South Metro Scenario Training South Metro Fire Rescue conducted scenario training at the Joint Services Facility in Parker on August 20th, 2023. Crews responded to scenarios modeled after recent fires that the department has worked. Firefighters worked on deploying hose lines, conducting searches and ground ladder operations. Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 3, Safety 18, Safety 35, Engine 15, Engine …
Evans Station 2 Open House Evans Fire Protection District held their open house at Station 2 on August 19th, 2023. The community came out to tour the station, meet up with the first responders check out the apparatus and enjoy lunch. Fire demo, CPR and car seat checks were also held at the event. For more information on upcoming events, …
Boulder Rural Open House The Boulder Rural Fire Rescue held their annual open house on August 19th, 2023. The event allows the public to come learn about what not only Boulder Rural does but many of the other agencies that they work with. The community were able to meet up with with firefighters, tour the apparatus, enjoy lunch and learn …
2nd Annual Woman’s Exposure Day On August 19th, 2023 Denver Fire Department held their 2nd Annual Women’s Exposure Day. An opportunity for women to come and explore what a career in fire service would look like. Chief Fulton came and spoke with the women letting them know about his initiative to increase numbers of women serving in the Denver Fire …
Elizabeth Pancake Breakfast Elizabeth Fire Rescue held their annual pancake breakfast at their main station in Elizabeth on June 19th, 2023. The community came out to enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet with firefighters, and tour the apparatus. Proceeds from the event benefitted the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Castle Rock Touch-A-Truck The Castle Rock Police Department held the 7th annual Touch a Truck event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds on August 19th, 2023. The community came out in force to meet with first responders, truck drivers, bus drivers and heavy equipment operators to learn more about the trucks used in their trade. Castle Rock Fire & Rescue, Colorado …
Rope Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team (NATRT) conducted training the week of August 14th, 2023. After doing confined space and trench rescue training earlier this year, this week has been all about rope rescue. Departments participated in trainings in Thornton which involved practicing rope rescue techniques from a 140 foot water tower and lowering a victim to …
Pueblo Mass Casualty Training Exercise The Pueblo County Fire Chiefs held a mass casualty training exercise at the BNSR rail yard in Pueblo (1200 San Pedro Street) on August 17, 2023. The scenario simulated a train versus bus crash with multiple injuries. The exercise was designed to test the Pueblo County MCI response plan created in 2019. Units on Scene: …
Denver Station 4 Block Party On August 12th, 2023 Denver Fire Department held a block party at Station 4, 1890 Lawrence St. celebrating the reveal of the completed mural and historic markers to commemorate Denver’s Historic Chinatown hosted by CAPU – Colorado Asian Pacific United. A fun event for the whole family with food trucks, games and fun activities. In …
Sable Altura 60th Anniversary Sable Altura Fire Rescue celebrated their 60th anniversary on August 12th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus, dunk the chief and enjoy lunch. AirLife Denver also participated in the event.
Carnation Festival Parade On August 12th, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue, Wheat Ridge Police Department, Arvada Fire Protection District and others participated in the annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Parade which went down W. 38th Ave.
Tender 6 “Washing In” Ceremony On August 12th, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue put their new water tender into service with a traditional “washing in” ceremony at Station 4. The new tender is the first for the department and will be located at Station 6, 151 W. 6th Ave. Service Rd. The community came out for the ceremony and to …
Pancake Breakfast / Station Re-Dedication On August 12th, 2023 Front Range Fire Rescue hosted their annual pancake breakfast at Station 2 in Milliken. Additionally, this year there was a re-dedication ceremony of Fire Station 2 honoring past members of the Milliken Fire District. Joining Fire Chief Michael West for the dedication were 6 previous Milliken Fire Chiefs that represented 5 …
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut Party Fire Rescue Dogs officially debuted their 2024 calendar at the ViewHouse Ballpark in downtown Denver on August 10th, 2023. Proceeds from calendar sales benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue who save an average of 1,800 puppies a year from high-kill shelters. Emily Makinzie was the host of the event this year. Firefighters from Castle Rock, Denver, …
Denver Dive Team Training The Denver Fire Department conducted dive team training at Washington Park on August 6th, 2023. The team trains regularly in waterways throughout the city to be ready in the event of a real emergency or recovery. The Department generally has twelve divers on duty per shift stationed on Engine 1/Water Rescue, Rescue 1 and Rescue 2. …
Arvada Firefighters Car Fest The Arvada Fire Protection District hosted the annual Firefighters Car Fest on August 6th, 2023 at the Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada sponsored by Friends of Arvada Fire. The car show this year featured antique and modified vehicles of all types and Arvada’s Rescue 52 was on hand for tours. The 1923 “Old Dodge” turned 100 years …