Palisade Open House The Palisade Fire Protection District held their open house at Station 41 on October 4th and October 9th, 2021. The on-duty crew provided station tours, an informational slideshow, and stations for visitors to learn about the different operations of the department. The stations included a tour of the engine and brush engine, an overview of the ambulance …
Station 3 Open House Frederick-Firestone Fire District held their community open house at Station 3, 6800 Tilbury Ave. in Firestone on October 2nd, 2021. The community came out to enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet with the firefighters, explore the fire engines, and tour the fire station.
Jeff Billingsley Memorial The memorial service for Denver Fire Department Technician Jeffrey Billingsley was held at Denver First Church in Cherry Hills Village on September 30th, 2021. Technician Billingsley passed away on September 20th, 2021, after suffering a cardiac event at work. Billingsley, 42, worked for the Department for over 19 years and was working out of Station 35 at …
Station 21 Pancake Breakfast The Denver Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast and open house at Station 21 in Washington Park on September 25th, 2021. The community came out to a pancake breakfast, ride the antique fire engine, meet with the firefighters, tour the station and more. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Tony Palato Memorial The funeral service for South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter Paramedic Tony Palato was held at the Denver First Church on September 21st, 2021. The service was followed by a procession through Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village and Centennial passing by Stations 32, 33, 35 and 31. Palato passed away on September 15th, 2021 from cancer related to …
Genesee Open House Genesee Fire Rescue held their annual open house on September 18th, 2021 with the community coming out to meet with firefighters, tour the fire apparatus, learn about fire safety and enjoy a BBQ. Jeffco Sheriff Cheezo was on hand with internet and cell phone safety, Highland Rescue Team, Flight for Life, Jefferson County Open Space Park Ranger, …
Broomfield Days Parade The Broomfield Days Parade was held on September 18th, 2021. North Metro Fire Rescue District and Broomfield Police Department participated in the annual parade.
Arvada Auto X The Arvada Auto-X (Extrication Workshop 2021) was held from September 16th, 17th & 18th, 2021 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. A hundred firefighters from all over the state, and some from out of state attended the three-day training class hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The workshop, which had a heavy focus on hands-on training, …
Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The annual Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2021 at 1801 California St. in Downtown Denver. Firefighters climbed the first 55 flights of stairs carrying equipment, leave the equipment in the basement, and then go on air for the second 55 flights, to simulate arriving at a fire floor and going …
Pueblo County 9-11 Memorial On September 11th, 2021 several agencies, community members, and veterans gathered at the Center for American Values on the Pueblo Riverwalk to commemorate and remember the many lives lost in the tragic events that took place 20 years ago at the World Trade Center. A combined honor guard between Pueblo Police Department and the Pueblo Fire …
Big Chili Cook-Off 2021 The 20th Annual Big Chili Cook-Off, Music & Arts Festival was held on September 11th, 2021 at Buchanan Park in Evergreen. The event featured a chili cook-off competition, music, Flight for Life display and more. The winner of the “Best Fire Department Chili” was Evergreen Fire “Evergreen Fire Red 2”. The event also featured the annual …
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2021 The 13th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2021 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, 111 Richman St. in Black Hawk. The event started off with a moment of silence. Members of the Aurora Fire Rescue. Black Hawk Fire Department, Black Hawk Police Department, Clear Creek Fire Authority, Denver Fire Department, Gilpin …
Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony North Metro Fire Rescue District, Broomfield Police Department, and the City and County of Broomfield hosted their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on September 11, 2021, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the attacks. The ceremony began at the Broomfield Amphitheater and closed at the 9/11 Memorial, 3 Community Park Rd. Close to 500 people attended the ceremony …
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2021 The annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2021 at the Red Rocks Amphitheater on the 20th anniversary. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater, equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. The proceeds of this event benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the …
Arvada 9/11 Remembrance Arvada Fire Protection District held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Station 2 on September 11th, 2021 to remember and reflect upon the bravery and sacrifice made on on the 20th anniversary of September 11th, 2011 World Trade Center attacks. At remembrance ceremony, the bell was rang in observance of line of duty deaths, a moment of silence, and …
9-11 Memorial Dedication The Denver Fire Department held a dedication ceremony and open house at DIA Station 35 on September 10th, 2021 in honored of the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks with a dedication of a permanent memorial that was installed at the Station. The steel is comprised from the World Trade Center and will be a …
Fill The Boot 2021 Firefighters from across Colorado took to the streets over the 2021 Labor Day holiday weekend to fill the boot for MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) in partnership with the IAFF. Since 1954, Fill the Boot has been a strong firefighter tradition, giving families with muscular dystrophy hope for the future and support for today. 5280Fire caught up …
Wet Mountain Fire Training The Wet Mountain Fire Protection District and off duty firefighters from surrounding agencies to help host a training by running a prop and providing feedback to firefighters at their training facility in Westcliffe on September 1st, 2021. Several Frecom911 dispatchers also attended and helped dispatch units and observed as they trained. Crews were able to train …
Denver Chop Shop The Denver Fire Department presented “Advanced Vehicle Extrication” Chop Shop with a two-day course was held on August 28th & August 29th, 2021. The Auto Extrication course provided rescuers with the skills to handle vehicles of today and the future. The instructors continue to be on the leading edge of extrication techniques along with vehicle industry changes, …
Denver Public Safety Job Fair Denver public safety agencies held a joint job fair in the parking lot of the Ball Arena on August 28th, 2021. The event served as an opportunity to drum up interest with the City of Denver for those interested in public safety careers. Attendees enjoyed hamburgers while checking out Denver Fire Department Engine 6, Denver …