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Andrew Peery Memorial Procession On August 15th, 2022, Deputy Andrew Peery was honored with a memorial procession from the New Life Church in Colorado Springs to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office in downtown Colorado Springs. Deputy Peery was killed in the line of duty on August 7th, 2022, when responding to a shooting in the Security neighborhood just south …

Neighborhood Safety Night The Pueblo Police Department in association with Black Hills Energy hosted their annual Neighborhood Safety Night along the Pueblo Riverwalk on Alan Hamel Ave. on August 13th, 2022. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and pick up valuable safety information. American Medical Response, Colorado State Patrol, Pikes Peak Humane …

40th Anniversary Celebration Med Evac celebrated their 40th Anniversary on August 13th, 2022 at the Island Grove Event Center in Greeley. The three helicopters of Med Evac (ME1: Greeley, ME2: Boulder, and ME3: Akron) came to the park where those that attended could get tours of the helicopters, get souvenirs, try some tasty chicken and dessert, and listen to live …

Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Open House The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office hosted their annual pancake breakfast and open house on August 13th, 2022. The community was invited our to meet with first responders, check out their equipment, tour the sheriff’s and coroner’s offices and enjoy pancakes. ACSO’s bomb squad, canine unit, communications unit, mounted unit, recruiting team, SORT team, SWAT team, …

Engine 51 Push-In Ceremony The Arvada Fire Protection District dedicated the new Engine 51 with a push-in ceremony at Station 1 on August 10th, 2022. The ceremony included ringing the bell, a wet down and push-in. The new Engine 51 ‘Pride of Olde Town’ is a 2022 Pierce Velocity, 750 gallon water tank, 1500 GPM pump with foam. More info …

Firefighters Car Fest The Annual Firefighters Car Fest hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District was held on August 7th, 2022 at the Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada. The community came out to see antique and modified vehicles of all types including classics cars, hot rods, muscle, motorcycles, and fire old and new. Arvada’s Rescue 52 was on hand for …

Parker National Night Out The Parker Police Department hosted National Night Out at O’Brien Park on August 6th, 2022. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. The Army National Guard, Douglas County Search and Rescue, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker …

Engine 55 Dedication Brighton Fire Rescue District held a “Roll In” Ceremony for the Engine 55 at Station 55 on August 6th, 2022. The water from the old Engine 55 was transferred to the new engine, followed by wash the wheels and then the new engine was pushed into the bay for service. This was the third community event to …

Dolores DFPC Training On August 4th, 5th, and 6th 2022 the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control held one of their four “all prop” trainings at the division’s Grizzly Peak Module Station in Dolores featuring the Mobile Driving Simulator Unit, Mobile Pump Operator Unit, and the Mobile Live Fire Training Unit. The division’s training aligned with the annual Tri-State …

Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut Party Fire Rescue Dogs held their 2023 calendar debut at Blake Street Tavern on August 5th, 2022. Over two hundred people came out to see the puppies, meet with firefighters, purchase calendars and get autographs. Proceeds from the sale of calendars and other merchandise benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Firefighters from Aurora, Brighton, Castle Rock, Denver, …

Arvada National Night Out National Night Out was held at the Arvada Center on August 2nd, 2022. Arvada Police Department and Arvada Fire Protection District was at the event with vehicles displays and information on safety. Steubens food truck provided food for the event. 

Golden National Night Out National Night Out was held on August 2nd, 2022 at Parfet Park in Golden. The community came out for live music, food, face painting and more. Golden Police Department, Golden Fire Department, Jefferson County Sheriff, Jeffcom 911, Colorado State Patrol, Stadium Medical, Flight for Life and others were on hand for the event. Cheezo was on …

Jefferson County National Night Out The Jefferson County Sheriff, Lakewood Police Department, West Metro Fire Rescue and Jeffco Road & Bridge attended the National Night Out Picnic & Get Together on August 2nd, 2022 at Daniels Park with food and music was provided by Maverick Mike. National Night Out is an annual community event that promotes police and community partnerships.

Broomfield National Night Out National Night Out was celebrated on August 2nd, 2022 at Commons Park in Broomfield. North Metro Fire Rescue District, Broomfield Police Department with the City of Broomfield Public Works were on hand. Firefighters held an auto extrication and live fire demonstrating the impact of fire sprinklers in home fires. The Salvation Army and others were also …

Bennett National Night Out The Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and the Aurora Police Department hosted National Night Out at Orion Park in Watkins on August 2nd, 2022. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, socialize with their neighbors and learn valuable safety information. National Night Out is an annual community building campaign that promotes …

Castle Rock National Night Out The Castle Rock Police Department hosted National Night Out on August 2nd, 2022 at at the Philip S. Miller Park in Castle Rock. The community was in force to interact with Castle Rock Police Department officers and visit various booths. The police department served free hamburgers and hotdogs. Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Castle Rock …

Mountain View National Night Out The Town of Mountain View and Mountain View Police Department held National Night Out on August 2nd, 2022 at the Town Hall, 4176 Benton St. Neighbors came out to meet with police officers, enjoy hot dogs and play games. The departments new electric bikes (e-bikes) were also on display, custom built by FattE-Bikes in Denver. …

Aurora National Night Out The Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue hosted a National Night Out event at the Landon Park Apartments, 100 S. Sable Blvd. on August 2nd, 2022. A little rain didn’t keep residents from meeting with first responders, learning valuable safety information and enjoying pizza from Little Caesars.

Wheat Ridge National Night Out The Wheat Ridge Police Department hosted their National Night Out on August 2nd, 2022 at at four locations including Anderson Park, Discovery Park, Hayward Park and Randall Park. The community came out to meet with police officers, detectives, and members of special teams including the patrol and command vehicles, motorcycles. Jeffcom 911, West Metro SWAT …