Pancake Breakfast Southeast Weld Fire Protection District hosted their annual pancake breakfast on August 10th, 2019 at Station 1 in Keenesburg. The community came out to meet with firefighters, enjoy a pancake breakfast, ham, and eggs by the members of the fire district. After breakfast, the Fair Parade celebrating agriculture, rodeo, local business and local schools was held, part of the Southeast …
Front Range Pancake Breakfast On August 10th, 2019 Front Range Fire Rescue hosted their second of 2 annual pancake breakfasts, this one at Station 2 in Milliken. Breakfast goers were entertained by Chief Michael West playing bagpipes. The event is held in conjunction with Milliken’s Beef ‘n Bean Day and along with the breakfast includes a parade, fun and games …
Summer Social The City Federal Heights hosted a Summer Social with Federal Heights Fire Department & Federal Heights Police Department on August 8th, 2019 at Ruston Park. Members of the community were treated to food, music, a bouncy house, free face painting, and more. Federal Heights Fire was educating kids about bike helmet safety and kids were given a free bike helmet. There …
Firefighters Car Fest The 4th Annual Firefighters Car Fest was held on August 4th, 2019 at the Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada. The community came out to view all types of vehicles including classics, hot rods, muscle, motorcycles. police, and fire equipment old and new. A school supply drive was also held during the event, that helped support students in …
Annual Pancake Breakfast On August 4th, 2019 Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Ault. The community came out to support the department with a breakfast that included rue truck rids, tour the station and more. Ault Police Department and Banner Health Paramedics (Northern Colorado Medical Center) were also on hand for the event.
Salute To Sirens & Safety The First Emergency Responders Day was held on August 3rd, 2019 in Longmont with the “Salute to Sirens & Safety” event, which was on the grounds of the Boulder County Fairgrounds with displays of different types of emergency equipment including AMR, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder County Sheriff, Med Evac and more. The event is also …
Station 1 Open House On August 3rd, 2019 Four Mile (4 Mile) Protection District held their open house at Station 1 located at 8437 Teller County Road 11. Burgers and Hot Dogs were grilled right in front of the station, with a bunch of snacks, treats, and live music in the station. Flight for Life Lifeguard 3 also stopped by for …
Firefighter Combat Challenge The 3rd annual National Firefighter Combat Challenge was held on August 2nd, 2019 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. The event showcases the talents and skills of firefighters including hose dragging, obstacles, forcible entry, climbing a 5-story building, and more. This event also runs with the the First Emergency Responders Day with the “Salute to Sirens …
Battalion Chief Cogswell Retirement After over 36 years of service Arvada Fire Protection District held a retirement ceremony for Battalion Chief Dave Cogswell at Station 6 (Station 56) on August 1st, 2019. Chief Cogswell started his career in February of 1983 at Station 1. He held the position of Lieutenant at Station 1, Captain at Station 7 and most recently …
Fire Training Academy Weeks 1 & 2 On July 29th, 2019 the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority welcomed eighteen new firefighter recruits to the department at the LFRA training grounds. The new firefighters come to LFRA with previous firefighting experience and basic firefighter certifications. The first week of their ten-week academy included orientations and issuing of uniforms and equipment. During the …
Golden Pancake Breakfast Golden Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast on July 27th, 2019 at Station 21 in downtown Golden, before the Buffalo Bills Day parade celebration. The community came out to enjoy the pancakes which supports the fire department, and watch the firefighters flipping the pancakes, tour the fire equipment, and the fire station. This is 45th annual pancake …
Station 2 Grand Re-Opening Louisville Fire Protection District held a grand re-opening at Station 2 895 W. Via Appia Way on July 20th, 2019. The community came out to celebrate the re-opening of the newly remodeled station with the hose uncoupling, fire engine displays, station tours, meeting the firefighters and the gym dedication in memory of Louisville Fire Department firefighter Dillon …
Victor Pancake Breakfast The Victor Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfasts on July 20th and July 21st, 2019, part of the town’s annual Gold Rush Days weekend celebration. The community came out to view the fire engines, meet with the firefighters, and enjoy breakfast, which serves as a fundraiser for the department.
Glen Haven Pancake Breakfast Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on July 20th, 2019. The community came out to support local firefighters and enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and refreshments with the annual silent auction and bake sale. This event is a major source of income for the department. The community of …
Calhan Pancake Breakfast On July 14th, 2019 Calhan Fire Protection District invited the community to their station for eggs, sausage, hash browns, and pancakes. UCHealth’s Lifeline 2 and Flight for Life Lifeguard 3 also stopped by and the community members got the opportunity to tour both helicopters Calhan Police Department also participated in the event.
Station 1 Open House On July 13th, 2019 Black Forest Fire Protection District inviting the community down to their fire Station 1 annual open house on Teachout Rd. Firefighters served out hamburgers, hotdogs, and other refreshments, and also demonstrated a simulated vehicle extrication. El Paso County Sheriff, El Paso County Hazardous Materials Response Team, El Paso County Search & Rescue Team, El …
Randy Rudloff Memorial Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Randy Rudloff was honored on July 13th, 2019 with a procession & celebrate the life memorial with fire apparatus from surrounding fire departments that started Station 3, and traveled northbound on Hwy. 285 to eastbound C-470 to the West Bowles Community Church at 12325 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton. Randy Rudloff, …
Academy Hell Night On July 12th, 2019 South Metro Fire Academy 19-1 finished out their 14th week of training by experiencing Hell Night. From the afternoon into the late night hours the recruits staffed Engines, Medics and a Tower and responded to numerous simulated incidents at the South Metro Fire Rescue Training Center. The incidents included false alarms, odor investigations, medical …
Tour & Ice Cream Social On July 11th, 2019 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) firefighters and their families visited SVI Trucks Inc. in Fort Collins and had the opportunity to see the construction progress of LFRA’s new Engine 7. The visit included a tour of the facility where visitors were able to see the sheet metal fabrication shop, foundry, truck …
4th of July Parade The 2nd Annual Applewood Neighborhood 4th of July Parade & Ice Cream Social was held on July 4th, 2019 at the Stober Elementary in Lakewood. Applewood neighbors came out to enjoy a parade through the neighborhood including West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 5, decorated bikes, wagons, walkers, scooters, and an ice cream social was provided at …