I-70 Corridor Fire Academy Graduation Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Sable Altura Fire Rescue, Strasburg Fire Protection District and Byers Fire Protection District had the I-70 Corridor Fire Academy Graduation on June 10th, 2018. The Fire Academy began in January 2018 with classroom and basic skills training and than ended in June 2018. During that time, the Recruits were allowed to respond on calls, …
West Metro Swift Water Rescue Training West Metro Fire Rescue held swift water rescue training in the Clear Creek Canyon in Golden on June 9th, 2018. Crews worked water skills including water rescue rope throw bags, boat assisted and boat based rescue ops and more.
Station 64 Open House Colorado River Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 64 in New Castle on June 9th, 2018. The community came out to tour the station, fire engines, meet the firefighters, and more.
Sable Altura Academy Training Exercise Sable Altura Fire Rescue held a mass exercise for their training academy on June 9th, 2018. Eight Sable recruits and one from Strasburg Fire Protection District responded to simulated medical calls, a traffic accident, a hazardous material incident, a structure fire and water rescue. Members of the local community volunteered to be made over with …
Swift Water Training Series 2018 Dive Rescue International held the Swiftwater 1, Swiftwater 2 and Trainer Program in Golden on June 7th – 11th, 2018 and hosted by the Golden Fire Department. The class course included water skills, boat rescue, search rescue and land skills. Dive Rescue International trainers Justin Fox and Jerod Kilber were on hand with Steve McGregor for …
ACFR New Station 11 Groundbreaking On June 7th, 2018 Adams County Fire Rescue with fire personnel, board of directors, contractors, architects, and other dignitaries present, broke ground on a new fire station at the corner of Pecos St. and 69th Ave. This new building will replace Station 11, currently at 7980 Elmwood Lane. The new station will be home to …
Arvada Swift Water Rescue Training Arvada Fire Protection District held swift water rescue skills with Engine 52, Rescue 54, North Metro Fire Rescue District, and North Area Tech Rescue Team with other local fire departments on June 6th, 2018 on Clear Creek in Golden. The members concentrated on self rescue, contact rescue and live bait rescue training. With the recent …
Foothills Annual Pancake Breakfast Foothills Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at the Lookout Mountain Fire Station at 67 S. Lookout Mountain Road on June 3rd, 2018. The community came out to view the fire engines on display, fire truck rides, and the silent auction. Highland Rescue Team, Jefferson County Sheriff, Colorado State Patrol and more were on hand.
Denver Public Safety Expo The Public Safety Expo was held June 2nd, 2018 at the Regis University in Denver. Kids of all ages were able tour fire engines from Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Denver Fire Department & Lakeside Fire Department, police cars new and old including Adams County Sheriff, Aurora Police Department, Denver Police Department, Colorado State …
Boulder Rural Open House The Boulder Rural Fire Rescue held their annual open house on June 2nd, 2018. Hundreds of residents stopped by to visit with firefighters, check out the apparatus, enjoy lunch and learn valuable safety information. American Medical Response, Boulder County Sheriff, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder Open Space, Boulder Police Department and the Colorado State Patrol also participated …
Front Range Pancake Breakfast Front Range Fire Rescue held their annual Pancake Breakfast at Station 1 in Johnstown on June 2nd, 2018. The event also celebrated Johnstown’s BBQ Day which included a parade, festival and fireworks. Hundreds from the community came out to enjoy breakfast, tour the station, view the fire equipment and more.
2018 Camp Ember Camp Ember was held on May 31 – June 3rd, 2018, a 4 day, 3-night camp offered to young women ages 16-18 to the world of firefighting and EMS, and the event was hosted by Arvada Fire Protection District, Red Rocks Community College and West Metro Fire Rescue. The camp included training, mentorship from community female firefighters, …
ACFR Station 14 Open House Adams County Fire Rescue held an open house open house as part of EMS week at Station 14 on May 26th, 2018. The community came out to tour the fire apparatus, meet the firefighters, talk to medical professionals, hands on CPR including how to use an AED device by Mile High RETAC, pool safety, car …
South Adams Truck 24 Dedication South Adams County Fire Department dedicated Truck 24 at Station 24 in Commerce City on May 24th, 2018. Truck 24 was dedicated with the memory of Adams County Sheriff Deputy Heath Gumm at the “wetdown” and push-in ceremony. Gumm’s father, Jim who is a retired firefighter from Bancroft Fire Protection District, Lakewood-Bancroft Fire Protection District …
2018 Auto X Auto X was held on May 17th 2018 – 19th, 2018 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. The event class included on hands on training with NFPA 1670 Technician level training, auto extrication and stabilization, new car technology including Hybrids and airbag deployments and more.
Aurora Station 15 Grand Opening Aurora Fire Rescue held the grand opening and dedication of Station 15 on May 15th, 2018. The new station, located at 1880 S. Flatrock Trail, will serve the Murphy Creek neighborhood and surrounding communities. The new station houses individual bunk rooms, office space, gym, kitchen, dayroom, community room and decontamination room for dirty bunker gear. …
2019 Colorado FF Calendar Tryouts The 2019 Colorado Firefighter Calendar tryouts were held at the EXDO Event Center on May 12th, 2018. Fifteen firefighters faced off against celebrity judges to answer thought provoking questions and strut their across the catwalk, all in hopes of garnering a coveted spot in the beefcake style calendar. Net proceeds from the sale of calendars …
Heavy Rescue 75 Dedication Thornton Fire Department held a dedication for the new Heavy Rescue 75 at Station 5 on May 12th, 2018. The community and family members showed up to help in this celebration. Also, part of the ceremony was the “wetdown” of the rescue, that included the washing of the tires, the blessing from the department chaplain and …
North Metro Station 63 Dedication North Metro Fire Rescue District held a open house and dedication on May 12th, 2018 for the new reopening of Station 63 at 10941 Irma Dr. in Northglenn. The community came out to tour the new station and enjoy food and cake for the ceremony. The new renovation of the station started in 2017 with …
Federal Heights Pancake Breakfast The Federal Heights Fire Department and City Council held their annual pancake breakfast at their station on May 12th, 2018. Despite the cool weather and light drizzle, the community came out in force to meet with firefighters, the mayor, and city council member. The city provided a free breakfast consisting of pancakes, eggs, and sausage to …