Recruit Academy Graduation Aurora Fire Rescue Recruit Academy Class 2019-01 held their graduation on April 26th, 2019 at the Aurora Municipal Building. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by the Aurora Fire Rescue Honor Guard and bagpipes by Wes Simonson. The invocation by Chaplain David Wurst followed with guest speakers Aurora Mayor Bob LeGare and City Manager Jim …
Ben Rodda Memorial Benjamin E. Rodda was honored on April 22nd, 2019 at the Strasburg Community Church in Strasburg, followed by a motorcade and escort by the Federal Protection Agency from Bennett to Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver on Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue Quint 91. Ben passed away on April 8th, 2019, he was loving christian husband and married for …
Palmer Lake Pancake Breakfast Palmer Lake Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at the on April 21st, 2019. The community came out on Easter Sunday to meet with firefighters, tour the the fire engines and enjoy a pancake breakfast.
Craig Moilanen Memorial Hockey Cup The 4th Annual Craig Moilanen Hockey Cup was held March 22nd to March 24th, 2019 at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton with the Aurora Police Department winning the Fire Championship and South Adams County Fire Department with the Rescue Championship. Thank you to Paul Berens who organized the event.. Thank you to Paul Berens …
Trooper Dan Groves Memorial A Celebration of Life Memorial Ceremony for Corporal Dan Groves of the Colorado State Patrol was held on March 21st, 2019 at the LifeBridge Church in Longmont. Groves died on March 13th, 2019 when he was struck by a vehicle that lost control in a blizzard on I-76 near mile marker 47 in Weld County, he …
Ice / Dive Rescue Training On March 8th, 2019 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority A shift Special Operations Dive Team members conducted ice/dive rescue training at a small pond in Loveland. Crews in ice rescue suits provided on water/ice support to the SCUBA equipped divers while other duty personnel served as shore support. A Rapid Deployment Craft (RDC) was utilized to …
Station 32 Grand Opening South Metro Fire Rescue held a grand opening ceremony at Station 32, 5945 S. Quebec St. in Centennial on March 2nd, 2019. The new station, with an estimated life span of 75 years, will serve the district well into the future. Station 32 houses Tower 32, Medic 32 and Battalion 3.
Engine 71 Dedication On February 9th, 2019 Thornton Fire Department held a dedication for the new Engine 71 including the City of Thornton Mayor, council members, city manager and their staff with fire family and friends. The new engine ceremony began with transferring water from the older engine that has protected life and property for many years, with a sign …
Annual Awards Ceremony Arvada Fire Protection District held their Annual Promotion and Awards Ceremony “Fully Involved 2018” on January 29th, 2019 at the Ralston Valley High School. The ceremony featured the Arvada Fire Honor Guard, Pipe and Drum band, a bell ceremony, swearing in of 6 new firefighters, recognition of new hires in administration, a promotion ceremony and the year …
Station 12 Dedication On Thursday January 17th, 2019 Eagle River Fire Protection District held a station dedication ceremony at Station 12, 1050 Edwards Village Blvd. located directly next to Eagle County Paramedics Edwards Station. The old station was demolished over the past year to make room for the new building. The new station is home to the district chief and …
Castle Rock Ice Rescue Training Crews from Castle Rock Fire Rescue completed 3 Days of Ice Rescue Training at the Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course Lake above Station 154 on January 16th, 2019. 3 certified instructors hosted the training to all crews who rotated through from 08:00 hours until approximately 15:00 hours. Engine 153 and Medic 154 were last crews to rotate through. Crews simulated submerged …
Ice Rescue Training South Adams County Fire Department conducted Ice Rescue Refresher Training at the Valente Lake on E. 104th Ave. on January 15th, 2019. Rescue 24 and South Adams Paramedics were on site for all evolutions for equipment and personnel safety. Crews rotated through from 08:00 to approximately 15:00 hours. Crews conducted a variety of evolution’s allowing firefighters to take …
Ice Rescue Training On January 14th, 2019 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority C shift conducted their annual ice rescue training at a small pond in Loveland. Each duty crew rotated through the training site during the day. Firefighters demonstrated their ability to self-rescue, reach for a victim with a tool, throw an ice rescue board to a victim, and go in …
Live Training Crews with the Grand Junction Fire Department recently completed a set of 3 acquired structure burns in the area of 25 1/2 Rd. and G Rd. All 5 Engine Companies rotated through each day with evolutions. The structure was burned at the end of all 5 rotations.An ambulance was on site for medical needs and to assist the …
Golden Christmas Parade Golden Fire Department participated in the Olde Golden Christmas Parade in downtown Golden on December 15th, 2018. Kids of all ages enjoyed the parade with Sparky, Buffalo Bill and Santa Claus and much more. The parade featured Golden’s new Fire Chief Alicia Welch with leadership members on the float at the beginning of the parade with key …
Cocoa With Santa Mountain View Fire Rescue hosted Cocoa with Santa on December 15th, 2018. The event was held at Station 6 and Station 8. Attendees were asked to bring a non perishable food item which was donated to the Erie Community Food Bank. Members of the community received hot cocoa, cookies and were able to tour the fire trucks …
Wreaths Across America On December 15th, 2018 Arvada Fire Protection District Honor Guard posted Colors at Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Arvada Cemetery. Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission is to remember, honor and teach by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 states, …
Station 4 Open House Grand Junction Fire Department hosted an open house at Station 4 2884 B 1/2 Rd. in Orchard Mesa on December 12th, 2018. The community came out to meet with first responders, tour the firehouse, tour the vehicles and equipment, and learn about fire safety. Also a drop a toy off for the Salvation Army Toys for …
Elk Run Pile Burns Crews from Colorado River Fire Rescue on December 1st, 2018 spent the day in winter conditions lighting off 6 fuel piles as part of an on-going fuel mitigation project between homeowners and the fire district. The piles were located in the Elk Run area above New Castle and lasted throughout the day. 7 personnel participated between …
Recruit Academy Graduation The Recruit Academy Graduation 18-02 was held on November 30th, 2018 at Faith Bible Chapel in Arvada. The recruits that graduated were from Arvada Fire Protection District, Castle Rock Fire Rescue, West Metro Fire Rescue & Upper Pine River Fire Protection District.