Arvada Medic 55 Ceremony On November 16th, 2021 Arvada Fire Protection District put Medic 55 into service at Station 5 with a short ceremony, wet down, and push into the bay. Medic 55 is a 2021 Ram 5500 SLT 4×4 / MedTec / Fire Trucks Unlimited (2356). Remount and Refurb by Fire Trucks Unlimited in 2021. Medic 55 is the …
Great Plains Field of Honor The Great Plains Field of Honor was held at Pearson Park in Fort Lupton from November 10th, 2021 through November 13th, 2021. One thousand United States flags were posted along the South Platte River to honor past and present first responders and military veterans. A formal ceremony was held on November 13th, 2021 that included …
Confined Space Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team conducted confined space rescue training at Land O Lakes Purina, 6151 Brighton Boulevard on November 12th, 2021. The real life scenario gave participants hands-on training designed to hone skills and build confidence. Some of the considerations in play included scene safety, supplied air breathing systems, atmospheric monitoring, personal protective equipment, …
Tower 24 Push-In Ceremony The South Adams County Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for the new Tower 24 on November 6th, 2021 at Station 24, 8600 Rosemary St. with an open house to the new expansion of the Fleet Maintenance next door. Tower 24 was rededicated to Adams County Sheriff Deputy Heath Gumm, with several members of his family …
Larry Wyant Memorial The Joes Volunteer Fire Department held a procession and memorial service for fallen volunteer firefighter at their station on November 5th, 2021. Firefighter Wyant was killed on October 26th, 2021 fighting a brush fire that changed directions due to heavy winds and overran him. Members of the Joes Volunteer Fire Department, Kirk Fire Department and Idalia Fire …
Greeley 150th Anniversary The Greeley Fire Department commemorate its 15oth anniversary with a community event on November 5th, 2021 at Station 1, 1155 10th Ave. The community was invited to view fire department artifacts, historical photos, and the current apparatus that is used today on display. Fire Chief Brian Kuznik with other members of the department’s command staff and honor …
Aurora Promotion Ceremony Aurora Fire Rescue Chief and Officer Promotional Ceremony was held on November 5th, 2021 at the Aurora Municipal Building inside the Council Chambers for the newly promoted officers through the course of the two years. The ceremony featured Posting of the Colors by the Aurora Fire Rescue Honor Guard, an invocation by Chaplain Wagner, remarks by Mayor …
Adams County Trunk or Treat The Adams County Sheriff’s Office held a “Trunk or Treat” at Ranum Middle School on October 29th, 2021. Neighborhood kids were invited to don their favorite costumes and come meet with first responders, check out the apparatus and grab some Halloween treats. Adams County Fire Rescue, Adams County Office of Emergency Management and Adams County …
Public Safety Night The Colorado Rapids Major League Soccer Club held a Public Safety Night at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on October 23rd, 2021. During the pregame tailgate festivities the South Adams County Fire Department, Northglenn Ambulance / South Adams County Paramedics and the Commerce City Police Department set up public safety displays in front of the stadium. South Adams …
Estes Valley Open House The Estes Valley Fire Protection District held their annual open house and pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Estes Park on October 24th, 2021 as the community came out to enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet with the firefighters, tour the fire engines, a kids fire obstacle course and information on wildfire preparedness and fire safety. Firefighters …
Carbondale Open House On October 16th, 2022 the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District held their annual Station 81 and headquarters open house. The day featured several rope demonstrations, rappelling from the extended aerial ladder, several extrication demos, showing off new tools and how crews extract victims of car accidents. The community came out to enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, …
Station 3 Grand Opening On October 9th, 2021 the Falcon Fire Protection District invited the community to the grand opening of their new Fire Station 3, now located at 7020 Old Merdian Rd. adjacent to the retired Station 3, that will be renovated into the department’s administration building. During the event, the department held station and apparatus tours; and in …
Manitou Springs Open House On October 9th, 2021 the Manitou Springs Fire Department held their annual open house inviting the community to the station to tour the apparatus and equipment. MSFD displayed a variety of turnout gear and firefighting equipment, as well as a vintage fire truck from 1934.
Platte Valley Safety Day The Platte Valley Fire Protection District held a Safety Day on October 9th, 2021 at the Station 37 in Kersey. The community came out to enjoy lunch and see vehicle extrication demonstrations, fire extinguisher training, kids obstacle course, and training ground tours. The Kersey Police Department was also on hand at the event.
Learn The Sounds of Fire Safety The Aurora Fire Rescue and Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control hosted the Fire Prevention Week campaign “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” in Aurora at the Municipal Center parking lot on October 9th, 2021. The public came out to learn about Fire Prevention Week, with displays that included several fire engines and …
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 …
Wildland Evacuation Drill The El Paso County Office of Emergency Management hosted a wildland fire evacuation drill in the Palmer Lake area on October 2nd, 2021. First responders participating in the exercise were told that a wildland fire crested the ridge from Douglas County and was bearing down on the town of Palmer Lake. Local law enforcement officers and two …
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.
Mile High Firefighter’s Conference The 2021 Mile High Firefighter’s Conference was held in the Denver metro area on October 1st, 2021 through the October 3rd, 2021. The first day consisted of lectures at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Tech Center. Days two and three consisted of live fire training and hands on exercises at the Aurora, North Metro, South Metro …
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 …