Denver Fire Local 858 Car Show The 2nd annual Denver Fire Department Local 858 Classic Car Show was held at the Inspiration Point Park, 4901 Sheridan Blvd. in Denver on June 6th, 2026. The car show featured classic cars including a BBQ cook out and more. For more information on future events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Training Academy Wildland Day The East Metro Fire Training Academy class held a wildland training on June 6th, 2026. including intense and detailed training operations within a calculated and controlled environment with the academy. Colorado is forecasted to be subject to extreme fire weather conditions this year, and it’s critical that we’re prepared, and have trained for it. Aurora Fire …
Station 8 Community Event On June 6th, 2026 Evergreen Fire Protection District held a community event with an open house at Station 8, 33377 Forest Estates Rd. in Brook Forest. Community members learned how wildland fires impact their living environment, how to protect their homes, how to be prepared, and how to stay safe should a fire start their area. …
Lyons Pancake Breakfast On June 6th, 2025 Lyons Fire Protection District held their annual community pancake breakfast “Flapjacks & Rock ‘n’ Roll” at Station 1 in Lyons. The community came out to enjoy breakfast served by the firefighters, check out the apparatus, raffle prices, station tours and live music from the Atomic Drifters Rockabilly. For more information on upcoming events, …
Chad Tellinger Memorial A private service was held for Lieutenant Chad Tellinger on the North Metro Fire Rescue District on June 4th, 2026 in Thornton with a funeral procession down I-25. Fire personnel gathered on the E. 144th Ave. overpass to honor Lt. Tellinger as the procession passed below on I-25 to the celebration of life at the New Hills …
Eagle County Live Fire Training Firefighters from across Eagle County came together at the Dotsero Burn Tower for a live fire training and on May 29th, 2026 that focused on one of the most dangerous fire ground phenomena: flashover. Crews from Eagle River Fire Protection District, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, Gypsum Fire Protection District and Vail Fire & Emergency Services trained …
Station 22 Pancake Breakfast On May 30th, 2026 South Adams County Fire Department held a pancake breakfast at Station 22, 5650 Holly St. in Commerce City. The community came out to enjoy a free pancake breakfast with sausage, bacon, coffee, orange juice and tour Engine 22. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
FRFC Graduating Class 2026-1 Over the last four months, 17 fire recruits were pushed to their physical and mental limits. While only a handful of agencies had recruits graduating in Class 26-1 on May 28th, 2026, every department within the Front Range Fire Consortium (FRFC) stepped up to help these men and women succeed. Congratulations on finishing the academy, and …
Honor Garden Dedication The Arvada Police Department held a dedication for their new Honor Garden on May 28th, 2026. Arvada Police Chief Ed Brady shared his comments during the dedication about how the officers were heroes, because of how they lived everyday with the courage and compassion and integrity with the commitment to serve others before themselves. They loved their families …
Station 2 Remodel Foundation Pour All hurdles have been cleared for the Evergreen Fire Protection District Station 2 remodel, located at 1802 Bergen Parkway, in Evergreen. Construction has started, with trenches being dug, utilities being laid in some of those trenches, and the concrete foundation pour took place on May 28th, 2026. It’s estimated that construction will take 10-12 months …
MHHL Spring Pump-In The Mile High Hook & Ladder held their annual Spring Pump-In on May 26th 2026 at the North Metro Fire Training Facility, 1006 Weld County Rd. 6. The group is getting ready for the 40th Annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Muster and Parade which is coming up on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. The parade will …
Memorial Day Parade On May 25th, 2026 Commerce City held their annual Memorial Day Parade along E. 64th Ave. The community came out to honor fallen service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Commerce City Police Department, Platte Valley Paramedics, South Adams County Fire Department, Rampart Search and Rescue, Mile High …
Station 5 Open House On May 16th, 2026 the Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5, 10100 Garland St. with the local community coming out to enjoy food, learn safety tips, junior combat challenge, tour the fire apparatus, meet with first responders and ride on the 1956 Seagrave engine. Flight for Life was on hand with …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial On May 16th, 2026 the annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters Remembrance Ceremony was held to honor those who have died in the line of duty (LODD). The memorial began with the apparatus procession into the Lakewood Town Center. The memorial ceremony was held inside the Lakewood Cultural Center and then a walk to the memorial for a short …
Estes Park Safety Fair The Estes Park Police Department held their annual Safety Fair on May 9th, 2026 at the Estes Park Events Center. The community came out to enjoy free food, meet up with first responders, learn safety information, wildfire info, CPR, SWAT teams, medical helicopter, K-9 demonstrations and tour the equipment and more. American Red Cross, Big Elk …
Wildfire Community Preparedness Day The Pinewood Springs Fire Protection held a “Wildfire Preparedness Day” event and open house at the Richard L. Wilcox Fire Station and Community Center in Larimer County on May 9th, 2026. The community came out to meet with the local firefighters, tour the station, and enjoy free food and refreshments. The event was a education and …
Golden Gate Open House The Golden Gate Fire Protection District held their Community Day Open house on May 9th, 2026 at Station 81, 32360 Robinson Hill Rd. in Golden. Community members enjoyed discussions with local the volunteer fire crew members, EMT’s and Chiefs that were on hand. The integration of the new Fire Mitigation Crew was a major highlight during …
Emergency Medical Training On May 2nd, 2026 the annual Emergency Medical Training “Skills Day” was held at the Flatirons Community Church West Campus, 24887 Genesee Trail Rd. in Genesee. The training included fire and medical first responders that trained with a class on child birth, chest compressions, choking and other emergency medical needs. Attending Teams: Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District, Foothills …
Fire Science Vehicle Fire Training On April 29th, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students head their Day 4, which is the last day at the Fire Academy with live vehicle fires with SCBA advancing a 1 3/4 line for extinguishment and roof ventilation at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Training Center.
NATRT Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team (NATRT) conducted rescue training at the North Metro Fire Rescue Training Center on April 22nd, 2026. Firefighters from North Metro Fire Rescue District, Mountain View Fire Rescue, South Adams County Fire Department and Louisville Fire Protection District from the Boulder Valley Technical Rescue Team (BVTRT). Early evolution was for a rescue via …