Wildland Training Exercise Genesee Fire Rescue participated in a multiagency wildland fire training exercise on April 2nd, 2022. Approximately 70 firefighters from several agencies participated in a mock 50-acre wildfire in a meadow off Foothills Drive North. Crews worked on making fire lines, checking for spot fires and ensuring that the fires were out. The exercise allowed firefighters to familiarize themselves …
Cesar Chavez Celebration On March 26th, 2022 various public safety agencies from across the Grand Valley and surrounding areas came together at Las Colonias Park to provide public education and demonstration at the Cesar Chavez Celebration. The Grand Junction Police Department, Mesa County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, Fruita Police Department, and Mesa County Search and Rescue had vehicles on …
Craig Moilanen Memorial Hockey Cup The Annual Craig Moilanen Hockey Cup was back and held March 25th to March 27th, 2022 at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton with the North Metro Fire Rescue District winning the Fire Championship and Cup Size Maters with the Rescue Championship. Thank you to Paul Berens who organized the event. The teams that participated …
Stratton Pancake Supper The Stratton Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake supper at their headquarters on March 19th, 2022. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy pancakes. The annual event helps raise funds for the department.
Kit Carson Chili Supper The Kit Carson Volunteer Fire Department held their 2022 Victim’s Assistance Fundraiser at their headquarters on March 19th, 2022. The event featured a chili dinner courtesy of Watson’s Smokin’ BBQ, a silent auction, dancing and live music from Rodeo Road Apples. KCVD started the victim’s assistance fund in 2018. With the help of local business, community …
South Metro ICC Scenario Training On March 13th, 2022 South Metro Fire Rescue conducted a battalion-wide training scenario at the old International Christian Church building, 8081 E. Orchard Rd. in Greenwood Village. Firefighters responded to a mock commercial structure fire with trapped victims and multiple maydays after entering the building. SMFR’s Training Bureau used a smoke machine and mannequin to …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Denver Saint Patrick’s Day Parade returned to the Mile High city on March 12th, 2022 in full splendor. Thousands of spectators donned their green garb and made their way to LoDo to watch the parade wind its way through the streets around Coors Field. First responders from …
Aurora Driver Training Firefighters from Aurora Fire Rescue took advantage of the adverse weather conditions on March 9th, 2022 to engage in driver training at the Aurora Public Safety Training Center. Two training engines and a ladder truck were put through their paces in seven different stations in preparation for an upcoming engineer promotional examination. The Aurora Public Safety Training …
Denver Polar Plunge The Denver Polar Plunge was held on March 6th, 2022 at Washington Park in Denver. The community with first responders came to brave the cold and snow to plunge in the pool to help raise money for the Special Olympics Colorado. Denver Fire Department Dive Team was also on hand. Stadium Medical, Colorado State Patrol and Denver …
Pueblo Polar Plunge The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office hosted the Polar Plunge at Lake Pueblo State Park on March 5th, 2022. Dozens of first responders, their families and community members took the plunge to help raise approximately $23,000 for Special Olympics Colorado. Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Bureau (ESB) Dive Team took to the water to ensure a safe event …
BES Scenario Training The Boulder Emergency Squad conducted scenario training at Walker Ranch Park on February 26th, 2022. Rescuers were dispatched to the Crescent Meadows Trailhead to assist an injured fisherman It took about four hours for search teams and a drone to locate two separate patients and safely evacuate them from the area. BES, founded in 1963, is a …
Hygiene Pancake Supper The Hygiene Fire Protection District held their 54th Annual Pancake Supper on February 19th, 2022. After a year hiatus due to COVID-19, the community came out in force to enjoy all they could eat pancakes and meet with firefighters. The event also included a raffle and silent auction. Proceeds benefit the department.
Technical Team Training The South Metro Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team conducted training at the Joint Services Facility in Parker on February 18th, 2022. The crews assigned to Rescue 34, Collapse 45 and Tower 32 spent about three hours practicing with their Paratech structural equipment and shoring. The Technical Rescue Team responds to rope rescues, trench rescues, confined space rescues …
Louisville Ice Rescue Training Louisville Fire District conducted ice rescue training the week of February 14th, 2022 at Harper Lake in Louisville. Once out of the water patient treatment isn’t over. Care continues until care is passed off at the hospital. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
Adams County Ice Rescue Training Adams County Fire Rescue hosted ice rescue training at Jim Baker Reservoir on February 17th, 2022. Firefighters responded to a simulated rescue/training scenario in the lake and then took turns suiting up to practice individual skills under the watchful eyes of instructors. Crews also took time to review medical procedures related to patients involved in …
Ice Rescue Training West Metro Fire Rescue conducted ice training at Bear Creek Lake Park, 14550 Morrison Rd. in Lakewood on February 9th, 2022. Firefighters from Station 8 practice life-saving skills in Soda Lake. Station 8 is home to the West Metro Dive Team and is also part of the Metro Dive Rescue, which is made up of divers from …
Engine 1 Dedication On February 5th, 2022 the Westminster Fire Department held their dedication and push in ceremony for the new Engine 1 at Station 1, 3948 W. 73rd Ave. The opening ceremony remarks were given by station Captain Lieser with Fire Chief Doug Hall. Captain Tice, the chaplain for the fire department, blessed the engine that will serve the citizens …
Annual Ice Rescue Training Day 2 South Adams County Fire Department and Northglenn Ambulance conducted their annual Ice Rescue Refresher Training at Reunion Pond on E. 104th Ave. on February 1st, 2022. Crews rotated through from 09:00 to approximately 15:00 hours. Each crew responded to a report of a vehicle into the ice in Reunion Pond on the west side …
Annual Ice Rescue Training Day 1 South Adams County Fire Department and Northglenn Ambulance conducted their annual Ice Rescue Refresher Training at Reunion Pond on E. 104th Ave. on January 31st, 2022. Crews rotated through from 09:00 to approximately 15:00 hours. Each crew responded to a report of a vehicle into the ice in Reunion Pond on the west side …
Denver Ice Rescue Training The Denver Fire Department held ice rescue training on January 30th, 2022 at Rocky Mountain Lake Park in northwest Denver. Rescue 2 conducted the training for the crews of Engine 7 and Engine 17. Firefighters practicing rescuing people who had fallen though the ice into the frigid water. Regular training helps firefighters hone their skills and …