Denver Ice Diving Training The Denver Fire Department conducted ice diving training at Washington Park on January 30th, 2022. The Water Rescue team took to the frigid water to hone their skills rescuing and recovering persons and property under the ice. The DFD Water Rescue team is crossed staff by the crew of Engine 1 and housed at Station 1, …
Aurora Ice Rescue Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted ice training at the Aurora Sports Park, 19300 E. Colfax Ave. on January 27th, 2022. Firefighters honed their ice rescue skills in the frigid water in case a real emergency arises. AFR wants to remind the community that no ice is considered safe. Call 911 for assistance with people, pets and other …
Aurora Ice Rescue Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted ice training at the Aurora Reservoir, 5800 S. Powhaton Rd. on January 26th, 2022. Firefighters endured frigid temperatures to practice life-saving skills. AFR wants to remind the community that no ice is considered safe. Call 911 for assistance with people, pets and other animals who have fallen through ice.
Larimer County Polar Plunge The 2022 Larimer County 5K and Polar Plunge was held on January 22nd, 2022 at the Horsetooth Reservoir. Over four hundred people braved the 40-degree temperature to take a 3.2-mile jaunt through the reservoir grounds and a quick dip in the frigid water. Proceeds from the event benefit Larimer County Dive Rescue which is celebrating their …
Denver Marade 2022 After a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Denver Marade took to the streets of the Mile High City with a vengeance on January 17th, 2022. Thousands of people assembled in City Park to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. After several speeches and a wreath laying ceremony at the …
Ice Rescue Training The Larimer County Dive Rescue Team conducted ice rescue training on January 15th, 2022 at City Park in Fort Collins. Several members of the team took the training to obtain their certification as ice rescue specialists while other members participated in an annual refresher. Larimer County Dive Rescue is a volunteer team that specializes in the rescue …
Class 21-01 Graduation Ceremony Denver Fire Department held their Class 21-01 Academy Graduation Continuation Ceremony on January 14th, 2022 at the King Center Concert Hall at the Auraria Campus in Denver. 22 new recruits graduated after 18 weeks of classes and hands-on training. Their class slogan was: “Leave No Meat on the Bone”. The 22 new Denver Firefighters were pinned …
Denver Hell Night The Denver Fire Department held their annual Hell Night for the Recruit Class 21-01 on January 12th, 2022 at the Denver Fire Training Center. The 22 new recruits trained by responding to back to back mock scenarios through the day and into the night including several scenario with structure fires, car fires, accidents, extractions, trapped victims, confined …
South Metro ARFF Training On December 19th, 2021 at approximately 13:00 South Metro Fire Rescue conducted aircraft rescue and fire fighting training at Centennial Airport. Specially trained firefighters assigned to the ARFF team practiced cutting through fuselage on a prop plane at the southwest corner of the airport. The team based at Stations 35 and Station 44 respond to aircraft-related …
Joe Pollack Memorial On December 17th, 2021 Douglas County Sheriff Joe Pollack (Badge #0214) was honored with a celebration of life at the Southeast Christian Church in Parker. A large procession before the service was held to honor Joe from the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock to the church. Pollack was a United States Marine Corps Reserve veteran, and …
Acquired Structure Training During the week of December 13th, 2021 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority crews completed residential fire attack drills in an acquired structure that was donated through the generosity of a member of the community. All crews from each shift rotated through the site throughout the week. Crews practiced entry, fire attack on a room and contents fire and …
Firehouse Chili Cook-Off On December 6th, 2021 Arvada Fire Protection District hosted the 11th Annual Firehouse Chili Cook-Off at the Arvada Elks Lodge. The community came out to enjoy the delicious pot of chili cooking at each of the Arvada stations served by the Arvada Elks during the Lagniappe Festival in Olde Town. Congratulations goes out to Station 5 B …
Sable Altura Santa Visit On December 4th, 2021 Sable Altura Fire Rescue hosted a special visit with Santa. Twas a few weeks before Christmas, when all thro’ the station, the firefighters were giddy with excited anticipation. The stockings were hung by the fire bell with care, in hopes that Kris Kringle soon would appear. Sable’s crew drove around in Engine …
Annual Chili Supper / Star Lighting The Palmer Lake Fire Department held their annual chili supper at Palmer Lake Elementary School on November 27th, 2021. The community was invited out to enjoy dinner, meet with Santa and take a hayride through the neighborhood. After supper, the giant star on Sundance Mountain was officially lit for the holiday season. The 185,000 …
Operation Blue Santa The Wheat Ridge Police Department and Wheat Ridge Optimist Club conducted Operation Blue Santa at the Lakeside Walmart on November 27th, 2021. The two groups set up outside the main doors and collected toys, gift cards and cash in order to help local families during the holidays.
Marc Olson Memorial Procession On November 22nd, 2021 Marc Olson was honored with a memorial procession from Fort Collins to Fort Morgan. Olson passed away when his plane crashed on November 16th, 2021 during the Kruger Rock Fire by Estes Park. Olson was 59 years-old, and a 32-year veteran pilot since 1979, flying helicopters in the U.S. Army for four …
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 …