Ken Jones Hero Transport On December 8th, 2019 Summit Fire & EMS Authority firefighter Ken Jones was transported by a motorcade from the Colorado State Patrol to Boulder with a hero transport. The Honor watch began immediately with firefighters remaining with Jones 24 hours a day until his memorial service. The procession traveled via I-70 to Hwy. 93 into Boulder …
Peyton Santa Visit Peyton Fire Protection District held a pancake breakfast with Santa on December 7th, 2019 at the Peyton Firehouse. The small community on the eastern plains of El Paso County came out in force to meet with Santa, share a little holiday cheer, and enjoy breakfast. Kids told Santa what they wanted for Christmas, checked out the apparatus, …
Breakfast With Santa Adams County Fire Rescue hosted the 11th annual Breakfast with Santa on December 7th, 2019 at Station 11. The community was invited with firefighters and other volunteers serving up pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Santa Claus was in attendance and people had the opportunity to get their picture taken with him.
Recruit Class 19-02 Graduation West Metro Fire Rescue, Arvada Fire Protection District and Castle Rock Fire Rescue graduated the Class of 19-02 on December 3rd, 2019 at Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 W. Coal Mine Ave. 23 recruits were sworn in and began their careers as a firefighter at the academy recruit ceremony.
Boulder County Haz-Mat Training Boulder County Fire Departments conducted a drill at Louisville Station 3 on November 9th, 2019, part of the Boulder County Hazmat Authority. Departments that participated were Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Lafayette Fire Department, Longmont Fire Department, Louisville Fire Protection District, Nederland Fire Protection District, Mountain View Fire Rescue & Boulder Rural Fire Rescue.
Livermore Open House The Livermore Fire Protection District held an open house and chili cook off at Station 1 in Livermore on October 26th, 2019. The local community in northern Larimer County came out in force to meet with firefighters, check out the newly remodeled station, and vote for their favorite homemade chili. The Larimer County Rangers & Larimer County …
Colorado Centre Open House The Colorado Centre Metropolitan District Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 1 on October 19th 2019. The Colorado Centre Metropolitan District community took advantage of the nice fall day to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and learn valuable safety information. Many youngsters even left with a complementary pumpkin after completing a junior …
Station 1 Open House Grand Lake Fire Protection District held their annual open house On October 12th, 2019 at Station 1. This year’s theme was “Look. Listen. Learn.” with the be aware, fire can happen anywhere. The department incited the community to the station for food, tour the station and fire trucks, and life safety education. Kids got to meet …
Station 4 Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual Station 4 open house on October 12th, 2019. The event marks the end of National Fire Safety Week. Members of the community were invited out to learn about safety in the home. Some of the things taught were showing how common household items could look very similar to dangerous ones. A BBQ …
Station 16 Open House Wellington Fire Protection District held their annual Fire Prevention Week open house on October 12th, 2019 at Station 16. Kids of all ages meet the firefighters, tour the station and apparatus plus learned about fire safety, and enjoyed a free lunch provided by Domino’s Pizza. UCHealth, Fort Collins 911, Fort Collins Police Department, Larimer County Dive Rescue, Larimer …
Aurora Hero Fest Hero Fest: Celebrating Colorado’s First Responders was held at the Town Center of Aurora on October 12th, 2019. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment, learn valuable safety information, and help raise money for ResponderStrong, an organization working to improve mental health support for emergency responders and their families.The Arapahoe …
Station 1 Open House Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 1 in downtown Frederick on October 12th, 2019, part of the Fire Prevention Week. The local community came out to meet with the firefighters, tour the fire safety house, explore the fire engine and ambulance, paramedic medical response demonstration, and learn about fire prevention and safety.
Fire Safety Open House North Metro Fire Rescue District capped off the 2019 Fire Prevention Week with the annual Fire Safety Open House at Station 63 on October 12th, 2019. Members of the community were invited to come out and learn about fire safety. Kids were given a tour through a safety house and learned about fire hazards in the home from hot …
Fire Prevention Week 2019 The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control hosted the Fire Prevention Week campaign “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” in Lincoln Memorial Park in front of the Colorado State Capitol Building on October 11th, 2019. The public came out to learn about Fire Prevention Week, with displays that included a …
Red, White & Blue Open House The Red, White & Blue Fire Rescue held their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House at Station 6 in Breckenridge on October 9th, 2019. The local community took advantage of the nice afternoon to meet with firefighters, tour the station, enjoy soup, and learn about fire safety. Wildland 7, the Department’s new 2019 type …
Estes Valley Open House Estes Valley Fire Protection District held their annual open house and pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Estes Park on October 6th, 2019. The community came out to enjoy pancakes, meet up with the firefighters and fire engine displays, Explorer Post 911 with the children’s obstacle course and the Boy Scout Troop 8 shared checklists for their …
Cascade Chili Supper The Cascade Volunteer Fire Department held their annual chili supper on October 5th, 2019. Ute Pass residents came out to meet with firefighters and enjoy a nice chili supper. The Department features a raffle, silent auction, petting zoo and a pumpkin patch for the kids. El Paso / Teller 911 also participated in the event.
Station 2 Open House The Greeley Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with an open house at Station 2 2301 Reservoir Rd. on October 5th 2019. The northern Colorado community came out to meet with firefighters, tour the station, check out the apparatus, and learn about fire safety. Firefighters conducted a vehicle extrication demonstration and showed off plans for …
Family Safety Expo On October 5th, 2019 Larimer-Weld County Family Safety & Emergency Preparedness Expo was held at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland. The free family friendly event featured a static helicopter display by LifeLine, and equipment displays by many agencies including the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, Civil Air Patrol, Poudre Valley REA, UCHealth, Thompson …
Larkspur Open House The Larkspur Fire Protection District held their annual open house on October 5th, 2019 at Station 161. The community came out to meet with the firefighters, tour the fire apparatus, and enjoy the chili dinner, a fundraiser put on by the Larkspur Volunteer Fire Auxiliary. Douglas County Search and Rescue, Douglas County Sheriff and AirLife also participated …