Academy Hell Night On July 12th, 2019 South Metro Fire Academy 19-1 finished out their 14th week of training by experiencing Hell Night. From the afternoon into the late night hours the recruits staffed Engines, Medics and a Tower and responded to numerous simulated incidents at the South Metro Fire Rescue Training Center. The incidents included false alarms, odor investigations, medical …
Tour & Ice Cream Social On July 11th, 2019 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority (LFRA) firefighters and their families visited SVI Trucks Inc. in Fort Collins and had the opportunity to see the construction progress of LFRA’s new Engine 7. The visit included a tour of the facility where visitors were able to see the sheet metal fabrication shop, foundry, truck …
Joes Annual Fish Fry The Joes Fire Department held their annual fish fry on July 6th, 2019. The small community on the eastern plains came out in force to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoyed a freshly fried dinner of fish. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the all-volunteer department. Med Evac and AirLife also participated …
Gold Hill Pancake Breakfast The Gold Hill Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast and parade on July 4th, 2019. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, enjoy breakfast and watch the annual Independence Day Parade. Firefighters from Four Mile Fire Protection District and Sunshine Fire Protection District also participated in the parade.
4th of July Parade The 2nd Annual Applewood Neighborhood 4th of July Parade & Ice Cream Social was held on July 4th, 2019 at the Stober Elementary in Lakewood. Applewood neighbors came out to enjoy a parade through the neighborhood including West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 5, decorated bikes, wagons, walkers, scooters, and an ice cream social was provided at …
Annual Spaghetti Dinner Byers Fire Protection District kicked of their Independence holiday with a spaghetti dinner at Station 71 on July 3rd, 2019. The local community came out to support the department, socialize and enjoy dinner. In addition to the spaghetti, the menu featured meatballs, garden salad, bread, dessert and drinks.
DFD Local 858 Car Show 2019 Denver Fire Department Local 858 held their 4th Annual Car Show on June 29th, 2019 at the Colorado Professional Firefighter Center 12 Lakeside Lane in Lakeside. Crowds came out to view classics cars, hot rods, and antiques. All proceeds go to Denver Fire Charitable Foundation.
Annual Firefighter Chili Cook-Off An annual MDA Firefighter Chili Cook-Off was held on June 28th, 2019 in Downtown Colorado Springs. Fire departments in El Paso County and throughout southern Colorado came together to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. At the event a variety of venues including the US Olympic Committee, Red Bull with a motor bike jump competition, local …
Air Tanker 23 Demonstration The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) along with Airstrike Firefighters hosted a media day held on June 28th, 2018, featuring Airstrike’s P-3 firefighting airtanker (Air Tanker 23), DFPCs contracted COFire Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT), and one of DFPCs Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland. The air tankers conducted …
Adams-Weld Joint Training North Area Fire Departments held mutual-aid training the week of June 17th, 2019 to June 21st, 2019 at Flatiron Crossing in Broomfield. The training included a response of multiple fire departments arriving to a commercial structure fire to operate together. Adams County Fire Rescue, Brighton Fire Rescue District, North Metro Fire Rescue District, South Adams County Fire Department, …
Engine 152 In Service Ceremony Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department held a wet down and push in ceremony for their new Engine 152 on June 23rd, 2019 at Crystal Valley Station 152. The new Pierce Velocity was blessed, wet down, and pushed into the station with help from the public. Engine 152 is a twin to Engine 154 which …
Engine 154 In Service Ceremony Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department held a wet down and push in ceremony for their new Engine 154 on June 22nd, 2019 at The Meadows Station 154. The new Pierce Velocity was blessed, wet down, and pushed into the station with help from the public. Engine 154 is a twin to Engine 152 which …
Young Adult Career Exploration Camp Denver Fire Department held the Young Adult Career Exploration Camp (Summer Kids Camp) from June 17th to June 21st 2019 at the Training Center. The camp participants gain self confidence, build teamwork & leadership skills, while also learning valuable life lessons. The last day of the camp involved on working as team fighting fire, using the Jaws of …
34th Annual Fire Muster The 34th Annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Muster & Parade was held on June 15th, 2019. Kids of all ages enjoyed the fire engines in the parade that went down Littleton Blvd. in Downtown Littleton, with the parade ending at the Arapahoe Community College for the fire muster which included new and old fire …
Swift Water Rescue Training Denver Fire Department Tower 1 and Rescue 2 crews worked on swiftwater water rescue training on June 13th, 2019 on Clear Creek in Golden.
Swift Water Rescue Training The North Area Swiftwater Rescue Team (NASRT) held water rescue training the week of June 10th, 2019 on Clear Creek in Golden. The team consists of crews from Adams County Fire Rescue, Arvada Fire Protection District, Brighton Fire Rescue District, Federal Heights Fire Department, Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, North Metro Fire Rescue District, Mountain View Fire Rescue, South …
Adams County Auto-X Training Adams County Fire Rescue C-Shift held an auto extrication training on June 11th, 2019 at the LKQ auto parts salvage yard on Federal Blvd. in Berkley. Crews worked on several vehicles with roof removal, glass removal, and stabilization.
2019 Camp Ember Camp Ember was held in June of 2019 which was a four day and three night camp that was offered to young women ages 16-18 to the world of firefighting and EMS, and hosted by Arvada Fire Protection District, Red Rocks Community College and West Metro Fire Rescue.
Colorado Springs 125th Anniversary On June 8th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department celebrated their 125th Anniversary at the Fire Department Complex 375 Printers Parkway in Colorado Springs. The community came out to celebrated with the CSFD Honor Guard presentation, fire and emergency displays with Rescue 17 auto extrication, Engine 1 and Truck 1 water display and live fire exercise, Hazmat 14 display, and …
Pancake Breakfast The Hot Sulphur Springs Parshall Fire Protection District hosted their annual Pancake Breakfast on June 8th, 2019 at Station 1 in Hot Sulphur Springs. The community came out to meet with firefighters check, out the apparatus and enjoy piping hot pancakes fresh of the griddle. HSSP also participated in the annual Hot Sulphur Days parade and fireworks display …