NOCO April FOOLS Training On April 18th, 2026, firefighters from across Colorado gathered at the Eaton Fire Protection District Training Center for a high-intensity training event hosted by the NOCO FOOLS. The session provided first responders with a critical environment to sharpen tactical proficiency in high-risk operations, including live fire suppression and intensive firefighter rescue protocols. By simulating the high-stress …
Thornton Recruitment Open House The Thornton Fire Department held an recruitment open house at the newly-opened Station 8 on April 18th, 2026. The event was primarily for lateral transfers, especially paramedics and EMT’s, but was open to anyone interested in a fire service career and were invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and learn more about …
Station 8 Uncoupling Ceremony On April 18th, 2026 the Thornton Fire Department celebrated the grand opening with an uncoupling ceremony and open house for the new Station 8 at 15343 Monaco St. in Windsong. The Thornton community was invited to the ceremony including the presentation and raising of the colors with remarks by Fire Chief Stephen Kelly, an invocation given …
Arvada Live Fire Training On April 15th, 2026 the Arvada Fire Protection District conducted live fire training exercises at the Training Center, 6651 Indiana St. in Arvada. The training involved the use of live flames, in a controlled environment, to prepare emergency personnel for high-stress and real-world rescue situations. Two separate incident scenarios were performed. The first included a small …
Engine 2601 Push-In Ceremony On April 11th, 2026 the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District welcomed it’s newest engine into service. This engine, a 2026 Pierce Velocity, is equipped with a 1,000 gallon water tank, 20 gallon foam cell, Husky 3 foam system and 1,500 gallon per minute Pierce PUC pump. This engine will serve the community of Fort Lupton from …
Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training on the east side of the tunnels on April 8th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control and turret operations. CDOT has 22 staff members on the brigade who train once month to keep their skills sharp. When …
Fire Science Evolutions Day 2 On April 8th, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their second day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. The sixteen students worked search & rescue 2nd floor apartment via ladder, search & rescue 1st floor house, hose line advancement to basement, maze afternoon, live basement fires and 2nd floor …
Fire Science Evolutions On April 1st, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their first day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. Sixteen students split into four teams and in the morning and ran through VES, SCBA maze, hose line advancement and ladders. During the afternoon the four teams we able to practice hose line …
North Central Fire Training On March 28th, 2026 North Central Fire Protection District volunteers trained in structure fire operations at the old Bijou Church off of Ridge Rd. This gave members a chance to refresh their skills on fire attack duties, pumping, nursing from a tender and command. A new member of the department will also be going through the …
Station 27 Pancake Breakfast The South Adams County Fire Department held their firehouse pancake breakfast on March 28th, 2026 at Station 27 in Commerce City. The community came out to meet with the firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy pancakes. Platte Valley Ambulance Service also participated in the event. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire …
Truck 101 / Truck 107 Push-In Ceremony On March 24th, 2026 the Greeley Fire Department welcomed two new apparatus into frontline service, marking the end of an era for Greeley. The City of Greeley was protected with Pierce’s first Velocity chassis Tractor Drawn Aerial for 17 years. The Tractor Drawn Aerial was designed to navigate the tightest of streets and …
Pueblo Polar Plunge The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 10th annual Pueblo Polar Plunge at Lake Pueblo on March 14th, 2026 to help raise funds for “Freezin for a Reason” to support Special Olympics Colorado. Approximately 150 participants took to the plunge this year in warmer temperatures then in the past but the water was still cold. Top Individual …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 64th Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held on March 14th, 2026 in downtown Denver with this years theme “Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks!”. The annual parade is billed as largest Saint Patrick’s Day parade west of the Mississippi. First responders from Aurora Fire Rescue, Colorado Emerald Society, Colorado State Patrol, Denver Fire Department, Denver Health …
Police Unity Tour Spirit Night The Douglas County Police Unity Tour held their community fundraiser Spirit Night to support the Police Unity Tour riders was held on March 10th, 2026, at the Chick-fil-A, 950 Cpl Max Donahue Lane in Highlands Ranch. A portion of the proceeds go towards supporting the riders of Team Colorado, to honor officers who have made …
Spring Prescribed Burn The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a prescribed burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refugee in Commerce City on March 9th, 2025. This is one of several planned burns. These seasonal burns are designed to reinvigorate the growth of native prairie vegetation, improve habitat for wildlife, reinvigorate the growth of native vegetation and manage …
Aurora Station 9 Grand Opening Aurora Fire Rescue celebrated the grand opening during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Station 9 at 17200 E. Mexico Ave. on March 7th, 2026. The event featured a dedication ceremony with a blessing, remarks by various dignitaries, a fire hose uncoupling, ceremonial posting of the first colors of the flag pole, a dedication …
Arvada Touch-A-Truck On March 7th, 2026 the Touch-A-Truck event was held at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. in Arvada hosted by Apex Park and Recreation District. The community was invited to see, touch, and explore large vehicles and machinery, and meet the people behind the machines that build and protect the Arvada community. Many organizations and companies participated, including …
West Metro & Denver Joint Training On March 6th, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue and Denver Fire Department held a joint training at the former Sears building in the Westland Shopping Center, 10785 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. Braving the snow, wind and temperatures down into the low 30’s, crews used this time to improve teamwork between the departments and …
Class 25-01 Graduation Ceremony Denver Fire Department held their Class 25-01 Academy Graduation Continuation Ceremony on March 6th, 2026. After months of training, early mornings, long days, and countless evolutions on the drill ground, the recruits officially earned their place in the Denver Fire Department. Also see the class during Hell Night. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department
Fire Science Live Burn On February 2nd, 2026 Adams 12 school district FutureForward program at Washington Square Fire Science in Thornton held their annual program exercise which involved four disciplines of high school students by two purpose build sheds, one being an accidental fire and the other as arson. The first part was the construction students built many sheds. Completed …