Eric Talley Memorial Officer Eric Talley of the Boulder Police Department was honored in a memorial ceremony with family, friends, and first responders on March 30th, 2021 at the Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette. A large procession was held to the church with hundreds of people that lined the streets to honor Talley. The procession included law enforcement from all …
Dive Rescue Training South Metro Fire Rescue Dive Team conducted dive training at Cherry Creek State Park on March 28th, 2021. Firefighters took to the water to work on search patterns, rope work and communications. SMFR has two dive units in the district housed at Station 16 and Station 31. Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 5, Safety 18, Safety 35, …
Chester Riley Memorial On March 27th, 2021 the Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District celebrated the life of “Chief 320”, Chester Riley. Chief Riley experienced a fatal medical emergency on the scene of a motor vehicle accident at DD31 Rd. and 3000 Rd. on March 20th, 2021. Chief Riley was known for being a great guy and was known to many …
Extrication Training Firefighters from Black Forest Fire Protection District and the Donald Wescott Fire Protection District conducted vehicle stabilization/extrication training at the Black Forest Station 1 on March 27th, 2021. Firefighters from both departments took advantage of the spring-like weather to hone up on the stabilization of vehicles in order to treat and remove occupants safely.
Live Fire Training The Manitou Springs Fire Department conducted live fire training exercises on March 27th, 2021 at the Black Forest Fire Protection District training facility behind Station 1. Live fire training drills teach firefighters how to think clearly and act calmly under the stress of an emergency situation. Black Forest constructed the burn building in their training area about …
Engine 5 Dedication The Grand Junction Fire Department dedicated the city’s new Engine 5 (#2042) on March 26th, 2021. “2042” is a 2021 Pierce Enforcer with a 500 gallon water tank and 1250 gpm pump, Job Number 35179. The event began at 10:00 am with several speakers including Fire Chief Ken Watkins, Deputy Fire Chief Chris Angermuller, Mayor Duke Wortmann, …
Live Burn Training North Metro Fire Rescue District and Thornton Fire Department conducted joint training with a live burn building at Adams County Fire Training Center, 901 E. 68th Ave. on March 26th, 2021. NMFR and TFD trained all week long together, and early in the week they both also trained with Adams County Fire Rescue at the training center.
Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue took advantage of the spring-like weather on March 20th, 2021 to conduct annual pack testing. The pack test is a physical fitness test for wildland firefighters who must meet minimum fitness requirements. The test is intentionally stressful as it tests the capacity of muscular strength and aerobic endurance. Firefighters must complete a 3-mile hike …
Structural Collapse Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team (NATRT) conducted collapse rescue training at the North Metro Fire Training Center in Northglenn on March 11, 2021. Crews spent the day cutting through concrete and searching for victims in a simulated structure collapse. NATRT, formed in June 1995, is a combined technical rescue team that responds to technical rescues …
Richard Pula Memorial Denver Fire Department Lieutenant Richard James Pula memorial was held on March 11th, 2021 at the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Event Center in Lakeside. A procession started at DFD Station 21 in Washington Park and passed by Station 23, Station 1, Station 6, Station 12, the former Edgewater Fire Department Station, and the West Metro Fire Rescue …
Arvada Engine 53 Dedication The Arvada Fire Protection District christened their new Engine 53 with a dedication and in-service ceremony at Station 6 (Station 56) on March 8th, 2021. Fire Chief Mike Piper and other district officials gave a few remarks about the importance of the new engine and the ISO Class 1 rating that was recently was awarded to …
Denver Dive and Sonar Training The Denver Fire Department Water Rescue Team conducted dive and sonar training at City Park on March 7th, 2021. Several firefighters donned wetsuits and conducted grid searches from shore while others practiced with their sonar from a rubber boat. The DFD Water Team attempts to dive every Sunday to keep their skills sharp in case …
Trinidad Polar Plunge The 2021 Polar Plunge was held at Trinidad Lake State Park on February 27th, 2021. Firefighters from the Fisher’s Peak Fire Protection District and Stonewall Fire Protection District were on hand to help keep plungers safe. Three members took to the water in ice rescue suits while several others manned safety lines from shore. Approximately 30 people …
Louisville Ice Rescue Training The Louisville Fire Protection District conducted ice rescue training at Harper Lake on February 15th, 2021. The crews from Engine 2703 and Medic 2722 took to the icy water on President’s Day to hone their skills should they be needed for a real emergency. Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 2760, Engine 2703, Medic 2722 & 2769 …
Clear Creek Ice Rescue Training Despite near freezing temperatures, Clear Creek Fire Authority spent part of their Super Bowl Sunday on February 7th, 2021, conducting ice rescue training at Georgetown Lake. Firefighters took the opportunity to hone their skills with rescue suits, ropes and sleds in case their services are ever needed for a real emergency.
Eric Pracht Memorial Paramedics, emergency medical technicians, firefighters and other first responders gathered in the Foothills on February 6th, 2021, to celebrate the life of South Park Ambulance District Paramedic Eric Pracht. Eric was last seen leaving his Lakewood condo about midnight on July 23rd, 2016. A hiker found his remains on April 23rd, 2020, on a Green Mountain trail …
Birthday Car Parade On January 30th, 2021 Mile High Hook & Ladder Club with 5280Fire hosted a 14th birthday parade for Toby who has been battling cancer since he was 2 years-old. Mile High Hook & Ladder brought out several rigs for the parade along with Sable Altura Fire Rescue. Then in an emotional moment for the crew, they (along …
David Sagel Memorial Westminster Fire Department Captain David Sagel was honored at his memorial service held on January 29th, 2021 at the Grace Church in Arvada. A procession followed the service with the full department apparatus, which went by Westminster Station 1 and Station 5 before heading to Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheat Ridge. Sagel passed away from work-related cancer on …
Ice Rescue Training Castle Rock Fire Rescue held their annual ice rescue training at the Plum Creek Golf Course on January 29th, 2021. The refresher gave crews the chance to hone their skills while learning new techniques in case of the need to conduct an ice rescue for people or animals. Remember, don’t judge the thickness of the ice by …
Draft, Pump and Tender Training South Metro Fire Rescue conducted draft, pump and tender operations training at the South Metro Fire Training Facility on January 22nd, 2021. A water tender is a type of firefighting apparatus that specializes in the transport of water to a fire scene, generally in areas without access to hydrants. In South Metro, the tenders are …