Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony The annual Broomfield 9/11 Memorial Ceremony was held on September 11th, 2018 at the Broomfield Amphitheater, hosted by North Metro Fire Rescue District, Broomfield Police Department and the City and County of Broomfield. Guest speakers included the family of Colorado native Chris Faughnan, who worked on the 105th floor of the North Tower, right above were the planes impact was into …
Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The Annual Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2018 at 1801 California St. in downtown Denver. Firefighters climbed the first 55 flights of stairs carrying equipment, leave the equipment in the basement, and then go on air for the second 55 flights, to simulate arriving at a fire floor, and going …
Northern Colorado Honor Flight Thousands gathered at the Loveland Embassy Suites & Conference Center on September 9th, 2018 for the Honor Flight Northern Colorado, with a procession to DIA. 120 veterans departed for a tour in Washington D.C. and Arlington. The procession traveled on I-25, with a motorcade of law enforcement and the Colorado Patriot Guard riders, with many hundreds …
57th Annual Spaghetti Dinner The South Adams County Fire Department held their 57th annual spaghetti dinner at Adams City High School in Commerce City on September 8th, 2018. Hundreds of community members came out to eat spaghetti, meet with firefighters and learn valuable safety information. The dinner served 3,850 citizens, and a total raised of $27,000 towards the SACFFA charitable …
Pitkin County Public Safety Expo The Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office hosted the Pitkin County Public Safety Expo in downtown Aspen on September 8th, 2018. Hundreds of community members spent part of their day meeting with first responders, checking out the displays, and learning valuable safety information. Aspen Airport / Pitkin County Airport ARFF, Aspen Ambulance District, Aspen Police Department, Aspen …
Safety & Preparedness Day 2018 Golden Fire Department held their 9th Annual Safety & Preparedness Day on September 8th, 2018 at Station 21. The community came out to learn about fire safety including grease fires, live fire demonstrations, burn safety, face paintings, car seat checks, tour the emergency equipment and meet first responders. AMR, Pleasant View Fire Department, JeffCom, Colorado State …
MDA Fill The Boot 2018 Firefighters from across the state of Colorado joined over 100,000 of their colleagues from around the county to help fill the boot for MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) over the 2018 Labor Day Weekend in partnership with the IAFF. Since 1954, Fill the Boot has been a strong firefighter tradition, giving families with muscular dystrophy hope for …
Red Feather Lakes Fire Day The Red Feather Lakes Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Fire Day on September 1st, 2018. The event, which featured a parade, fire truck rides, a bake sale and craft fair served as a fundraiser for the department. Neighboring Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department also participated in the festivities.
Apparatus & Station Updates Q4 2025 (Updated November 28th, 2025) We have added or updated the following Apparatus, Stations, & Departments: Aurora Battalion 3, Berthoud Command, Tender 61, Boulder County Hazmat 2651, Boulder Rural Tender 323, Castle Rock Collapse 155, Durango Station 2, Engine 2, & EMS 1, Fort Morgan Tower 930 and Engine 920, Grand Station 2, Hudson Ambulance …
Livermore Training Day The Livermore Fire Protection District conducted ladder training at Livermore Elementary School on September 1st, 2018. The training served as a refresher to hone their firefighters’ ground ladder skills. Additionally, the department had on hand their new Engine 1, a 1991 Pierce Dash that previously served with the Golden Fire Department. Golden dedicated the engine to Thomas …
Denver Fire Ice Cream Social The Denver Fire Department held a neighborhood ice cream social at Station 16 on September 2nd, 2018. Community members were invited to tour the station, meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, enjoy ice cream and help fill the boot for Jerry’s Kids.
2nd Annual Car Show The 2nd Annual Adams County Local 2403 Professional Firefighters Car Show was held on August 18th, 2018 at the Pima Medical Institute (PMI) in Denver. Crowds came out to enjoy all types of cars, trucks, motorcycles, emergency units new and old including Adams County Fire Rescue, Adams County Sheriff, Colorado State Patrol and more. All proceeds benefit CPFF …
Highland Rescue Open House The Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District held an open house at their EMS Station on South Lookout Mountain Rd. on August 25th, 2018. The community came out to meet with team members, tour the ambulances and enjoy lunch. The Colorado State Patrol and Flight for Life also participated in the event.
Evergreen Health & Safety Day Evergreen Fire Rescue held their 20th Annual Health and Safety Day at Station 2 on August 25th, 2018. Hundreds of residents came out for pancakes, to meet with firefighters and learn valuable safety information. The festivities included a bicycle safety course, fire truck rides, sidewalk CPR and fire demonstrations. A number of community partners including the …
Station 1 Open House Arvada Fire Protection District hosted an open house at Station 1 (Station 51) on August 19th, 2018. Kids of all ages enjoyed fire station and engine tours, free backpacks and school supplies, car seat checks, and ice cream. The backpack for kids is in honor of Russ Koeniger. Arvada Fire reminds all that school is back …
Lake George Spaghetti Dinner The Lake George Fire Protection District held their annual spaghetti dinner at Station 1 in Lake George on August 18th, 2018. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, enjoy dinner, and help the department with their annual fundraiser. Reach Air Medical Services and the Ute Pass Regional Ambulance District also participated in the …
Byers Foam Day The Byers Fire Protection District held their annual foam day at the Kelver Library in Byers on August 18th, 2018. Many younger members of the community came out to frolic in the foam and enjoy hot dogs for lunch.
Carnation Festival Parade Arvada Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue participated in the Wheat Ridge Parade, Festival and Fireworks. Arvada Engine 52 and Brush 58 were at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Fireworks Event on stand by and deliver fire protection in Anderson Park. West Metro Honor Guard and Local 1309 also was in the parade with antique …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut The 2019 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut Party was held in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on August 17th, 2018. Hundreds of fans came out to see which of their favorite firefighters made it into next year’s beefcake style calendar. Net proceeds received from the sale of calendars and special events …
Back To School BBQ Hudson Fire Protection District held their annual “Back to School BBQ” and Kickball Event at Hudson Memorial Park on August 11, 2018, and the Hudson Marshal also participated in the event. Firefighters grilled hot dogs in the park and challenged local youngsters to a frenzied game of kickball. Several firefighters spent part of their morning prior to …