Palmer Lake Open House Palmer Lake Fire Department held their annual open house on August 24th, 2019 at the fire station located on Valley Cresent St. and at the community baseball field. During the open house members from the community got the chance to tour the fire trucks, fire station, ambulance, medical helicopters from LifeLine and Flight for Life, and El …
Brighton Safety Expo Brighton Fire Rescue District participated in the 2019 Brighton Safety Expo and Touch-A-Truck at City Hall on August 24th, 2019. The local community came out in force to meet with first responders, check out the apparatus, and learn valuable safety information. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Advanced Urgent Care, AirLife, Brighton Police Department, Brighton Public Works, Colorado Parks …
Evergreen Health & Safety Day Evergreen Fire Protection District held their 21st Annual Health & Safety Day at Station 2 on August 24th, 2018. Hundreds of residents came out to meet with firefighters, learn safety information, and enjoyed a pancake breakfast and hot dog BBQ. The festivities included a bicycle safety course, fire truck rides in the 1966 Mack pumper, sidewalk …
Elbert Sheriff Safety Fair The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office held their annual safety fair at the Walmart in Elizabeth on August 17th, 2019. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out the tools of their trade, and learn a lot of valuable safety information. AirLife Denver, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Colorado State Patrol, Denver Police Department, …
Station 1 Open House Arvada Fire Protection District held their annual open house at Station 1 (Station 51) 7900 W. 57th Ave. in Old Town Arvada on August 15th, 2019. The public was given an opportunity to look at the stations apparatus, fire station and served ice cream while attending. Kids who attended were given a free backpack along with …
EMILY Remote Controlled Rescue Denver Fire Department received their new high speed rescue robot called E.M.I.L.Y. (Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard), made by Hydronalix, which is a remote controlled robotic rescue boat that has Sonar to help swimmers stay afloat until a rescuer arrives, and also provides Sonar, which is courtesy of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). EMILY, which also …
Live Fire Training On August 13th, 2019 the Colorado Springs Fire Department crews were able to train with live fire at a donated structure in the 100 block of E. Cheyenne Rd. Crews that attended ran three separate scenarios with the additional help of several firefighters from Colorado Springs’ sister city Nuevas Casas Grandes, Mexico. Units in Attendance: Battalion Chief …
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut The 2020 Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut Party was held at the Armory Performing Arts Center in Brighton on August 10th, 2019. Hundreds came out to see the puppies, meet with the “fan favorite” firefighters that were back to show their support, get their calendars, have them signed and help raise money for Lifeline Puppy Rescue, a …
Pancake Breakfast Southeast Weld Fire Protection District hosted their annual pancake breakfast on August 10th, 2019 at Station 1 in Keenesburg. The community came out to meet with firefighters, enjoy a pancake breakfast, ham, and eggs by the members of the fire district. After breakfast, the Fair Parade celebrating agriculture, rodeo, local business and local schools was held, part of the Southeast …
Front Range Pancake Breakfast On August 10th, 2019 Front Range Fire Rescue hosted their second of 2 annual pancake breakfasts, this one at Station 2 in Milliken. Breakfast goers were entertained by Chief Michael West playing bagpipes. The event is held in conjunction with Milliken’s Beef ‘n Bean Day and along with the breakfast includes a parade, fun and games …
Station 253 Pancake Breakfast The Rattlesnake Fire Protection District held a pancake breakfast at Station 253 125 Meadow Station Rd. on August 10th, 2019. The Department invited the community to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, pick up a volunteer application and enjoy a nice breakfast.
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut Party The Colorado Firefighter Calendar held their 2020 Debut Party in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for Performing Arts on August 9th, 2019. A large crowd turned out to meet with firefighters, see who made the beefsteak style calendar and obtain their personal copies. Proceeds benefit the Pediatric Burn Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado. …
Summer Social The City Federal Heights hosted a Summer Social with Federal Heights Fire Department & Federal Heights Police Department on August 8th, 2019 at Ruston Park. Members of the community were treated to food, music, a bouncy house, free face painting, and more. Federal Heights Fire was educating kids about bike helmet safety and kids were given a free bike helmet. There …
Aurora National Night Out Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora Police Department joined many of their colleagues across the county on August 6th, 2019 for National Night Out. NNO is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. The annual event is a chance for community members to meet their neighbors, local first responders, and help make their communities a safer and more …
Firefighters Car Fest The 4th Annual Firefighters Car Fest was held on August 4th, 2019 at the Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada. The community came out to view all types of vehicles including classics, hot rods, muscle, motorcycles. police, and fire equipment old and new. A school supply drive was also held during the event, that helped support students in …
Annual Pancake Breakfast On August 4th, 2019 Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Ault. The community came out to support the department with a breakfast that included rue truck rids, tour the station and more. Ault Police Department and Banner Health Paramedics (Northern Colorado Medical Center) were also on hand for the event.
Salute To Sirens & Safety The First Emergency Responders Day was held on August 3rd, 2019 in Longmont with the “Salute to Sirens & Safety” event, which was on the grounds of the Boulder County Fairgrounds with displays of different types of emergency equipment including AMR, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder County Sheriff, Med Evac and more. The event is also …
Station 1 Open House On August 3rd, 2019 Four Mile (4 Mile) Protection District held their open house at Station 1 located at 8437 Teller County Road 11. Burgers and Hot Dogs were grilled right in front of the station, with a bunch of snacks, treats, and live music in the station. Flight for Life Lifeguard 3 also stopped by for …
Firefighter Combat Challenge The 3rd annual National Firefighter Combat Challenge was held on August 2nd, 2019 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. The event showcases the talents and skills of firefighters including hose dragging, obstacles, forcible entry, climbing a 5-story building, and more. This event also runs with the the First Emergency Responders Day with the “Salute to Sirens …
Battalion Chief Cogswell Retirement After over 36 years of service Arvada Fire Protection District held a retirement ceremony for Battalion Chief Dave Cogswell at Station 6 (Station 56) on August 1st, 2019. Chief Cogswell started his career in February of 1983 at Station 1. He held the position of Lieutenant at Station 1, Captain at Station 7 and most recently …