Fire Training Academy Weeks 1 & 2 On July 29th, 2019 the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority welcomed eighteen new firefighter recruits to the department at the LFRA training grounds. The new firefighters come to LFRA with previous firefighting experience and basic firefighter certifications. The first week of their ten-week academy included orientations and issuing of uniforms and equipment. During the …
Annual Pancake Breakfast The Green Mountain Falls – Chipita Park Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on July 27th, 2019 in Green Mountain Falls. Firefighters served up breakfast to kick off the annual Bronc Day celebration. Other events included a parade through town, arts & crafts, and food vendors. Firefighters from Cascade Volunteer Fire Department, Northeast …
Florissant Pancake Breakfast Florissant Fire Protection District held their 50th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast at Station 1 in Florissant on July 27th, 2019, part of the Florissant Heritage Days celebration. The tiny mountain community in western Teller County came out in force to meet with firefighters, peruse the silent auction, and enjoy a tasty breakfast. Proceeds from the event benefit the department.
Golden Pancake Breakfast Golden Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast on July 27th, 2019 at Station 21 in downtown Golden, before the Buffalo Bills Day parade celebration. The community came out to enjoy the pancakes which supports the fire department, and watch the firefighters flipping the pancakes, tour the fire equipment, and the fire station. This is 45th annual pancake …
Kiowa Open House The Kiowa Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 221 in Kiowa on July 20th, 2019. The Department opened their doors to show of their new two-story addition to the public. The new addition contains sleeping quarters, a day room, kitchen and training room. Community groups will also be allowed to use the training room …
Station 2 Grand Re-Opening Louisville Fire Protection District held a grand re-opening at Station 2 895 W. Via Appia Way on July 20th, 2019. The community came out to celebrate the re-opening of the newly remodeled station with the hose uncoupling, fire engine displays, station tours, meeting the firefighters and the gym dedication in memory of Louisville Fire Department firefighter Dillon …
Victor Pancake Breakfast The Victor Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfasts on July 20th and July 21st, 2019, part of the town’s annual Gold Rush Days weekend celebration. The community came out to view the fire engines, meet with the firefighters, and enjoy breakfast, which serves as a fundraiser for the department.
Elizabeth Pancake Breakfast Elizabeth Fire Rescue held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 271 in Elizabeth on July 20th, 2019. The community spent part of their Saturday morning meeting with firefighters, checking out the apparatus and enjoying a nice pancake breakfast. Proceeds benefit the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation.
Glen Haven Pancake Breakfast Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on July 20th, 2019. The community came out to support local firefighters and enjoy pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage and refreshments with the annual silent auction and bake sale. This event is a major source of income for the department. The community of …
Calhan Pancake Breakfast On July 14th, 2019 Calhan Fire Protection District invited the community to their station for eggs, sausage, hash browns, and pancakes. UCHealth’s Lifeline 2 and Flight for Life Lifeguard 3 also stopped by and the community members got the opportunity to tour both helicopters Calhan Police Department also participated in the event.
Station 1 Open House On July 13th, 2019 Black Forest Fire Protection District inviting the community down to their fire Station 1 annual open house on Teachout Rd. Firefighters served out hamburgers, hotdogs, and other refreshments, and also demonstrated a simulated vehicle extrication. El Paso County Sheriff, El Paso County Hazardous Materials Response Team, El Paso County Search & Rescue Team, El …
Randy Rudloff Memorial Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Randy Rudloff was honored on July 13th, 2019 with a procession & celebrate the life memorial with fire apparatus from surrounding fire departments that started Station 3, and traveled northbound on Hwy. 285 to eastbound C-470 to the West Bowles Community Church at 12325 W. Bowles Ave. in Littleton. Randy Rudloff, …
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 …