Engine 71 Dedication On February 9th, 2019 Thornton Fire Department held a dedication for the new Engine 71 including the City of Thornton Mayor, council members, city manager and their staff with fire family and friends. The new engine ceremony began with transferring water from the older engine that has protected life and property for many years, with a sign …
Pancake Breakfast South Adams County Firefighters Local 5124 held a pancake breakfast at the South Adams County Firefighters Association (Union Hall), 4711 E. 69th Ave. in Commerce City, on February 2nd, 2019. The community was invited to meet with South Adams County Fire Department firefighters, check out some of the apparatus, and enjoy a nice pancake breakfast. The event was …
Annual Awards Ceremony Arvada Fire Protection District held their Annual Promotion and Awards Ceremony “Fully Involved 2018” on January 29th, 2019 at the Ralston Valley High School. The ceremony featured the Arvada Fire Honor Guard, Pipe and Drum band, a bell ceremony, swearing in of 6 new firefighters, recognition of new hires in administration, a promotion ceremony and the year …
Beulah Open House The Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District held an open house at their new Station 1 on January 26th, 2019. The station, located at 8675 Central Ave. held a grand opening ceremony on January 23rd, 2019. The new facility contains office space, sleeping quarters, a training room, kitchen, gym and bunker room. The station houses two Beulah …
Station 16 Grand Opening Aurora Fire Rescue held a grand opening ceremony at Station 16 on January 23rd, 2019. The new station, at 6500 N. Liverpool St, actually went into service in December of 2018 and serves the northeast section of the city. City officials predict rapid growth in the area after the recent opening of the Gaylord Rockies Resort, located …
Station 12 Dedication On Thursday January 17th, 2019 Eagle River Fire Protection District held a station dedication ceremony at Station 12, 1050 Edwards Village Blvd. located directly next to Eagle County Paramedics Edwards Station. The old station was demolished over the past year to make room for the new building. The new station is home to the district chief and …
Castle Rock Ice Rescue Training Crews from Castle Rock Fire Rescue completed 3 Days of Ice Rescue Training at the Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course Lake above Station 154 on January 16th, 2019. 3 certified instructors hosted the training to all crews who rotated through from 08:00 hours until approximately 15:00 hours. Engine 153 and Medic 154 were last crews to rotate through. Crews simulated submerged …
Ice Rescue Training South Adams County Fire Department conducted Ice Rescue Refresher Training at the Valente Lake on E. 104th Ave. on January 15th, 2019. Rescue 24 and South Adams Paramedics were on site for all evolutions for equipment and personnel safety. Crews rotated through from 08:00 to approximately 15:00 hours. Crews conducted a variety of evolution’s allowing firefighters to take …
Ice Rescue Training On January 14th, 2019 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority C shift conducted their annual ice rescue training at a small pond in Loveland. Each duty crew rotated through the training site during the day. Firefighters demonstrated their ability to self-rescue, reach for a victim with a tool, throw an ice rescue board to a victim, and go in …
Live Training Crews with the Grand Junction Fire Department recently completed a set of 3 acquired structure burns in the area of 25 1/2 Rd. and G Rd. All 5 Engine Companies rotated through each day with evolutions. The structure was burned at the end of all 5 rotations.An ambulance was on site for medical needs and to assist the …
Agate Santa Visit Agate Fire Protection District hosted a visit with Santa at Station 291 on December 16th, 2018. Twas the week before Christmas at Station 291, A dozen young children waiting for Santa to come. There were smiles on their faces flushed with red hue As Santa rolled up in a shiny Rescue. The siren was blaring and the …
Golden Christmas Parade Golden Fire Department participated in the Olde Golden Christmas Parade in downtown Golden on December 15th, 2018. Kids of all ages enjoyed the parade with Sparky, Buffalo Bill and Santa Claus and much more. The parade featured Golden’s new Fire Chief Alicia Welch with leadership members on the float at the beginning of the parade with key …
Cocoa With Santa Mountain View Fire Rescue hosted Cocoa with Santa on December 15th, 2018. The event was held at Station 6 and Station 8. Attendees were asked to bring a non perishable food item which was donated to the Erie Community Food Bank. Members of the community received hot cocoa, cookies and were able to tour the fire trucks …
Wreaths Across America On December 15th, 2018 Arvada Fire Protection District Honor Guard posted Colors at Wreaths Across America ceremony at the Arvada Cemetery. Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, the mission is to remember, honor and teach by coordinating wreath laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 states, …
Station 4 Open House Grand Junction Fire Department hosted an open house at Station 4 2884 B 1/2 Rd. in Orchard Mesa on December 12th, 2018. The community came out to meet with first responders, tour the firehouse, tour the vehicles and equipment, and learn about fire safety. Also a drop a toy off for the Salvation Army Toys for …
Breakfast With Santa! Adams County Fire Rescue held their annual Breakfast with Santa at the Hyland Hills Park & Recreation District’s Perl Mack Community Center on December 8th, 2018. Hundreds of families came out to meet with firefighters, enjoy pancakes and meet with Santa Claus.
Elk Run Pile Burns Crews from Colorado River Fire Rescue on December 1st, 2018 spent the day in winter conditions lighting off 6 fuel piles as part of an on-going fuel mitigation project between homeowners and the fire district. The piles were located in the Elk Run area above New Castle and lasted throughout the day. 7 personnel participated between …
Recruit Academy Graduation The Recruit Academy Graduation 18-02 was held on November 30th, 2018 at Faith Bible Chapel in Arvada. The recruits that graduated were from Arvada Fire Protection District, Castle Rock Fire Rescue, West Metro Fire Rescue & Upper Pine River Fire Protection District.
Denver Fire Graduation Ceremony Denver Fire Department graduated 26 new firefighters on November 29th, 2018 at the Class 2018-02 Graduation/Continuation Ceremony at Metro State University Tivoli Turnhalle in downtown Denver. Also see the class with during training at the Denver Fire Academy and Hell Night.
Hell Night “Class 18-02” Denver Fire Department held their annual “Hell Night’ training at the Denver Fire Training Center on November 27th, 2018. The Class 2018-02 with 26 new recruits that were put to the test in the final training before the graduation, the recruits went through several back to back mock scenarios including car fires, car accidents, trapped victims, extractions and …