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 …
Annual Chili Supper / Star Lighting Palmer Lake Fire Department held their annual chili supper and lighting of the Palmer Lake Star on November 24th, 2018 at the fire station. The community came out to meet with firefighters and emergency responders, take photos with Santa, hay wagon rides and more. Palmer Lake Police Department also participated in the events.
Loveland Dive Training On November 20th, 2018 members of the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Dive Team took to the water at Boyd Lake State Park in Loveland for dive training. Members dive several times a year to maintain certifications and to hone skills. To ensure the health and safety of the team, pre and post-dive medical evaluations are performed on …
3rd Annual Ice Cup 2018 The 3rd Annual Ice Cup was played on November 17th, 2018 at the Pueblo Ice Arena with the Pueblo Police Department vs Pueblo Fire Department in a charity hockey game. The event raises funds for the annual Heroes and Helpers program in December which takes Boys and Girls Club kids on a shopping spree before Christmas …
Emergency Response Drill Arvada Fire Protection District Stations 2 and 6 assisted Rocky Mountain Bottling Company with an Emergency Response Drill. The drill was completed in case of a glass leak or fire at the plant. Strategies and Tactics were reviewed by members of AFPD, Wheat Ridge Police Department, and the RMBC Emergency Response Team.
Doherty High School Mock Crash On November 15th, 2018 Doherty High School invited the Colorado Springs Fire Department to present a mock crash scene to it’s student body. Students from the school participated in the event about the dangers of texting and driving and was part of the Drive Smart program (Do the Right Thing). CSFD educated high school students during …
Live Fire Training On November 15, 2018 crews from Greeley Fire Department Ladder 1, Engine 3, and Engine 4 conducted live fire training evolutions at the Greeley Fire Department Training Grounds. Skills practiced included: size up, hose line advancement, water supply, search and rescue, ground ladders, fire attack, ventilation, and command and control. Units on Scene: Ladder 1, Engine 3 …
Haz-Mat Training South Adams County Fire Department & Adams County Fire Rescue conducted a joint training on Haz-Mat Technician Operations on October 29th, 2018 at South Adams County Station 25. These operations consisted of drilling and offloading a tanker truck as well as grounding and bonding. Crews Involved: Battalion Chief 21, Engine 27, Engine 13, Training 11, Haz-Mat 3 & …
Brighton Truck or Treat Brighton Fire Rescue District members decorated pumpkins and members of the community judged which pumpkins they liked the most at the annual Harvest Festival in Downtown Brighton on October 27th, 2018. The community came dressed up in family friendly costumes and were able walk up and down the street collecting candy and treats at the Trick …
Chief Bales Retirement Golden Fire Department Fire Chief John Bales officially retired on October 11th, 2018, with 50 years in the fire service. Chief Bales was honored in a retirement celebration on October 20th, 2018 in Thornton. Chief Bales was born into the fire service, his father Maurice “Bud” Bales, became the fire chief of the Wichita Fire Reserves in …
Wheat Ridge Trunk or Treat The 8th annual Trunk or Treat was held on October 27th, 2018 on the Ridge at 38 in Wheat Ridge. West Metro Fire Rescue & Wheat Ridge Police Department participated in the fun and safe trick or treating event for kids of all ages, with decorated vehicles. West Metro Firefighters from Engine 16, Wheat Ridge Police …
Academy High Rise Training Denver Fire Department conducted high rise training for academy Class 2018-02 at 1999 Broadway on October 27th, 2018. The recruits spent the better part of their morning, connecting to standpipes, climbing 29 flights of stairs and advancing hose lines.
Gas Cooling Training On October 23rd, 2018 firefighters from Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District participated in gas cooling evolutions at the Loveland Fire Training Center. Training included classroom, observing fire and smoke behavior in a small scale model, and live fire training in Loveland’s ‘T-cell’ prop that is made up of 2 40’ shipping containers set …
Estes Valley Open House Estes Valley Fire Protection District held their annual open house and pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Estes Park on October 21st, 2018. The community came out and enjoyed pancakes, meeting with the firefighters, fire engine displays, kids maze obstacle course, ladder truck demonstration, extrication demonstration, cooking fire safety, and educational stations about home inspections and fire …
Station 233 Grand Opening Elbert Fire Protection District held a grand opening for Station 233 on October 20th, 2018. Community members were invited out to tour the station, meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy lunch. The new station, located at 702 County Rd. 98, will help cover the western side of the district. The station currently houses …
Station 3 Open House Frederick-Firestone Fire District held a community open house at Station 3 6800 Tilbury Ave. in Firestone on October 20th, 2018. The community came out to meet with the first responders, firefighter obstacle course, firefighter gear try-on, explore the fire engine and ambulance, paramedic medical response demonstration, CPR information, tour the fire station, and learn about the equipment used …
2nd Annual Pumpkin Give-Away The 2nd Annual Monument Firefighters Pumpkin Give-Away was held on October 20th, 2018 at the Tractor Supply Company 16760 Leather Chaps Dr in Monument. 500 pumpkins were given away this year. The event is hosted by the Monument Professional Firefighters Local 4319 and Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District. Sponsored by Mutual Security Mortgage and Ryan Graham Homes.