Battle of the Badges The Battle of the Badges competition was held on September 10th, 2016 at EB Rains Park in Northglenn, between the fittest first responders supporting the American Cancer Society and the Relay for Life of North Denver. The event involved law enforcement and firefighters competing head to head to test their endurance, power, speed, coordination, stamina, and accuracy. …
Safety & Preparedness Day Golden Fire Department held their annual Safety & Preparedness Day on September 10th, 2016. The community was invited to learn about fire safety, grease fires, live fire demonstrations, tour the fire trucks, face painting and more.
Brighton Station Open Houses Brighton Fire Rescue District held an their annual open houses at all five fire stations on September 10th, 2016. The community came out to the fire stations to meet with the firefighters, tour the stations, check out the apparatus and enjoy a breakfast.
MDA Fill The Boot 2016 Firefighters from across the state joined thousands of their colleagues from around the county to help fill the boot for MDA over the Labor Day Weekend. Fill the Boot has been a strong firefighter tradition, giving families with muscular dystrophy hope for the future and support for today. 5280Fire caught up over the weekend with …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut The 2017 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut was held at City Hall in Denver on August 27th, 2016. A full house packed the venue as firefighters from around the Front Range strutted up and down the catwalk promoting the latest beefcake style Colorado calendar. Proceeds from the sale of calendars benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Station 31 Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 31 on August 27th, 2016. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy lunch. Flight for Life also participated in the event.
Firefighters Museum Free Day Denver Firefighters Museum Free Day was held on August 20th, 2016. Kids of all ages enjoyed the museum with many hands-on activities, including galleries that showcase firefighting paraphernalia from the years, historic photographs and much more. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut The 2017 Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar debut was held at the Denver Beer Company on August 13th, 2016. Almost two hundred people crowded into the venue to meet with firefighters, get a copy of the calendar and obtain a few autographs. Proceeds from the annual beefcake style calendar benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Firefighters from Adams …
Inter-Canyon Open House Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District held their open house and recruitment event at Station 1, 7939 Turkey Creek Rd. on August 13th, 2016. The department invited perspective applicants out to learn more about who they are and what they do. Lunch was provided. The department covers 55 square miles in Jefferson County and has five stations.
Carnation Festival Parade The Wheat Ridge Carnation Parade was held on August 13th, 2016. The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, Arvada Fire Protection District, West Metro Fire Rescue and Wheat Ridge Police Department participated in the parade.
Southeast Weld Pancake Breakfast The Southeast Weld Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Keenesburg on August 13th, 2016. The community was invited out for breakfast before the Southeast Weld Junior Fair and Rodeo Parade. Following breakfast, the parade made its way from the Post Office on Main Street down Woodward Avenue to Weld Central …
Firefighters Car Fest The first Firefighters Car Fest was held on August 7th, 2016 at the Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada. Crowds came out to meet with Arvada Fire Protection District firefighters, tour the fire engines old and new, check out all types of vehicles. Proceeds benefited the “Friends of Arvada Fire”
Kids First Safety Day The Colorado Springs Fire Department and Wescott Fire Protection District participated in the annual Kids First Safety Day at the Chapel Hills Mall in Colorado Springs on August 6th, 2016. Both departments displayed apparatus and provided fire safety information to area children and their families. The Colorado Springs Police Department, El Paso County Office of Emergency …
Pancake Breakfast Platte Valley Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast, part of the Kersey Days on August 6th, 2016. The community came out to enjoy pancakes from the firefighters, tour the fire engines, car seat checks, and more. The Kersey Days Parade followed and fireworks in the evening. All Proceeds from the pancake breakfast goes towards next years …
Cimarron Hills Open House Cimarron Hills Fire Department held their annual open house on August 6th, 2016. Local residents got to meet with firefighters, tour the station, check out the apparatus and learn about fire safety. The Department conducted a vehicle extrication demonstration and showed local youngsters the proper way to use a fire extinguisher. The Colorado State Patrol, El …
Hell Night 2016 Denver Fire Department put their latest class of recruits through Hell Night at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on August 2nd, 2016. The class of 2016-02 consisted of 19 recruits, nearing the end of a long and arduous training academy put their new skills to the test by responding to a number of mock scenarios including a …
Golden Annual Pancake Breakfast The Golden Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 21 on July 30th, 2016 with the community coming out to enjoy breakfast and to meet up with firefighters and check out the apparatus. Fairmount Fire Protection District also participated in the event.
Florissant Pancake Breakfast The Florissant Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Florissant on July 30th, 2016. Over 700 people came out to enjoy breakfast, meet with firefighters and check out the apparatus. In addition to the pancakes, firefighters also served up scrambled eggs, sausage and biscuits & gravy. Reach Air Medical Services and Ute …
Centennial Safety Workshop The City of Centennial held a homeowner’s safety workshop at the Centennial Civic Center on July 23rd, 2016. Residents got the chance to learn about building code requirements, cooking safety, smoke and carbon monoxide detector maintenance, meet with local firefighters and tour their apparatus. Firefighters from South Metro Fire Rescue, Cunningham Fire Rescue and Littleton Fire Rescue …
Glen Haven Pancake Breakfast The Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at fire house 1 on July 16th, 2016. The community came out in force to support local firefighters. The event is a major source of revenue for the department. The community of Glen Haven is neither a municipality nor a taxing district. Donations and …