Elbert Open House Elbert Fire Protection District held their annual open house on November 14th, 2015. Community members were able to meet with firefighters, tour the station and check out the department’s apparatus including their new tender. Tender 232, a 2014 Peterbilt with a 3000-gallon tank arrived in May. The annual open house coincided with the Elbert Craft Fair.
Favorite Firefighter Contest The Denver Wrangler hosted their third annual Favorite Firefighter contest on October 24th, 2015. Several firefighters from the 2016 Colorado Firefighter Calendar competed to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Craig Moilanen Memorial A celebration of his life was held for Craig Moilanen at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. in Littleton on October 16th, 2015 with full line of duty honors. Flags on all state buildings were flown at half-staff in his honor. A procession with fire trucks traveled from the Horan & McConaty Funeral …
Fit For Fire 5K The Denver Fire Department 2015 Fit for Fire 5K was held on October 11th, 2015 in Washington Park in Denver. The fun run for kids, a 5K run, a 5K walk. Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of the Denver Fire Department and the Denver Firefighter’s Burn Foundation.
Station 4 Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 4 on October 10th, 2015. Kids of all ages came out to learn about fire safety, meet with firefighters, tour the fire engines, fire truck rides and a kiddie combat obstacle course. Flight for Life was also on hand with a landing and tours of the medical helicopter.
Vail Station Open House The Vail Fire Department hosted an open house at Station 3 in West Vail on October 10th, 2015. The mountain community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy lunch. The department covers 40 square miles in Eagle County out of three stations.
Platteville Gilcrest Open House The Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District held their annual open house at Station 1 in Gilcrest on October 10th, 2015. The community came out to meet with firefighters, learn about fire safety, tour the station, check out the apparatus, and enjoy food. LaSalle Fire Protection District also participated in the event. The public was invited out to meet …
Cunningham Open House The Cunningham Fire Protection District kicked off Fire Prevention Week with their annual open house at Station 62 in Centennial. The community was invited in to meet with firefighters tour the station, check out the apparatus, learn about fire safety and enjoy a free pancake breakfast. The Arapahoe County Sheriff, Arapahoe Rescue Patrol and Littleton Fire Rescue …
Station 6 Open House The Westminster Fire Department hosted an open house at Station 6 on September 26th, 2015. The Department opened their doors to meet with the public, show off their apparatus and provide safety information. Flight for Life and the Westminster Police Department also participated in the event.
Genesee Open House Genesee Fire Rescue hosted their annual open house on September 26th, 2015. The public was invited to come meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a hot lunch, fresh off the grill. The Colorado State Patrol and Highland Rescue Team also participated in the event.
IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial On September 19th, 2015 the 29th Annual International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. A crowd of over 6,000 from all across the country including Canada honored the fallen, with 310 names added to the Wall of Honor this year. This is the first year for …
Poudre Fire Safety Day Poudre Fire Authority held a safety day in downtown Fort Collins on September 19th, 2015. The Department set up several in-service and antique apparatus for the public to view. Additional actives for the kids were also on hand. Poudre Valley EMS also participated in the event.
Arvada Safety Fair 2015 Arvada Fire Protection District hosted their Safety Fair in an effort to promote National Emergency Preparedness Month, the Arvada Fire Department and the City of Arvada teamed up with the Citizens of Arvada Preparing for Emergencies and the Apex Parks and Recreation District to host the Community Preparedness and Safety Fair at the Apex Center on …
Denver Trench Rescue Training Several crews from the Denver Fire Department participated in trench rescue training at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on September 18th, 2015. Trench rescue is a specialized form of rescue that involves shoring up the sides of a trench in order to removed a trapped or injured victim. Engine 1, Tower 1, Collapse Rescue, Rescue 1 …
South Adams County Spaghetti Dinner The South Adams County Fire Department held their annual spaghetti dinner at Adams City High School on September 12th, 2015. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy a freshly made spaghetti dinner. AirLife also participated in the event.
Station 32 Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held an Open House at Station 32 on September 12th, 2015. The open house gave residents the chance to meet with firefighters, view fire engines, fire station tours, learn about fire safety, enjoy hot dogs and Flight for Life landing and display.
Brighton Station Open Houses Brighton Fire Rescue District held an their annual open houses at all five fire stations on September 12th, 2015. Hundreds of community members took advantage of the nice weather to meet with firefighters, tour the stations, check out the apparatus and enjoy a nice breakfast.
F. E. S. H. E. Research Project The Fire & Emergency Services Higher Education Research Project (F.E.S.H.E.) class was held on on September 12th, 2015 at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Mark Campbell, Denver Fire Department and his instructors including Investigator Rob Sprenkle of Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District and Kevin Hammonds, Metro State University Denver.
Safety & Preparedness Day Golden Fire Department held their annual Safety & Preparedness Day on September 12th, 2015 at Station 21, 911 10th St. The community came out to learn about fire safety including grease fires, live fire demonstrations, burn safety, tour the fire trucks, face painting and more.
9-11 Memorial Stair Climb 2015 The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2015 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk. A big crowd came out to honor with climbing the stairs four times with photos and names line the stairwell to honor those who were lost on September 11th, 2001. Members of the Black Hawk …