Station 8 Uncoupling Ceremony On April 18th, 2026 the Thornton Fire Department celebrated the grand opening with an uncoupling ceremony and open house for the new Station 8 at 15343 Monaco St. in Windsong. The Thornton community was invited to the ceremony including the presentation and raising of the colors with remarks by Fire Chief Stephen Kelly, an invocation given …
Community Safety Day On April 12th. 2025 Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held their annual community safety day at the Home Depot in Firestone. The community came out to meet with first responders, tour the apparatus, fire extinguisher giveaways, learn valuable safety information with safety demonstrations and the first annual firefighter chili showdown. The Colorado State Patrol, Firestone Police Department, UC …
Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Hanging Lake Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training at the Dotsero Truck Parking Area along I-70 on April 15th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control, turret operations and drafting. The team has a pumper, a quick response vehicle, a tug and a roll back wrecker …
Arvada Live Fire Training On April 15th, 2026 the Arvada Fire Protection District conducted live fire training exercises at the Training Center, 6651 Indiana St. in Arvada. The training involved the use of live flames, in a controlled environment, to prepare emergency personnel for high-stress and real-world rescue situations. Two separate incident scenarios were performed. The first included a small …
Aurora Live Fire Training Exercises Aurora Fire Rescue conducted live fire training exercises at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on April 13th, 2026. Live fire training involve the use of live flames in a controlled environment to prepare emergency personnel for high-stress, real world rescue situations. Units on Scene: Aurora: Battalion 2, Engine 1, Engine 11, Engine …
Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue completed their annual packing testing outside of Station 8 in Delaney Community Farm on April 12th, 2026. The annual physical assessment ensures that wildland firefighters can handle strenuous field conditions without endangering themselves or others. It involves completing a 3 mile hike with a 45 pound vest within 45 minutes.
Engine 2601 Push-In Ceremony On April 11th, 2026 the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District welcomed it’s newest engine into service. This engine, a 2026 Pierce Velocity, is equipped with a 1,000 gallon water tank, 20 gallon foam cell, Husky 3 foam system and 1,500 gallon per minute Pierce PUC pump. This engine will serve the community of Fort Lupton from …
Tri-County Pancake Breakfast The Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at their station in Rush on April 11th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. The Department also celebrated their 50th Anniversary. El Paso / Teller County 911, Edison Fire Protection District and Flight for Life participated …
Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training on the east side of the tunnels on April 8th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control and turret operations. CDOT has 22 staff members on the brigade who train once month to keep their skills sharp. When …
Fire Science Evolutions Day 2 On April 8th, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their second day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. The sixteen students worked search & rescue 2nd floor apartment via ladder, search & rescue 1st floor house, hose line advancement to basement, maze afternoon, live basement fires and 2nd floor …
Palmer Lake Pancake Breakfast The Palmer Lake Fire Department Firefighter Association held a free pancake breakfast at Town Hall on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters and enjoy pancakes and sausage. Following the breakfast, Awake the Lake held their annual Easter egg hunt in the open space in front of town hall. For more …
Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry The Northeast Lincoln Fire Protection District held their annoy Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry at their station in Arriba on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy Rocky Mounty oysters and/or chicken tenders. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Department. For more information …
Fire Science Evolutions On April 1st, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their first day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. Sixteen students split into four teams and in the morning and ran through VES, SCBA maze, hose line advancement and ladders. During the afternoon the four teams we able to practice hose line …
Wildland Refresher Training The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team hosted refresher training at Richmil Open Space near Deer Trail on March 30th, 2026. After a classroom session in the morning at the Deer Trail Volunteer Fire Department, the crews spent the afternoon working on the deployment of progressive hose packs, extinguishing a mock wildland fire, establishing fire breaks with …
Hillrose-Snyder Pancake Supper The Hillrose-Snyder Fire Department held their annual pancake supper and raffle fundraiser in Hillrose on March 28th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy pancakes for supper. The proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the department. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Aurora Polar Plunge The 2026 Aurora Polar Plunge was held at Aurora Reservoir on March 28th, 2026. Over 700 people registered to take the plunge to help raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado. Aurora Fire Rescue, Falck and Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space were on hand to ensure a safe event. Approximately $195,000 was raised in this year’s event …
North Central Fire Training On March 28th, 2026 North Central Fire Protection District volunteers trained in structure fire operations at the old Bijou Church off of Ridge Rd. This gave members a chance to refresh their skills on fire attack duties, pumping, nursing from a tender and command. A new member of the department will also be going through the …
Station 27 Pancake Breakfast The South Adams County Fire Department held their firehouse pancake breakfast on March 28th, 2026 at Station 27 in Commerce City. The community came out to meet with the firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy pancakes. Platte Valley Ambulance Service also participated in the event. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire …
Truck 101 / Truck 107 Push-In Ceremony On March 24th, 2026 the Greeley Fire Department welcomed two new apparatus into frontline service, marking the end of an era for Greeley. The City of Greeley was protected with Pierce’s first Velocity chassis Tractor Drawn Aerial for 17 years. The Tractor Drawn Aerial was designed to navigate the tightest of streets and …
Kit Carson Chili Supper The Kit Carson Volunteer Fire Department held their annual chili supper, silent auction and dance on March 21st, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, bid on silent auction items, enjoy chili for dinner and dance the night away. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the KCVFD Victim’s Assistance Fund. For more information …