Genesee Open House 2015

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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 2015

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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 Safety Day 2015

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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

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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

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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 2015

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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.

Fire & Emergency Services Higher Education Research Project

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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.

Golden Fire Safety & Preparedness Day 2015

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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.

MDA Fill The Boot 2015

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MDA Fill The Boot 2015 The 2015 Fill the Boot campaign took place September 4th through September 7th. Thousand of firefighters across the country took to the streets to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Contributions help support MDA’s efforts to fund research and provide support services. Throughout the weekend 5280Fire.com photographers ran into firefighters from Adams County, …

Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut 2016

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Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut The hottest event of the summer hit the EXDO Event Center on August 15th, 2015 as the Colorado Firefighter Calendar held their 2016 Debut Party. Seventeen Colorado firefighters heated up the runway as next year’s winners were revealed in front of a capacity crowd. Proceeds from calendar sales and related events benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado …

Platte Valley Pancake Breakfast 2015

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Platte Valley Pancake Breakfast The Platte Valley Fire Protection District held they annul pancake breakfast in Kersey on August 1, 2015. The community was invited to the station to enjoy pancakes before the town kicked off the Kersey Day Parade. The Evans Fire Protection District, Galton Fire Protection District, Kersey Police Department and Weld County Sheriff’s Office participated in the …

Golden Pancake Breakfast 2015

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41st Annual Pancake Breakfast The Golden Fire Department held their 41st Annual Pancake Breakfast at Station 21 on July 25th, 2015. Firefighters served up pancakes and bacon to those who attended. The public got to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Fairmount Fire Protection District also participated in the event.

Larimer County Dive Team Training 2015

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Larimer County Dive Team Training The Larimer County Dive Rescue Team conducted dive training at Horsetooth Reservoir on July 18th, 2015. Larimer County Dive Rescue is a volunteer team that specializes in the rescue and recovery of people and property involved in water related incidents.

Larimer County Search & Rescue Open House 2015

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LCSAR Open House Larimer County Search and Rescue held a open house and pancake breakfast at their headquarters in Fort Collins on July 18th, 2015. The organization invited the public to come meet the team, learn more about what they do and submit an application if interested. Pancakes and sausage were provided. North Colorado Med Evac also participated in the …