DFD 150th Anniversary The Denver Fire Department celebrated its 150th anniversary at the Denver Firefighters Museum on May 21st, 2016. The community was invited to check out apparatus, visit the smoke house, tour the museum and enjoy cake. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock issued a proclamation commemorating the department’s anniversary and the department’s Honor Guard retired the museum’s flag and installed one …
AirLife Memorial EMS Muster The 19th Annual AirLife Memorial Run/Walk and EMS Celebration was held May 21st, 2016 at Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton, benefiting the Friends of AirLife. The event included a 5k/10k, 5k walk and the kids fun run, including the EMS, fire and police muster with emergency vehicles on display, meet up with first responders, …
Federal Heights Pancake Breakfast The Federal Heights Fire Department in conjunction with the mayor and city council hosted a pancake breakfast at the city’s fire station on May 14th, 2016. Hundreds of residents came out for free pancakes, eggs and sausage. The event allowed attendees the opportunity to meet with firefighters, check out some of the apparatus and tour the …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Tryouts The 2017 Colorado Firefighter Calendar tryouts were held at the EXDO Event Center on May 7th, 2016. Twenty-four firefighters competed for a spot in next year’s calendar by answering questions in their dress blues and parading across the state in part of their bunker gear. Calendar models volunteer their time to raise funds, attend events, educate children, …
Station 5 Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5 on May 7th, 2016. The community came out in the rain and hail to meet the fire fighters and learn about fire safety, tour the fire engines, enjoy food and fire truck rides in the Seagrave pumper.
Fallen Firefighters Remembrance Ceremony The 2016 Colorado Fallen Firefighters Remembrance Ceremony was held at the Lakewood Cultural Center on May 7th, 2016. Hundreds of firefighters from across the state came together to pay honor the 146 firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the people of Colorado. This year, the names of Denver firefighter John Whelan and Louisville …
2016 Doors Open Denver The Denver Fire Department and the Denver Firefighters Museum were among dozens of entities who participated in Doors Open Denver (DOD) on April 23rd – 24th 2016. DOD is an annual two-day event that provides opportunities for residents and visitors to explore some of the unique, high profile and historic structures in Denver. DFD opened up …
Station 1 Pancake Breakfast Windsor Severance Fire Rescue held a pancake breakfast at Station 1 on April 2nd, 2016. The public was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their apparatus and enjoy a pancake breakfast. Proceeds from the event benefit the Windsor Severance Fire Museum.
Finley Memorial Hockey Tournament The 2016 Finley Memorial Hockey Tournament was held at the Foothills Ice Arena in Lakewood on March 22nd, 2016. Teams consisting of firefighters, law enforcement officers and other first responders that competed for the championship. The tournament honors the memory of Deena and Taren Finley, both of whom were killed in a traffic accident in Adams …
Fire – Heat Damaged Protective Gear On March 22nd, 2016 Assistant Chief CJ Haberkorn and PIO Melissa Taylor of the Denver Fire Department showed how valuable the fire equipment is after rescuing a man from a burning apartment building at 1515 Grant St. on March 15th, 2016. The velocity and the volume of fire that came out of that building that day, …
Nate Carrigan Memorial Nate Carrigan Memorial was held on March 14th, 2016 at Faith Bible Chapel in Arvada. Hundreds came out to honor Carrigan including law enforcement, fire departments, first responders along with the general public that lined the streets and highways. Corporal Nate Carrigan of Park County Sheriff, was shot and killed on February 23rd, 2016 when he, along with …
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Firefighters from around the metro area and their families participated in the 2016 Saint Patrick’s Parade in downtown Denver on March 12th, 2016. Thousands of spectators dressed in green lined the 15-block route as over two hundred entries made their way around Coors Field. Firefighters from Arvada, Aurora, Denver, Longmont, South Metro, West Metro, the Colorado …
Craig Moilanen Memorial Hockey Cup The Inaugural Craig Moilanen Hockey Cup was held March 11th to March 13th, 2016 at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton with the Whalers winning the Fire Championship and South Metro Fire Rescue with the Rescue Championship. Thank you to Paul Berens who organized the event. The teams that participated were Beavercreek Lumberjacks, Castle Rock …
Denver Broncos Victory Parade The Denver Broncos came back home from winning Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers and the city of Denver put on a victory parade through the streets of downtown Denver on February 9th, 2016. Players rode on top of fire equipment, that started at 17th St. and went down Broadway to the Civic Center Park …
Denver Broncos Support On February 7th, 2016 the Denver Fire Department showed their support for the Denver Broncos as they prepared to battle the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Local 858 ordered special t-shirts for crews to wear on duty to show their support for the home team. The Broncos won 24 to 10.
United In Orange The Arvada Fire Protection District supported the Denver Broncos on February 4th, 2016 as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Arvada Firefighters changed out their regular issued t-shirts with “United In Orange” shirts to support the home team. The Broncos won the Super Bowl 24 to 10.
Ice Rescue Training Firefighters from the Denver Fire Department took advantage of the warmer weather on January 2nd, 2016 to engage in ice rescue training in City Park. Despite the frigid temperatures in the area over the holidays, local lakes and waterways can be hazardous for people and their pets. Crews from the water rescue team, Station 8 and Station …
Golden Christmas Parade Golden Fire Department participated in the Olde Golden Christmas Parade in downtown Golden on December 19th, 2015. The parade started off with Chief John Bales and followed by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Tower 21.
Candy Cane Festival Adams County Fire Rescue joined Santa Claus at the 15th Annual Candy Cane Festival at Hammond’s Candies in Adams County on December 11th and 12th, 2015. Despite the fluctuation in weather, the Adams County engine was just as big a hit as the candy and Santa himself. Other activities included a horse-drawn carriage, trolley rides, cookie decorating, …
Trooper Jaimie Jursevics Memorial A Celebration of Life Ceremony for Trooper Jaimie Jursevics of the Colorado State Patrol was held on November 23rd, 2015 at the Denver First Church of the Nazarene. Thousands came out to honor her with a large procession including law enforcement, fire departments and medical responders from all over the state, region and nation. Jursevics was 33 years-old, …