Controlled Burn The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge conducted a controlled burn on March 28th, 2015. Firefighters from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service planned to burn less than one square acre to invigorate the growth of prairie vegetation, control weeks and reduce the risk of wildfires. Firefighters from Brighton Fire Rescue District and the U.S. Forest Service assisted …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 2015 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held in downtown Denver on March 14th, 2015. First responders from around the metro area were among the hundreds of entries that participated in the parade including Aurora Fire Department, Colorado Emerald Society, Denver Fire Department, Denver Health Paramedics, Denver Police Department, Denver Sheriff and the Lafayette Fire Department.
Adams County Ice Rescue Training Adams County Fire Rescue took advantage of the warm weather on January 25th, 2015 to conduct ice rescue training at Jim Baker Park near Lowell Blvd. and W. 64th Ave. The training scenario sent multiple crews to a report of a man stuck in the ice at the reservoir in the park. Firefighters honed their skills and practiced their …
Hell Night 2015 The Denver Fire Department held their first Hell Night of 2015 on January 14th with putting the new recruited firefighters to the test. Firefighters were slammed with almost 12 hours of exciting, creative, and dangerous scenarios. The scenarios this year included animal rescue, bus vs car with MCI, numerous car and dumpster fires, a shed fire, various …
South Adams Awards Ceremony The South Adams County Fire Department firefighters gathered on December 6th, 2014 to enjoy and recognize each other and their hard work and years of dedication in the line of duty. The awards ceremony ended up not only being about those actions and behaviors displayed while on duty but off duty as well. Firefighters honored a …
Denver Turkey Fryer Demo In preparation for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the Denver Fire Department held a turkey fryer demonstration at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on November 18th, 2014. The demonstration highlighted the safety hazards that may be present when deep frying turkeys. U.S. fire departments are responding to more than 1,000 fires each year in which a deep fryer is …
Elbert Table Top Training Firefighters from Elbert Fire Protection District took advantage of the cold and snowy weather on November 15th, 2014 to hone their response to wildland fires. The department used part of their monthly training to conduct a tabletop exercise simulating the response to a fast moving wildland fire in the southern part of their district. Firefighters considered location, terrain, resources, …
Elbert Fire Fundraiser Elbert Fire Protection District held their annual fall fundraiser on November 8th, 2014. The proceeds from the silent auction and sale benefited the Elbert Firefighters Fund. Community members were able to bid on a number of items including Denver Broncos sports memorabilia and collectible dolls. Other donated miscellaneous items and “Proud Supporter” of Elbert Fire Rescue T-shirts …
Recruiting Event The South Adams County Fire Department held a recruiting event at Station 25 in Commerce City on November 8th, 2014. The Department invited perspective applicants to their training center to learn more about SAC and the hiring process. After a video presentation in a training room, firefighters answered questions and walked people through the physical agility test.
Brighton Truck or Treat Brighton Fire Rescue District Brighton Fire Rescue held their annual Truck or Treat at Station 51 in downtown Brighton on October 25th, 2014. Hundreds of ghosts, ghouls, goblins and other costumed characters attended the spooktacular for some early trick-or-treating. Attendees met with firefighters, picked their favorite carved pumpkin, checked out the haunted engine, toured the spooky …
Frederick-Firestone Safety Day The Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held a safety day outside the Home Depot in Firestone on October 25th, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and receive safety information. Crews also put on an extrication demonstration during the event.
Controlled Burn The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service conducted a controlled burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge on October 23rd, 2014. USFWS plans on burning over 2,000 acres to invigorate growth of native vegetation, reduce litter, manage weeds and improve habitat for wildlife. The burn will also help reduce the risk of wildfires.
Elk Creek Explorer Recruiting Event Elk Creek Fire Protection District hosted a recruiting event for their Explorer program on October 18th, 2014 at Station 1 in Conifer. About a dozen perspective applicants attended the event to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and learn more about the program. The program, associated with the Boy Scouts of America, is open …
Station 3 Open House The Hudson Fire Protection District held an open house and expansion opening at Station 3 in Lochbuie on October 18th, 2014. The expansion provides quarters at the station to allow for an on duty crew 24/7. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, tour the station and enjoy lunch.
Inter-Canyon Recruit Training The Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District conducted training for their recruits at Station 3, 8445 S. Hwy. 85 on October 18th, 2014. The recruits worked with ladders and practiced following a hose line out to safety in poor visibility. The district covers 55 square miles in Jefferson County and has five stations.
Arvada Station 4 Open House The Arvada Fire Protection District hosted an open house at Station 4, on October 11th, 2014. The Department opened their doors and invited the public to come meet with firefighters and check out their apparatus. Station 4 houses Ladder 4 and the hazardous materials response team.
Station 4 Open House The Westminster Fire Department held an open house at Station 4 on October 11th, 2014. The department opened their doors to meet with the community, show them their apparatus and provided safety tips in honor of Fire Prevention Week. Station 4 houses and engine and a medic unit.
North Metro Safety Fair North Metro Fire Rescue District held their annual Fire Safety Fair at Walmart in Northglenn on October 4th, 2014, part of Fire Prevention Week. The community came out to meet with the firefighters, learn about how to evacuate a home when there is an emergency, how to contact 911 and first responders and the importance of …
Station 62 Open House The Cunningham Fire Protection District held their annual Fire Prevention Week Open House at Station 62 on October 4th, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus, learn valuable fire prevention information and enjoy lunch. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and Arapahoe Rescue Patrol also participated in the event.
Elizabeth Chili Dinner The Elizabeth Fire Protection District held their annual chili dinner at Station 271 on October 3rd, 2014. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy chili. The Elbert County Sheriff, Elbert Fire Protection District, Elizabeth Police Department, Kiowa Police Department and the Kiowa Fire Protection District all stopped by …