Engine 536 Dedication Foothills Fire Protection District held an open house and engine dedication to the new Engine 536 at the Lookout Mountain Fire Station on July 2nd, 2016. The new engine is a 2016 HME / Rossenbauer Central 4×4 with a 1000 gallon water tank and 1500 gpm pump.
Arvada Youth Fire Academy Arvada Fire Protection District hosted the annual Youth Fire Academy, three days from June 28th to June 30th, 2016 at the Arvada Fire Training Center.
Inter-Canyon Fire at Tiny Town On June 20th, 2016 Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District was at the Tiny Town & Railroad, 6249 S. Turkey Creek Rd. in Morrison with their fire trucks to tour and more.
Denver Pridefest The 2016 Denver Pridefest was held in and around Civic Center Park in downtown Denver on June 17th and 18th, 2016. Security was tight and emotions were high after almost a week earlier, 49 people were killed and 53 more injured in a shooting at Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. First responders from numerous agencies in the metro …
Strasburg Open House Strasburg Fire Protection District held their open house on June 11th, 2016. The community came out to enjoy food, meet the firefighters, fire engines and the Adams County Sheriff also participated in the event with their SWAT rescue.
Station 64 Open House Colorado River Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 64 in New Castle on June 11th, 2016. The local community came out in force to meet with firefighters, tour the apparatus, learn safety tips and enjoy lunch. Station 64 covers the east end of the district and houses an engine, truck, tender, brush unit and two ambulances. The station, …
Station 24 Grand Opening South Adams County Fire Department held the grand opening ceremony and open house for the new Station 24 on June 11th, 2016. The new station is located at 8600 Rosemary St. and is the same location of the new fire station that was rebuilt. This station is also co-located with Fleet Maintenance.
31st Annual Fire Muster The 31st Annual Schomp Automotive Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Parade & Muster was held on June 11, 2016. The parade started at Broadway Blvd and Littleton Blvd. and traveled through the downtown Littleton, to the Arapahoe Community College for the fire muster.
Fire Academy Graduation The 2016 East Metro Fire Academy Graduation was held at Bennett High School on June 5th, 2016. After 26 weeks of intensive training, 21 new recruits from Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Byers Fire Protection District, Sable Altura Fire Rescue and Strasburg Fire Protection District were sworn in and received their badges. Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Training …
Station 63 Open House Cunningham Fire Protection District held their annual EMS Open House at Station 63 on June 4th, 2016. The public came out to meet with firefighters, tour the apparatus and enjoy sandwiches from Firehouse Subs. This year’s festivities included a child passenger safety seat checkpoint, injury and illness prevention information, free face painting, and a live auto …
Foothills Annual Pancake Breakfast Foothills Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at the Lookout Mountain Fire Station at 67 S. Lookout Mountain Rd. on June 4th, 2016. The community came out to meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire station, learn about fire safety and see the fire apparatus. The community came out in force to meet …
Chief Taft Retirement Denver Fire Department Chief Greg Taft worked his last shift on duty in District 7 on June 1st, 2016. Greg got a job in 1974, at age 18, for Physician’s Ambulance Company, which contracted with and ran out of North Washington Fire Rescue only fire station at the time. In 1976, at age 20, he got hired …
Brighton Safety Expo Brighton Fire Rescue District held their annual Safety Expo on May 21st, 2016. The community came out to meet with the first responders, tour the apparatus, and learn about safety information.
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 …