Hell Night 2014 The Denver Fire Department along with Denver Paramedics trained and put to the test the training of the new Denver Fire recruits and other cadets over an 8 hour period with numerous fire and rescue scenarios on March 14th, 2014. The recruits were dispatched to water and utility problems, various types of car accidents and fires involving …
Lacrosse Scrimmage On March 1st. 2014 Firefighters and Military service members squared off at the Pepsi Center in a game of indoor lacrosse. With family and friends watching in the seats, Military once again battled their way to victory over the Firefighters. Everyone came out a winner in the end, the money from ticket sales to the game went to …
David Baldwin Memorial Jefferson County Sheriff Sgt. David Baldwin (MC-1) memorial service was held on February 3rd, 2014 at the 1st Bank Broomfield Events Center, followed by a large procession. Baldwin was stuck on his motorcycle on January 26th, 2014 on Highway 93 at W. 64th Parkway. The accident happened when a driver tried to pass another vehicle in the …
Moilanen Firefighter Hockey Tournament The Moilanen Firefighter Hockey Tournament was held on December 29th, 2013 to raise awareness and funds for Craig Moilanen at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton. Thank you to Paul Berens who organized the event. The teams that participated were Denver Fire Department, Littleton Fire Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District, South Metro Fire Rescue and …
Engine 41 Dedication The Federal Heights Fire Department dedicated the new Engine 41 on December 17th, 2013 with a christening at Station 41. The community with family, friends and Westminster Fire Department came out to the ceremony. The new engine is a 2013 Pierce Saber with a 500 gallon water tank.
Westminster Santa Visit On December 3rd, 2013 Westminster Fire Department and Santa Clause visited the good boys and girls in the City of Westminster. Every year, firefighters help Santa out with his busy schedule to make sure he has his list checked twice with all the toys and gift requests. If you are interested in participating or donating to Santa’s visits …
Firewomen 2013 Conference Female Firefighters from across the United States attended the Firewomen 2013 Conference in Frisco on October 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2013. The conference was sponsored by the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Lake Dillon Fire Rescue, Summit County Ambulance Service and the Colorado State Chiefs Association. The conference allowed Firefighters to network and learn from each …
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2013 The annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2013 at Red Rocks. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Carnation Festival Parade The Wheat Ridge Carnation Parade was held on August 17th, 2013. The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District and Wheat Ridge Police Department participated in the parade and festival.
Indian Hills Pancake Breakfast The Indian Hills Fire Protection District held their annual open house and parade on July 4th, 2013. The community came out to meet with firefighters, see the fire engines, enjoy pancakes, the parade and AirLife.
Hell Night 2013 The Denver Fire Department put their latest class of recruits through Hell Night at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on June 27th, 2013. Recruits trained over an 8 hour period with numerous fire and rescue scenarios. The recruits were dispatched to water and utility problems, various types of car accidents and fires involving serious injuries, hazards and …
Lacrosse Scrimmage On June 22nd, 2013 Family and friends came to watch and support local firefighters and service members. A Lacrosse scrimmage was held before the Outlaws game at Sports Authority Field between Firefighters and Military. The players battled it out for half an hour with Military winning the scrimmage.
Finley Memorial Hockey Tournament The 2013 Finley Memorial Hockey Tournament was held at the Foothills Ice Arena in Lakewood on June 1st, 2013. Teams consisting of firefighters, law enforcement officers and other first responders 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 County …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The 12th annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters was held on May 11th, 2013 at at Belmar Park in Lakewood. Families of the fallen, and citizens remember the firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice, with a fire apparatus parade preceding the remembrance ceremony. The following firefighters were added to the memorial this year were: Donald E. Felton II 10/27/2012 Southern Park …
First Day of Patient Transport The Arvada Fire Protection District started their first day of patient transport at 08:30 on March 1st, 2013 with a “Wetdown’. Arvada Fire takes over the medical service from the past provider Pridemark Paramedics. The new 6 new ambulances that went into service were: Medic 51, Medic 53, Medic 55, Medic 56, Medic 57, & …
Arvada Auto X The 4th Annual Auto-X Extrication Workshop was held on May 18th, 19th, and 20th, 2012 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. 6651 Indiana St. Firefighters from all over the state of Colorado and out of state attended the three-day training class hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The three day class further the skills of auto …
James Davies Memorial Lakewood Police Department Agent James Jeffery Davies funeral was held on November 15th, 2012 at the Denver First Church of the Nazarene in Cherry Hills Village. Thousands gathered at the church including first responders from police departments from all over the state and beyond. After the service followed by a large procession which traveled to the Jefferson …
Randy Atkinson Memorial Randy Atkinson, passed away at the age of 60 on October 9th, 2012. Randy began serving his community in 1972 at the age of 19 years old when he joined the Denver Fire Department and Local 858. He was elected President of the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters-CPFF in 1995 and elected IAFF 9th District Vice-President in 2007. …
Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial On September 17th, 2012 the 26th annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held with thousands of families, friends, loved ones, and firefighters from all across the country and Canada, honored the fallen that given their lives in the line of duty, the ceremony was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. 154 fallen fire fighters …
Trooper Honored in Training The Fort Collins Police Department Honor Guard with Poudre Fire Authority, Longmont Fire Department and others trained for the fallen on September 14th, 2012. After a week of training Fort Collins Color Guard graduated new members in service with a training funeral to put what they all have learned into use. The Funeral was a complete …