Denver MCI Hazmat Drill On June 5th, 2010 Denver Fire Department hosted a mass casualty hazardous materials drill at Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. Firefighters from around the metro area responded to rescue patient, neutralize the hazard and decontaminate the scene. Units on Scene: Denver: Engine 8, Truck 8, Hamer 1 & Decon Adams Jefferson County Hazardous Response Authority: Hazmat …
AirLife Memorial EMS Muster The Annual AirLife Memorial 5K/20K Run/Walk was held at Hudson Gardens in Littleton on May 23rd, 2010. The event, hosted by the Friends of AirLife, honored police, fire and EMS personnel including an AirLife crew killed in a helicopter crash on December 14th, 1997. AirLife Denver, Buckley AFB Fire & Emergency Services, Castle Rock Fire Rescue, …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters was held on May 8th, 2010 at at Belmar Park in Lakewood. The fallen was honored and the community came out with family members to remember the firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Denver ARFF Training Denver Fire Department firefighters stationed at Denver International Airport engaged in crash rescue training at the DFD ARFF Training Center on May 7th, 2010. Firefighters practiced their response to simulated plane crashes using an airplane simulator capable of engaging in live fire training exercises.
Swift Water Rescue Training On May 1st, 2010, the Denver Fire Department conducted swift water rescue training at Confluence Park. Crews from around the city rotated through to hone their skills in preparation for the spring thaw.
Fired Up For Kids Calendar Tryouts The 2011 Fired Up for Kids Colorado Firefighter Calendar tryouts were held at the EXDO Event Center on April 24th, 2010. Two dozen firefighters took to the catwalk in hopes of claiming a month in the coveted beefcake style calendar. Proceeds from the calendar benefit the Burn Center at Children’s Hospital.
Trail Dust Fire Training On March 1st, 2010 Westminster Fire Department with Southwest Adams County Fire Protection District held fire trainings at the Trail Dust Steakhouse building. The departments held several fire trainings in the building the last few weeks. The City of Westminster bought the empty building for the process of the new redevelopment in the area of the …
Patrick Anderson Memorial The funeral for Patrick Anderson of the Denver Police Department was held at the St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Denver on February 16th, 2010 followed by a procession to Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Wheat Ridge. Patrick was 55 years-old and survived by his wife Annmarie and 2 daughters.
Ice Rescue Training The Denver Fire Department conducted ice rescue training in Washington Park on January 17th, 2010. Companies from around the city rotated through the training to hone their skills should they be needed for a real emergency.
Station 10 Dedication West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house and dedicated ceremony of their new Station 10 on October 10th, 2009. Fire Station 10 is located at 3535 S. Kipling St. and the response area is Bear Creek, The Homestead, Jefferson Green and includes C-470 & Highway 285. Station 10 is also part of the West Metro Technical …
Auto Extrication Training The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District held their auto extrication training at the on October 3rd, 2009 at the Arvada Towing Service.
Wheat Ridge Fire Training The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District held their training at the Fairmount Fire Protection District Regional Training Center in Golden on September 26th, 2009.
Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial The 23rd annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs on September 19th, 2009. Families, loved ones, friends and firefighters from all across the country and Canada honored the fallen that have given their lives in the line of duty.
Pink Heals Tour The Pink Heals 2009 tour stopped at at the Village at FlatIron Crossing in Broomfield on September 15th, 2009, along with members of the North Metro Fire Rescue District. The 2009 Legacy High School cheerleading squad performed during the event to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Foundation and a fight for their coach’s father who …
Pink Heals Tour The Pink Heals tour stopped at the Home Depot store, W. 52nd Ave. and Wadsworth Blvd. on September 15th, 2009 and hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The Pink Heals tour travels all through the county to support those suffering from cancer. The pink apparatus are named after women or children who are battling cancer or …
Arvada Harvest Parade 2009 The Arvada Fire Protection District in the Arvada Harvest Parade on September 12th, 2009.
Grand Junction President Obama Visit On August 15th, 2009 President Barack Obama held a Town Hall on health care reform at Central High School in Grand Junction. After a brief stop in Montana, the President landed in Grand Junction, made his remarks at the school and moved on as part of a three state tour to promote health care reform …
Firefighters Muster 2009 The May Farms 3rd annual firefighters muster “Battle of the Brave” was held on July 11th, 2009 at the May Farms in Byers. Firefighters from Byers Fire Protection District, Bennett Fire Protection District, Rattlesnake Fire Protection District, Sable-Altura Fire Rescue and Strasburg Fire Protection District completed with four events including the donning of protective gear, suppression exercise, …
Pancake Breakfast The Plateau Valley Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 91 in Collbran on July 4th, 2009. The community was invited out to enjoy breakfast before parting in the annual Collbran Independence Day Parade. The Collbran Marshal and Colorado State Parks also participated in the parade.
Inter-Canyon Open House Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District held an open house on June 20th, 2009 at Station 1. The department invited the community to come out to meet with the local firefighters, check out the apparatus, learn safety information and submit an application to volunteer. The department covers 55 square miles in Jefferson County and has five stations.