Aurora Apartment Fire At 13:21 on October 13th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescues responded to a reported apartment fire in the 1000 block of S. Elkhart Way after several residents called Aurora 911. First-arriving Engine 7 observed light smoke coming from the top floor of the two-story apartment building and advanced a hose line for fire attack. EMS 1 assumed command …
Bear Creek Lake Park Prescribed Burn On October 12th, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue and additional resources, in conjunction with the City of Lakewood and Bear Creek Lake Park, conducted a controlled prescribed burn fire operations at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood. Operations went as planned, as weather and fuel conditions cooperated. Clear skis, with winds approximately 6-8 miles …
Pueblo West Structure Fire On October 11th, 2026 just after 13:30 Pueblo West Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of E. George Drive for a reported residential structure fire. A 911 caller reported the home was on fire and flames are everywhere. Engine 831 arrived to find a single-family residence with light smoke showing and pulled an 1 …
Castle Rock Brush Fire At 14:28 on October 10th, 2026 Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department responded to a reported small brush fire near Crowfoot Valley Rd. and Pradera Parkway. First arriving Brush 155 sized up a 50×50 vegetation fire with a slow rate of spread and advanced a progressive hose lay on the right flank with Medic 155. Within …
Greeley Fire Station 5 Open House On October 10th, 2026 Greeley Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5, 4701 W. 24th Street in Greeley. The community came out to learn about fire safety, firefighter tug-o-war, enjoy food, CPR info, tours of the fire station and equipment, safety house and more. Aims Community College Fire Science, Greeley Police …
Widefield Structure Fire In the evening of Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched Security Fire Department and other agencies from the auto-aid group, South Group, to the 6000 block of Defore Ave in Widefield for a residential structure fire. While enroute units observed a smoke column coming from the area and confirmed a …
South Metro Commercial Structure Fire On October 5th, 2026 at 19:40 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at 6559 S. Broadway in Littleton. Visible smoke and flames were reported showing, per multiple public reports to 911 dispatch. Safety 1 and Ladder 12 arrived to working commercial structure fire in a single-story building and Ladder 12 …
North Metro Station 61 Open House The North Metro Fire Rescue District held their annual open house and cookout at Station 61, 1275 Midway Blvd. in Broomfield on October 4th, 2026 and as part of the Fire Prevention week. The community came out to enjoy lunch, meet up with first responders, fire engine tours, CPR education, kitchen safety and and …
Tri-County Spaghetti Dinner On Sunday, October 4th, 2026, the Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department invited its’ community members to the station for their 2nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner. The event offered fall themed games, gourmet Cotton Candy, and of course delicious spaghetti served by the department’s members. During the dinner they also celebrated the promotions of Captain Santiago and Lieutenant Kinnamon. The …
Station 14 Open House On October 3rd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 14, 10305 W. Chatfield Ave. in Littleton. The community came out to tour the station, meet firefighters, ask questions and have their photos taken with some of the apparatus. Snacks and drinks were also supplied. Station 14 response area includes Ken Caryl …
Veterinary First Responder Training Event On October 3rd, 2026 Church Ranch Veterinary Wellness Center and Front Range Veterinary Medical Reserve Corp (FRvMRC) co-hosted a first responder training centering on caring for animals during a disaster, Officers from Westminster Fire Department Animal Management, veterinarians, vet techs, volunteers, and local pet owners participate in a scenario of a wind-driven vegetation fire in …
Adams County Station 11 Open House On October 3rd, 2026 Adams County Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 11. The community came out to tour the fire station, the fire apparatus, free food, meet up with the firefighters, arson dog Apollo and more. More info about the upcoming events go to the 5280Fire Calendar.
Westminster Station 4 Open House On October 3rd, 2026 Westminster Fire Department held its annual open house at Station 4, 4580 W. 112th Ave. to welcome community to members to visit the station and see the rigs and the equipment. In addition to Engine 4 and a medic unit there was a landing by Flight for Life Lifeguard 1, a …
Station 15 Open House On October 3rd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 15, located at 6220 N. Roxborough Drive in Roxborough Park. The community came out to tour the station, meet firefighters, ask questions and have their photos taken with some of the apparatus. Snacks and drinks were also supplied. Station 15 is the …
Station 3 Open House On October 3rd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 3, 95 Garrison Street in Lakewood. The community came out to tour parts of the station, meet up with the firefighters, and find out more about the fire department. Station 3 was built in 1991 and is the former site of the …
Engine 711 Collision On October 3rd, 2026, Black Forest Fire Rescue was in the area of Vollmer Rd. & Glider Loop in northern El Paso County. A vehicle in opposing lanes crossed the median and struck Engine 711. The driver of the vehicle that struck the engine was transported to an area hospital. None of the crew members of the …
Firefighter Chili Cook-Off The Denver Firefighters Local 858 hosted the 37th annual Denver Firefighter Chili Cook-Off at McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. in Denver on October 2nd, 2026. Firefighters from all over the front range and beyond competed against each other for the best firefighter chili in Colorado while helping to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association and other …
West Metro Two-Vehicle MVA On September 26th, 2026 at 16:16 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to an MVA with possible extraction needed on Red Rocks Park Rd. (East) at Hwy. 93 (Hog Back Rd.) in Morrison. District 2, SAM 2 and Engine 9 arrived on scene with a two-vehicle MVA with one on its side at Red Rocks Park …
West Metro Family Fire Muster The 30th annual West Metro Fire Rescue “Family Fire Muster” was held on September 26th, 2026 at the Training Center (Station 10) in Lakewood. Around 5,000 came out to for an inside look at what West Metro Fire does in the fire district with all kinds of emergency vehicles on display including a tour of …
Arvada Safety Day Arvada Fire Protection District held their annual Safety Day on September 26th, 2026 at the Training Center, 6651 Indiana St. The community was invited to enjoyed fun activities including fire apparatus tours, first responders, wildfire mitigation, auto extrication, demonstrations, hands-only CPR, bike safety, MedEvac landing and more. Colorado Division of Fire Prevention & Control, Friends of Arvada …