Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Hanging Lake Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training at the Dotsero Truck Parking Area along I-70 on April 15th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control, turret operations and drafting. The team has a pumper, a quick response vehicle, a tug and a roll back wrecker …
Aurora Live Fire Training Exercises Aurora Fire Rescue conducted live fire training exercises at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on April 13th, 2026. Live fire training involve the use of live flames in a controlled environment to prepare emergency personnel for high-stress, real world rescue situations. Units on Scene: Aurora: Battalion 2, Engine 1, Engine 11, Engine …
Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue completed their annual packing testing outside of Station 8 in Delaney Community Farm on April 12th, 2026. The annual physical assessment ensures that wildland firefighters can handle strenuous field conditions without endangering themselves or others. It involves completing a 3 mile hike with a 45 pound vest within 45 minutes.
Adams County Semi Trailer Fire On April 11th, 2026 around 20:45 Adams County Fire Rescue Truck 11 was dispatched to a vehicle fire on the on ramp to W. 84th Ave. from northbound I-25. Adcom 911 advised that multiple callers reporting fully involved and the call was upgraded. Truck 11 arrived on scene to a working fire from a Amazon …
Fort Lupton Engine 2601 Push-In Ceremony On April 11th, 2026 the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District welcomed it’s newest engine into service. This engine, a 2026 Pierce Velocity, is equipped with a 1,000 gallon water tank, 20 gallon foam cell, Husky 3 foam system and 1,500 gallon per minute Pierce PUC pump. This engine will serve the community of Fort …
Fire On The Plains The Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control, La Junta Fire Department and Otero College hosted the 9th Annual Fire on the Plains in La Junta from April 9th to April 12th, 2026. Fire on the Plains provides entry level skills for new firefighters and refresher training for seasoned veterans. 5280Fire caught up with the group …
Tri-County Pancake Breakfast The Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at their station in Rush on April 11th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. The Department also celebrated their 50th Anniversary. El Paso / Teller County 911, Edison Fire Protection District and Flight for Life participated …
West Metro Attic Fire On April 8th, 2026 at 12:26 West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 300 block of Howell St. in Jefferson County. Jeffcom 911 received calls from area residents, stating that smoke was seen exiting an attic vent. Engine 6 arrived to a working fire from a …
Denver House Fire On April 8th, 2026 around 15:45 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2500 block of N. Wolff St. Crews arrived to a single-story single-family house with smoke showing. Crews quickly accessed the roof and worked to contain the fire, preventing further extension. No reported injuries and the cause of the fire is …
Aurora Motorcycle MVA On April 8th, 2026, at approximately 14:45 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a motorcycle accident with injuries on northbound S. Parker Rd. at the intersection of S. Atchison Way. Engine 6 arrived on scene and found a three-vehicle accident with a motorcycle on its side in the roadway. One person was transported emergent via ambulance to …
Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training on the east side of the tunnels on April 8th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control and turret operations. CDOT has 22 staff members on the brigade who train once month to keep their skills sharp. When …
Fire Science Evolutions Day 2 On April 8th, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their second day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. The sixteen students worked search & rescue 2nd floor apartment via ladder, search & rescue 1st floor house, hose line advancement to basement, maze afternoon, live basement fires and 2nd floor …
Falcon Vegetation Fire On April 6th, 2026 around 13:45 Falcon Fire Protection District was dispatched to reported outside fire in the area of Hwy. 24 and Woodman Rd. Upon arrival, crews found fire activity just east of the intersection, burning in the ditch along Highway 24 and moving from west to northwest. The fire was contained to approximately 0.66 acres …
Palmer Lake Pancake Breakfast The Palmer Lake Fire Department Firefighter Association held a free pancake breakfast at Town Hall on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters and enjoy pancakes and sausage. Following the breakfast, Awake the Lake held their annual Easter egg hunt in the open space in front of town hall. For more …
Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry The Northeast Lincoln Fire Protection District held their annoy Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry at their station in Arriba on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy Rocky Mounty oysters and/or chicken tenders. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Department.
Aurora Garage Fire Around 05:30 on April 4th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched by Aurora 911 with receiving several reports of a house fire in the 900 block of N. Idalia Circle. Engine 5 could see flames when they left the station, and the incident was upgraded to a working structure fire response. Upon arrival, Engine 5, Ladder 5 and …
Aurora House Fire Around 09:30 on April 1st, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported house fire in the 600 block of S. Potomac Way. Upon arrival, Engine 4 observed light smoke showing from the front of a tri-level home, upgraded the incident to a working structure fire, and advanced a hose line inside for fire attack. A …
Fire Science Evolutions On April 1st, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their first day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. Sixteen students split into four teams and in the morning and ran through VES, SCBA maze, hose line advancement and ladders. During the afternoon the four teams we able to practice hose line …
Denver Vegetation Fire On March 31st, 2026 around 23:00 Denver Fire Department and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a vegetation fire at 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. off Havana St. in the Bluff Lake Nature Center. Crews arrived to find a slow moving fire burning in the cattail marsh and trees along the east and south sides of the lake. …
Colorado Springs Backcountry Rescue On March 30th, 2026 at 14:17 the Colorado Springs Fire Department and American Medical Response responded to North Cheyenne Cañon for a climber who had fallen approximately 30 feet. The patient was located more than 400 feet above the road and firefighters had to hike steep terrain to reach him. Once crews made contact, they immediately began …