SAW 26-02 Week 4 The South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District, Westminster Fire Department S.A.W. Lateral Fire Training Academy is currently halfway through their six weeks of training. 5280Fire caught up with the recruits at the South Adams County Fire Training Center on August 31st, 2026 while they were conducting hose deployment evolutions. The twelve recruits from …
Vehicle vs Building On August 30th, 2026 at approximately 12:38 the Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched to a vehicle possibly into the building at the Starbucks, 4975 Kipling St. in Wheat Ridge. Truck 52 arrived on scene to find that a passenger vehicle that driven into a support column in front of the building. Firefighters were on scene for …
Clear Creek County Festival The Clear Creek County C3 Fest was held on August 29th, 2026 at the Idaho Springs Baseball Fields in Idaho Springs, hosted by the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office. The community came out to the free event to hang out and meet up with local first responders and to see the emergency equipment with live music, …
Boulder Rural Open House The Boulder Rural Fire Rescue held their annual open house on August 29th, 2026 at their fire station. The community coming out to meet up with first responders, tour the apparatus, enjoy lunch, learn valuable safety information, game and learning. Med Evac, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder County Mounted Search …
Colorado State Fair Parade The Colorado State Fair Parade took place August 29th, 2026 in downtown Pueblo. The CSF Parade is one of the oldest parades in Colorado and kicked off the opening weekend of the Colorado State Fair and this years themed “Celebrate Your Fairatige”. American Medical Response, Pueblo Fire Department, Pueblo Police Department, Pueblo Municipal Court, Pueblo Country …
Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge The Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge hosted by West Metro Fire Rescue was held on August 29th, 2026 at the West Metro Fire Training Center, 3535 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Community members were invited to test their abilities, strength and endurance, while by pushing themselves through the course. From truck drivers, to office workers, they all …
Aurora Mobile Home Fire On August 28th, 2026 around 10:11 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to multiple reports of two mobile homes on fire with possible parties trapped in the 15000 block of E. Colfax Ave. While enroute, Ladder 5 observed a large dark column of smoke and upgraded to a working fire. When they arrived on scene, they observed one …
Elementary School Electrical Fire On August 25th, 2026 at approximately 13:20 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Rolling Hills Elementary School, 5756 S. Biscay St. in Arapahoe County. Firefighters arrived on scene and found an electrical issue with the ballast in a light fixture. South Metro neutralized the issue …
Engine 2602 Push-In Ceremony On August 23, 2026, the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District proudly welcomed Engine 2602 into service at Fire Station 2 during a traditional push-in ceremony attended by firefighters, district leaders, and members of the community. The ceremony began with remarks from Fire Chief Greg Ward, who thanked the District Board and the community for their continued support. …
Station 17 Open House On August 22nd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 17, located at 10901 W. 38th Ave. in the Prospect Valley neighborhood. Station 17 is the former Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District Station 72. Station 17 response area includes the new Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Clear Creek Crossing, Applewood, Paramount Heights, Prospect …
Castle Rock Touch-A-Truck The Castle Rock Police Department held their 10th Annual “Touch-A-Truck” event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock on August 22nd, 2026. The community was invited out and given the opportunity to climb aboard, explore and and learn about a variety of vehicles and the important roles they play. The Arapahoe Community College Police, Castle Rock …
Station 6 Open House On August 22nd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 6, located on the 6th Ave. Service Rd. Station 6 was built in 1985 and is the former Lakewood Fire Department Station 6. The community came out to tour the station, meet firefighters, ask questions and have their photos taken with some of …
Larimer County Emergency Services Open House The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at their new Emergency Services Building, 2250 W. County Rd. 56, on August 21st, 2026. The new building will house the Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team, Larimer County Dive Rescue, Larimer County Search and Rescue and the Diamond Peaks Ski Patrol. The …
Brendan Unitt Boat Rescue Training Day Larimer County Natural Resources held the 2026 Brendan Unitt Boat Rescue Training Day at Horsetooth Reservoir on August 20th, 2026. Rangers and Park Officers from around the Front Range spent their day participating in scenarios related to boat accidents, fires, near drownings, medical calls and other water related emergencies. The training was held in …
Boulder Canyon Vegetation Fire At 09:19 on August 20th, 2026 Boulder Police & Fire Communications (9100) dispatched Boulder Fire-Rescue Department to the report of a small grass in the trees and grass on the north side of the intersection between Boulder Canyon Drive and Arapahoe Ave. at Peoples’ Crossing in West Boulder. Battalion 143 arrived to a active vegetation fire …
West Metro T-Bone MVA On August 19th, 2026 at 18:59 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to an MVA on W. Belleview Ave. at S. Simms St. in Littleton. Upon arrival, crews located a T-bone type collision, with one victim needing assistance exiting their vehicle and was evaluated and released on the scene. A second victim was also evaluated at …
Pizza with Patrol The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office held a Pizza with Patrol event on August 19th, 2026 at the Saucy’s Pizza, located at 5055 S. Kipling Parkway in Littleton. Many deputies were on hand for a fun and relaxed setting, with plenty of free swag and promotional items available. Food and beverages were be available for purchase from the …
Swink Structure Fire At 06:01 on August 18th, 2026, the La Junta Fire Department was dispatched to402 Holly Lane in Swink for a reported structure fire. On scene, crews reported heavy fire and smoke coming from the home and garage. Crews began an aggressive offensive fire attack and a primary search of the home. All responders exercised extreme caution on …
Boulder Rural Building Fire At approximately 23:45 on August 16th, 2026 Boulder Rural Fire Rescue and Boulder Fire-Rescue Department responded to a reported building fire near the intersection of N. 55th St. and Niwot Rd. in unincorporated Boulder County. Battalion 143 arrived on scene with a working fire and to upgrade the call to a fill the box with two …
Colorado Springs Hazmat Fire On August 16th, 2026 at 14:5,4 the Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at Microchip Technology, 1150 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd. Truck 4 was the first company to arrive on scene and declared a working structure fire. Firefighters’ prior knowledge of and pre-incident planning for the facility helped crews quickly identify …