Ultralight Emergency Landing On July 18th, 2023 Boulder Rural Fire Rescue and Boulder County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of an airplane down in the Gunbarrel area. With the help of a general aviation airplane above the site, the responders were able to locate an ultralight that had made an emergency landing. There were no injuries or major damage. …
Aurora MVA Rollover On July 18th, 2023 at approximately 07:31 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a rollover MVA on Picadilly St. at E. 11th Ave. Engine 12 arrived to three-vehicle involved with extrication needed. Aurora Police investigations revealed that the accident was caused after a pickup truck was headed eastbound on E. 11th Ave. and attempted to turn north …
Jasper Lake Rescue In the afternoon of July 16th, 2023 Rocky Mountain Rescue Group, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, CSO, Nederland Fire Protection District, USFS, and AMR responded to Jasper Lake, located west of Eldora to rescue a sick party. Due to the remote location of the individual, RMR opted to use the Flight for Life Lift Ticket program to get …
Longmont 2nd Alarm Fire On July 16th, 2023 at 07:03 Longmont Fire Department responded to a reported apartment fire in the 700 block of Collyer St. in Longmont. Crews arrived to heavy fire showing from a multi-family dwelling and a 2nd alarm fire was requested. The fire damaged six units and the American Red Cross was requested for the displaced residents. The …
Loveland 140 Years of Service On July 15th, the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated 140 years of service to the community. The City of Loveland was incorporated in 1881 and for two years fire protection was achieved through rapidly thrown together untrained bucket brigades. In 1883 Frank Bartholf organized and funded the Bartholf Hose Company as the first organized fire …
WWII Veteran Birthday Celebration A birthday celebration on July 15th, 2023 in North Loveland for Roger, a World War II veteran that turned 100. Roger was a combat glider pilot and later a C-47 pilot in World War II, he was awarded the Air Medal for his brave actions in Southern France. Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Loveland Police Department and …
West Metro Trapped MVA On July 15th, 2023 around 12:37 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a MVA with possible trapped parties on W. 32nd Ave. and Teller St. in Wheat Ridge. Engine 16 arrived on scene to a two-vehicle MVA with T-bone intrusion to one vehicle from a moving type van. Crews started extrication and an additional medic was …
Antique Apparatus Bay Groundbreaking Berthoud Hose Company 1, Caretakers of Tradition groundbreaking for their antique apparatus bay at Berthoud Fire Protection District Station 61 on July 15th, 2023. The Caretakers of Tradition spearheaded the fundraising efforts to make the project a reality. Many donors of funds, materials and labor from the community are coming together for this project. The apparatus bay …
Emergency Preparedness Day On July 15th, 2023 the Teller County Office of Emergency Management held an emergency preparedness event at the Summit Elementary School in Divide. The community was invited to talk to first responders, sign up for emergency alerts, participate in a fire extinguisher demo, learn first aid, and learn how to change a tire. The Colorado State Patrol, …
Boulder Vehicle vs Building Around 09:30 on July 14th, 2023 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department responded to a vehicle that drove into the post office at 2995 55th St. in Boulder. The vehicle did strike a party inside who was transported to a local hospital by AMR. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
Arvada Structure Fire At 13:50 on July 13th, 2023 Arvada Fire Protection District STAR 51 requested from Jeffcom a full response for a structure fire with heavy black smoke and flames showing from the Alpha side of a home in the 8400 block of Yarrow St. Battalion 52 arrived to a well involved structure fire with two houses involved and …
Residential Structure Fire On July 11th, 2023 at 21:40 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported residential structure fire at 19 S. Franklin Circle in Arapahoe County. Engine 38 arrived on scene to large two-story residential structure with smoke showing from the roof on the Alpha side and pulled a line in for fire attack and the primary search. Engine …
Commercial Structure Fire On July 11th, 2023 at 16:40 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department Engine 2506 responded to a fire alarm at 6959 Winchester Circle. While searching the building, they located a fire in the A/V room and the call was upgraded to commercial structure fire. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and the cause is under investigation. Additional information and photos by …
Denver Structure Fire On July 11th, 2023 at 14:50 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 4337 N. Lipan St. Engine 17 arrived to a one-story multi-family dwelling with smoke showing and easbalished their own water supply and started fire attack. Chief 6 arrived and assumed command. Fire was put under control quickly and crews started overhaul. …
Boulder Apartment Roof Fire On July 12th, 2023 in the afternoon Boulder Fire-Rescue Department responded to a reported structure fire at an apartment complex under construction at 14th St. & Canyon Blvd. Fire crews were able to extinguish it with water cans. The fire originated from a roof tar machine located on the roof. No injuries were reported. Additional information …
Denver Structure Fire On July 11th, 2023 at 11:16 Denver Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire in the 200 block of S. Bannock St. Engine 11 arrived to find fire in the alley west of Bannock St. from a small garage-outbuilding structure, laid in from W. Cedar Ave. and position in the alley and pulled a 1 3/4 …
Evergreen Tanker Rollover On July 6th, 2023 at 19:57 Jeffcom dispatched Evergreen Fire Protection District to a rollover accident at Kerr Gulch Rd. and High Rd. with a tanker truck and possible fuel spill. Dispatch advised that patient is out of the truck and fuel is linking into the embankment. Utility 191 enroute requested West Metro Fire Rescue hazardous materials …
West Metro MVA Rollover On July 6th, 2023 at 02:17 West Metro Fire Rescue responded a possible MVA rollover in the at S. Wadsworth Blvd. just west of Hwy. 285. Jeffcom advised that a single-vehicle rollover off the highway and one person may have been ejected. Engine 8 and Medic 8 arrived to a single-vehicle rollover with two parties that …
Mount Morrison Hiker Rescue On July 5th, 2023 at 01:54 Jeffcom dispatched Foothills Fire Protection District and Highland Rescue Team to a backcountry rescue for a lost and injured hiker on the Mount Morrison Trail. West Metro Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team was requested. The hiker was injured while off the trail on Mt. Morrison after becoming disoriented in the downpour …
La Junta Structure Fire At 01:21 on July 5th, 2023 the La Junta Fire Department and Cheraw Rural Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of 32000 Hwy. 109 just west of the town of Cheraw. Upon arrival, Chief Davidson called out a working fire with heavy fire and smoke on the south side of …