Rope Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team (NATRT) conducted training the week of August 14th, 2023. After doing confined space and trench rescue training earlier this year, this week has been all about rope rescue. Departments participated in trainings in Thornton which involved practicing rope rescue techniques from a 140 foot water tower and lowering a victim to …
Pueblo Mass Casualty Training Exercise The Pueblo County Fire Chiefs held a mass casualty training exercise at the BNSR rail yard in Pueblo (1200 San Pedro Street) on August 17, 2023. The scenario simulated a train versus bus crash with multiple injuries. The exercise was designed to test the Pueblo County MCI response plan created in 2019. Units on Scene: …
Lakewood Shed Fire On August 15th, 2023 at 20:51 West Metro Fire Rescue worked on a detached shed fire in the 200 block of S. Holland St. in Lakewood. Engine 3 arrived to a detached shed on fire in the back of the house, pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack with Medic 2. Engine 8 secured the water supply …
Denver Station 4 Block Party On August 12th, 2023 Denver Fire Department held a block party at Station 4, 1890 Lawrence St. celebrating the reveal of the completed mural and historic markers to commemorate Denver’s Historic Chinatown hosted by CAPU – Colorado Asian Pacific United. A fun event for the whole family with food trucks, games and fun activities. In …
Sable Altura 60th Anniversary Sable Altura Fire Rescue celebrated their 60th anniversary on August 12th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus, dunk the chief and enjoy lunch. AirLife Denver also participated in the event.
Abandoned Dog Track Fire On August 12th, 2023 Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District, I-70 Corridor fire department with several other agencies from Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the old race track near Hwy. 40 and Peoria Rd. in Arapahoe County. Quint 91 arrived on scene and found heavy smoke …
Loveland Fire Investigation At 10:48 on August 12th, 2023 Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) (200) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority to an unconfirmed commercial structure fire in the 4800 block of Thompson Parkway in Johnstown. Upon arrival crews found the fire alarm horns and strobes were activated and there was water running from the drain at the fire riser room. …
North Metro Structure Fire At 09:46 on August 12th, 2023 North Metro Fire Rescue District with Thornton Fire Department, Westminster Fire Department & Federal Heights Fire Department responded to a reported house on fire with possible explosions in the 9700 block of Fred Drive in Northglenn. Battalion 62 enroute advised dispatch of a large plume of smoke in air from W. 104th …
Carnation Festival Parade On August 12th, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue, Wheat Ridge Police Department, Arvada Fire Protection District and others participated in the annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Parade which went down W. 38th Ave.
Tender 6 “Washing In” Ceremony On August 12th, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue put their new water tender into service with a traditional “washing in” ceremony at Station 4. The new tender is the first for the department and will be located at Station 6, 151 W. 6th Ave. Service Rd. The community came out for the ceremony and to …
Pancake Breakfast / Station Re-Dedication On August 12th, 2023 Front Range Fire Rescue hosted their annual pancake breakfast at Station 2 in Milliken. Additionally, this year there was a re-dedication ceremony of Fire Station 2 honoring past members of the Milliken Fire District. Joining Fire Chief Michael West for the dedication were 6 previous Milliken Fire Chiefs that represented 5 …
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut Party Fire Rescue Dogs officially debuted their 2024 calendar at the ViewHouse Ballpark in downtown Denver on August 10th, 2023. Proceeds from calendar sales benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue who save an average of 1,800 puppies a year from high-kill shelters. Emily Makinzie was the host of the event this year. Firefighters from Castle Rock, Denver, …
Explosion and Building Collapse On August 10th, 2023 at approximately 18:00 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported explosion and building collapse in the 400 block of S. Lincoln St. Units arrived on scene and found that a portion of a 4-plex multi-family residential dwelling had partially collapsed after an explosion. One person was taken to a local hospital …
Loveland Apartment Fire On August 10th, 2023 at 07:48 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority was dispatched by the Loveland Emergency Communications Center to a 911 (LECC 200) report of an unconfirmed structure fire at the Waterford apartments on SE 14th Street. Engine 41 arrived on scene and reported a medium size two story apartment with smoke showing from the bravo side. …
Centennial Airport Aircraft Incident At 18:24 on August 8th, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to an aircraft emergency at Centennial Airport. A Piper Arrow landed on Runway 35L and traveled a short distance below grade into a grassy area on the west side of the airport. Two people were on board when the incident occurred and thankfully, they were not …
Residential Structure Fire On August 7th, 2023 at approximately 03:30 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 13176 E. Linvale Place. Units arrived on scene and found heavy fire coming through the roof of the garage. Firefighters were on scene about an hour extinguishing the blaze, checking for extension and mopping up. Crews were able to …
Denver Dive Team Training The Denver Fire Department conducted dive team training at Washington Park on August 6th, 2023. The team trains regularly in waterways throughout the city to be ready in the event of a real emergency or recovery. The Department generally has twelve divers on duty per shift stationed on Engine 1/Water Rescue, Rescue 1 and Rescue 2. …
Arvada Firefighters Car Fest The Arvada Fire Protection District hosted the annual Firefighters Car Fest on August 6th, 2023 at the Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada sponsored by Friends of Arvada Fire. The car show this year featured antique and modified vehicles of all types and Arvada’s Rescue 52 was on hand for tours. The 1923 “Old Dodge” turned 100 years …
Loveland Garage Fire At 12:47 on August 5th, 2023 Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC 200) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority to an unconfirmed structure fire on Torrey Pine Place in North Loveland. Engine 41 arrived on scene of a single-story duplex with a working garage fire. Battalion 41 upgraded the alarm to a confirmed structure fire and assumed command from …
Parker National Night Out The Parker Police Department held their annual National Night Out – Day Shift at O’Brien Park on August 5th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn more about crime prevention, personal safety and health tips. The Colorado State Patrol, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and South Metro …