North Metro Defensive Fire On July 30th, 2023 at 00:08 North Metro Fire Rescue District & Westminster Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 11800 block of W. 107th Ave. in unincorporated Jefferson County. Engine 5 arrived on scene to a small single-story single-family residential with a working fire from the Charlie and Delta sides and fire through …
Severance Garage Fire On July 29th, 2023 at 20:16 Weld County Regional Communications Center dispatched Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue and Eaton Fire Protection District was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 400 block of Timber Ridge Parkway in Severance. Crews arrived to a fully involved garage fire with extension through the roof and attic into the home. Solar panels covering …
Boulder Residential Structure Fire On July 29th, 2023 around 07:50 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department responded to the 400 block of Dewey Ave. in Boulder for a residential structure fire. Battalion 2570 arrived to a small two-story single-family home with heavy smoke coming from the Alpha side. Engine 2501 arrived and assigned to pulled a line in for fire attack and Tower …
Golden Pancake Breakfast On July 29th, 2023 Golden Fire Department held their 49th annual pancake breakfast at Station 21 in Downtown Golden, which is also part of the Buffalo Bills Days celebration and the Best of the West parade which followed the event. The community came out to enjoy an all you can eat breakfast that included pancakes and bacon. …
Denver House Fire On July 29th, 2023 at 06:32 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1800 block of Michigan Way. Crews arrived to a single-family structure with heavy smoke and fire showing. Crews got the fire quickly under control. No injuries and the fire is under investigation. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department Units on Scene: …
South Metro Structure Fire On July 28th, 2023 at approximately 14:36 South Metro Fire Rescue was notified of a possible structure fire on the 4800 block of Gibraltar Lane. Engine 23 arrived on scene of a single-story single-family structure with light smoke showing. Engine 23 stretched a pre-connect for fire attack with Medic 23 securing the water supply. Battalion Chief …
Denver Class 23-02 On July 28th, 2023 Denver Fire Department welcomed 17 new brothers after an 8 week condensed course. New firefighters came from as far away as Virginia. Fire Chief Desmond Fulton and Chief Mitchell gave welcome speeches and thanked the loved ones of these firefighters for their bravery in supporting the craziness that is firefighter life.
Thornton Radio Tower Tech Rescue On July 28th, 2023 at 08:03 Thornton Fire Department was alerted to a stand-by for a incident involving a person that climbed a 287 foot radio tower in the 4200 block of E. 100th Ave. Crews arrived to a person that climb to the top of the tower and crews attempted to rescue by climbing …
Boulder County MVA On July 26th, 2023 around 10:55 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department responded to the corner of 30th St. & Diagonal for a two vehicle accident that had one vehicle that went off the road and almost onto a creek path below. The driver of that vehicle was safely able to exit the vehicle once crews secured the vehicle with …
Platte Canyon Preventive Recon Platte Canyon Fire Protection District Brush 2 was performing preventive Recon work for the Forest Service and visited Strontia Springs Reservoir on July 26th, 2023. Prior to leaving the area a smoke sighting was spotted and Brush 2 was part of the response. A Helo from Douglas County made water drops on the small fire and …
South Metro Garage Fire At 07:22 on July 24th, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue received a 911 call reporting a garage fire on Switzer Park Lane in Parker. Moments after being dispatched, Firefighters at Station 41 could already see the plume of smoke from their firehouse at Pine Drive and Mainstreet. The person who dialed 911 saw cars outside and …
Pueblo West Structure Fire On July 23rd, 2023 around 13:30 Pueblo West Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of W. Linden Ave. on a reported residential structure fire. Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center advised that 9-1-1 callers reported a BBQ was on fire and extending into the home. As fire units got into the area heavy …
Aurora Water Rescue On July 23rd, 2023 at approximately 09:25 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a water rescue at Aurora Reservoir. Aurora911 advised responding units that a paddle boarder was in the water. Battalion Chief 4 and Engine 17 responded to the scuba beach while other units responded to the boat ramp area. The paddle boarder was able to exit …
West Metro Apartment Fire At 09:03 on July 23rd, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at 42 S. Holman Way in Jefferson County. Jeffcom 911 advised 911 caller reporting smoke on the 1st floor. Medic 7 arrived to medium to large four-story apartment building with nothing showing and started the investigation. Upon follow-up Medic 7 …
South Metro Engineer Exam Prep South Metro Fire Rescue conducted engineer exam preparation training at the Joint Services Facility in Parker on July 22nd, 2023. Perspective engineers maneuvered through multiple stations working on their drafting, pumping and aerial placement skills in preparation for an upcoming engineer exam. Several crew members took advantage of the time to practice to other skills …
Lone Tree Police Open House The Lone Tree Police Department conducted an open house at the Lone Tree Arts Center on July 22nd, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment, learn valuable safety information and enjoy a free lunch. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Lone Tree Public Works, South Metro Fire Rescue, …
Denver Residential Structure Fire At 19:30 on July 21st, 2023 Denver Fire Department crews responded to a residential structure fire at E. 3rd Ave. and Gaylord St. Upon arrival crews found a single-family residence with smoke and fire showing from the rear of the structure. Crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. One resident was transported to …
West Metro Garage Fire On July 21st, 2023 at 18:26 Jeffcom 911 dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District to a reported structure fire in the 10200 block of W. 34th Place in Wheat Ridge. Engine 2 arrived on scene to a small single-story single-family residential with a well involved working garage fire and pulled a 2 1/2 …
Rope Rescue Training The Clear Creek Fire Authority hosted a 40-hour rope rescue course from July 17th, 2023 through July 21st, 2023. On July 21st, 2023 the class participated in a mock rescue off Hwy. 6 along the Clear Creek Greenway Trail. The class, which was instructed by CMC, provided advanced rescue training that tested rigging skills and problem-solving capabilities. …
Denver Vehicle vs Building On July 17th, 2023 at 11:19 Denver Fire Department responded to an auto accident that resulted in a vehicle into a building at N. Colorado Blvd. at E. 29th Ave. The DFD technical rescue team responded and shored up the building to ensure the stability of the building. No one was transported to a hospital and …