Rescue 50 Commissioning Ceremony On March 4th, 2023 at approximately 11:00 the Florissant Fire Protection District held a commissioning ceremony for their new to them Rescue 50. The Department invited the public to help wet down and push in their new light rescue unit. The ritual dates back to the late 1800s when horse drawn wagons were used throughout the …
Aurora Storage Shed Fire On March 3rd, 2023 at approximately 22:55 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at 225 Self Storage, 13790 E. Mississippi Ave. Dispatched advised that Aurora Police reported smoke and flames. Units arrived on scene and found a small shed on file behind the initial address at a neighboring business, The Potomac …
Colorado Springs 3rd Alarm Fire At approximately 20:10 on March 3rd, 2023 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the 2500 block of S. Academy Blvd. for a possible commercial structure fire. Once units were en route, the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center advised they were receiving multiple calls for the address with reports of heavy fire and smoke …
Loveland House Fire On March 3rd, 2023 Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) (200) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority to a residential structure fire in the 3200 block of N. Colorado Ave. Paramedic Supervisor 329 arrived on scene and reported 4 people outside of the house and visible smoke. Engine 45 arrived on scene, conducted a 360, reported a working fire …
Denver Garage Fire On March 2nd, 2023 at 12:22 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire near in the 4100 block of S. Huron St. in Englewood. Crews arrived to heavy black smoke showing from the garage and started fire attack. No injuries reported were reported. 2 civilians were transported with minor injuries. Additional information provided by …
Academy Class Training Burn The West Metro Academy Class 23-01 held their training burn on March 1st 2023 at the West Metro Fire Training Center in Lakewood to get first-hand lesson in fire behavior. The recruits have been going through the academy for the past few weeks and the recruit class built 3 structures to burn. There are a total …
West Metro RV Fire On March 1st, 2023 at 11:32 West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 8 responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 1400 block of S. Estes Way in Lakewood. Engine 8 arrived to a working fire in a RV camper trailer threating a garage and request a full response. Engine 8 pulled a line in for fire …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire On March 1st, 2023 at approximately 11:18 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to reported structure fire in the 18000 block of E. Florida Dr. Engine 9 arrived on scene with smoke and flames coming from the window of the 2nd story single-family residence. Fire attack was initiated with a negative primary search. Ladder 8 arrived second …
South Metro Hazmat Response On February 28, 2023 at approximately 11:30 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported hazardous materials incident in a cul-de-sac on South Eagle Street near East Hinsdale Avenue. Dispatch advised responding units that there were two barrels in the road and that they were leaking a colored liquid. Crews and hazardous material technicians spent …
Academy Class 23-01 The recruits from West Metro Fire Rescue, Arvada Fire Protection District and Castle Rock Fire Rescue have been going through the academy for the past few weeks and the recruit class built three structures to burn. The structures were burned down on March 1st, 2023 at the West Metro Fire Training Center in Lakewood to get first-hand lesson in …
Douglas County House Fire At 02:15 on February 28th, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in a new construction neighborhood near N. Rampart Range Rd. and Monte Vista Ave. in Douglas County. While enroute, the glow from flames and an illuminated smoke column was visible from several miles away. West …
Golden RV Fire On February 27th, 2023 at 11:01 Golden Fire Department with Pleasant View Fire Department and Fairmount Fire Protection District was alerted to a RV fire at the Camping World, 16000 W. Colfax Ave. in Golden. Jeffcom (Central Fire Dispatch – CNF) advised that a RV was on fire in the back of the service lot threatening other …
South Metro Apartment Fire At 10:18 on February 27th, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported electrical fire at the Lyra Apartments, located at 9641 E. Geddes Ave. in Centennial. A boring operation was in progress near the building when equipment struck a secondary electrical supply line. Thankfully no electrocution or injuries occurred, but an interior electrical utility …
K9 Graffit Memorial A memorial service was held on February 27th, 2023 for Jefferson County Sheriff K9 Graffit at the Flatirons Church in Genesee. Hundreds of first responders and K9 units from all over the state honored Graffit at the funeral. Graffit was shot and killed on February 13th, 2023 when Griffit’s and his handler Deputy Zachary Oliver responded to …
Longmont 2nd Alarm Fire On February 26th, 2023 at 17:07 Longmont Emergency Communication Center (LECC) dispatched Longmont Fire Department to the 1200 block of Francis St. for a carport fire near a multi-family apartment dwelling. As the battalion chief went arrival, they requested a 2nd alarm response as the fire had extended to the residences and was moving quickly. The …
Douglas County Garage Fire On February 26th, 2023 at 11:33 Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department was dispatched by Douglas Regional 911 Communications Center with automatic aid from South Metro Fire Rescue to a residential structure fire in the 3600 block of Betty St. in Douglas County. The initial report was of a shed on fire in the backyard with …
Trapped MVA On February 25th, 2023 at approximately 23:05 Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue responded to an MVA in the 32800 block of E. Colfax Ave. in Watkins. with a possible ejection. Engine 92 enroute requested a airborne stand-by. Engine 92 and Medic 92 arrived on scene to a two-vehicle accident with heavy damage with multiple patients, one still in the vehicle …
Brush Smoke Investigation On February 25th, 2023 at approximately 18:30 Brush Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of Clayton St. for a possible fire. Arriving units found a smoking outlet outside underneath a grate. The power was secured and units cleared after ensuring there was no further hazard. No injuries were reported. Units on Scene: Engine 921 …
2nd Alarm House Fire On February 25th, 2023 at 11:56 Fort Collins 911 (FC911) dispatched Poudre Fire Authority to reports of a house on fire in the 1500 block of S. Shields St. in Fort Collins with all occupants safely evacuated. Multiple PFA apparatus responded and the fire was upgraded to the second alarm due to reports of a working fire …
Interagency Wildland Fire Academy 38 recruits from the South Group (SOCO) in El Paso County participated in a wildland training exercise at Willow Springs Ponds in Fountain on February 25th, 2023. The training completed a month long wildland firefighter academy hosted by the Southern Colorado Interagency Wildland Fire Team. The training, which included classes on wildland firefighter training, introduction to …