Denver Large Trash Fire On July 15th, 2023 at 15:57 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported large rubbish fire at the Waste Management South Metro Transfer Facility, 2400 W. Union Ave. in Englewood. Engine 36 arrived on scene, found a large rubbish fire on the north side of the property and summoned additional assistance and pulled a line in …
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, …
Sable Altura Vehicle Fire On July 14th, 2023 at approximately at 19:40 Sable Altura Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire at 24550 E. Colfax Ave. Brush Engine 41 arrived on scene and found a tow truck on fire in a field south of E. Colfax Ave. The vehicle fire spread to some of …
South Metro Kitchen Fire On July 14, 2023 at approximately 11:50 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 20465 E. Quincy Ave. Units arrived on scene, observed smoke coming from the residence and upgraded the call to a working structure fire. Additional units were dispatched to the scene including a battalion chief and engine …
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 …
South Metro Grass Fire On July 11th, 2023 at approximately 15:25 South Metro Fire Rescue and the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported vegetation fire near E. Smoky Hill Rd. and S. Piccadilly St. Crews arrived on scene and found a small slow moving grass fire along the equestrian trail southwest of the intersection. Firefighters were on …
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 …
South Metro Garage Appliance Fire On July 10th, 2023 at approximately 11:55 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 5651 S. Hannibal Way in Centennial. Engine 23 arrived on scene and found light smoke coming from the garage. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish an applicant fire in the garage and then spent about …
South Metro Boat Training South Metro Fire Rescue Station 31 took advantage of the 85 degree weather on July 9th, 2023 to conduct boat training at Cherry Creek State Park. The crew launched Boat 31 at the west boat ramp and provided refresher training on the vessel’s operation. Boat 31 is housed at Station 31, 5901 S. Havana St. and …
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 …