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 …
MCI Training Exercise The week of July 17th, 2023 Boulder County held a multi-casualty incidents (MCI) that was hosted by Mountain View Fire Rescue with many agencies that came together to learn to work together in this type of chaos. With the help of Strategic Medical Research & Training (SMRT) at the Louisville Fire Training Facility. Additional information and photos …
Lakewood Garage Fire On July 20th, 2023 at 14:44 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 1400 block of S. Zephyr St. in Lakewood. Engine 3 arrived to a small single-story single-family with a working garage fire and pulled a 2 1/2 for offensive fire attack and Engine 8 set-up the water supply. District 2 arrived …
Loveland Commercial Fire On July 18th at 16:46 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority was dispatched to a water flow alarm at the Scheels All Sports Store 4755 Ronald Reagan Blvd. in Johnstown. Engine 50 arrived on scene within three minutes of the dispatch and reported smoke showing from the loading dock area. The alarm was upgraded to a commercial structure fire …
Arvada 2nd Alarm Commercial Fire On July 18th, 2023 at 15:51 Jeffcom 911 dispatched Arvada Fire Protection District with Fairmount Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue to a reported commercial structure fire at Rocky Mountain Bottle Company, 10619 W. 50th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. 911 caller reported the building was on fire from the first floor and no …
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 …
Elizabeth Tender Ops Training Elizabeth Fire Rescue conducted tender ops training at Station 3 on July 16th, 2023. Firefighters spent part of their Sunday morning filling a portable tank, drafting and operating the tender’s pump. Tenders bring large amounts of water to a fire scene and are used mostly in areas without hydrants.
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 …
Calhan Pancake Breakfast The Calhan Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast on July 16th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. El Paso-Teller County 911 and UC Health Lifeline participated in the event. For more information on future events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
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 …
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 …