Public Safety Day The Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight held their annual Public Safety Day at Centennial Airport on June 24th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with local first responders, check out their apparatus and tour the museum. South Metro Fire Rescue and the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office participated in the event. For more information …
Public Safety Open House The Westminster Public Safety Open House was held at the Westminster Public Safety Center, 9110 Yates St. on June 24th, 2023. The community was invited to tour fire apparatus from the Westminster Fire Department, police vehicles from the Westminster Police Department and the City of Westminster public works trucks including K-9 demonstrations, public safety information, police …
North Central Extrication Training On June 24th, 2023, North Central Fire Protection District and Kiowa Fire Protection District held a joint auto extrication training taught by Lieutenant Sidney Morrison from Kiowa Fire Protection District. The first lesson of the training was a equipment demonstration and orientation; while the second lesson was a simulated rollover collision down an embankment crews practiced …
Denver Pridefest The 2023 Denver Pridefest was held in at the Civic Center Park in downtown Denver for a two-day event on June 24th and 25th 2023. First responders from numerous agencies in the metro area set up booths and participated in the parade.
Building Search Training On June 24th, 2023, the Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department conducted building search training at the old Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock before the building is torn down. Firefighters conducted evolutions through the commercial structure searching for victims in heavy smoke conditions. Throughout the week crews also conducted hose and destruction drills at the …
East 56th Ave Water Rescue On June 23rd, 2023 at approximately 13:10 Aurora Fire Rescue and Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue were dispatched to a water rescue in the area of E. 56th Ave. and N. Hudson Rd. Bennet Battalion Chief 91 found one person stuck in a vehicle in the water along N. Hudson. About the same time Aurora Engine 16 …
Residential Structure Fire On June 23rd, 2023 around 09:30 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 21268 East Eastman Drive. Battalion Chief 3 arrived on scene and observed smoke coming from the front door. Engine 10 made entry with a hose line and found a small smoldering fire in the basement. Crews were on scene …
Arvada Youth Fire Academy More than 30 kids and teenagers participated in the 2023 Youth Fire Academy with Arvada Fire Protection District from June 20th to June 22nd, 2023. The three-day camp for youth aged 11-14 allowed for Arvada Fire to share fire safety education, build community connections, and inspire future generations of firefighters! On the first day of the …
Aurora Structure Fire On June 22nd, 2023 at approximately 14:36 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 2300 block of Quintero St. Units approaching the scene reported smoke coming from the third floor of the building. Firefighters were on scene for an hour extinguishing the fire and performing overhaul/ ventilation. One cat was extricated from …
West Metro 2nd Alarm Fire At 13:30 on June 22nd, 2023 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue to reported structure fire in the 9400 block of W. 14th Ave. in Lakewood. Engine 2 arrived to a multi-family two-story garden level apartment complex with a working structure fire and pulled a 1 3/4 line in for fire attack. Tower 2 arrived …
CSFFA Fire College 2023 The Colorado State Fire Fighters Association held their 2023 Fire College from June 20th through June 22nd, 2023 in Gunnison. This was the 105th annual college with over 120 firefighters from the state that trained. Firefighters from around the state attended the 105th annual college training which included classes on County Fire Tactics teaching Engine and …
Red Rocks MCI On June 21st, 2023 at 21:32 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy to assist Stadium Medical Paramedics with a mass casualty incident (MCI) after a a hail storm which was reported to be up to golf ball ball size. The crowd had little warning before the storm hit to take …
Douglas County Structure Fire At 17:12 on June 21st, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to golf cart fire threatening a building located at 10101 Highland Meadow Circle in Douglas County. While crews were responding, additional 911 callers reported flames spreading to the structure and additional resources were dispatched. Upon arrival, Engine 44 found a fully engulfed golf cart with …
Arapahoe County MVA On June 20th, 2023 at approximately 16:30 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries involving an Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Deputy on E. Quincy Ave. at the intersection with S. Himalaya St. Engine 23 arrived on scene and found two heavily damaged vehicles including a marked ACSO SUV. Both drivers were examined …
Vehicle into Building On June 19th, 2023 at 18:47 West Metro Fire Rescue Truck 14 responded to a reported gas leak at the Village at Dakota in the 9000 block of W. Phillips Drive. Truck 14 arrived to to a ruptured gas line and requested a full response. With further investigation crews found that a vehicle went into a building …
Lakewood Structure Fire At 12:36 on June 18th, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 1600 block of S. Kipling Court in Lakewood. Engine 8 arrived to a medium size two-story single-family structure with smoke showing from the roof and a working fire and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack in the offensive strategy. …
Aurora Structure Fire On June 18th, 2023 at approximately 08:45 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at the Knights of Columbus, 13645 E. Bayaud Ave. Units approaching the scene reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the building. Firefighters were on scene about an hour extinguishing the fire, mopping up hot spots and ventilating …
Sheridan Blvd Accident On June 17th, 2023 at 18:44 Denver Fire Department and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a MVA at N. Sheridan Blvd. at W. 35th Ave. Engine 16 arrived to a two-vehicle accident and started the investigation. Truck 12 arrived and set-up with traffic safety. Two patients were transported with unknown injuries, one by Medic 16 and …
Jamestown Wildland Training The Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department conducted wildland training on June 17th, 2023. Firefighters spent part of their Saturday morning simulating a response to a grass fire on Ward Street in close proximity to residential structures. Units on Scene: Brush 4250, Brush 4251 & Tender 4240
Allenspark Open House The Allenspark Fire Protection District held their annual open house on June 17, 2023 at Station 1, 14861 Highway 7. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, enjoy a free lunch an learn valuable safety information. Firefighters responded to a medical call during the event and showed off their new Engine …