West Metro Training On August 20th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue held a technical rescue training in Waterton Canyon. Crews worked several scenarios with rope rescue and rope system over the South Platte River by the Strontia Reservoir. Units on Scene: Rescue 10, Rescue 14, Medic 10 & ATV 14
Classic Air 5 Year Anniversary On August 17th, 2021 Classic Air Medical Glenwood Springs Base celebrated their 5-year anniversary of serving the area from Valley View Hospital down at Sayre Park in Glenwood Springs, right below the hospital. Classic Air Medical is an air ambulance service operating out of several bases in Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, New Mexico and Arizona, …
Annual Pancake Breakfast Southeast Weld Fire Protection District hosted their annual pancake breakfast on August 14th, 2021 at Station 1 in Keenesburg after missing a year for 2020 pandemic. The community came out to meet with firefighters, enjoy a pancake and sausage breakfast by the members of the fire district. After breakfast, the Fair Parade celebrating agriculture, rodeo, local business …
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut The Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar held their annual Firefighter 2022 Calendar Debut Party at the Blake Street Tavern in Downtown Denver on August 13th, 2021. Firefighters contributed to this years Lifeline Calendar to raise funds to the Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Firefighters from Aurora, Brighton, Denver, Hudson, Hygiene, Strasburg and others were at the event to …
Golden Root Beer Floats The Golden Fire Department was at the “Movies and Music in the Park” on August 13th, 2021 at Parfet Park in Downtown Golden. Firefighters served root beer floats and popcorn served in a GFD plastic cup. All proceeds benefited the Golden Fire Foundation to help purchase equipment and supplies that is not covered by the city …
Catamount Wildland Fire Training Between 09:00 and 11:00 on August 12th, 2021 the Colorado Springs Utilities Catamount Wildland Fire Team, gathered at the Pinello Ranch off of Hwy. 85/87 in El Paso County for refresher and orientation training for some of the newer members of the team. On site they practiced hose movements and establishing a water supply via portable …
Lower Valley Mobile Home Fire At 15:52 on August 10th, 2021 Lower Valley Fire District was dispatched for a reported residential structure fire in the 2000 block of 16 Rd. Grand Junction Regional Communication Center received callers reporting a house starting to catch fire and visible smoke and flames. The homeowner reported the house to be involved with flames …
Pueblo Commercial Fire On August 9th, 2021 around 14:45 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to the area of 7th St. and Albany Ave. on a reported commercial structure fire at the Albany Event Center. Arriving units found a working fire inside of a commercial building and began making fire attack. Crews were unable to make access to the fire very …
South Metro Trailer Fire On August 9th, 2021 at 12:09 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 31 was dispatched to an outside smoke investigation in the area of E. Broncos Parkway & S. Potomac St. in Dove Valley. Dispatched advised that 911 caller reported smoke coming from an abandoned trailer in a dry field off Broncos Parkway. Engine 31 arrived to …
9/11 Memorial Dedication Ceremony The Arvada Fire Protection District held their 9/11 Memorial Dedication Ceremony at Station 2, 5250 Oak St. on August 7th, 2021. The community came out and observe the new memorial statue “Moments in Silence” which is dedicated to FDNY firefighter Nicholas J. Giordano. Giordano is a Vietnam Army Veteran from 1969-1970, Fire Department of the City …
Arvada Water Rescue On August 4th, 2021 at 20:39 Arvada Fire Protection District responded in the 4900 block on N. Independence St. for a a possible person in distress in the water. Jeffcom advised that 911 caller reporting that a male was calling for help in the water west of the Garrison Lakes Condos. Battalion 52 hooked up the water rescue …
Pueblo West House Fire On August 4th, 2021 just before 14:45 Pueblo West Fire Department was dispatched to the 300 block of Tejon Lane on a reported structure fire. The caller reported smoke coming from the eaves of the pool house and a possible fire inside. Crews arrived on scene to find smoke pushing from the 30×40 building and determined …
Mesa County National Night Out The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office hosted their annual National Night Out at Kimwood Park in Clifton. The event drew in the neighborhood for the night. The Clifton Fire Protection District and Palisade Fire Protection District provided the “Delaney House” which was purchased by the Mesa County Fire Chiefs Association in honor of Delaney Clements Engine. …
Jefferson County National Night Out The Jefferson County Sheriff and West Metro Fire Rescue attended the National Night Out Picnic & Get Together on August 3rd, 2021 at Daniels Park in the Daniel’s and Welchester Neighborhood. Cheezo was on hand with internet and cell phone safety and music entertainment was by Maverick Mike.
Wheat Ridge National Night Out The Wheat Ridge Police Department hosted their National Night Out on August 3rd, 2021 at at Hayward Park next to City Hall. The community came out to meet police officers, detectives, and members of special teams including the patrol units and command vehicles, police motorcycles. Jeffcom 911, West Metro SWAT Team, and the FOX31 Pinpoint …
Firefighters Car Fest The Annual Firefighters Car Fest hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District was held on August 1st, 2021 at the Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave. in Arvada. The community came out to see antique and modified vehicles of all types including classics cars, hot rods, muscle, motorcycles. police, and fire old and new. Arvada’s Rescue …
Arvada Garage Fire On July 30th, 2021 at 19:36 Arvada Fire Protection District responded in the 13700 block of W. 67th Circle on a confirmed garage fire. Battalion 52 reported smoke showing from W. 72 Ave. & Simms St. Battalion 52 arrived to a two-story residential with a working garage fire and assigned Engine 53 to fire attack on the …
Longmont Hay Bale Fire On July 30th, 2021 at 17:35 Longmont Fire Department and Mountain View Fire Rescue responded to a stack of hay bales at N. 115th St. between Yellowstone Rd. & Wasatch Rd. Crews arrived and found fire from several hay bales with no structures threatened. The crew’s best plan of attack was to let it burn itself …
Arvada Structure Fire On July 30th, 2021 at 09:47 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 6000 block of W. 84th Place. Engine 55 arrived with search rescue, fire attack, and secured their own water supply with Medic 55. Crews found fire from the attic space and garage area. Battalion 51 arrived and assumed command, assigned …
Youth Career Exploration Camp The 2021 Youth Career Exploration Camp hosted by Denver Fire Department was held July 28th to July 30th, 2021 at the Training Center. The Exploration Camp allows young adults to learn, experience, and recognize the possibilities of a future career as a Denver firefighter. Campers participated in hands-on simulated emergency fire and rescue situations, while earning …