Confined Space Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team conducted confined space rescue training at Land O Lakes Purina, 6151 Brighton Boulevard on November 12th, 2021. The real life scenario gave participants hands-on training designed to hone skills and build confidence. Some of the considerations in play included scene safety, supplied air breathing systems, atmospheric monitoring, personal protective equipment, …
Pueblo Brush Fire On November 11th, 2021 just after 16:00 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Santa Fe Ave. and Arroyo Ave. on a reported small brush fire. Dispatch reported smoke visible from their third story windows in downtown Pueblo. Engine 33 requested a second engine and brush truck be added due to high winds which helped …
South Metro HazMat Response On November 11th, 2021 at approximately 11:00 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a hazardous materials incident at the Club Valencia Apartments, 1302 S. Parker Rd. Engine 21 arrived on scene and confirmed a small quantity of acid was on the ground outside of a first floor apartment. Firefighters were able to neutralize the chemical, …
Lower Valley House Fire At 18:03 on November 9th, 2021 Lower Valley Fire District was advised of a reported structure fire in the 2100 block of K 1/2 Rd. for a chimney that exploded, was on fire, and a house filling with smoke. Engine 31 arrived at a two-story, single-family residence with fire from the roof and stretched a line …
South Metro MVA with Extrication On November 9th, 2021 at approximately 16:00 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on S. Buckley Rd, and E. Crestline Ave. Engine 22 arrived on scene and advised that extrication was needed. Additional units were dispatched. Engine 22 was able to cut the driver out of one vehicle …
Tower 24 Push-In Ceremony The South Adams County Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for the new Tower 24 on November 6th, 2021 at Station 24, 8600 Rosemary St. with an open house to the new expansion of the Fleet Maintenance next door. Tower 24 was rededicated to Adams County Sheriff Deputy Heath Gumm, with several members of his family …
Devil’s Thumb Chimney Fire At 17:06 on November 5th, 2021 East Grand Fire Protection District #4 and Grand Fire Protection District #1 were dispatched to the 3500 block of County Rd. 83 in Tabernash at Heck’s Tavern for a possible chimney fire. On scene, crews found smoke showing from the building’s chimney and advised it was a working fire. Crews …
Larry Wyant Memorial The Joes Volunteer Fire Department held a procession and memorial service for fallen volunteer firefighter at their station on November 5th, 2021. Firefighter Wyant was killed on October 26th, 2021 fighting a brush fire that changed directions due to heavy winds and overran him. Members of the Joes Volunteer Fire Department, Kirk Fire Department and Idalia Fire …
Greeley 150th Anniversary The Greeley Fire Department commemorate its 15oth anniversary with a community event on November 5th, 2021 at Station 1, 1155 10th Ave. The community was invited to view fire department artifacts, historical photos, and the current apparatus that is used today on display. Fire Chief Brian Kuznik with other members of the department’s command staff and honor …
Aurora Promotion Ceremony Aurora Fire Rescue Chief and Officer Promotional Ceremony was held on November 5th, 2021 at the Aurora Municipal Building inside the Council Chambers for the newly promoted officers through the course of the two years. The ceremony featured Posting of the Colors by the Aurora Fire Rescue Honor Guard, an invocation by Chaplain Wagner, remarks by Mayor …
Aurora Brush Fire On November 4th, 2021 at approximately 14:49 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to large brush fire at Saddle Rock Golf Course, 21705 E. Arapahoe Rd. Units arrived on scene to find heavy fire in a set of trees. Brush Truck 9 and Brush Truck 13 made offense fire attack with Engine 13 assisted with water supply. Engine …
South Buckley Road Rollover On November 4th, 2021 at approximately 09:50 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a rollover motor vehicle crash on S. Buckley Rd. at the intersection with E. Orchard Rd. Battalion Chief 5 arrived on scene and found two heavily damaged vehicles blocking the intersection. Engine 22 arrived shortly thereafter and began assessing the vehicles’ occupants. …
Fruita Suspicious Package On November 3rd, 2021 Lower Valley Fire District and Fruita Police Department were advised of a suspicious package near US Bank, 412 Kokopelli Blvd. A postal carrier noticed the package which had a suspicious message written on the backside. The Grand Junction Bomb Squad was dispatched to assist in identifying and rendering the package safe. After a couple …
South Metro Furnace Fire On November 3rd, 2021 at approximately 09:05 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in a townhome at 7282 E. Appleton Circle in Centennial. While en route, dispatched advised responding units that heavy black smoke was coming through the vents and that a repairman was on scene checking out the furnace. …
East Orchard Vehicle Accident At 19:07 on November 2nd, 2021 the Grand Junction Regional Communications Center dispatched the East Orchard Mesa Fire District to a single vehicle accident near the intersection of 37 ¼ Rd. and F Rd. with unknown injuries. First arriving unit found an older model Jeep Grand Cherokee off the side of the road on all four …
Forensic Lab HazMat Response On November 2nd, 2021 at approximately 15:10 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a hazardous materials spill at the Unified Metropolitan Forensic Crime Laboratory, 8555 Double Helix Court in Douglas County. Engine 44 arrived on scene, confirmed that an unknown chemical had spilled and requested a full hazmat response. Firefighters were able to neutralize the …
Boulder County House Fire On November 1st, 2021 Hygiene Fire Protection District, Lyons Fire Protection District, Lefthand Fire Protection District, Pinewood Springs Fire Protection District, St Vrain RIT, AMR, Longmont Fire Department, and Boulder County Sheriffs Office responded to a reported structure fire in the 8800 block of Vermillion Rd in unincorporated Boulder County. Crews arrived to smoke showing from …
Denver Commercial Fire On November 1st, 2021 at 14:30 Denver Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire in the area of 1035 N. Osage in Lincoln Park. Crews arrived to heavy fire from two abandoned commercial buildings and a 2nd alarm was requested. The fire was put under control in about 45 minutes. The cause of the fire is …
South Metro Apartment Fire On October 30th, 2021 at approximately 20:15 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported residential structure fire at the Prairie Walk on Cherry Creek, 17388 Nature Walk Trail. Crews arrived on scene and found a fire in a first floor unit of a three-story apartment building. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and safely removed a …
Grand Junction Chemical Fire At 11:15 on October 30th, 2021 the Grand Junction Regional Communications Center dispatched the Grand Junction Fire Department to a commercial structure fire at 740 Scarlet St. in the business park west of the city for a chemical fire. Reporting parties indicated a large shop, half on fire, housing a CBD oil manufacturing facility. Colorado State …