Westminster Apartment Fire At approximately 19:00 on December 26th, 2019 Westminster Fire Department with auto-aid from Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 7100 Hooker St. Engine 1 arrived to a 3-story apartment complex with fire reported in a unit on the second floor, and pulled a 3 inch line to connect to a standpipe. A high rise …
Clifton Structure Fire On December 21st, 2019 at approximately 13:20 Grand Junction Regional Communication Center (GJRCC) dispatched out Clifton Fire Protection District to a reported residential structure fire at 525 Grand Valley Court. Truck 21 was first in, sizing up a 2-story single-family structure with light smoke showing from the structure and an apparent working fire in the downstairs laundry …
South Metro 2nd Alarm Fire On December 21st, 2019 at 01:07 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 19, Engine 13 and Battalion 1 were dispatched to a smoke investigation at 8457 S. Reed St. in unincorporated Jefferson County. While en-route, numerous 911 callers began reporting a fire with people trapped and jumping. The incident was quickly upgraded to a 2nd Alarm. …
Troy Jackson Memorial Funeral services for South Metro Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Troy Jackson was held was at Denver First Church of the Nazarene in Cherry Hills Village on December 20th, 2019. Hundreds of firefighters from around Colorado came out to pay their respects to Chief Jackson, his family, and his colleagues. After the service a procession of over 100 …
Lakewood Duplex Fire At 15:43 on December 19th, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a stand-by for Lakewood Police Department on a possible barricaded subject inside a duplex in the 2400 block of Youngfield St. Lakewood. Engine 5 and Medic 5 staged on scene, and around 17:30 agents reported fire and smoke coming form the structure, with agents entering …
Puppies and Patron The Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar held their 1st annual Puppies and Patron on December 16th, 2019 at the EXDO Event Center. Crowds came out to cuddle and play with puppies from Lifeline Puppy Rescue, meet the firefighters from Fire Rescue Dog Calendar, photos with puppies and Santa, ornament decorating, and more. Calendars may be purchased at www.firerescuedogs.com
Chief Jackson Dignified Honors On December 16th, 2019 firefighters gathered at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital to support the family and friends of South Metro Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Troy Jackson. The SMFR Honor Guard provided dignified honors during a small hero transport procession to Crown Hill Mortuary in Wheat Ridge. Honor watch began immediately and firefighters will remain with Chief Jackson 24 …
South Metro Rollover At 17:08 on December 15th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue & Castle Rock Fire Rescue responded to a rollover at southbound I-25 at Founder’s Parkway, due to inclement weather. Crews arrived and no extrication was required, and no injuries were reported. South Metro: Engine 36, Medic 36 & Engine 39 Castle Rock: Division Chief 151 & Ops …
Lands End Santa Vista The Lands End Fire Protection District welcomed Santa and his helpers at Station 111 on December 14th, 2019. The community came out to meet with Santa, firefighters, see the fire engines and station. Kids of all ages had fun decorating cookies and getting photos with Santa.
South Metro Rollover At 09:30 on December 11th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a rollover MVA northbound I-25 just north of E. Orchard Rd. in Greenwood Village. Crews arrived to a rollover with heavy damage and multiple vehicles involved. Two patients were transported with unknown injuries. Orchard Road. The left and center lanes were blocked and reopened around …
Loveland 2nd Alarm Fire At 01:45 on December 10th, 2019 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority responded to a reported structure fire in a commercial occupancy at 2121 W. 8th St. Paramedic 221 arrived with heavy smoke and flames showing. Engine 3 arrived to a 2-story with heavy fire showing from the first floor on the Alpha side, and pulled a line …
Denver Restaurant Fire At 16:25 on December 8th, 2019 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at Carl’s Jr. Restaurant, 4050 N. Colorado Blvd. with 911 callers reporting flames from the roof. Engine 10 arrived with smoke showing from the roof, and pulled a 1 3/4 line in for fire attack, and Engine 9 secured the water …
Ken Jones Hero Transport On December 8th, 2019 Summit Fire & EMS Authority firefighter Ken Jones was transported by a motorcade from the Colorado State Patrol to Boulder with a hero transport. The Honor watch began immediately with firefighters remaining with Jones 24 hours a day until his memorial service. The procession traveled via I-70 to Hwy. 93 into Boulder …
Thornton House Fire Approximately 07:15 on December 8th, 2019 Thornton Communications Center alerted Thornton Fire Department with auto aid from North Metro Fire Rescue District to a possible structure fire in the 5800 block of E. 113th Circle at Jersey Way. Engine 73 advised that smoke showing from E. 112th Ave. & Holly St. and strike a major incident tone. …
Breakfast With Santa Adams County Fire Rescue hosted the 11th annual Breakfast with Santa on December 7th, 2019 at Station 11. The community was invited with firefighters and other volunteers serving up pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Santa Claus was in attendance and people had the opportunity to get their picture taken with him.
Denver Structure Fire At 07:54 on December 7th, 2019 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a building fire at W. 38th Ave. & Arkins Ct. Engine 9 arrived to to a abandoned building with heavy smoke and fire showing. Engine 3 arrived and secured the water supply to Engine 9, and crews found fire in the attic. The fire was …
Denver House Fire At 11:20 on December 4th, 2019 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of N. Locust St. in Hilltop. Engine 19 arrived to heavy smoke showing, and Chief 4 assumed command. Engine 15 secured the water supply to Engine 19, and Engine 18 secured the plug at E. 1st Ave. & N. …
Denver Kitchen Fire Just before 17:00 on December 3rd, 2019 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a possible structure fire in the 1400 block of Lipan St. in Lincoln Park. Crews arrived to find a working kitchen fire and crews got the fire quickly controlled and out with no extension. One occupant was treated at local hospital for smoke inhalation and …
South Metro Structure Fire At 03:39 on November 27th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported commercial fire in the 10600 block of S. Parker Rd. in Denver Auto. Parker Police Department arrived on scene and confirmed a fire on the roof, and MetCom upgraded the call to a working commercial structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find the …
Pleasant View I-70 Accident On November 26th, 2019 at 15:45 JeffCom 911 dispatched Pleasant View Fire Department with Golden Fire Department and AMR to a report of an unknown injury accident on I-70 eastbound at W. Colfax Ave. While Engine 41 was enroute, JeffCom updated units stating that a truck was dangling off a bridge. Engine 41 requested a rescue from …