Technical Rescue Academy The Boulder Valley Fire Consortium held its first Boulder Valley Technical Rescue Academy in Boulder County for a 10-day introductory course with agencies from Boulder County and across the Denver Metro area that sent firefighters to learn more depth about different technical rescue skills, such as high and low-angle rescue, trench rescue, confined space, structural collapse shoring, …
West Metro Vehicle Fire On October 17th, 2025 at 15:50 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible vehicle fire on westbound C-470 just east of Quincy Ave. Engine 13 arrived on scene to one vehicle on the right shoulder with an engine fire, which had expanded into the cab area. Crews quickly contained the fire. No injuries were …
Fire Academy Training / Live Burn Evergreen/Foothills/Genesee Academy held a training session at Evergreen Fire Station 2 in the evening of October 13th, 2025. The crews trained on water supply, setting up extension ladders, forcible entry, live fire, and other subjects. The joint fire academy is Evergreen Fire Protection District, Foothills Fire Protection District and Genesee Fire Protection District.
Lakewood Vacant Building Fire On October 17th, 2025 at 10:36 West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 1400 block of Pierce St. in Lakewood. Jeffcom 911 received several 911 callers reporting smoke and flames showing from a building. Engine 1 arrived to a working fire from a single-story vacant building …
South Metro Box Truck Fire October 17th, 2025 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle fire on S. Peoria St. at Alpha Rd. Crews arrived to a moving box truck on fire which was contained to the cab and engine compartment. No hazards and no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Additional information provided by South …
Denver Apartment Fire On October 17th, 2025 around 05:20 Denver Fire Department responded to a possible apartment fire in the 3600 block of S. Verbena St. in Hampden Village. Crews arrived to a multi-family apartment building with smoke showing from the 3rd floor and started fire attack. The fire was found fire in a vacant apartment on the 3rd floor …
Denver Kitchen Fire On October 16th, 2025 around 09:30 Denver Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire in the 1200 block of N. Clermont St. Crews arrived to smoke showing and started fire attack with pulling an attack line in. Firefighters found a kitchen fire and was able to get a quickly put under control. Multiple dogs were reported …
Frederick-Firestone Structure Fire On October 14th, 2025 around 07:00 Weld County Regional Communications Center dispatched Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District and Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District to a residential structure fire in the 200 block Dunmire St. in Evanston. Battalion 3462 arrived to a working fire from a single-story structure with smoke from the eves. Battalion 3460 arrived and assumed command with …
Golden Vehicle Into Water On October 14th, 2025 at approximately 03:53 Golden Fire Department and Stadium Medical responded to a reported vehicle in clear creek off Hwy. 6 in Clear Creek Canyon. Units arrived on scene to find a single-vehicle in the water with one person trapped inside the vehicle. Crews set a recon team over the edge to make …
Sugar Mill Rescue On October 12th, 2025 at 23:13 Mountain View Fire Rescue and Boulder Rural Fire Rescue responded to the Sugar Mill, 11801 Sugar Mill Rd. after Boulder County Communications (1800) received a call from someone saying they had fallen inside the abandoned building. Engine 201 got to the scene first and started the investigation and how to search …
West Metro MVA At 09:30 on October 12th, 2025 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a MVA with a possible rollover on S. Kipling Parkway at the westbound C-470 on ramp in Littleton. Truck 14 arrived on scene of a two-vehicle MVA blocking a portion of the west C470 on-ramp and a portion of the southbound lanes of S. …
South Adams Safety Day South Adams County Fire Department held their community safety day and open house at Station 28 on October 11th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office, American Red Cross, Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Platte Valley …
Fire Academy Training Evergreen/Foothills/Genesee Academy held their training session at Station 2. on October 11th, 2025. The recruits were trained on several aspects, such as setting up and the use of exhaust fans, rotary saw use and more. The joint fire academy is Evergreen Fire Protection District, Foothills Fire Protection District and Genesee Fire Protection District.
Limon Live Fire Training The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (Colorado Department of Public Safety-DFPC) held a live fire training on October 11th, 2025 hosted by Limon Area Fire Protection District and Hugo Volunteer Fire Department. This type of training allowed crews to receive training and some fire fighting experience, while in a controlled environment.
Ellicott 65th Anniversary On October 11th, 2025 Ellicott Fire Protection District celebrated their 65th Anniversary at Ellicott Community Park. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and celebrate the Department’s milestone with tacos and cake. The volunteer department covers 276 squares miles in El Paso County. For more information on upcoming events, check out …
Station 62 Open House On October 11th. 2025 North Metro Fire Rescue District held their annual open house and cookout at Station 62, 10550 Huron St. in Northglenn part of Fire Prevention Week. The community was invited to learn about CPR, fire safety, how to use a fire extinguisher, tour the station, fire apparatus, enjoy hot dogs, kids activities and what …
Station 5 Open House Greeley Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5 on October 11th, 2025 with the community coming out to learn about fire safety, firefighter tug-o-war, food, music, CPR info, spray a fire hose, fire station and equipment tours and more. Aims Community College Fire Science, Greeley Police Department, American Red Cross, UCHealth, Med Evac …
Evergreen Annual Food Drive Evergreen Fire Protection District held their annual food drive for the food pantry of Evergreen Christian Outreach on October 11th, 2025. This event was held Station 2, 1802 Bergen Pkwy in Evergreen. Many food types were dropped of at the location, as well as monetary donations.
Station 7 Community Event On October 11th, 2025 Evergreen Fire Protection District held a community event at Station 7, 157 County Rd. 65. This event was created as a way for the community to ask questions, to learn more about wildfire awareness and protection against it, Evergreen Fire resources and meet with local resources covering the residents in the areas …
Golden Safety Day 2025 Golden Fire Department held their annual Safety & Preparedness Day on October 11th, 2025 at Station 1, 911 10th St. The community came out to enjoy food, face painting, jump house, learn about fire safety including grease fires, live fire demonstrations, tour the fire apparatus and meet up with first responders. Golden Police Department, Pleasant View …