Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony The City and County of Broomfield, along with the Broomfield Police Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District held their a301393nnual 9/11 commemoration at the 9/11 Memorial in Community Park. The welcome was given by Broomfield Police chief Enea Hemplemann followed by the presentation of the memorial wreath by the Broomfield Police Honor Guard. Remarks were …
Wildland Firefighter Safety Event Commerce City Parks, Recreation and Golf held a wildland firefighter safety event at Prairie Gateway Open Space on September 9th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with Rangers, learn about their wildland fire operations, check out their equipment and receive valuable safety information. Commerce City currently has one ranger certified as a wildland firefighter …
S.A.W. 26-02 Week 6 The South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District, Westminster Fire Department S.A.W. Lateral Fire Training Academy for lateral transfers is now in its 6th week. Firefighters worked on search and ladder techniques in a smoke-filled, very low visibility environment. They will go on to be firefighters with South Adams County Fire, North Metro Fire …
Aurora House Fire On September 7th, 2026 at 16:49 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 600 block of S. Troy St. Engine 7 was only a few blocks away and arrived within minutes to find heavy smoke pouring from the front door as Aurora Police officers attempted to enter the home and search for anyone inside. Engine 7 advanced …
North Central Annual Picnic On September 6th, 2026 the North Central Fire Protection District Auxiliary held their annual picnic and horseshoe tournament in the Park, at the Chaparral Park and Open Space, located at the intersections of Emerald Trail and Amethyst Rd. in Deer Trail. Lots of fun was had by all attendees, with a water slide, hula hoops, croquet, …
Strasburg Barn Fire At 17:45 on September 5th, 2026 the eastern I-70 corridor was dispatched to a reported structure fire on S. County Rd. 145 in Strasburg. Multiple 911 calls were received reporting a working fire in a barn with multiple other structures threatened. First arriving Battalion 91 sized up two outbuildings on fire along with multiple rolled hay bales …
Aurora House Fire Around 14:20 on September 5th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in a vacant home in the 1000 block of N. Racine St. While en route, Ladder 2 saw smoke from the roof and upgraded to a working structure fire. Engine 2 arrived and began fire attack. Ladder 2 split their crew …
I-70 Semi-Trailer Accident At 14:35 on September 4th, 2026 Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported semi-trailer accident with entrapment on eastbound I-70 at mile marker 326. Based on the 911 reports Byers Fire Protection District and Strasburg Fire Protection District were dispatched on mutual-aid, and an EMS helicopter was placed on airborne standby. Additional callers …
Fill The Boot 2026 Thousands of firefighters from across Colorado spent part of their Labor Day 2026 holiday weekend participating in “Fill the Boot”, the annual campaign that helps raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Because of the firefighter support, MDA has been able to fund research directly linked to FDA-approved therapies across multiple neuromuscular diseases. The funding …
Single Role Paramedic Academy The South Adams County Fire Department Single Role Paramedic Academy is underway. Six recruits are training to serve as paramedics for the Department and staff their new in-house ambulance service. 5280Fire caught up with the group on September 3rd, 2026 while they were doing joint live fire training with the SAW Lateral Fire Training Academy at …
S.A.W. 26-02 Week 5 The South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District, Westminster Fire Department S.A.W. Lateral Fire Training Academy conducted live fire training exercises at the South Adams County Fire Training Center on September 3rd, 2026 for their week 5. The twelve recruits from Brighton, North Metro, South Adams County and Thornton spent their day working on …
Westminster Concrete Equipment Fire On September 2th, 2026 just prior to 19:00 Westminster Communications Center dispatched Westminster Fire Department Engine 4 to a report of a concrete curbing machine on fire on Federal Blvd. north of W. 120th Ave. with multiple callers. Engine 4 arrived to an active fire and pulled their bumper line for fire attack with fire coming …
S.A.W. 26-02 Week 4 The South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District, Westminster Fire Department S.A.W. Lateral Fire Training Academy is currently halfway through their six weeks of training. 5280Fire caught up with the recruits at the South Adams County Fire Training Center on August 31st, 2026 while they were conducting hose deployment evolutions. The twelve recruits from …
Vehicle vs Building On August 30th, 2026 at approximately 12:38 the Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched to a vehicle possibly into the building at the Starbucks, 4975 Kipling St. in Wheat Ridge. Truck 52 arrived on scene to find that a passenger vehicle that driven into a support column in front of the building. Firefighters were on scene for …
Clear Creek County Festival The Clear Creek County C3 Fest was held on August 29th, 2026 at the Idaho Springs Baseball Fields in Idaho Springs, hosted by the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office. The community came out to the free event to hang out and meet up with local first responders and to see the emergency equipment with live music, …
Boulder Rural Open House The Boulder Rural Fire Rescue held their annual open house on August 29th, 2026 at their fire station. The community coming out to meet up with first responders, tour the apparatus, enjoy lunch, learn valuable safety information, game and learning. Med Evac, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder County Mounted Search …
Colorado State Fair Parade The Colorado State Fair Parade took place August 29th, 2026 in downtown Pueblo. The CSF Parade is one of the oldest parades in Colorado and kicked off the opening weekend of the Colorado State Fair and this years themed “Celebrate Your Fairatige”. American Medical Response, Pueblo Fire Department, Pueblo Police Department, Pueblo Municipal Court, Pueblo Country …
Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge The Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge hosted by West Metro Fire Rescue was held on August 29th, 2026 at the West Metro Fire Training Center, 3535 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Community members were invited to test their abilities, strength and endurance, while by pushing themselves through the course. From truck drivers, to office workers, they all …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire At 22:07 on August 28th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the 700 block of N. Zion St. on a report of a structure fire. Engine 2 arrived first on scene and observed a single-family residential structure with smoke showing. They quickly initiated fire attack after securing their own water supply. Ladder 2 arrived on scene …
Aurora Semi Truck Fire Approximately 11:45 on August 28th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded 16000 E. 32nd Ave. on a semi truck fire. Engine 12 arrived to a working semi truck fire with flames showing from the roof of the cab. Engine 12 went to work pulling a line and began attack on the fire. Engine 3 grabbed a plug …