Florissant Pancake Breakfast Florissant Fire Protection District held their 50th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast at Station 1 in Florissant on July 27th, 2019, part of the Florissant Heritage Days celebration. The tiny mountain community in western Teller County came out in force to meet with firefighters, peruse the silent auction, and enjoy a tasty breakfast. Proceeds from the event benefit the department.
Golden Pancake Breakfast Golden Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast on July 27th, 2019 at Station 21 in downtown Golden, before the Buffalo Bills Day parade celebration. The community came out to enjoy the pancakes which supports the fire department, and watch the firefighters flipping the pancakes, tour the fire equipment, and the fire station. This is 45th annual pancake …
Grand Junction Attic Fire At 18:47 on July 26th, 2019 Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched by Grand Junction Regional Communication Center to a working fire at 2112 N. 1st St. First due reported a multi-story single-family structure with smoke showing from the attic. The fire was held to the attic space and was determined to be caused by a lightning strike. …
Centennial Residential Fire At 06:42 on Friday July 26, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a confirmed residential structure fire in the 6300 block of S. High St. in Centennial. The RP reported flames in the basement and a burn victim. First arriving Battalion Chief 2 reported a small, single story, single family dwelling with smoke showing and a working …
Loveland Haystack Fire Around 02:34 on July 26th, 2019 Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority to a haystack fire in the 2800 block of East Larimer County Rd. 30 & County Rd. 9. Upon arrival Engine 6 reported a large stack of large “one ton” bales on fire with two loaders belonging to the property owner working on removing unburned bales from …
High Angle Rescue At 10:12 on July 25th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was called to a high angle rescue medical at Palmer Park 3650 Paseo Rd. on Command 4. Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center advised units en route that patient is located off the the trail by Lazy Land. Truck 10 arrived at the gate access off Brenner …
Littleton Dive Recovery On July 23rd, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue Dive Team assisted in the recovery of an unoccupied submerged vehicle from Gallup Reservoir at Ketring Park in Littleton. The circumstances of when and how the vehicle got there remain under investigation. Units on Scene: District 1, Special Ops 10, Battalion 2, Dive 31, Medic 31, Dive 16, Medic …
Clear Creek Water Rescue Around 17:00 on July 21st, 2019 Golden Fire Department & Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a water rescue in Clear Creek Canyon (Hwy. 6) at Tunnel # 1. Jeffcom 911 advised units that 911 caller reporting that a person was wading in the water and got too close to the water current and was swept away in Clear Creek. …
Lakewood Water Rescue At 18:41 on July 20th, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a report of a possible body in the water at W. 12th Ave. & Miller St. The area experience a flash food through the Lakewood Gulch which went over its banks after the area experience a heavy storm, which also caused W. 10th Ave. & Kipling …
Pueblo I-25 Brush Fire In the afternoon on July 20th, 2019 a large brush fire was reported close to I-25 at mile marker 116 by the El Paso County / Pueblo County line. Mandatory evacuations were sent out to the Rancho Colorado and the Bocha Chica Heights area. The wind shifts pushed the fire towards the Villa Conceits, and air …
Chatfield Grass Fire At 12:31 on July 20th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a report of smoke in the area of Hwy. 85 and Brandon Dr. in unincorporated Douglas County. As crews drove the area checking, a second 911 caller reported flames in the grass west of Pioneer Landscaping along the railroad tracks. The incident was upgraded to …
Kiowa Open House The Kiowa Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 221 in Kiowa on July 20th, 2019. The Department opened their doors to show of their new two-story addition to the public. The new addition contains sleeping quarters, a day room, kitchen and training room. Community groups will also be allowed to use the training room …
Station 2 Grand Re-Opening Louisville Fire Protection District held a grand re-opening at Station 2 895 W. Via Appia Way on July 20th, 2019. The community came out to celebrate the re-opening of the newly remodeled station with the hose uncoupling, fire engine displays, station tours, meeting the firefighters and the gym dedication in memory of Louisville Fire Department firefighter Dillon …
Victor Pancake Breakfast The Victor Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfasts on July 20th and July 21st, 2019, part of the town’s annual Gold Rush Days weekend celebration. The community came out to view the fire engines, meet with the firefighters, and enjoy breakfast, which serves as a fundraiser for the department.
Elizabeth Pancake Breakfast Elizabeth Fire Rescue held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 271 in Elizabeth on July 20th, 2019. The community spent part of their Saturday morning meeting with firefighters, checking out the apparatus and enjoying a nice pancake breakfast. Proceeds benefit the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation.
Glen Haven Pancake Breakfast Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on July 20th, 2019. The community came out to support local firefighters and enjoy pancakes, scrambled eges, sausage and refreshments with the annual silent auction and bake sale. This event is a major source of income for the department. The community of …
Federal Heights Structure Fire At 18:43 on July 19, 2019 Federal Heights Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in the area of 9100 Tejon St. at Lamplighter. Engine 41 en route advised Federal Heights Communications Center (City of Federal Heights 911 Dispatch Center) of smoke in air and to start a major incident tone for a confirmed working fire, and strike a 2nd alarm …
Colorado Springs Kitchen Fire At approximately 21:10 on July 18th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the 2600 block of Main St. for a reported fire. Engine 9 arrived and reported light smoke showing and continued to investigate Engine 9 made entry to the kitchen area and reported a working oven fire and requested a working structure fire compliment. Engine …
Colorado Springs Brush Fire At approximately 16:00 on July 18th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department and the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Wildfire Team was dispatched to Hwy. 24 and Ridge Rd. for a brush fire. Engine 2 reported fire on the northwest side of the highway, and advised the fire was slow-moving and began fire attack. Engine 1 arrived on …
Aurora Accident On July 15th, 2019 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a MVA at E. Iliff Ave. just before S. Peoria St. in Heather Ridge. Crews arrived to a single vehicle that rolled over on top of several parked vehicles. Passerby’s helped before emergency crews arrived when the vehicle begin to smoke, using fire extinguishers from …