Evergreen Health & Safety Day Evergreen Fire Rescue held their 20th Annual Health and Safety Day at Station 2 on August 25th, 2018. Hundreds of residents came out for pancakes, to meet with firefighters and learn valuable safety information. The festivities included a bicycle safety course, fire truck rides, sidewalk CPR and fire demonstrations. A number of community partners including the …
Grand Junction Vehicle Fire At 01:55 on August 25th, 2018 Grand Junction Fire Department Engine 2 was dispatched to a working motor vehicle fire in the 700 block of Teller Ave. Engine 2 was in the area on other calls and was first on scene at 02:02. Engine 2 found a single dodge pick-up truck in the driveway fully involved. …
Chatfield Water Recovery At 12:07 on August 24th 2018, Litteton Fire Rescue were dispatched to a submerged vehicle at the Chatfield State Park north boat ramp. First arriving Engine 19 confirmed that the driver had safely escaped the water without injuries, as did one of his dogs. Another dog did not make it out of the vehicle so the Dive Team sprung …
Centennial Dog Rescue On August 21st, 2018 teamwork between Littleton Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue resulted in the successful rescue of Luna, an 8-year-old Jack Russell Terrier. 24 hours earlier on Monday, Engine 15 responded to assist with a dog possibly trapped under a deck. After the dog couldn’t be heard or seen, the crew left and was …
Thornton Kitchen Fire At approximately 14:15 on August 20th, 2018 Thornton Fire Department Engine 74 was dispatched to a residential kitchen fire at 12955 Lafayette St. Engine 74 arrived on scene to a 2-stoey multi-family apartment complex with nothing showing. Engine 74 was in the offensive strategy and pulled a 1 ¾ pre-connect for fire control / attack and search. …
Station 1 Open House Arvada Fire Protection District hosted an open house at Station 1 (Station 51) on August 19th, 2018. Kids of all ages enjoyed fire station and engine tours, free backpacks and school supplies, car seat checks, and ice cream. The backpack for kids is in honor of Russ Koeniger. Arvada Fire reminds all that school is back …
Lake George Spaghetti Dinner The Lake George Fire Protection District held their annual spaghetti dinner at Station 1 in Lake George on August 18th, 2018. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, enjoy dinner, and help the department with their annual fundraiser. Reach Air Medical Services and the Ute Pass Regional Ambulance District also participated in the …
Byers Foam Day The Byers Fire Protection District held their annual foam day at the Kelver Library in Byers on August 18th, 2018. Many younger members of the community came out to frolic in the foam and enjoy hot dogs for lunch.
Carnation Festival Parade Arvada Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue participated in the Wheat Ridge Parade, Festival and Fireworks. Arvada Engine 52 and Brush 58 were at the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Fireworks Event on stand by and deliver fire protection in Anderson Park. West Metro Honor Guard and Local 1309 also was in the parade with antique …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut The 2019 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut Party was held in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on August 17th, 2018. Hundreds of fans came out to see which of their favorite firefighters made it into next year’s beefcake style calendar. Net proceeds received from the sale of calendars and special events …
Evans Ranch Fire On August 17th, 2018 Clear Creek Fire Authority with Evergreen Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service responded to a reported wildfire near Evans Ranch in the Mount Evans area. Firefighters hiked in 1/2 mile with water packs, chain saws and tools and found a 20′ x 20′ fire. Crews were able to contained the fire …
Commercial Structure Fire At 08:01 on August 16th, 2018 Castle Rock Fire Rescue responded to a commercial fire at 702 Prairie Hawk Dr. with 911 caller reporting a forklift on fire inside the building with a propane tank that may have exploded. Quint 151 arrived on scene to a one-story mega size structure with smoke showing on the Delta side, …
I-70 Wildland Fire At Approximately 11:15 on August 15th, 2018 Palisade Fire Protection District was dispatched on a reported brush fire in the area of I-70 Exit 46, RP reported a fire the size of a dumpster between the river and interstate off the westbound lanes. Multiple calls began flooding the call center for large flames and smoke. Squad 41 …
West Metro Attic Fire At 9:09 on August 15th, 2018 West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 16 was dispatched out to a outside smoke investigation in the area of W. 35th Ave and Kendall St. Engine 16 arrived to smoke showing from a two-story single family residential structure, smoke from the eves and attic area and advised of a working fire. JeffCom …
West Metro Restaurant Fire At 21:01 on August 14th, 2018 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire at 5302 W. 25th Ave. at the Edgewater Inn. Engine 1 arrived on scene to single story restaurant with nothing showing on the Alpha side. District 1 arrived and set up command at W. 25th Ave. and Ames St. Crews found smoke …
Littleton Lightning Strike At 18:42 on August 14th, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire at 7095 South Elati St. in Littleton. First arriving Battalion Chief 1 observed light smoke coming from the siding on the front of the home and assumed command. Firefighters confirmed with the residents that everyone had safely …
Denver Gas Explosion Around 13:20 on August 14th, 2018 Denver Fire Department Engine 1 reported to dispatch that they just witnessed a very large explosion in the area of Broadway & Alameda, with smoke showing in the air, Denver Fire dispatch put a group out for a possible explosion call. With multiple 911 calls and a a updated address of 3rd Ave. …
Clifton Kitchen Fire At 11:34 on August 13th, 2018 Clifton Fire Protection District Engine 21 and Ambulance 21 were dispatched to Camelot Court on a reported kitchen fire. Engine 21 arrived on scene to smoke showing from the charlie side and began investigation. A sheriff deputy arrived prior to FD and confirmed fire out. Engine 21 and Ambulance 21 remained …
Greenwood Village SWAT Assist For approximately 10 hours on on August 13th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue assisted Greenwood Village Police Department with an incident inside the La Quinta Inn, located at Arapahoe Rd. and I-25. Throughout the day a Battalion Chief, Engine and Medic Unit were on stand-by for medical or fire needs and in the afternoon a Tower …
Centennial Haz-Mat On August 13th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue Tower 35 and Medic 42 responded to a property damage vehicle accident at Potomac St. and Broncos Parkway. When crews arrived, they discovered a dump truck vs. sedan collision with a ruptured diesel tank and fuel leaking out. Engine 42 and the Hazardous Materials Team (Haz-Mat 38) also responded to assist. Approximately 50 …