Boulder Fire assists at Polar Plunge Boulder Fire-Rescue District took to the frigid waters of Boulder Reservoir on March 5th, 2016 and were Freezin’ for a Reason! Firefighters donned scuba gear and rescue suits in order to keep participants safe at the 2016 Polar Plunge. Several hundred people took the plunge to help raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado. The crews …
Denver Apartment Fire Around 08:00 on March 5th, 2016 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at 2260 Larimer St. Truck 4 arrived to a two-story mixed use building with nothing showing and assumed command. Upon further investigation smoke conditions were found inside the adjacent 2nd floor apartment unit at 2258 Larimer St. Engine 3 established a …
Golden Basement Fire On March 3rd, 2016 at 19:21 Golden Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 1800 block of Arapahoe St. with auto-aid from Pleasant View Fire Department and Fairmount Fire Protection District. Dispatch advised that 911 caller reporting a possible fire in the basement with lots of smoke. Battalion 21 arrived to a one-story plus …
Denver High Angle Rescue At 11:00 on February 15th, 2016 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a high angle rescue near 18th St. and Lincoln St. A construction worker fell while working in a hole at a construction site in the 1700 block of Lincoln and injured his back. Firefighters used ropes, a stokes basket and the aerial on Truck …
Lakewood House Fire Around 21:30 on February 10th, 2016 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 12600 block of W. Asbury Pl. in Lakewood. Engine 4 arrived and found a working fire with smoke showing from the front door of a two-story home, and began fast attack with a 1 /34 line in the …
Denver Broncos Victory Parade The Denver Broncos came back home from winning Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers and the city of Denver put on a victory parade through the streets of downtown Denver on February 9th, 2016. Players rode on top of fire equipment, that started at 17th St. and went down Broadway to the Civic Center Park …
Denver Broncos Support On February 7th, 2016 the Denver Fire Department showed their support for the Denver Broncos as they prepared to battle the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Local 858 ordered special t-shirts for crews to wear on duty to show their support for the home team. The Broncos won 24 to 10.
Denver Attic Fire On February 7th, 2016 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Washington Park. Crews arrived to a single family residential and found fire in the attic, and made a quick work on the fire. Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department
United In Orange The Arvada Fire Protection District supported the Denver Broncos on February 4th, 2016 as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Arvada Firefighters changed out their regular issued t-shirts with “United In Orange” shirts to support the home team. The Broncos won the Super Bowl 24 to 10.
Working Garage Fire On February 3rd, 2016 at 14:22 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District with auto-aid from West Metro Fire Rescue & Fairmount Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire at 4135 Ingalls St. 911 caller reporting that one person was possibly trapped in the basement with 3 family dogs. Engine 71 arrived and found a small single-story residential structure …
Fairmount House Fire At 12:55 on January 27th, 2016 Fairmount Fire Protection District with auto-aid from Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 5300 block of Arbutus St. in Arvada. Engine 33 arrived and found a small single-story residential structure with smoke showing from the eves and pulled a 1 3/4 line in for fire attack. …
Vehicle Into House At 18:06 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District was alerted to a possible vehicle into a house at W. 33rd Ave. & Harlan St. Battalion 71 arrived to a full size SUV into a house with a second house involved. Engine 73 arrived and checked for injuries, and Engine 71 was assigned to check the stability of the …
Evergreen House Fire On January 11th, 2016 around 17:30 Evergreen Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire at Aspen Dr. & Ponderosa Dr. in the Floyd Hill area. Crews arrived on scene to a fully involved home, and quickly requested mutual-aid from Genesee Fire Protection District, Foothills Fire Protection District & Clear Creek Fire Authority. Crews worked an …
Westminster Apartment Fire Just after 21:00 on January 7th, 2016 Westminster Fire Department was dispatched to a apartment fire at Terrace Gardens 7100 Hooker St. Crews arrived to heavy smoke showing from a two-story multi-family.
Ice Rescue Training Firefighters from the Denver Fire Department took advantage of the warmer weather on January 2nd, 2016 to engage in ice rescue training in City Park. Despite the frigid temperatures in the area over the holidays, local lakes and waterways can be hazardous for people and their pets. Crews from the water rescue team, Station 8 and Station …
Wadsworth Structure Fire At 9:52 on January 2nd, 2016 Arvada Fire Protection District Dispatch Center alerted crews to a structure fire at 6475 Wadsworth Blvd in the Scenic Heights Professional Building. First arriving Arvada Police Department reported smoke and flames showing on the South side of the building. Medic 54 arrived and confirmed there was heavy black smoke showing from the …
Golden Christmas Parade Golden Fire Department participated in the Olde Golden Christmas Parade in downtown Golden on December 19th, 2015. The parade started off with Chief John Bales and followed by Santa and Mrs. Claus in Tower 21.
Denver House Fire At 20:440 on December 16th, 2015 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house on fire in the 4100 block of Zenobia St. Engine 17 arrived to a single-story single-family home with smoke showing on the Charlie side of the structure, secured their own water supply, and laid in from the plug at W. 41st Ave. to the …
Candy Cane Festival Adams County Fire Rescue joined Santa Claus at the 15th Annual Candy Cane Festival at Hammond’s Candies in Adams County on December 11th and 12th, 2015. Despite the fluctuation in weather, the Adams County engine was just as big a hit as the candy and Santa himself. Other activities included a horse-drawn carriage, trolley rides, cookie decorating, …
2nd Alarm Apartment Fire At 05:13 on December 1st, 2015 Poudre Fire Authority was alerted to an apartment fire at 1050 Hobbit St. in Fort Collins. Crews arrived approximately four minutes later and discovered fire in the attic. The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes. Damage was confined to a portion of the wall around the fireplace. Residents were …