Fire Academy Graduation After four months of arduous training, the East Metro Fire Training Academy graduation was held on June 8th, 2014 at the Bennett Recreation Center. Despite heavy rain, rolling thunder and a nearby tornado warning, 30 recruits took the oath of service and pinned on their badges in front of family, friends and fellow firefighters. Cunningham Fire Protection …
Water Rescue Investigation On June 2nd, 2014 at approximately 11:00 North Washington Fire Rescue and Southwest Adams County Fire Protection District were dispatched to a reported water rescue in Clear Creek near Lowell Boulevard and W. 55th Place. Dispatch reported that an overturned kayak was stuck in the current near a spill way just east of Lowell Boulevard. Firefighters arrive …
Brighton Safety Day Brighton Fire Rescue District held a safety day at the Prairie Center on May 31st, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their apparatus and pick up safety information. The Brighton Police Department, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Colorado Firefighter Calendar, Colorado State Parks and Platte Valley Ambulance also participated in the …
Sable Altura Academy Training The Sable Altura Fire Rescue Academy training class conducted live fire training at Station 1 on May 31st, 2014. The recruits conducted hose drills in the morning and then responded to simulated fire calls in the department’s training facility. The group graduated from training at the East Metro Fire Academy Graduation on June 8th, 2014.
Denver ARFF Training Denver Fire Department firefighters assigned to Denver International Airport engaged in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training on May 27th, 2014 at the ARFF Training Center. Denver firefighters use three ARFF rigs to extinguish exterior flames before advancing hand lines inside the aircraft. The Denver Fire Department ARFF Training Academy at DIA is a modern, safe facility …
Commerce City Memorial Day Parade The 2014 Memorial Day Parade in Commerce City was held on May 26th, 2014. The South Adams County Fire Department was one of numerous organizations participating in the parade in honor of those men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The Commerce City Police Department and several members of Mile High …
Aurora House Fire On May 25th, 2014 at approximately 22:00 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 3123 Uvalde St. Crews arrived on scene and found smoke coming from a single-story residential structure. Firefighters made entry and quickly extinguished a small fire. Units remained on scene another hour checking for extension, conducting overhaul and ventilating …
Live Fire Training The Federal Heights Fire Department conducted live fire training at the North Washington Fire Rescue Training Center on May 24th, 2014. Live fire training helps firefighters hone their skills in realistic situations should they be needed in an actual emergency.
Station 26 Open House The South Adams County Fire Department held an open house at Station 28 in Reunion on May 18th, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and tour the new station.
Denver Smoke Trailer The Denver Fire Department set up their brand new Fire Safety Trailer on May 17th, 2014 at the Five Points Jazz Festival. The trailer is used by firefighters to educate people about fire and its hazards through the use of props that simulate a real fire in a home. In addition to the smoke trailer, Engine 3 …
Erie Town Fair Mountain View Fire Rescue participated in the Erie Town Fair on May 17th, 2014. The 18th Annual Erie Town Fair and Balloon Festival was held in historic downtown Erie. Mountain View firefighters and Community Outreach staff set up apparatus displays, met with the public and provided valuable safety information to both kids and adults.
Milliken Open House The Milliken Fire Protection District held their annual open house at Station 1 on May 17th, 2014. The public was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. The Johnstown Fire Protection District, Weld County Sheriff’s Office and Poudre Valley Health System also participated in the event.
Arvada Auto X The 2014 Arvada Auto-X Extrication Workshop was held on May 16th, 17th and 18th, 2014 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. A hundred firefighters, some from out of state attended the three-day training class hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The workshop, which had a heavy focus on hands-on training, included NFPA 1670 technician level training …
Candlelight Vigil 2014 Northglenn Police Department hosted a ceremony on May 5th, 2014 to honored Colorado and national law peace officers. The ceremony was held at E.B. Rains Park in Northglenn with law enforcement officers from all across Colorado gathering to remember their fellow fallen brothers and sisters who have lost their life in the line of duty. part of …
Denver Live Fire Training Denver Fire Department firefighters engaged in live fire training exercises at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on May 15th, 2014. Chief 5, Engine 9, Engine 14, Engine 29 and Truck 2 were dispatched to make shift structure fires at the training facility to practice fire suppression, ladder operations and ventilation. The exercise gave crews the opportunity …
Celebrity Judging Event The 2015 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Celebrity Judging Event was held at the EXDO Event Center in Denver on May 10th, 2014. Two-dozen firefighters from across the state competed for a spot in the coveted beefcake style calendar by answering questions in their dress blues and then strutting across the catwalk in part of their bunker gear. The …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters was held on May 10th, 2014 at at Belmar Park in Lakewood. The fallen was honored and the community came out with family members to remember the firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Evans Pancake Breakfast Evans Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on May 10th, 2014. Firefighters served up all you could eat eggs, sausage and pancakes. Proceeds benefited the Evans Fires Safety and Assistance Fund, which provides charitable assistance to victims of fires and other emergencies in the City of Evans and is also used for …
AirLife Memorial EMS Muster The 17th Annual AirLife Memorial Run/Walk and EMS Celebration was held May 10th, 2014 at Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton, benefiting the Friends of AirLife. The event included a 5k/10k, 5k walk and the kids fun run, a EMS, fire and police muster with emergency vehicles on display, numerous activities including the EMS Volleyball …
Night In Blue The Northglenn Police Department annual awards banquet was held on May 9th, 2014 at the Heritage Todd Creek Golf Course. The banquet honored present, past and future members. Ceremonies included the following, recognizing the table of honor, presentation of the colors, department awards, dinner, raffle with prizes, and recognition of services. Some awards given included Medal of …