Arvada Apartment Fire At 07:35 on August 26th, 2018 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 8500 block of W. 54th Ave. Engine 51 arrived on scene to a 3-story apartment building, pulled a 45 load to the 2nd floor for search rescue and fire control. Battalion 51 arrived on scene and assumed command in the …
Westminster Structure Fire At 06:45 on August 26th, 2018 Westminster Fire Department responded to a rekindle structure fire in the 8100 block of Tennyson St. with 911 caller reporting smoke showing from the structure. Engine 1 arrived to a small single family residential structure with light smoke. Battalion 1 arrived and assumed command, Engine 3 established a water supply to …
Lands End Lightning Strike At approximately 16:40 on August 25th, 2018 Lands End Fire Protection District was dispatched to Highway 141 mile-marker 151 for a smoke check and possible lightning strike. Crews located the fire at the mile-marker 149 with a single tree that was hit and was on fire. Units on Scene: Engine 111 & Brush 111 Bureau of Land …
Collbran Wildland Fire At Approximately 12:46 on August 25th, 2018 Plateau Valley Fire Protection District was dispatched to a wildland fire west of 54313 Highway 330 in Collbran. Initial reports indicated smoke and flames in the area on the north and was quickly confirmed to be a working structure fire with vegetation involved. The call was re-paged as a working …
Eagle River Condo Fire At approximately 11:30 Eagle River Fire Protection District was dispatched to a report of a structure fire on at the Beaver Bench Condominium Complex on West Beaver Creek Blvd. in Avon. On arrival, smoke and flames were visible from a ground floor unit on the back side of Building A. All residents and pets were safely evacuated …
Highland Rescue Open House The Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District held an open house at their EMS Station on South Lookout Mountain Rd. on August 25th, 2018. The community came out to meet with team members, tour the ambulances and enjoy lunch. The Colorado State Patrol and Flight for Life also participated in the event.
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 …