IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial The 28th Annual International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs on September 20th, 2014, with thousands of families, friends, loved ones, and firefighters from all across the country including Canada honoring the fallen that have given their lives in the line of duty, with 168 names …
Arvada Safety Fair 2014 Arvada Fire Protection District hosted their Safety Fair at the Apex Recreation Center on September 20th, 2014. Attendees were able to meet with firefighters, check out an engine, look at an ambulance and learn a plethora of important safety tips. The Arvada Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff and the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services also participated in …
Inter-Canyon Open House Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District held an open house on September 20th, 2014 at Station 1, 7939 Turkey Creek Rd. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, learn safety information and submit an application to volunteer. The department covers 55 square miles in Jefferson County and has five stations.
Fit For Fire 5K The 2014 Fit for Fire 5K was held in Washington Park in Denver on September 14th, 2014. Festivities included a fun run for kids, a 5K run, a 5K walk and a number of displays from the Denver Fire Department. Roughly 400 people took advantage of the nice weather for a stroll in the park. After …
Station 3 Open House Mountain View Fire Rescue hosted an open house at Station 3 in Mead on September 13th, 2014.
Brighton Station Open Houses Brighton Fire Rescue District held open houses at all the five fire stations on September 13th, 2014. All the stations offered tours of the apparatus and safety information.
Favorite Firefighter Contest The second annual Wrangler Favorite Firefighter Contest was held at the Denver Wrangler on September 12th, 2014. Firefighters from the Colorado Firefighter Calendar competed against one another for donations and the one who collected the most money took home the title. Proceeds from sales of the calendar benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center. This year’s favorite …
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2014 The annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2014 at Red Rocks. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The 2014 Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held at the Century Link Building in downtown Denver on September 11th. 2014. Hundreds of Firefighters from 51 departments and 10 states, climbed the 55 story building twice in full turnout gear, carrying a piece of equipment used for high-rise fires. The primary purpose of the Memorial …
NATRT Trench Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team conducted trench rescue training at Standley Lake in Westminster on September 8th, 9th and 12th, 2014. Team members were able to hone their skills identifying hazards, selecting equipment, monitoring the atmosphere, shoring the scene and removing victims. The North Area Technical Rescue Team (NATRT) was formed in June of 1995 as a coordinated technical …
South Adams County Spaghetti Dinner The 2014 South Adams County Fire Department annual Spaghetti Dinner was held at Adams City High School on September 6th, 2014. The Commerce City community was invited out t meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a spaghetti dinner.
First Responder Car Show The Denver Police Museum and Denver Firefighters Museum hosted a First Responder Car show at the Northfield Shopping Center on September 6th, 2014. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Aurora Police Department, Denver Fire Department, Denver Police Department and the Mile High Hook and Ladder Club participated in the event. Proceeds benefitted both museums.
Arvada Harvest Parade The Arvada Fire Protection District participated in the Arvada Harvest Parade on September 6th, 2014.
Vehicle Into House Denver Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle accident in the 4400 block of Steele St. around 16:20 on September 4th, 2014. Initial reports indicated that a vehicle had crashed into a house. Units arrived on scene and discovered that a blue Ford Explorer crashed through the front wall of a residence at 4455 Steele Street. Two occupants …
Denver Fast Food Fire September 4th, 2014 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Wendy’s restaurant at 857 E. Colfax Ave. in Capital Hill. Crews arrived to smoke showing from the roof. Units on Scene: Chief 4, Engine 1, Tower 1, Engine 3, Tower 4, Truck 15, Rescue 1 & Hamer 1 Denver Paramedics & Denver Police …
MDA Fill The Boot 2014 Hundreds of firefighters from around the Denver metro area joined with thousands of their colleagues across the country over the Labor Day Holiday Weekend to help “Fill the Boot” for MDA. Firefighters hit the streets in force to collect donations from pedestrians, motorists and other passers-by in an effort to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. …
Adams County Vegetation Fire On August 30th. 2014 Adams County Fire Rescue was alerted to a structure fire in the 8700 block of Devonshire Court in Welby. Responding units reported smoke in the air. Crews arrived to find a multi-family structure with fresh charring, after a quick investigation units reported a unit effect by fire in need of over haul …
Pro Cycling Challenge 2014 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District spent part of their day on August 24th, 2014 assisting with the 2014 USA Pro Cycling Challenge. The challenge, one of the largest cycling events in the United States, featured the best of the best in professional cycling, competing on a challenging course through some of America’s most beautiful scenery. The …
Federal Heights Fair The 2014 Federal Heights Fair was held on August 23rd 2014 at the Federal Plaza Shopping Center at 104th Ave. and Federal Blvd. Federal Heights Fire Department firefighters joined with other city staffers and about a dozen artists, businesses, non-profit organizations and vendors for a little fun in the sun with the community. Firefighters met with community members, gave away …
Denver Structure Fire On August 22nd, 2014 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 2439 Decatur St. Crews arrived to heavy fire and smoke. Investigators believe it was caused by contractors working on the roof. No injuries were reported. Units on Scene: Chief 2, Chief 6, Engine 1, Engine 6, Engine 7, Engine 12, Tower 1, Tower 4, …