Inter-Canyon Fire at Tiny Town On August 18th, 2014 Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District was at the Tiny Town & Railroad, 6249 S. Turkey Creek Rd. in Morrison. The community came out to visit with the Firefighters and the fire trucks on display. The 1926 parade antique was also on hand to tour.
AFA Open House Air Force Academy Fire & Emergency Services at the U.S. Air Force Academy held an open house at Station 1 on August 16th, 2014. Community members from across the base enjoyed lunch, met with firefighters, toured the station, checked out the apparatus, obtained safety information and learned more about the department. Firefighters conducted a vehicle extrication demonstration and …
Vehicle vs House Around 11:30 on August 13th, 2014 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on University Blvd. at Floyd Ave. Initial reports indicated that a vehicle had crashed into a building. A black Chevrolet Suburban traveling west on Floyd Ave. crossed over University Blvd, and ran off the road and crashed into a garage at 2390 Floyd …
Auto Extrication Training Denver Fire Department took advantage of the warm weather on August 13th, 2014 to tear apart a few unclaimed cars left at the Denver Sheriff’s impound lot. The crews of Engine 9, Tower 9 and Hamer 1 assembled at Crusher Auto and Truck Salvage on Brighton Blvd. to practice removing windshields, prying open doors, cutting back a roof and removing parts of a dashboard. The …
2nd Alarm Condo Fire Just before 10:00 on August 11th, 2014 Littleton Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 5500 block of S. Lowell Blvd. in Littleton. Crews arrived to a large condominium complex with heavy fire from the second floor and a 2nd alarm was requested. Two patients were transported to a local hospital with non life …
Adams County Water Recovery On August 10th, 2014 at approximately 14:00 Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a water recover in Clear Creek south on Interstate 76. Initial reports indicated that a fisherman found a body in the water entailed in debris. Firefighters, sheriff’s deputies and the coroner’s office were on scene about two hours processing the scene and …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut The Colorado Firefighter Calendar debuted their 2015 calendar at the Expo Event Center on August 8th, 2014. A capacity crowd turned out to watch the firefighters strut their stuff on the catwalk and help raise funds for charity. Proceeds from the sale of calendars directly benefits the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Pancake Breakfast & Parade The Southeast Weld Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Keenesburg on August 7th, 2014. Following the breakfast, the department participated in the Southeast Weld Fair & Rodeo Parade through downtown Keenesburg. The parade made its way from the Post Office on Main Street down Woodward Ave. to Weld Central High …
Annual Pancake Breakfast Platte Valley Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast on August 7th, 2014, which is also part of the Kersey Days. The community came out to enjoy pancakes, tour the fire apparatus, and more. The Kersey Days Parade followed.
Old Town Restaurant Fire On August 3rd, 2014 at 09:25 Poudre Fire Authority was alerted to a possible fire at 233 Linden St. Engine 1 arrived to heavy smoke showing from a two-story commercial building in Old Town. Upon further investigation firefighters found active fire in multiple walls and between floors of the building. Holes were cut in floors and walls to gain …
Live Fire Training Adams County Fire Rescue conducted several live fire training exercises at their fire training tower on E. 68th Ave. on August 2nd, 2014. In addition to the live fire training scenarios, firefighters worked on decontamination and rehab procedures in an effort to improve safety and reduce associated medical problems after a fire. Adams County Fire Rescue was formed by a …
Golden Pancake Breakfast The Golden Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 21 on July 26th, 2014. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Fairmount Fire Protection District also participated in the event.
Denver Water Rescue On July 21st, 2014 Denver Fire Department was called out to a water rescue on the Platte River in Confluence Park.
Westminster Safe Kids Day Westminster Fire Department hosted Safe Kids Day on July 19th, 2014 at the Orchard Town Center in Westminster. Education booths were set-up and shoppers were able to meet firefighters, learn about summer safety tips and parents were able to purchase bike helmets for their children. All proceeds go back to fire charities such as the B.U.R.N. …
Lafayette Open House The Lafayette Fire Department held an open house at Station 1 on July 19th, 2014. The public was invited to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and tour the station. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette Police Department, Longmont Fire Department, Louisville Fire Protection District, Med Evac, Mountain View Fire Rescue, North Metro Fire Rescue District …
Brighton Weed Fire On July 11th, 2014 Brighton Fire Rescue District responded to a reported weed fire along the South Platte River at Hwy. 7. Crews arrived to a wind driven weed fire and started fire attack. The fire burned approximately twenty acres along the river bottom. No structures were damaged and no one was injured. Crews were assisted by …
Lacrosse Scrimmage Family and friends came to watch and support local firefighters and service members at Mile High Stadium on July 4th. 2014. The lacrosse scrimmage was held before the Denver Outlaws game. The players battled it out for half an hour with a tie game being called due to lightning with 10 minutes left.
Annual Fishing Derby The annual fourth of July fishing derby and BBQ on July 4th, 2018 at City Park Lake on W. 104th Ave. hosted by Westminster Fire Department. Families and firefighters gathered and fished at the lake, and kids also competed for prizes for biggest fish and the first fish that was caught, and then enjoyed lunch.
Indian Hills Pancake Breakfast The Indian Hills Fire Protection District held their annual open house and Independence Day Parade on July 4th, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, eat pancakes and enjoy a parade. AirLife Denver also participated in the event.
High Rise Apartment Fire At 06:19 on June 30th, 2014 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a confirmed high rise structure fire at 693 Urban Ct. at the Ridgemoor Apartments in Lakewood. Dispatched advised that multiple 911 callers reporting possible parties trapped on the 6th floor with heavy smoke, and a 2nd alarm was struck. Engine 2 arrived to a …