Littleton Lightning Strike At 18:42 on August 14th, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire at 7095 South Elati St. in Littleton. First arriving Battalion Chief 1 observed light smoke coming from the siding on the front of the home and assumed command. Firefighters confirmed with the residents that everyone had safely …
Denver Gas Explosion Around 13:20 on August 14th, 2018 Denver Fire Department Engine 1 reported to dispatch that they just witnessed a very large explosion in the area of Broadway & Alameda, with smoke showing in the air, Denver Fire dispatch put a group out for a possible explosion call. With multiple 911 calls and a a updated address of 3rd Ave. …
Clifton Kitchen Fire At 11:34 on August 13th, 2018 Clifton Fire Protection District Engine 21 and Ambulance 21 were dispatched to Camelot Court on a reported kitchen fire. Engine 21 arrived on scene to smoke showing from the charlie side and began investigation. A sheriff deputy arrived prior to FD and confirmed fire out. Engine 21 and Ambulance 21 remained …
Greenwood Village SWAT Assist For approximately 10 hours on on August 13th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue assisted Greenwood Village Police Department with an incident inside the La Quinta Inn, located at Arapahoe Rd. and I-25. Throughout the day a Battalion Chief, Engine and Medic Unit were on stand-by for medical or fire needs and in the afternoon a Tower …
Centennial Haz-Mat On August 13th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue Tower 35 and Medic 42 responded to a property damage vehicle accident at Potomac St. and Broncos Parkway. When crews arrived, they discovered a dump truck vs. sedan collision with a ruptured diesel tank and fuel leaking out. Engine 42 and the Hazardous Materials Team (Haz-Mat 38) also responded to assist. Approximately 50 …
Denver House Fire At 22:08 on August 12th, 2018 Denver Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire in the 3500 block of N. Eudora St. Rescue 2 arrived to a single family structure with smoke showing, Engine 10 arrived a laid in from W. 35th & Udora, with Engine 26 securing a water supply to Engine 10. Chief 4 …
Parker Funeral Home Fire At 14:01 on August 11th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported commercial structure fire at the Parker Funeral Home located 10325 Parkglenn Way in Parker. A single 911 caller reported smoke and flames visible from the chimney flashing. First arriving Tower 45 sized up a large single-story structure with smoke showing from the chimney and …
Back To School BBQ Hudson Fire Protection District held their annual “Back to School BBQ” and Kickball Event at Hudson Memorial Park on August 11, 2018, and the Hudson Marshal also participated in the event. Firefighters grilled hot dogs in the park and challenged local youngsters to a frenzied game of kickball. Several firefighters spent part of their morning prior to …
Southeast Weld Pancake Breakfast The Southeast Weld Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Keenesburg on August 11th, 2018. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, enjoy breakfast and partake in the Southeast Weld County Junior Fair and Rodeo Parade. Engine 3905, Medic 3921, and Lochbuie Police Department made work of a traffic …
Front Range Pancake Breakfast Front Range Fire Rescue held their annual “Firefighters Pancake Breakfast” at Station 2 on August 11th, 2018, celebrating Milliken Beef ‘n Bean Day. The community came out to enjoy the all you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, meet with the firefighters, and to see the fire trucks that were on display. After the breakfast the annual Milliken Parade …
Stratmoor Hills Open House Stratmoor Hills Volunteer Fire Department held their annual open house at the fire station on August 11th, 2018. The department demonstrated fires and firefighting techniques, rescues from vehicles including station and fire engine tours plus meet Sparky “The Fire Dog”. Agencies that were on hand included El Paso County Sheriff, El Paso County Haz-Mat Team. Colorado …
Cimarron Hills Open House Cimarron Hills Fire Department held their annual open house on August 11th, 2018 at the fire station. The community enjoyed food, station tours, hands-on activities, bunker gear try on, emergency equipment tours, kids obstacle course, extrication demo and more. Agencies that were on hand included El Paso County Sheriff, El Paso County Haz-Mat Team, El Paso …
Fully Involved Shed Fire At 07:27 on August 11th, 2018 Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire in the area of W. 60th Ave. & Pierce St. with multiple 911 callers reporting possible explosions and a tree on fire. Battalion 51 enroute advised a large amount of smoke in air. Rescue 54 arrived on scene to a …
Federal Heights House Fire At approximately 08:26 on August 10th, 2018, units from Adams County Fire Rescue, North Metro Fire Rescue District, Thornton Fire Department and Westminster Fire Department were automatically dispatched to the 9100 block of Fayette St. in Federal Heights. The first unit arrived at 08:33 and saw smoke coming from a residential home. Firefighters began to simultaneously …
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut The 2019 Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut Party was held at the Grizzly Rose on August 9th, 2018. Hundreds of supports came out to meet with firefighters, cuddle with puppies, get their calendars and help raise money for Lifeline Puppy Rescue, a 501c(3) non-profit, which has rescued and placed 34,000 puppies into homes since 1993. …
Tender 181 Rollover At 19:28 on August 7th, 2018 Franktown Fire Protection District was responding to a mutual-aid structure fire for West Douglas County Fire Protection District in Sedalia when Tender 181 rolled over at N. Perry Park Rd. (Hwy. 105) and Wolfensberger Rd. in Douglas County. South Metro Fire Marshal responding to the house fire discovered the accident with two …
National Night Out 2018: Golden The 35th Annual National Night Out was held on August 7th, 2018 throughout Colorado including Golden at Parfet Park, with neighbors getting together to enjoy live music, meet up with local law enforcement and first responders, Flight for Life helicopter landing and tour the emergency equipment including Golden Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff swat unit, …
National Night Out 2018: Edwards The 35th Annual National Night Out was held on August 7th, 2018 throughout Colorado including Edwards at Freedom Park, the community came out to enjoyed free food, meet with law enforcement and first responders, dunk a deputy’ in the dunk tank, tour the Classic Air Medical helicopter and tour emergency equipment including police, fire and …
Byers Large Brush Fire At 16:54 on August 5th, 2018 Byers Fire Protection District responded to an outside fire in the area of the 700 block of S. County Rd. 173 (Bradbury Rd.). East MetCom dispatch advised units that the RP is reporting that a lightning strike hit a tree, and smoke with fire is in the creek bed. Brush Engine …
Firefighters Car Fest The 3rd Annual Firefighters Car Fest Honoring those that Serve was held on August 5th, 2018 at the Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada. Crowds came out to enjoy all types of vehicles including hot rods, muscle, motorcycles, classics and fire equipment old and new including Arvada Fire Protection District. Arvada Police Department, Jefferson County Sheriff and American …