Arvada Youth Fire Academy Arvada Fire Protection District hosted the annual Youth Fire Academy, three days from June 20th to 22nd, 2017 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. 32 youth were able to learn about being a firefighter, search & rescue, medical, go up in Tower 56, view Flight for Life and much more. More photos go to: Arvada Youth …
32nd Annual Fire Muster The 32nd Annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Parade & Muster was held on June 17th, 2017 with huge crowds showing up in all ages to enjoy the fire apparatus parade down Littleton Blvd through Downtown Littleton to the fire muster at the Arapahoe Community College. Old and new fire apparatus were on display with …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters was held on May 6th, 2017 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.
Sheridan 2nd Alarm Fire At 12:04 on May 3rd, 2017 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a single-family structure fire in the 3100 block of S. Dale Court in Sheridan. Tower 23 en route reported a large column of smoke in the area. Dispatch advised that conflicting reports about if an occupant was inside the structure. Engine 36 arrived …
Craig Moilanen Memorial Hockey Cup The 2nd Annual Craig Moilanen Hockey Cup was held March 24th to March 26th, 2017 at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton with the Fairmount Fire Protection District winning the Fire Championship and One More Gotta Go with the Rescue Championship. Thank you to Paul Berens who organized the event. The teams that participated were …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Hundreds of local firefighters, family members and friends were among the thousands of participants in the 55th Annual Saint Patrick’s Parade through downtown Denver on March 11th, 2017. Over two hundred entries were in this years parade despite the cold temperature, overcast sky and wet weather including Aurora Fire Rescue, Black Hawk Fire Department, Denver Fire …
Cold Springs Gulch Fire On March 9th, 2017 crews were dispatched to a wildland fire in the Cold Springs Gulch. No other information is available at this time.
Second Alarm Townhome Fire At 15:47 on March 1st, 2017 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire 10025 E. Girard Ave. in Hampton Heights. Dispatch advised that multiple callers of an apartment on fire. Engine 22 and Tower 22 arrived to heavy fire involving 2 buildings in a 2-story townhome complex. Crews found fire deep inside the complex with no close vehicle access, …
Carpenter Road Fire On February 10th, 2017 Poudre Fire Authority responded to grass fire on Hwy. 392 east of Hwy. 287 in the Pelican Marsh Natural Area. Crews arrived to heavy fire and started fire attack, and got the fire 100% contained in the evening. Crews remained on scene over night with mop-up and to check for any flare-ups. The fire …
MLK Blvd Garage Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 6035 E. Martin Luther King Blvd. on February 9th, 2017. Crews got the fire out quickly, with no injuries and the cause is under investigation. Additional information was provided by Denver Fire Department
Denver Structure Fire Around 10:30 on February 9th, 2017 Denver Fire Department was responded to a possible structure fire at 254 Cherokee St. in the Baker area. Crews arrived and found fire from a hot tub in the backyard, and the fire caused minor damage to the house with no injuries. Additional information was provided by Denver Fire Department Denver Paramedics & Denver …
Arrowhead Fire At 13:01 on February 8th, 2017 Evergreen Fire Protection District aired a report of a brush fire burning along Hwy. 285 near mile marker 240. Elk Creek Fire Protection District arrived on scene at 13:13 and established command. The initial sized up was a wildland fire burning in grass and brush, moving down-slope into heavy timber, and threatening …
Denver Partial Building Collapse On February 8th, 2017 at approximately 13:00 Denver Fire Department Technical Rescue Team was dispatched to a partial building collapse at 1421 Irving St. An elderly female attempting to turn into her driveway from the alley and crashed into the corner of a neighboring garage causing structural damage. Firefighters were able to shore up and stabilize the structure. …
Denver Partial Building Collapse On February 8th, 2017 at approximately 13:00 Denver Fire Department and the Technical Rescue Team was dispatched to a an auto into a building with a partial building collapse at 1421 Irving St. A vehicle attempting to turn into a driveway from the alley, crashed into the corner of a neighboring garage causing structural damage. Firefighters were …
Denver House Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a house fire 3249 W. Colorado Ave. on January 19th, 2017. Crews arrived to smoke showing, and got a quick knock down on the fire. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. Additional information was provided by Denver Fire Department
Sloans Lake Dog Rescue On January 13th, 2017 Denver Fire Department responded to dog that was stuck on an island in the middle of Sloans Lake. Crews arrived and attempted to rescue the dog but ran off the island, but crews were able to rescue the beagle safety and with no injuries. Additional information was provided by Denver Fire Department
Denver House Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a possible house on fire in the 5200 block of Sheridan Blvd. at W. 13th Ave. on January 12th, 2017. Crews arrived to smoke showing, and crews got a quick knock on the fire. No injuries and the cause is under investigation. Additional information was provided by Denver Fire Department
West Metro Vegetation Fire At 01:18 on January 11th, 2017 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported large vegetation fire in the area of W. 26th Ave. & Kipling St. with multiple 911 calls. Dispatch advised that the fire may be closer to W. 32nd Ave. in the Crown Hill Open Space Park in Wheat Ridge. Engine 17 & …
West 85th Lane House Fire At 04:37 on January 9th, 2017 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a possible structure fire in the area of W. 84th Ave. & Rogers Way. While responding Engine 58 confirmed a working fire visible from W. 80th Ave & Quaker St. A 911 caller reported fire from the back porch of a hose, …
Residential Fire At 23:48 on January 7th, 2017 Denver Fire Department was called out to reported structure fire in the area of S. Syracuse Way & S. Rosemary Way in Hampton South. Engine 22 arrived to nothing showing, Tower 22 reported smell of smoke in the area. Truck 19 arrived and staged, and discovered a fire at 3994 S. Syracuse Way, and …