NATRT Q3 Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team held their annual 3rd quarter training at Rocky Mountain Prestress, 5801 Pecos St. on September 12th, 15th and 16th, 2016. The training, hosted by Adams County Fire Rescue, focused on structural collapse. Firefighters trained on cutting through walls and lifting 12,000-pound slabs of concrete off of victims. The NATRT consists of Adams …
9-11 Memorial Stair Climb 2016 The Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held at the Ameristar Casino in Black Hawk on September 11th, 2016, climbing the stairs four times to honor those who were lost on September 11th, 2001. Members of the Black Hawk Fire Department, Gilpin Ambulance Authority and many other departments from Colorado and other states.
Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The 2016 Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held at the 1801 California in downtown Denver on September 11th. 2016. Firefighters climbed the the stairs in the building twice, which adds to the 110 stories of the World Trade Center, some in full turnout gear, carrying a piece of equipment used for high-rise fires. The …
Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony The annual Broomfield 9/11 Memorial Ceremony was held on September 11th, 2016 at the Broomfield Amphitheater, and hosted by North Metro Fire Rescue District, Broomfield Police Department and the City and County of Broomfield. Over 300 attended the ceremony to hear the guest speakers that included the Cathy Faughnan, and their two children Siena and Liam, spoke …
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2016 The Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2016 at Red Rocks. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Spaghetti Dinner 2016 The South Adams County Fire Department held their 55th annual spaghetti dinner at Adams City High School on September 10th, 2016. The community came out to enjoy the spaghetti dinner, meet with the firefighters and learn fire safety information. All proceeds benefit the South Adams Firefighters Association.
Battle of the Badges The Battle of the Badges competition was held on September 10th, 2016 at EB Rains Park in Northglenn, between the fittest first responders supporting the American Cancer Society and the Relay for Life of North Denver. The event involved law enforcement and firefighters competing head to head to test their endurance, power, speed, coordination, stamina, and accuracy. …
Brighton MVA On September 10th, 2016 Brighton Fire Rescue District responded to a MVA. No other information is available at this time. Platte Valley Ambulance, Thornton Police Department & Adams County Sheriff
Safety & Preparedness Day Golden Fire Department held their annual Safety & Preparedness Day on September 10th, 2016. The community was invited to learn about fire safety, grease fires, live fire demonstrations, tour the fire trucks, face painting and more.
Brighton Station Open Houses Brighton Fire Rescue District held an their annual open houses at all five fire stations on September 10th, 2016. The community came out to the fire stations to meet with the firefighters, tour the stations, check out the apparatus and enjoy a breakfast.
MDA Fill The Boot 2016 Firefighters from across the state joined thousands of their colleagues from around the county to help fill the boot for MDA over the Labor Day Weekend. Fill the Boot has been a strong firefighter tradition, giving families with muscular dystrophy hope for the future and support for today. 5280Fire caught up over the weekend with …
Denver House Fire At approximately 1300 hours on August 29th, 2016 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 4501 E. Warren Ave. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and fire coming from the northwest corner of the residence. Two subjects were removed from the residence and transported to a local hospital to be treated for smoke …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut The 2017 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut was held at City Hall in Denver on August 27th, 2016. A full house packed the venue as firefighters from around the Front Range strutted up and down the catwalk promoting the latest beefcake style Colorado calendar. Proceeds from the sale of calendars benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Station 31 Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 31 on August 27th, 2016. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy lunch. Flight for Life also participated in the event.
Firefighters Museum Free Day Denver Firefighters Museum Free Day was held on August 20th, 2016. Kids of all ages enjoyed the museum with many hands-on activities, including galleries that showcase firefighting paraphernalia from the years, historic photographs and much more. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Air Medical Memorial 2016 The Annual Air Medical Memorial was held on August 20th, 2016 at the future site of the Air Medical Memorial, 10901 West Toller Dr. in Littleton. Honoring the lives of sixteen air medical crew members lost in the line of duty in 2015. The ceremony started with the flag raising, Helicopter fly-in, and the Remembrance Ceremony. Honoring: …
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut The 2017 Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar debut was held at the Denver Beer Company on August 13th, 2016. Almost two hundred people crowded into the venue to meet with firefighters, get a copy of the calendar and obtain a few autographs. Proceeds from the annual beefcake style calendar benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Firefighters from Adams …
Golden House Fire On August 13th, 2016 at 16:49 Golden Fire Department was dispatched out to a structure fire at 1551 Cougar Court, dispatch advised units en route that 911 caller reporting smoke and flames were showing. Captain 21 arrived to a working fire showing from the Alpha side of a 2-story family residence. Engine 21 arrived and grabbed the …
Inter-Canyon Open House Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District held their open house and recruitment event at Station 1, 7939 Turkey Creek Rd. on August 13th, 2016. The department invited perspective applicants out to learn more about who they are and what they do. Lunch was provided. The department covers 55 square miles in Jefferson County and has five stations.
Carnation Festival Parade The Wheat Ridge Carnation Parade was held on August 13th, 2016. The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, Arvada Fire Protection District, West Metro Fire Rescue and Wheat Ridge Police Department participated in the parade.