Storm Damage 2009 On July 21st, 2009 around 22:30 a rare nighttime severe tornatic storm hit the western suburbs of the metro area. The storm hit the area with strong winds, heavy rains, large hail, and possibly a brief tornado which went through the cities of Arvada, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge. The storm cause street flooding and hail that caused …
Mesa County I-70 Grass Fire On July 20th, 2009 the Mesa County Sheriff Wildand Fire Team was dispatched to westbound I-70 just west of Fruita for a reported grass fire. Crews spent about an hour extinguishing the fire and mopping up hot spots. The Colorado Department of Corrections Juniper Valley State Wildland Inmate Fire Team (SWIFT) also assisted with the …
Denver Structure Fire Around 18:30 on July 19th, 2009 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire at W. 39th Ave. & Jason St. Crews arrived to a two-story abandoned structure, and found fire inside with a quick knock with extension into the attic. No other information is available at this time. Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department
Wheat Ridge I-70 Haz-Mat Around 13:00 on July 15th, 2009 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a semi that had it’s diesel saddle tank leak at I-70 westbound at Tabor St. in Wheat Ridge. No other information is available at this time. Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 1, Engine 2, Engine 1 & Haz-Mat 4 Wheat Ridge Police Department
Firefighters Muster 2009 The May Farms 3rd annual firefighters muster “Battle of the Brave” was held on July 11th, 2009 at the May Farms in Byers. Firefighters from Byers Fire Protection District, Bennett Fire Protection District, Rattlesnake Fire Protection District, Sable-Altura Fire Rescue and Strasburg Fire Protection District completed with four events including the donning of protective gear, suppression exercise, …
East Colorado River Rescue On July 5th, 2009 the Grand Junction Fire Department and Mesa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported water rescue in the Colorado River just east of Grand Junction. One person was able to exit the river and direct rescuers to the location of a second party. Both agencies deployed boats into the river and were …
Grand Junction Commercial Fire On July 4th, 2009 at approximately 13:00 the Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Powerhouse Gym, 2460 Patterson Rd. Crews arrived on scene and found heavy fire in a Stanley Steamer carpet cleaning van parked behind the business. The fire had spread to the back side of the building. …
Pancake Breakfast The Plateau Valley Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 91 in Collbran on July 4th, 2009. The community was invited out to enjoy breakfast before parting in the annual Collbran Independence Day Parade. The Collbran Marshal and Colorado State Parks also participated in the parade.
Grand Junction Emergency Landing On July 1st, 2009 the Grand Junction Fire Department and Walker Field Fire Authority (ARFF) Fire Department responded to an aircraft emergency on the tarmac at Walker Field. An American Airlines jet made an emergency landing due to a mechanic issues. Firefighters responded to the tarmac, checked the plane and assisted with the evacuation of the passengers. …
Denver 2nd Alarm At 03:30 on June 29th, 2009 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to the 4800 block of N. Pecos St. in the Chaffee Park area for multiple reports of an explosion and fire. Crews arrived and found heavy flames venting from the front windows of the Dollar$ City store. An extra Engine & Truck was requested, and followed …
Evergreen Restaurant Fire At 09:15 on June 27th, 2009 Evergreen Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire at the McDonalds, 902 Swede Gulch Rd. Crews arrived with light smoke showing, and crews got the main body of the fire put out quickly in the kitchen area. Investigators are determining whether the fire was caused by hot grease that …
Wheat Ridge Motorhome Fire At 13:00 on June 24th, 2009 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District responded to a motorhome on fire threatening a structure in the 11700 block of W. 33rd Pl. Crews arrived to a motorhome on fire and started fire attack. Crews got the fire quickly knocked with little extension to the home. No other information is available …
Mesa County Potholes Recovery On June 24th, 2009 the Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department and Mesa County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported drowning at the Potholes, a popular recreation area on Bureau of Land Management property west of Grand Junction. First responders arrived on scene and confirmed that a man drowned in a fast-moving section of the Little …
Wheat Ridge Commercial Fire Around 01:30 on June 23rd, 2009 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District with West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at Clancys Irish Pub, 10117 W. 37th Place. The fire destroyed part of the bar area and the cause is under investigation. Additional information provided by Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District. Wheat Ridge Police Department …
Inter-Canyon Open House Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District held an open house on June 20th, 2009 at Station 1. The department invited the community to come out to meet with the local 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.
24th Annual Fire Muster The Ralph Schomp Automotive Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Parade & Muster was held on June 20th, 2009, this is the 24th year, the event started in 1985. The fire apparatus parade went down Littleton Blvd. in downtown Littleton, and ended at the Arapahoe Community College for the fire muster.
Sunshine Wildland Training The Sunshine Fire Protection District hosted a wildland training on June 13th, 2009. Firefighters from the Gold Hill Fire Protection District and Four Mile Fire Protection District also participated in the training as well as Boulder Emergency Squad.
Water Rescue Training On June 6th and June 7th, 2009, firefighters from around the Grand Valley participated in water rescue training along the Colorado River in Grand Junction. Firefighters worked with ropes, rescue boards and flotation devices in order to hone their skills reaching victims and extracting them from the river.
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial was held on May 5th, 2009 at at Belmar Park in Lakewood.
Arvada House Fire On April 23rd, 2009 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 14300 block of W. 70th Dr. in Ralston Valley. Crews arrived to heavy fire and smoke showing from the second floor and one occupant holding on to the second story roof gutter before falling to the ground. That person suffered burns and …