Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony The City and County of Broomfield, along with the Broomfield Police Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District held their a301393nnual 9/11 commemoration at the 9/11 Memorial in Community Park. The welcome was given by Broomfield Police chief Enea Hemplemann followed by the presentation of the memorial wreath by the Broomfield Police Honor Guard. Remarks were …
S.A.W. 26-02 Week 6 The South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District, Westminster Fire Department S.A.W. Lateral Fire Training Academy for lateral transfers is now in its 6th week. Firefighters worked on search and ladder techniques in a smoke-filled, very low visibility environment. They will go on to be firefighters with South Adams County Fire, North Metro Fire …
Aurora House Fire On September 7th, 2026 at 16:49 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 600 block of S. Troy St. Engine 7 was only a few blocks away and arrived within minutes to find heavy smoke pouring from the front door as Aurora Police officers attempted to enter the home and search for anyone inside. Engine 7 advanced …
North Central Annual Picnic On September 6th, 2026 the North Central Fire Protection District Auxiliary held their annual picnic and horseshoe tournament in the Park, at the Chaparral Park and Open Space, located at the intersections of Emerald Trail and Amethyst Rd. in Deer Trail. Lots of fun was had by all attendees, with a water slide, hula hoops, croquet, …
Strasburg Barn Fire At 17:45 on September 5th, 2026 the eastern I-70 corridor was dispatched to a reported structure fire on S. County Rd. 145 in Strasburg. Multiple 911 calls were received reporting a working fire in a barn with multiple other structures threatened. First arriving Battalion 91 sized up two outbuildings on fire along with multiple rolled hay bales …
Aurora House Fire Around 14:20 on September 5th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in a vacant home in the 1000 block of N. Racine St. While en route, Ladder 2 saw smoke from the roof and upgraded to a working structure fire. Engine 2 arrived and began fire attack. Ladder 2 split their crew …
I-70 Semi-Trailer Accident At 14:35 on September 4th, 2026 Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported semi-trailer accident with entrapment on eastbound I-70 at mile marker 326. Based on the 911 reports Byers Fire Protection District and Strasburg Fire Protection District were dispatched on mutual-aid, and an EMS helicopter was placed on airborne standby. Additional callers …
Fill The Boot 2026 Thousands of firefighters from across Colorado spent part of their Labor Day 2026 holiday weekend participating in “Fill the Boot”, the annual campaign that helps raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Because of the firefighter support, MDA has been able to fund research directly linked to FDA-approved therapies across multiple neuromuscular diseases. The funding …
Westminster Concrete Equipment Fire On September 2th, 2026 just prior to 19:00 Westminster Communications Center dispatched Westminster Fire Department Engine 4 to a report of a concrete curbing machine on fire on Federal Blvd. north of W. 120th Ave. with multiple callers. Engine 4 arrived to an active fire and pulled their bumper line for fire attack with fire coming …
Clear Creek County Festival The Clear Creek County C3 Fest was held on August 29th, 2026 at the Idaho Springs Baseball Fields in Idaho Springs, hosted by the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office. The community came out to the free event to hang out and meet up with local first responders and to see the emergency equipment with live music, …
Boulder Rural Open House The Boulder Rural Fire Rescue held their annual open house on August 29th, 2026 at their fire station. The community coming out to meet up with first responders, tour the apparatus, enjoy lunch, learn valuable safety information, game and learning. Med Evac, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder County Mounted Search …
Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge The Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge hosted by West Metro Fire Rescue was held on August 29th, 2026 at the West Metro Fire Training Center, 3535 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Community members were invited to test their abilities, strength and endurance, while by pushing themselves through the course. From truck drivers, to office workers, they all …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire At 22:07 on August 28th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the 700 block of N. Zion St. on a report of a structure fire. Engine 2 arrived first on scene and observed a single-family residential structure with smoke showing. They quickly initiated fire attack after securing their own water supply. Ladder 2 arrived on scene …
Aurora Semi Truck Fire Approximately 11:45 on August 28th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded 16000 E. 32nd Ave. on a semi truck fire. Engine 12 arrived to a working semi truck fire with flames showing from the roof of the cab. Engine 12 went to work pulling a line and began attack on the fire. Engine 3 grabbed a plug …
Aurora Mobile Home Fire On August 28th, 2026 around 10:11 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to multiple reports of two mobile homes on fire with possible parties trapped in the 15000 block of E. Colfax Ave. While enroute, Ladder 5 observed a large dark column of smoke and upgraded to a working fire. When they arrived on scene, they observed one …
Denver Commercial Fire On August 26th, 2026 Denver Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 2111 S. Downing St. near E. Evans Ave. Crews arrived to find heavy fire in the Charlie-Delta corner of a laundromat with two Delta-side exposures threatened. Firefighters quickly attacked the fire while protecting the neighboring businesses. Both exposures were unaffected. No injuries were reported. …
Engine 2602 Push-In Ceremony On August 23, 2026, the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District proudly welcomed Engine 2602 into service at Fire Station 2 during a traditional push-in ceremony attended by firefighters, district leaders, and members of the community. The ceremony began with remarks from Fire Chief Greg Ward, who thanked the District Board and the community for their continued support. …
Station 17 Open House On August 22nd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 17, located at 10901 W. 38th Ave. in the Prospect Valley neighborhood. Station 17 is the former Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District Station 72. Station 17 response area includes the new Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Clear Creek Crossing, Applewood, Paramount Heights, Prospect …
Station 6 Open House On August 22nd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 6, located on the 6th Ave. Service Rd. Station 6 was built in 1985 and is the former Lakewood Fire Department Station 6. The community came out to tour the station, meet firefighters, ask questions and have their photos taken with some of …
Boulder Canyon Vegetation Fire At 09:19 on August 20th, 2026 Boulder Police & Fire Communications (9100) dispatched Boulder Fire-Rescue Department to the report of a small grass in the trees and grass on the north side of the intersection between Boulder Canyon Drive and Arapahoe Ave. at Peoples’ Crossing in West Boulder. Battalion 143 arrived to a active vegetation fire …