Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training on the east side of the tunnels on April 8th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control and turret operations. CDOT has 22 staff members on the brigade who train once month to keep their skills sharp. When …
Fire Science Evolutions Day 2 On April 8th, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their second day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. The sixteen students worked search & rescue 2nd floor apartment via ladder, search & rescue 1st floor house, hose line advancement to basement, maze afternoon, live basement fires and 2nd floor …
North Metro Trapped MVA At approximately 14:00 on April 7th, 2026 North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to a unknown injury accident on Interlocken Loop at Eldorado Blvd. in Broomfield. Engine 65 arrived to a two-vehicle heavy damage MVA with one party trapped and the call was upgraded to a extrication response. One patient was extricated from one ot the …
Falcon Vegetation Fire On April 6th, 2026 around 13:45 Falcon Fire Protection District was dispatched to reported outside fire in the area of Hwy. 24 and Woodman Rd. Upon arrival, crews found fire activity just east of the intersection, burning in the ditch along Highway 24 and moving from west to northwest. The fire was contained to approximately 0.66 acres …
Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry The Northeast Lincoln Fire Protection District held their annoy Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry at their station in Arriba on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy Rocky Mounty oysters and/or chicken tenders. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the Department. For more information …
Palmer Lake Pancake Breakfast The Palmer Lake Fire Department Firefighter Association held a free pancake breakfast at Town Hall on April 4th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters and enjoy pancakes and sausage. Following the breakfast, Awake the Lake held their annual Easter egg hunt in the open space in front of town hall. For more …
Aurora Garage Fire Around 05:30 on April 4th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched by Aurora 911 with receiving several reports of a house fire in the 900 block of N. Idalia Circle. Engine 5 could see flames when they left the station, and the incident was upgraded to a working structure fire response. Upon arrival, Engine 5, Ladder 5 and …
Aurora House Fire Around 09:30 on April 1st, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported house fire in the 600 block of S. Potomac Way. Upon arrival, Engine 4 observed light smoke showing from the front of a tri-level home, upgraded the incident to a working structure fire, and advanced a hose line inside for fire attack. A …
Fire Science Evolutions On April 1st, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students spent their first day at North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy. Sixteen students split into four teams and in the morning and ran through VES, SCBA maze, hose line advancement and ladders. During the afternoon the four teams we able to practice hose line …
Denver Vegetation Fire On March 31st, 2026 around 23:00 Denver Fire Department and Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a vegetation fire at 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. off Havana St. in the Bluff Lake Nature Center. Crews arrived to find a slow moving fire burning in the cattail marsh and trees along the east and south sides of the lake. …
Colorado Springs Backcountry Rescue On March 30th, 2026 at 14:17 the Colorado Springs Fire Department and American Medical Response responded to North Cheyenne Cañon for a climber who had fallen approximately 30 feet. The patient was located more than 400 feet above the road and firefighters had to hike steep terrain to reach him. Once crews made contact, they immediately began …
Wildland Refresher Training The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team hosted refresher training at Richmil Open Space near Deer Trail on March 30th, 2026. After a classroom session in the morning at the Deer Trail Volunteer Fire Department, the crews spent the afternoon working on the deployment of progressive hose packs, extinguishing a mock wildland fire, establishing fire breaks with …
Denver Vehicle Into Home / Structure Fire On March 30th, 2026 around 02:00 Denver Fire Department responded to a vehicle into structure. Crews arrived with a single-vehicle into an attached garage which knocked out the supporting members, causing a partial collapse. Shortly after the crash, the garage caught on fire and a full structure fire response was sent. No injuries. …
West Metro Vegetation Fire On March 29th, 2026 at 18:06 West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 10 was dispatched to a responded to a reported vegetation fire in the 6500 block of W. Mexico Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom 911 advised several callers and Engine 10 with smoke in the air the the call was upgraded to a large vegetation fire response. …
Buckley Vegetation Fire Just before 09:30 on March 29th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to the area of E. Mississippi Ave. and E. Ceylon St. for reports of grass fires burning nearby. While enroute, a large plume of smoke was widely visible. Upon arrival, Battalion Chief 4 observe Buckley Space Force Fire & Emergency Services Firefighters working to control vegetation …
Hillrose-Snyder Pancake Supper The Hillrose-Snyder Fire Department held their annual pancake supper and raffle fundraiser in Hillrose on March 28th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy pancakes for supper. The proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the department. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Aurora Polar Plunge The 2026 Aurora Polar Plunge was held at Aurora Reservoir on March 28th, 2026. Over 700 people registered to take the plunge to help raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado. Aurora Fire Rescue, Falck and Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space were on hand to ensure a safe event. Approximately $195,000 was raised in this year’s event …
North Central Fire Training On March 28th, 2026 North Central Fire Protection District volunteers trained in structure fire operations at the old Bijou Church off of Ridge Rd. This gave members a chance to refresh their skills on fire attack duties, pumping, nursing from a tender and command. A new member of the department will also be going through the …
Station 27 Pancake Breakfast The South Adams County Fire Department held their firehouse pancake breakfast on March 28th, 2026 at Station 27 in Commerce City. The community came out to meet with the firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy pancakes. Platte Valley Ambulance Service also participated in the event. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire On March 28th, 2026 at approximately 06:00 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 2200 block of N. Lansing St. The homeowner was awakened by their smoke alarms and discovered smoke and fire in their home. They quickly evacuated the residence prior to firefighters arrival. Engine 1 was first to arrive …