Colorado Springs High-Rise Fire At 10:36 on January 28th, 2024 the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to the 900 block of Arcturus Drive for an automatic fire alarm sounding. While Engine 13 was responding, fire dispatch advised the incident had been upgraded to a possible structure fire and a structure fire compliment would …
Colorado Springs Ice Rescue Training The Colorado Springs Fire Department conducted ice rescue training at Pikeview Reservoir on January 27th, 2024. Heavy Rescue 17, Engine 9 and Truck 9 spent part of their afternoon training with new members. The crew of HR17 is trained in dive, ice, swift and high angle rescues. They routinely assist other companies with training in …
Monument Push-In Ceremony On January 27th, 2024 the Monument Fire Protection District held a push-in ceremony at Station 1, 18650 Hwy. 105, to put their new ambulance (Medic 581) and brush engine (Brush Engine 541) into service. The public was invited out to assist with the push-in, check out the apparatus, meet with firefighters and enjoy refreshments. Medic 581, a …
Jefferson County Garage Fire At 14:20 on January 26th, 2024 North Metro Fire Rescue District and Westminster Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 8300 block of W. 106th Ave. in in unincorporated Jefferson County. Engine 65 advised on smoke showing from their station. Engine 5 arrived to a fully involved detached garage, puled a 1 3/4 for offensive …
Arvada Ice Rescue Training Arvada Fire Protection District held their annual ice rescue training for all of the shifts the week of January 22nd, 2024 with Fairmount Fire Protection District. The training included time spent in the classroom and on the ice. Water and ice rescue is one of Arvada Fire four special operations. Members go through an annual training …
Adams County Structure Fire On January 26th, 2024 at 07:01 Adams County Fire Rescue, Thornton Fire Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District and Federal Heights Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire in the 8000 block of Faraday St. in Welby. Adcom911 advised of multiple callers reporting a house on fire with possible trapped parties. Engine 14 arrived to …
South Metro 2nd Alarm On January 26th, 2024 at 03:51 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at Sportsbook, 9660 E. Arapahoe Rd. in Greenwood Village. Dispatch advised that caller reporting dark smoke from the roof. Engine 31 arrived to a medium size strip mall with a working fire from the Hibachi restaurant, secured their own water supply …
Aurora Animal Rescue On January 23rd, 2024 at approximately 16:30 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to an animal rescue at Shenandoah Park, 4 851 S. Shenandoah Way. Aurora911 advised responding units that a dog had fallen through the ice. Crews arrived on scene and were able to successful extract the dog from a pond who ran off as soon as …
Vehicle into Building MVA On January 23rd, 2024 at 10:25 South Metro Fire Rescue was alerted to a vehicle into a building in the 1700 block of S. Dayton St. in Arapahoe County. Engine 21 arrived to a single vehicle into the building. SMFR Technical Rescue Team arrived and stabilize the building walls. 3 residents from 1 unit were displaced. No …
Car vs Building MVA On January 22nd, 2024 at approximately 20:45 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a car vs building motor vehicle accident at 5364 S. Piccadilly Way. Engine 23 arrived on scene to find that a sport utility vehicle backed into the west side of a townhouse just east of Thunder Ridge Middle School. Crews were on …
Joint Structure Fire Training The week of January 22nd, 2024 Mountain View Fire Rescue and Lafayette Fire Department are conducted training in an acquired structure near Cheeseman St. and E. County Line Rd. in Erie. This multi-agency training involves filling the residence with smoke to simulate zero visibility conditions as fire crews work together to find the fire, put it …
Aurora Ice Rescue Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted ice rescue training at Aurora Reservoir on January 21st, 2024. Crews from Engine 16 and Ladder 8 worked on self-extraction techniques, in water rescues, dog removal and kickboard usage. The reservoir remains a busy place during the winter months. Dozens of ice fishing enthusiasts regularly venture out to try their luck. Aurora …
Aurora Trapped MVA On January 20th, 2024 at approximately 12:45 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle crash on Parker Rd. at the intersection with I-225. Radio traffic indicated that an RTD bus was involved with multiple injuries and possible extrication. Police reported that a vehicle fleeing from a previous hit and run crash, ran into the …
Ice Rescue Training The Larimer County Dive Rescue Team conducted ice rescue training at Horsetooth Reservoir on January 20th, 2024. The training event gave new members of the team the opportunity to don the ice rescue suits and practice their technique in a monitored environment.
Larimer County Polar Plunge The Larimer County Polar Plunge was held at Horsetooth Reservoir on January 20th, 2024. Hundreds of diehard locals braved the frigid temperatures to run the 5K and take the plunge. Proceeds from the event benefit the Larimer County Dive Rescue Team. Poudre Fire Authority, UC Health, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and Larimer County Natural Resources …
S.A.W. Fire Academy Lateral Class The latest S.A.W. Fire Academy, a joint venture between South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District and Brighton Fire Rescue District kicked off their training earlier this week. The new recruit and lateral entry classes have quite a few weeks to go before staffing stations in their communities. 5280Fire caught up with the …
Adams County Structure Fire On January 18th, 2024 at 09:52 Adams County Fire Rescue and Westminster Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 3000 block of Longfellow Place in Berkley. Engine 12 arrived to a small single-story single-family with a working fire from the Alpha side porch and pulled a 1 3/4 for primary search and fire …
Centennial House Fire On January 17th, 2024 at 13:07 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to reported residential structure fire in the 800 block of E. Costilla Way in Centennial. Ladder 12 arrived to a small two-story residential with a working fire spreading into the second floor and attic space. Ladder 12 pulled a attack line to the Charlie side for …
La Junta Attic Fire At approximately 21:46 on January 16th, 2024 La Junta Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Cimarron Ave. for a reported structure fire with smoke coming from the attic. Engine 1 arrived to find heavy smoke showing from the attic and the crew assisted the occupants out of the house. As other crews arrived a …
Denver Vehicle Fire Around 14:30 on January 16th, 2024 Denver Fire Department Engine 1 was dispatched to a vehicle fire on W. 8th Ave. at Zuni St. Engine 1 arrived to find a pick-up well involved, pulled a 1 3/4 line to extinguish the fire. CDOT Safety Patrol provided traffic protection for the crew.