South Metro House Fire At 01:53 on April 20th, 2021 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a report of smoke inside a home at 6944 S. Willow St. in Centennial. First arriving Engine 33 observed nothing showing from the exterior on arrival but discovered smoke and heat inside the first floor. The incident was upgraded to a working structure fire …
West Metro Electrical Fire At 17:23 on April 19th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 6 responded to a reported electrical hazard and fire alarm at 1617 Cole Blvd. in the Denver West Office Park. Engine 6 arrived to a three-story large office building with nothing showing, and started the investigation. Engine 6 found two transformers smoking on the outside …
Loveland Trench Rescue At 15:45 on April 16th, 2021 the Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Thompson Valley EMS to the 4200 block of Lacewood Lane in Johnstown on a confined space rescue. Upon arrival Thompson Valley Paramedics found three construction workers in an excavation trying to rescue a fourth worker that was trapped under …
Tech Rescue Training Academy Arvada Fire Protection District Station 5 and Station 2 conduced Tech Rescue Training (TRT) Academy over the last few months for all of their crews. The past week’s topic was trench rescue for all crews. This training included collapse and recovery scenarios. Firefighters trained with shoring and tools that are used in the rescue and recovery …
Recruit Academy Training Arvada Fire Protection District, West Metro Fire Rescue, Castle Rock Fire Rescue and Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District participated in the West Metro Academy Class 21-01 new recruit training at the West Metro Fire Training Center in Lakewood this last month. The graduation is May 7th, 2021 for the new recruits. Additional information was provided by West …
West Metro MVA At 08:42 on April 19th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a two-vehicle MVA on W. 20th Ave. at Teller St. in Lakewood. Engine 1 arrived to two-vehicle with heavy damage with a power pole down. No one was injured and both drivers were able to get out of their vehicles on their own. Additional information …
Denver House Fire At 00:56 on April 18th, 2021 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 200 block of S. Knox Ct. in the Barnum neighborhood. Crews arrived to a shed fire that extended into a home under renovation. Firefighters got the fire quickly controlled and started overhaul. One patient was transported to a local hospital with …
Aurora Trapped MVA On April 17th, 2021 at 12:41 Aurora Fire Rescue was alerted to an MVA with injuries at E. Arapahoe Rd. and E. Smokey Hill Rd. Engine 13 arrived on scene to find two vehicles with moderate damage and requested an extrication response for a party trapped and additional ambulance to the scene. Firefighters worked fast to free …
Pet Vaccination Clinic The Cascade Volunteer Fire Department held a pet vaccination clinic a their station on April 17th, 2021. Community members were able to bring their four legged friends to get them vaccinated for Distemper, Rabies, Bordetella, Influenza and Felv. Services were provided by Compassion Animal Hospital and proceeds benefit CVFD.
Aurora Polar Plunge The 2021 Aurora Polar Plunge was held at the Aurora Reservoir on April 17th, 2021 with hundreds of people taking on the frigid plunge. Local law enforcement, schools, businesses, and community members took the plunge to gain awareness for the Colorado Special Olympics. Firefighters from Aurora Fire Rescue were in wet suits ensuring plungers safety.
Propane Emergency Training On April 17th, 2021 Beulah Fire Protection and Ambulance District and the Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Bureau (ESB) Fire Team spent the day going through a propane emergency class. The class was put on by Colorado Propane Fire Training. The morning was spent in the class room going over emergency scenarios and parts of propane tanks …
Pueblo Structure Fire On April 16th, 2021 just after 15:00 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to the 1500 block of Claremont Ave. on a reported residential structure fire. Pueblo 911 Communications Center dispatchers relayed information to responding crews that the reporting party reported smoke alarms going off and found a bedroom full of smoke and flames were seen on the …
West Metro MVA Rollover On April 15th, 2021 at 09:14 West Metro Fire Rescue was alerted to a rollover in a parking lot of the Walmart, 7455 W. Colfax Ave. at Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. Engine 1 arrived to a one vehicle on its side and one trapped party. District 2 arrived and took command, and Tower 2 assisted with …
Colorado Springs RV Fire At approximately 16:05 on April 14th, 2021 Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the 1000 block of Lower Gold Camp Rd. at the Norris Penrose Event Center for a possible vehicle fire. Once en route, dispatch tapped out Engine 1, Engine 5, and Brush 5 to the area of N. Moreno Ave. and Lower Gold Camp …
Colorado Springs Fuel Spill At approximately 15:30 on April 13th, 2021 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of S Academy Blvd and Verde Dr. for a minor fuel spill. On scene, Engine 8 found diesel fuel steadily leaking out of a semi truck’s saddle tank and then requested a working HazMat response without Decon 20’s response. Engine …
Pueblo West Vehicle Fire Around 09:45 on April 12th, 2021 Pueblo West Fire Department was dispatched to the 800 block of E. Enterprise Dr. on a reported structure fire. Shortly after going enroute crews were informed by Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Communications Center that it was only a vehicle on fire and not the entire structure. Chiefs 804 & Chief …
Westminster Garage Fire Around 15:45 on April 11th, 2021 Westminster Fire Department with auto-aid from North Metro Fire Rescue District to a reported structure fire in the 5600 block of 118th Pl. Westminster Communications Center advised that 911 caller reporting fire in the garage, and all occupants were evacuated safely. Engine 4 arrived to a two-story residential with active fire …
LEU Car Wash The Longmont Emergency Unit held their first fundraiser of the year on April 11th, 2021. The team collected donations from 1pm to 5pm at Breeze thru Car Wash 1213 Ken Pratt Blvd. The proceeds will be used to help the team purchase uniforms and equipment. LEU, activated in June 1957, is a volunteer search and rescue group …
Denver York Street Fire At 16:26 on April 10th, 2021 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a possible single-family structure fire at E. 40th Ave. & N. York St. Crews arrived to a working fire and started fire attack. The fire was put under control quickly and no other information is available. The cause of the fire is under investigation …
Aurora MVA On April 10th, 2021 at 13:41 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to an MVA with parties trapped at E. Quincy Ave. & S. Buckley Rd. Engine 10 arrived on scene to a two-vehicle accident with one vehicle on its side and one person trapped inside. Engine 10 started extrication with Battalion Chief 3 assuming command. One patient was extricated …