Breakfast With The Elves The Hugo Volunteer Fire Department and Lincoln Health held a pancake breakfast “Breakfast with the Elves” at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on December 16th, 2023. The community was invited out for breakfast and to meet with Santa who arrived at the event in a Hugo ambulance. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office also participated in the event.
Ugly Sweater Party The Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar held their annual Ugly Sweater Party at Left Hand Rino Drinks and Eats on December 15th, 2023. Firefighters, fans, friendly puppies and lots of ugly sweaters were on hand to help ring in the holidays. Proceeds from the sale of the Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Emily Makinzie from …
Academy Class 23-02 Graduation The West Metro Academy Class 23-02 was held on December 15th, 2023 at the Dakota Ridge High School. 24 recruits graduated with 10 from West Metro Fire Rescue, 7 from Arvada Fire Protection District and 7 from Castle Rock Fire Rescue. The new firefighters will take the skills they learned through hard work on the fire …
Engine 2 Placed Into Service On December 15th, 2023 Denver Fire Department held a Grand Opening Celebration of Engine 2 at Station 2, 5300 Memphis St. to officially place the engine in service. The event started out with Presentation of Colors by the DFD Honor Guard – Denver Firefighters Pipes & Drums, the welcome introductions by emcee Captain JD Chism, …
Denver Structure Fire On December 14th, 2023 around 02:11 Denver Fire Department worked a residential structure fire in the 5500 block of W. Clear Creek Dr. Crews arrived to a single-story house with heavy smoke and fire showing from the front of the structure. The fire was extinguish quickly and crews started overhaul. No injuries were reported and the cause …
Arvada Structure Fire On December 14th, 2023 at 00:45 Arvada Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 6000 block of Owens St. Jeffcom advised that Arvada Police officers on scene reporting active fire from the 2nd floor and all parties were out of the structure. Battalion 52 arrived in command to …
Aurora Third Alarm Fire On December 13th, 2023 at approximately 23:55 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 7399 S. Addison Court. Aurora911 advised that multiple callers reported the fire at a construction site near the Saddle Rock Target. Smoke and flames could be seen from miles away. Crews arrived on scene and found heavy fire in …
Elbert Residential Structure Fire On December 12th, 2023 at approximately 23:00 Elbert Fire Protection District along with Peyton Fire Protection District, Franktown Fire Protection District, Falcon Fire Protection District, Black Forest Fire Protection District, Calhan Fire Protection District and Ellicott Fire Protection District responded to the 18000 block of Saddle Blanket Lane for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival the …
Adams County Trapped MVA On December 12th, 2023 at 10:05 Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a MVA at 7540 York St. involving a vehicle that ran into the back of a semi truck and a possible party trapped. The vehicle went under the truck approximately to its windshield. The driver had to be extricated and suffered serious injuries and …
Westminster Chimney Fire At 19:16 on December 11th, 2023 Westminster Fire Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District and Thornton Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 10900 block of Legacy Ridge Way. Westminster Communications Center advised that 911 caller reporting flames from the roof and everyone was out of the structure. Engine 4 arrived to a two-story …
La Junta Garage Fire At 18:53 on December 11th, 2023 La Junta Fire Department responded to 921 Belleview Ave. for a reported structure fire in a detached garage. Upon arrival heavy smoke and fire were showing from the backside of the garage. Two attack lines were deployed to start knocking fire down and cooling another garage next door. Crews had …
La Junta Camper Fire At 18:00 on December 10th, 2023 La Junta Fire Department responded to a reported camper in the 500 block of E 22nd St. on fire possibly threatening other structures. Upon arrival of Deputy Chief and Engine 1, a camper was fully engulfed and confirmed nobody inside of it. A quick attack was done to knock down …
Sable Altura Santa Visit Sable Altura Fire Rescue held their annual Santa visit at their station in Foxridge Farms on December 10th, 2023. After firefighters escorted Santa through the district on Engine 41, the community was invited back to the firehouse to meet with Santa, visit with firefighters, eat cookies, drink hot chocolate and make Christmas wreaths.
Front Range Trash Truck Sink Hole At 14:42 on December 9th, 2023 Weld County Regional Communications Center (WCRCC) alerted Front Range Fire Rescue of a traffic accident with unknown injuries in the 100 block of S. 1st Pl. in Johnstown involving a trash truck and a sinkhole. Upon arrival Engine 2901 found a trash truck that had it’s left rear …
Adams County Toy Drive Adams County Fire Rescue and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office held their annual holiday toy drive at the Walmart Supercenter in Thornton, 9901 Grant St. on December 9th, 2023. Community members were asked to donate new, unwrapped toys for children, ages 14 and under. Boyer’s Coffee and Hammond’s Candy provided free treats to those who donated.
Golden Holiday Parade Golden Fire Department participated in the Olde Golden Holiday Parade down Washington Ave. in historic downtown Golden on December 9th, 2023. Kids of all ages braved the cold to enjoyed the parade and to see Santa Claus in the Tower 21 bucket and others like Buffalo Bill, the Grinch and much more. Golden Police Department, Stadium Medical …
Foothills Santa Visit Foothills Fire Protection District hosted Santa and Mrs. Claus at their Lookout Mountain Station, 67 Lookout Mountain Rd. on December 9th, 2023. Neighborhood kids were invited to meet with Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, eat cookies, drink hot chocolate and check out the apparatus.
Pleasant View Semi Accident On December 8th, 2023 at 10:54 Pleasant View Fire Department, Golden Fire Department and Stadium Medical responded to a reported accident on westbound I-70 under C-470 involving a Semi. Jeffcom advised that 911 callers reporting a possible two-vehicle with a semi that hit the C-470 underpass. Engine 41 and Medic 22 arrived to westbound I-70 at mile …
Denver Fire Promotion Ceremony On December 8th, 2023 Denver Fire Department held a promotion ceremony for 18 dedicated Denver Firefighters. Congratulations on your new roll: Engineers; Derrick Ross, Kyle Gomez, Taylor Bradford and Shane Tollinchi, Lieutenants Jesse Cardenas, Paul Hendrickson, Jeff Flagstead, Jason Gagnier, Tyler Markovich, Kendra Gerdjikian, Nick Coster, and Scott Eckels. Captains: Jamal Jackson, Stacey Fairbank, and Jason …
The Santa Clause Shop On December 8th, 2023 Denver Fire Department Tower 15 escorted Santa for the 93rd annual ribbon cutting ceremony for The Denver Santa Clause Shop located at 2500 E. 1st Ave. The Denver Santa Claus Shop (DSCS) is a nonprofit all-volunteer-run organization that collects and gives families the opportunity to shop for free toys each December. Additional …