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 …
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 …
24 Fire The 24 Fire was reported on March 18th, 2026 around 10:00 in Fremont County on the Fort Carson property along Hwy. 115 in Fremont County. The fire has burned 7,385 acres as of March 26th, 2026 with 61% containment. The fire crossed into Pueblo County and El Paso County which expanded the area of fire and increasing the …
Cimarron Hills 2nd Alarm Fire At 16:03 on March 24th, 2026 the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched Cimarron Hills Fire Department and Falcon Fire Protection District to the 1200 block of Cree Drive in Cimarron Hills for a possible structure fire. On scene, crews arrived to a 6-plex apartment building with heavy smoke showing from one of …
Truck 101 / Truck 107 Push-In Ceremony On March 24th, 2026 the Greeley Fire Department welcomed two new apparatus into frontline service, marking the end of an era for Greeley. The City of Greeley was protected with Pierce’s first Velocity chassis Tractor Drawn Aerial for 17 years. The Tractor Drawn Aerial was designed to navigate the tightest of streets and …
North Metro Grass Fire On March 23rd, 2026 around 14:30 Broomfield Public Safety Communications Center dispatched North Metro Fire Rescue District to a reported field fire in the area of Lowell Blvd. and W. 144th Ave. in Broomfield. Engine 64 arrived to a small active grass fire in flat terrain with a slow rate of spread just west of the …
West Metro Vehicle Fire On March 23rd, 2026 at 15:09 West Metro Fire Rescue. was dispatched to a vehicle fire on S. Simms St. at W. Belleview Ave. Engine 12 arrived to a single-vehicle in the eastbound number 2 lane with flames and smoke visible. After firefighters knocked down the flames, they attempted to use a roof-hook prybar and halligan to …
Kit Carson Chili Supper The Kit Carson Volunteer Fire Department held their annual chili supper, silent auction and dance on March 21st, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, bid on silent auction items, enjoy chili for dinner and dance the night away. Proceeds from the annual event benefit the KCVFD Victim’s Assistance Fund.
South Metro Vegetation Fire On March 21st, 2026 at 15:19 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vegetation fire near the intersection of RidgeGate Parkway and S. Peoria St. Upon arrival, crews encountered a working vegetation fire, which was moving southward. Due to high temperatures, low humidity, dry conditions and fire behavior, the incident was upgraded to a large …
Denver Vegetation Fire Around 13:45 on March 21st, 2026 Denver Fire Department Engine 9 was dispatched to a trash or weed fire near E. 48th Ave. and Monaco St. While enroute on I-70, a large plume of black smoke was visible. At the same time, South Adams County Fire Department and Adams County Fire Rescue were dispatched to a structure …
Kiowa County Vehicle / Grass Fire On March 21st, 2026 at approximately 13:30 the Kiowa County Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported vehicle and grass fire on Hwy. 97 just west of Haswell. Units arrived on scene to find a fully involved car on a trailer that had spread to the grass on both sides of the highway. …
Cheyenne Wells Corn Hole Tournament The Cheyenne Wells Fire Protection District held a corn hole tournament in their station on March 21st, 2026. Teams from the community were invited to sign up compete and help raise funds for the department. Participants were able to meet with firefighters and check out the apparatus.
Golden MVA Rollover On March 21st, 2026 at 07:39 Golden Fire Department, Pleasant View Fire Department and Stadium Medical were dispatched to a reported MVA rollover on Johnson Rd. at W. 6th Ave. in Golden. Crews arrived on scene of a two-vehicle MVA rollover with a commercial box truck on it’s side with approximately 500 gallons of fertilizer mixed with diesel …
West Metro Vehicle Into Water On March 20th, 2026 at 21:53 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible vehicle into the water at Kendrick Lake at the Jewell Park, 1850 Garrison St. in Lakewood. The call was upgraded a few minutes later to a dive rescue response by Jeffcom 911 with dive response from South Metro Fire Rescue. …
Aurora Attic Fire On March 20th, 2026 approximately 15:30 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to an possible residential structure fire in the 16000 block of E. Asbury Ave. Aurora 911 received numerous calls that two residences were on fire and the yard. Crews were responding to the scene reported a large plume of black smoke highly visible throughout the area and Engine …
North Metro Utility Room Fire On March 20th, 2026 before 15:00 North Metro Fire Rescue District Engine 63 was dispatched for a fire alarm at 12275 Claude Court at the East Lake Station Apartments. A call then came in as a water flow alarm which upgraded the response. Truck 74 arrived to find a fire out in a utility room …
North Metro Vehicle Fire On March 20th, 2026 around 14:30 Broomfield Public Safety Communications Center dispatched North Metro Fire Rescue District Engine 64 to the 150o block of Dover St. in Broomfield for a vehicle fire. Additional information reported the vehicle in the driveway was close to the structure with fire showing at which point the response was upgraded. Engine …
West Metro Kitchen Fire On March 20th, 2026 at 14:08 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 400 block of S. Oak St. in Lakewood. Medic 5 arrived to a small one-story duplex with smoke coming from the kitchen and started the investigation. Engine 4 arrived and pulled a 1 3/4 with with Medic …
Denver Defensive Gas Station Fire On March 19th, 2026 at 11:29 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire with explosions at the Shell Gas Station, 510 Bryant St. Crews arrived to a fully involved gas station with victims and explosions which went into defensive operations. Two individuals that were inside were transported by Denver Health Paramedics with …