Aurora Station 9 Grand Opening Aurora Fire Rescue celebrated the grand opening during the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new Station 9 at 17200 E. Mexico Ave. on March 7th, 2026. The event featured a dedication ceremony with a blessing, remarks by various dignitaries, a fire hose uncoupling, ceremonial posting of the first colors of the flag pole, a dedication …
West Metro & Denver Joint Training On March 6th, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue and Denver Fire Department held a joint training at the former Sears building in the Westland Shopping Center, 10785 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. Braving the snow, wind and temperatures down into the low 30’s, crews used this time to improve teamwork between the departments and …
Westminster Apartment Fire On March 4th, 2026 at 23:45 Westminster Fire Department and Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at 8290 Federal Blvd. Battalion 1 arrived to a medium size two-story multi-family with a working fire from the 2nd floor balcony and Engine 2 pulled 1 3/4 for fire attack with Medic 2. Two Westminster Police …
Aurora Gas Line Break On March 4th, 2026 at approximately 16:15 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a gas main break on the northeast corner of Parker Rd. and E. Quincy Ave. Firefighters arrived on scene to find that a construction crew had ruptured a two inch gas line while digging near the intersection. Members of the Department’s Hazardous Materials …
South Metro Structure Fire On March 4th, 2026 at 12:52 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire in the 3500 block of E. Lake Drive in Arapahoe County. Upon arrival, crews arrived to working attic fire, in a two-story, single-family home. After a primary search, a single occupant was evacuated and released at the scene. Crews also …
Arvada Restaurant Fire On March 3rd, 2026 at approximately 12:55 Arvada Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a commercial structure fire at 303 Ramen, 5725 Yukon St. in Olde Town Arvada. Jeffcom 911 advised 911 callers reporting possible electrical fire with smoke from the roof and attic of the building. Engine 51 arrived on scene to a small …
Foothills Small Vegetation Fire On March 3rd, 2026 at 15:25 Foothills Fire Protection District was dispatched to an outside smoke investigation at Matthews-Winters Park, 1103 Hwy. 93 in Golden. Jeffcom 911 upgraded the call to a vegetation fire from 911 caller reporting fire from the grass area within the park. Crews arrived on scene to a small vegetation fire approximately 200 …
Hudson Ambulance 903 Push-In The Hudson Fire Protection District held a push-in ceremony for Ambulance 903 at Station 3 in Lochbuie on March 2nd, 2026. In late 2025, the department began providing their own ambulance service. Hudson now has two in-service, ambulances, one reserve and ten single role paramedics to staff them.
Fire Science Live Burn On February 2nd, 2026 Adams 12 school district FutureForward program at Washington Square Fire Science in Thornton held their annual program exercise which involved four disciplines of high school students by two purpose build sheds, one being an accidental fire and the other as arson. The first part was the construction students built many sheds. Completed …
Denver Structure Fire On March 1st, 2026 around 20:00 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 4300 block of Cherokee St. in the Sunnyside neighborhood. Several master streams were deployed with heavy fire into the full structure with defensive operations and extending into another structure. Crews reported downed powerlines in the alley and Xcel was requested …
Otis Pancake Supper 2026 The Otis Volunteer Fire Department held the annual pancake supper on March 1st, 2026. The Community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy pancakes for supper. The annual event serves as a fundraiser for the department and proceeds from this years event will help obtain rechargeable SCBA batteries.
South Metro Structure Fire On March 1st, 2026 at 17:11 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 400 block of Helena Circle in the Acres Green neighborhood. Crews arrived to a two-story single-family home with a small working fire extending up an exterior wall and smoke from the eves, directly above of the …
Denver Polar Plunge The Denver Polar Plunge was held on March 1st, 2026 at Washington Park in Denver. The community was invited to take the plunge, in an effort to raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado. The Denver Police Department academy class was among the participants, who made a big splash into the pool of cold water. The Denver Fire …
Bluebell Fire On February 28th, 2026 at 12:45 Boulder Police & Fire Communications (9100) dispatched Boulder Fire-Rescue Department to a wildland fire on Bluebell Trail off Bluebell Rd. in Boulder during a Red Flag Warning day. Engine 141 arrived with smoke showing over the ridge from the Chautauqua Trail by the ranger station. Battalion 143 arrived and assumed command with …
Denver Garage Fire On February 28th, 2026 around 11:20 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 4900 block of N. Green Court in the Regis neighborhood. Engine 17 arrived to a single-story residential with fire from an outside garage/shed extending into the house and started fire attack in the alley. One patient was evaluated by Denver …
Glenwood Springs RV Fire Just before 07:00 February 28th, 2026 the Garfield County Emergency Communications Authority dispatched the Glenwood Springs Fire Department to the 50200 block of Hwy. 6 in Glenwood Springs at the Ami’s Acres Campground for reports of a RV on fire. Responders arrived to find a camper with smoke and flames showing; they pulled attack lines to …
Wet Mountain Controlled Burn Wildland Training The Wet Mountain Fire Protection District conducted a controlled burn on Copper Gulch Road near Milepost 1 on February 26th, 2026. Controlled burns are a land management tool that involved the controlled application of fire to a specific area to encourage vegetation grown, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habits.
Deer Mountain Italian Feast The Deer Mountain Volunteer Fire Department held an Italian Feast at Station 1, 6181 County Rd. 28 on February 26th, 2026. The community was invited out to enjoy lasagna, spaghetti, garlic bread, salad and dessert. The event served as a fundraiser for the volunteer department that covers 260 square miles in Fremont County.
Geneva Fire On February 26th, 2026 around 10:40 Jeffcom 911 dispatched Golden Gate Fire Protection District to a reported residential structure fire in the 10600 block of Ralston Creek Rd. and mutual-aid was requested. Timberline Engine 55 arrived to a small two-story structure fully involved and started defensive operations with a 1 3/4 to prevent spread and to contain the …
Huron Fire Day 2 On February 26th, 2026 Crews were back out at the Huron Fire on hot spots from the fire the day before with the wind driven vegetation fire behind the Pinnacle High School, 8412 Huron St. No residential structures were lost or damaged from the fire, around 150 vehicles were burned at the Rol Race Motorsports car …