2026 World Ranger Day National, State and local Rangers celebrated World Ranger Day on July 31st, 2026. The annual event commemorate Rangers killed and injured in the line of duty and celebrates the work Rangers do to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage. 5280Fire is proud to salute the Colorado Rangers who provide law enforcement, fire protection and …
Denver Parks World Ranger Day Denver Parks and Recreation hosted World Ranger Day in Central Park on July 31st, 2026. The public was invited out to meet with area rangers, check out their equipment and learn more about what they do in our local parks, trails and open spaces. Rangers from Aurora, Lakewood and South Suburban also participated in the …
Nathan Matthews Memorial Procession The U.S. Wildland Fire Service conducted a procession with fallen wildland firefighter Nathan Matthews on I-70 from the Denver Federal Center to Grand Junction on July 31st, 2026. Matthews was seriously injured during the Knowles Fire near Grand Junction on June 27th, 2026 and was taken to a Denver area hospital for treatment. He died from …
West Metro Vegetation Fire On July 30th, 2026 at 12:18 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vegetation fire on eastbound C-470. Engine 9 arrived to about a 100×100 grass fire burning on the right shoulder of C-470 approximately 1 1/4 mile from the W. Morrison Rd. exit and requested a large vegetation fire response. District 2 arrived and …
East Metro Hazmat Practical The East Metro Fire Training Academy held their hazardous materials practical at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on July 29th, 2026. The recruits were required to pass hands-on skill evaluations following strict state proctor guidelines. The scenarios tested real-world actions like identifying chemical products, setting up safer perimeters, executing non-ambulatory victim rescues from hot zones and managing …
West Metro Structure Fire On July 28th, 2026 at 21:00 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 13600 Block of W. Princeton Drive in Jefferson County. Jeffcom 911 advised that 911 caller reporting smoke from the 2nd floor. Engine 11 arrived to light smoke showing from a small two-story residential and pulled a 1 …
Denver Commercial Fire On July 27th, 2026 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported dumpster fire in the 1500 block of Champa St. What began as a routine response quickly escalated when the fire extended through a window into a nearby commercial building, prompting a full structure fire response. The fire spread into a storage room and the roof line. …
Aurora House Fire Around 20:00 on July 26th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire in the 2600 block of S. Troy Court. The resident heard a loud noise, smelled smoke inside the home, but was unable to locate the source. When the smoke alarms activated and conditions worsened, the occupant evacuated and observed smoke coming from …
Penley Fire At 16:22 on July 26th, 2026 Douglas Regional 911 Communications Center dispatched West Douglas County Fire Protection District to a vegetation fire at 2589 N. Hwy. 67 in Sedalia. Upon arrival, crews located a slow-moving fire burning in heavy fuels, in a remote area and in steep and rough terrain about 5 miles west of Sedalia near the Rainbow Creek Community. …
Aurora Vehicle Fire On July 25th, 2026 at approximately 14:30 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire at 1698 S. Oakland St. Dispatch advised responding units that the fire may be threatening a nearby residence. Engine 4 arrive on scene within minutes and found a vehicle fire in the driveway of the home. Firefighters were able to …
Elbert Tender Reveal Party On July 25th, 2026 the Elbert Fire Protection District welcomed two brand new water tenders into their fleet with a “Tender Reveal Party” ceremony at Station 231, 24310 Main St in Elbert. The fire district was able to purchase the two water tenders with a combined effort from both Fire Chief Brandon Homer as well as …
Arapahoe County Fair The East Metro Fire Training Academy assisted Sable Altura Fire Rescue with a booth at the Arapahoe County Fair on July 24th and July 25th, 2026. The experience allowed the recruits to engage with the community, provide public education and promote the department. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and the South Metro Fire Rescue Safety Foundation also …
Brighton Pancake Breakfast On July 25th, 2026 Brighton Fire Rescue District held a pancake breakfast at Station 51, 425 Main St. The community came out to enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire engines, see Sparky the Fire Dog and Piper. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Peyton Open House The Peyton Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast on July 25th, 2026. The community was invited to their station to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Flight for Life also participated in the event. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Golden Pancake Breakfast The Golden Fire Department held their 52nd annual pancake breakfast at Station 21, 911 10th St. on July 25th, 2026. The pancake breakfast is also part of the “Buffalo Bills Days” celebration and was held before the annual parade in Downtown Golden. The community enjoyed an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, complete with bacon, juice and coffee. Many types …
Adams County Confined Space Fire On July 25th, 2026 around 06:24 Adams County Fire Rescue Engine 11 responded to illegal burn at E. 70th Ave. and I-25 in Adams County. Engine 11 arrived to light smoke a coming from the hatch of a tunnel underneath the highway and requested a 2 additional engines. Crews opened the hatch under the highway …
Arvada MVA Rollover On July 24th, 2026 at 20:30 Jeffcom 911 dispatched Arvada Fire Protection District to a MVA rollover with a possible trapped party in the 7600 block of Wadsworth Blvd. Engine 55 arrived on scene with a two-vehicle MVA rollover with one patient needing extrication. Battalion 51 assumed command and Truck 54 arrived and assisted with the extrication. Medic …
Arvada Small Outside Fire On July 24th, 2026 at 19:49 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 8200 block of Ingalls Circle in Lake Arbor. Jeffcom 911 advised that 911 caller reporting smoke from the basement. Engine 55 arrived on scene single-story single-family with smoke on the Delta side. Battalion 51 arrived on scene and …
Recycling Pile / Vehicle Fire On July 24th, 2026 at 15:54 Adams County Fire Rescue South Adams County Fire Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to reported electrical fire in the 5300 block of Washington St. Medic 13 arrived to the back of the recycling plant with several vehicles fully involved and Engine 13 secured their own water …
Rick Busch Walk Off Ceremony On July 24th, 2026 Adams County Fire Rescue held an official walk off retirement ceremony for Battalion Chief Rick Busch at Station 11. Chief Busch devoted 40 years of his life to public service, including 33 years serving with Adams County and was previously a paramedic for 7 years. Chief Busch was appointed Battalion Chief …