South Metro Aircraft Emergency At approximately 10:00 on April 19th, 2026 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to an aircraft emergency at Centennial Airport. A Cessna 172 went off Runway 17R and came to rest down an embankment on the north end of the airport. The aircraft remained upright with minor damage. One occupant onboard was evaluated by fire medics on …
Mountain View Structure Fire On April 18th, 2026 just after 22:00 Weld County Regional Communications Center dispatched Mountain View Fire Rescue to structure fire near the intersection of Weld County Rd. 5 and Weld County Rd. 12 just north of Erie. Upon arrival, Truck 206 found a large home heavily involved in flames. Due to rapid fire spread and safety …
NOCO April FOOLS Training 2026 On April 18, 2026, firefighters from across Colorado gathered at the Eaton Fire Protection District Training Center for a high-intensity training event hosted by the NOCO FOOLS. The session provided first responders with a critical environment to sharpen tactical proficiency in high-risk operations, including live fire suppression and intensive firefighter rescue protocols. By simulating the …
East Metro Fire Training Academy The 2026 East Metro Fire Training Academy, hosted by Sable Altura Fire Rescue, is now underway. 5280Fire caught up with the class on April 18, 2026, as they spent their afternoon tying knots, hoisting tools and deploying hoses. This year the academy has 20 recruits from Byers Fire Protection District, North Central Fire Protection District, …
Thornton Recruitment Open House The Thornton Fire Department held an recruitment open house at the newly-opened Station 8 on April 18th, 2026. The event was primarily for lateral transfers, especially paramedics and EMT’s, but was open to anyone interested in a fire service career and were invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and learn more about …
Station 8 Uncoupling Ceremony On April 18th, 2026 the Thornton Fire Department celebrated the grand opening with an uncoupling ceremony and open house for the new Station 8 at 15343 Monaco St. in Windsong. The Thornton community was invited to the ceremony including the presentation and raising of the colors with remarks by Fire Chief Stephen Kelly, an invocation given …
Community Safety Day On April 12th. 2025 Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held their annual community safety day at the Home Depot in Firestone. The community came out to meet with first responders, tour the apparatus, fire extinguisher giveaways, learn valuable safety information with safety demonstrations and the first annual firefighter chili showdown. The Colorado State Patrol, Firestone Police Department, UC …
Pleasant View I-70 Semi Accident On April 17th, 2026 at 14:32 JeffCom 911 dispatched Pleasant View Fire Department with mutual-aid from West Metro Fire Rescue to a MVA rollover on eastbound I-70 at the Colfax Ave. overpass. Engine 6 arrived to a semi on it’s side and the tractor trailer over the guardrail with heavy damage and a diesel fuel leak. …
Denver Trapped MVA On April 16th, 2026 around 09:50 Denver Fire Department was called out to a trapped MVA on Colorado Blvd over I-70. Firefighters arrived to a tractor trailer involved MVA with a small sedan and crews used hydraulic tools to extricate the driver of the sedan who was transported to a local hospital with complaints of severe back …
Engine Familiarization Training The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Hanging Lake Tunnels Fire Brigade held engine familiarization training at the Dotsero Truck Parking Area along I-70 on April 15th, 2026. The team reviewed equipment on the apparatus, hose deployment, nozzle control, turret operations and drafting. The team has a pumper, a quick response vehicle, a tug and a roll back wrecker …
Arvada Live Fire Training On April 15th, 2026 the Arvada Fire Protection District conducted live fire training exercises at the Training Center, 6651 Indiana St. in Arvada. The training involved the use of live flames, in a controlled environment, to prepare emergency personnel for high-stress and real-world rescue situations. Two separate incident scenarios were performed. The first included a small …
Arvada Vegetation Fire On April 13th, 2026 at 11:49 Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched to a vegetation fire in the area of the I-76 & Sheridan Blvd. Jeffcom 911 received multiple 911 calls from motorists on Sheridan Blvd. and I-76 reporting the fire. Crews arrived to a dry vegetation fire burning off I-76 near the Gold Strike Park and …
Aurora Live Fire Training Exercises Aurora Fire Rescue conducted live fire training exercises at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on April 13th, 2026. Live fire training involve the use of live flames in a controlled environment to prepare emergency personnel for high-stress, real world rescue situations. Units on Scene: Aurora: Battalion 2, Engine 1, Engine 11, Engine …
Schwachheim Fire The Schwachheim Fire in Las Animas County was reported on April 12th, 2026 approximately 14:45. The fire is burning within the Lake Dorothey State Wildlife Area just north of Lake Maloya on the Sugarite Canyon State Park. The fire has burned 1,582 acres as of April 20th, 2026 and 90% containment. The Colorado Type 3 Incident Management Team …
Mountain View Grass Fire On April 12th, 2026 just after 13:00 Boulder County Communications Center dispatched Mountain View Fire Rescue to a agricultural ditch burn that escaped containment on the north side of Hwy. 66 near Linda Vista Drive in north Longmont. Crews responded quickly and after helping to regain containment, the ditch runners continued their burn with assistance from …
Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue completed their annual packing testing outside of Station 8 in Delaney Community Farm on April 12th, 2026. The annual physical assessment ensures that wildland firefighters can handle strenuous field conditions without endangering themselves or others. It involves completing a 3 mile hike with a 45 pound vest within 45 minutes.
Adams County Semi Trailer Fire On April 11th, 2026 around 20:45 Adams County Fire Rescue Truck 11 was dispatched to a vehicle fire on the on ramp to W. 84th Ave. from northbound I-25. Adcom 911 advised that multiple callers reporting fully involved and the call was upgraded. Truck 11 arrived on scene to a working fire from a Amazon …
Fort Lupton Engine 2601 Push-In Ceremony On April 11th, 2026 the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District welcomed it’s newest engine into service. This engine, a 2026 Pierce Velocity, is equipped with a 1,000 gallon water tank, 20 gallon foam cell, Husky 3 foam system and 1,500 gallon per minute Pierce PUC pump. This engine will serve the community of Fort …
Fire On The Plains The Colorado Department of Fire Prevention and Control, La Junta Fire Department and Otero College hosted the 9th Annual Fire on the Plains in La Junta from April 9th to April 12th, 2026. Fire on the Plains provides entry level skills for new firefighters and refresher training for seasoned veterans. 5280Fire caught up with the group …
Tri-County Pancake Breakfast The Tri-County Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at their station in Rush on April 11th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. The Department also celebrated their 50th Anniversary. El Paso / Teller County 911, Edison Fire Protection District and Flight for Life participated …