Station 17 – Highlands Ranch

Michael Block Photo ©

Fire Station 17 was located at 9554 S. University Blvd. and was the first fire station built in Highlands Ranch in 1988 (Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District # 1). The first due area was made up of single & multi-family homes, retail, C-470 and a large area of open space south of Highlands Ranch. This station became South Metro Fire Rescue (Colorado) Station 17.

Rick Luebke Photo ©

Shown here in 2004.

Rick Luebke Photo ©

Shown here in 2018.

Rick Luebke Photo ©

Photo courtesy of Littleton Fire Rescue

Shown here under construction in 1987 to 1988.

Photo courtesy of Littleton Fire Rescue

BRUSH 17

Shaun Ryan Photo ©

(318/372) 1980 GMC 3500 4×4 / E-One (1575) 300 GPM pump and 250 gallon water tank. Former Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District # 1 (Colorado).

Michael Block Photo ©

Shown here repainted red and updated graphics.

Rick Davis Photo ©

ENGINE 17

Shaun Ryan Photo ©

(371) 1986 Pierce Lance (E3277) Command Cab 1250 GPM pump and 500 gallon water tank. The command cab was lowered later to a standard height. Former Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District # 1 (Colorado).

Rick Davis Photo ©

Photo courtesy of Littleton Fire Rescue

Michael Block Photo ©

Shown here with the lowered command cab and the updated graphics and logo.

Photo courtesy of Littleton Fire Rescue

Rick Luebke Photo ©

ENGINE 17

Photo courtesy of Littleton Fire Rescue

(315) 1991 Pierce Lance 1250 GPM pump and 500 gallon water tank. Former Engine 11.

ENGINE 17

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1998 HME / Luverne.

ENGINE 17

Rick Luebke Photo ©

(345) 1992 Pierce Lance 1250 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank, also ran as Engine 13, Engine 14 and Engine 15. Became Merino Fire Department (Colorado) Engine 21.

RESCUE 17

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(313) Chevy K3500 4×4. Former Rescue 11. Became Medic 17.

ENGINE 17

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(376) 2006 American LaFrance Eagle / Becker (1717) 1500 GPM pump and 500 gallon water tank.

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Shown here with the Highlands Metro District logo on the door and updated graphics.

Photo courtesy of Littleton Fire Rescue

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MEDIC 17

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(373) 2006 Ford E-Series / McCoy Miller.

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MEDIC 17

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(333) 2006 Ford E-Series / McCoy Miller (10196). Former Medic 11 & Medic 13.

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ENGINE 17

(374) 2017 Pierce Dash CF PUC (31290-02) with 1500 GPM (Pierce PUC) pump, 650 gallon water tank and 30 gallons of foam (Husky 12, Hercules 140 CFM CAFS). Became South Metro Fire Rescue (Colorado) Engine 17.

MEDIC 17

Photo courtesy South Metro Fire Rescue

(377) 2016 International 4300 / Braun SuperChief. Became South Metro Fire Rescue (Colorado) Medic 17.

BRUSH 17

(372) 2003 Ford F-550 4×4 XLT Super Duty / American LaFrance Type 6 with 125 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank. Became South Metro Fire Rescue (Colorado) Brush 17.