Golden Fallen Climber Rescue

Photo Courtesy of Golden Fire Department

On November 14th, 2025 Jeffcom 911 dispatched Golden Fire Department and Stadium Medical to a backcountry rescue with a report of a climber who had fallen near Tunnel 2 on Hwy. 6. Units arrived on scene and made contact with the patient. Due to the technical nature of the rescue, mutual-aid was requested from Arvada Fire Protection District to assist with the rescue. The patient was lowered down multiple pitches and the attached to the bucket on Tower 21. Medic 21 transported the patient to a local hospital in serious condition. Additional information provided by Golden Fire Department

Units on Scene:

Golden: Battalion 21, Rescue 21 & Tower 21

Arvada: Battalion 53, Rescue 52 & Medic 52

Stadium Medical: Medic 21

Highland Rescue Team: Medic 281 & Medic 287 

Colorado State Patrol, Jefferson County Open Space Rangers & Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Photo Courtesy of Golden Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of Golden Fire Department

Photo Courtesy of Golden Fire Department