
South Metro Red 1 Turret Training
Red 1 Turret Training
Firefighters at South Metro Fire Rescue Station 35 spent part of their Mother’s Day on May 11th, 2025, conducting turret training on Red 1 in front of their station at Centennial Airport. Red 1 is a specialized vehicle used by SMFR’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Team. It is staffed by the crew of Tower 35 when aircraft emergencies occur at or near Centennial Airport. Red 1 is a 2023 Oshkosh Stryker that carries 1500 gallons of water and 500 pounds of Purple dry-chemical fire suppression agent. It’s twin, Red 2, is stationed on the south side of the airport at Station 44.