Weld County Ground Cover Fire On August 3rd, 2009 around 16:00 Weld County Regional Communications Center (WCRCC) dispatched Southeast Weld Fire Protection District to a reported ground cover fire at County Rd. 8 south of Roggen. Crews arrived to a large wind driven fire close to the Roggen Peaks Ranch and crews started fire attack and water supply at County …
David Kinterknecht Memorial Over a thousand law enforcement officers attended the funeral service for Montrose Police Department Sergeant David Kinterknecht on July 31st, 2009 at Montrose High School. Sergeant Kinterknecht was shot while responding to a domestic violence call on July 25th, 2009 and succumbed to his wounds at Montrose Memorial Hospital. Sergeant Kinterknecht left behind a wife, two daughters …
West Metro House Fire Around 22:30 on July 28th, 2009 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 11905 W. 20th Ave. in Applewood. No other information is available at this time. Lakewood Police Department
Denver Restaurant Fire Around 20:00 on July 27th, 2009 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire at Rico Pollo, 5195 Federal Blvd. in Berkley. No other information is available at this time. Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department
Denver House Fire On July 22nd, 2009 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 1800 block of S. Lowell Blvd. Engine 25 arrived to smoke showing from a single story residential structure with evacuation, and pulled a line in for fire attack. Crews got a quick stop on the fire in the attic area. No injuries …
Storm Damage 2009 On July 21st, 2009 around 22:30 a rare nighttime severe tornatic storm hit the western suburbs of the metro area. The storm hit the area with strong winds, heavy rains, large hail, and possibly a brief tornado which went through the cities of Arvada, Lakewood and Wheat Ridge. The storm cause street flooding and hail that caused …
Mesa County I-70 Grass Fire On July 20th, 2009 the Mesa County Sheriff Wildand Fire Team was dispatched to westbound I-70 just west of Fruita for a reported grass fire. Crews spent about an hour extinguishing the fire and mopping up hot spots. The Colorado Department of Corrections Juniper Valley State Wildland Inmate Fire Team (SWIFT) also assisted with the …
Denver Structure Fire Around 18:30 on July 19th, 2009 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire at W. 39th Ave. & Jason St. Crews arrived to a two-story abandoned structure, and found fire inside with a quick knock with extension into the attic. No other information is available at this time. Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department
Wheat Ridge I-70 Haz-Mat Around 13:00 on July 15th, 2009 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a semi that had it’s diesel saddle tank leak at I-70 westbound at Tabor St. in Wheat Ridge. No other information is available at this time. Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 1, Engine 2, Engine 1 & Haz-Mat 4 Wheat Ridge Police Department
Firefighters Muster 2009 The May Farms 3rd annual firefighters muster “Battle of the Brave” was held on July 11th, 2009 at the May Farms in Byers. Firefighters from Byers Fire Protection District, Bennett Fire Protection District, Rattlesnake Fire Protection District, Sable-Altura Fire Rescue and Strasburg Fire Protection District completed with four events including the donning of protective gear, suppression exercise, …
East Colorado River Rescue On July 5th, 2009 the Grand Junction Fire Department and Mesa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported water rescue in the Colorado River just east of Grand Junction. One person was able to exit the river and direct rescuers to the location of a second party. Both agencies deployed boats into the river and were …
Grand Junction Commercial Fire On July 4th, 2009 at approximately 13:00 the Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Powerhouse Gym, 2460 Patterson Rd. Crews arrived on scene and found heavy fire in a Stanley Steamer carpet cleaning van parked behind the business. The fire had spread to the back side of the building. …
Pancake Breakfast The Plateau Valley Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 91 in Collbran on July 4th, 2009. The community was invited out to enjoy breakfast before parting in the annual Collbran Independence Day Parade. The Collbran Marshal and Colorado State Parks also participated in the parade.
Grand Junction Emergency Landing On July 1st, 2009 the Grand Junction Fire Department and Walker Field Fire Authority (ARFF) Fire Department responded to an aircraft emergency on the tarmac at Walker Field. An American Airlines jet made an emergency landing due to a mechanic issues. Firefighters responded to the tarmac, checked the plane and assisted with the evacuation of the passengers. …
Denver 2nd Alarm At 03:30 on June 29th, 2009 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to the 4800 block of N. Pecos St. in the Chaffee Park area for multiple reports of an explosion and fire. Crews arrived and found heavy flames venting from the front windows of the Dollar$ City store. An extra Engine & Truck was requested, and followed …
Evergreen Restaurant Fire At 09:15 on June 27th, 2009 Evergreen Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire at the McDonalds, 902 Swede Gulch Rd. Crews arrived with light smoke showing, and crews got the main body of the fire put out quickly in the kitchen area. Investigators are determining whether the fire was caused by hot grease that …
Wheat Ridge Motorhome Fire At 13:00 on June 24th, 2009 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District responded to a motorhome on fire threatening a structure in the 11700 block of W. 33rd Pl. Crews arrived to a motorhome on fire and started fire attack. Crews got the fire quickly knocked with little extension to the home. No other information is available …
Mesa County Potholes Recovery On June 24th, 2009 the Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department and Mesa County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported drowning at the Potholes, a popular recreation area on Bureau of Land Management property west of Grand Junction. First responders arrived on scene and confirmed that a man drowned in a fast-moving section of the Little …
Wheat Ridge Commercial Fire Around 01:30 on June 23rd, 2009 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District with West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at Clancys Irish Pub, 10117 W. 37th Place. The fire destroyed part of the bar area and the cause is under investigation. Additional information provided by Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District. Wheat Ridge Police Department …
Inter-Canyon Open House Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District held an open house on June 20th, 2009 at Station 1. The department invited the community to come out to meet with the local firefighters, check out the apparatus, learn safety information and submit an application to volunteer. The department covers 55 square miles in Jefferson County and has five stations.