Arapahoe County South Andes Circle Fire

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South Metro Hot Tub Fire At 14:22 on May 15th, 2025 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 7000 block of S. Andes Circle West. A heavy black smoke plume was visible throughout the area. An off-duty SMFR firefighter, who lived nearby, ran to the residence, helped evacuate the occupants and tended to …

Hudson Mass Casualty Training Exercise

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Mass Casualty Training Exercise The Hudson Fire Protection District and Hudson Police Department held a mass casualty training exercise at First Baptist Church, 610 Cherry St in Hudson on May 15th, 2025. First responders responded to an active shooter in the church. Law enforcement entered the church to neutralize the threat, firefighters in tactical gear entered the church to evacuate …

West Metro South Harlan Way Structure Fire

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Lakewood Structure Fire On May 11th, 2025 at 17:53 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 1000 block of S. Harlan Way in Lakewood. Engine 7 arrived to a working fire from a single-story single-family and pulled a line in for fire attack with Medic 7 and secured their own water supply. Engine 1 started …

South Metro Red 1 Turret Training

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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 …

Douglas County Search & Rescue Fundraiser

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Douglas County SAR Fundraiser O’Brien’s Cafe held their 15th Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast at their restaurant in Sedalia on May 11th, 2025. The community was invited out to spend their Mother’s Day morning having breakfast and supporting a good cause. This year the event benefitted Douglas County Search and Rescue. Douglas County SAR is an all-volunteer team dedicated to providing …

Arvada West 62nd Ave Structure Fire

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Arvada Attic Fire On May 11th, 2025 at 09:27 Arvada Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 6500 block of W. 62nd Ave. Truck 54 arrived to a small single-story single-family residence with a working fire from the attic and started the primary search while Engine 51 secured the water supply. Battalion …

Lakewood Allison Street Garage Fire

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West Metro Converted Garage Fire On May 10th, 2025 at 20:21 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the area of Allison St. and W. 10th Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom advised of several 911 callers reporting smoke and flames coming from the structure on the southwest corner and Engine 1 reported smoke in the air from …

South Metro US Foods Hazmat Response

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South Metro Hazmat Response On May 10th, 2025 at approximately 18:30 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible chemical leak at US Foods, 11955 E. Peakview Ave. in Centennial. The Department’s hazardous materials team and other firefighters were on scene about two hours ensuring the chemical was contained and not a hazard to the community. Units on Scene: …

Jefferson County I-70 Vehicle Fire

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I-70 Vehicle Fire On May 10th, 2025 in the afternoon Jeffcom 911 dispatched Golden Fire Department, Pleasant View Fire Department and Stadium Medical a vehicle fire on westbound I-70 between 6th Ave. and C-470. All occupants were safe and accounted for. Fire was confined to a single vehicle.  Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office & Colorado State Patrol

Foothills New Recruit Wildfire Training 2025

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New Recruit Wildland Training The Foothills Fire Protection District held wildfire training with Genesee Fire Protection District and Evergreen Fire Protection District for new recruits on May 10th, 2025 at the Rainbow Hills Fire Station, 28812 Rainbow Hill Rd. The new recruits were trained on water tender apparatus with water delivery and pump water supply, trenching and other important safety …

Foothills, Indian Hills & Highland Rescue Medical Training

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Emergency Medical Training On May 10th, 2025 Foothills Fire Protection District, Indian Hills Fire Protection District and  Highland Rescue Team held medical training at the Flatirons Community Church West Campus, 24887 Genesee Trail Rd. in Genesee. The Emergency medical training included fire and medical first responders that trained on child birth, infant choking incidents and other emergency medical needs. Additional advanced …

Falcon Fire 50th Anniversary

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Falcon 50th Anniversary The Falcon Fire Protection District celebrated their 50th Anniversary at Station 3, 7020 Old Meridian Rd. on May 10th, 2025. The community was invited out to help the Department celebrate their Golden Jubilee and dedicate their new Fleet Maintenance Facility. Staff from  Black Forest Fire Protection District, Colorado Springs Fire Department, Ellicott Volunteer Fire Department, Hanover Fire …

Estes Park Safety Fair 2025

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Estes Park Safety Fair The Estes Park Police Department held their annual Safety Fair at the Estes Park Events Center on May 10th, 2025. A big turn out from the community came out to meet with local first responders, learn safety information, K-9 demonstrations and tour the equipment. Allenspark Fire Protection District, American Red Cross, Big Elk Meadows Fire Protection District, …

Foothills Pop-Up Open House Mount Vernon 2025

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Foothills Pop-Up Open House On May 10th, 2025 Foothills Fire Protection District held a pop-up open house event at the Mount Vernon Canyon Club. The local community was invited out to meet with firefighters, learn about safety information including the latest wildland preparedness and how to become a volunteer at the short community event.

Lakewood Kipling Street Vacant Gas Station Fire

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West Metro Commercial Fire On May 9th, 2025 at approximately 09:10 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at a vacant gas station at 898 Kipling St. in Lakewood. A heavy black plume of smoke could be seen from around the city with multiple 911 callers to Jeffcom. Crews were on scene about an hour, …

Denver East Dakota Ave House Fire

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Denver Residential Fire On May 7th, 2025 before 05:00 Denver Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire in the 6600 block of E. Dakota Ave. in the Washington Virginia Vale neighborhood. Crews arrived to a working fire from a single-story single-family home and started fire attack and the primary search. Firefighters worked in heavy smoke conditions inside the structure …

South Metro Vinegarroon Road House Fire

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South Metro Structure Fire At 01:58 on May 7th, 2025 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire at 8501 Vinegarroon Rd. in Unincorporated Douglas County. Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire actively burning in the attic through the roof of a single-family home. Two occupants and a dog safely evacuated prior to arrival and no …

Windsor County Road 30 Trash Fire

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Windsor Trash Fire On May 4th, 2025 at approximately 18:12 Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Poudre Fire Authority were dispatched to a possible structure fire near I-25 and American Oaks St. Engine 403 arrived on scene and provided an updated location and advised it was a trash fire near a structure. Firefighters began an attack on …

Colorado Firefighter Calendar Tryouts 2026

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Colorado Firefighter Calendar Tryouts The 2026 Colorado Firefighter Calendar tryouts were held at ReelWorks Denver on May 3rd, 2025. Firefighters from across the Front Range came to complete for a coveted spot in the annual beefcake style calendar that benefits the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center and other burn centers around the state. Firefighters from Black Forest, Denver, Hudson, Limon, …