Arapahoe County Structure Fire On May 25th, 2024 at approximately 12:25 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at Willow Point Townhomes, 8500 E. Mississippi Ave. in unincorporated Arapahoe County. Crews arrived on scene and observed heavy smoke coming from the garage. A second alarm was soon toned out. Firefighters were on scene over an …
West Metro Attic Fire At 07:10 on May 25th, 2024 Jeffcom 911 dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District to a possible structure fire in the 4300 block of Benton St. in Mountain View. Engine 16 arrived on scene of a working fire from a small one-story with fire from the attic, pulled a line in for …
Thornton Attic Fire On May 23rd, 2024 at 16:09 Thornton Fire Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to a structure fire in the 2400 block of E. 163rd Place. Engine 77 arrived to a two-story single-family home with a working fire on the Charlie-Delta corner, pulled 1 3/4 for fire attack and secured their own water supply and requested a …
Colorado Springs Technical Rescue At 13:25 on May 22nd, 2024 Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched the Colorado Springs Fire Department to the 1600 block of Cheyenne Blvd. for a possible confined space rescue. While units were enroute, dispatch advised an elderly female had fallen into a sinkhole ten to fifteen feet down. On scene, Engine 13 found the …
Station 31 Open House On May 22nd, 2024 Fairmount Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 31, 18208 W. 58th Dr. This was their second open house for questions about the proposed merger between Fairmount and Arvada Fire Protection District. The community came out to enjoy coffee and donuts with the crew and Chief Joe Snyder as they …
South Metro Rollover On May 20, 2022 at approximately 15:45 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a rollover motor vehicle accident on E. Smoky Hill Rd. just east on S. Piccadilly St. Firefighters arrived on scene and observed that a pickup truck had lost control and rolled off the north side of the road through a wrought iron fence. …
Byers Outbuilding Fire On May 19th, 2024 at 16:28 Byers Fire Protection District and the I-70 Corridor responded to a possible residential structure fire in the 62000 block of E. 2nd Lane in Byers. Brush Engine 71 arrived to a fully involved outbuilding and pulled a attack line in for fast attack in the offensive strategy. The fire was out …
Denver Ropes That Rescue The Denver Fire Department closed out their Ropes That Rescue training class at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater on May 19th, 2024. The final two days of the course focused on back country rescues utilizing natural anchors and less equipment than the team might have access to in an urban environment.
Brighton Structure Fire At 08:23 on May 19th, 2024 Adcom dispatched Brighton Fire Rescue District and South Adams County Fire Department to a structure fire at 14431 Country Hills Drive. The call was upgraded by dispatch to a working fire as a grass fire spread to the home and up into the eve with active flames on the roof. Engine …
South Metro Vehicle vs Structure On May 19th, 2024 at approximately 07:20 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vehicle versus structure motor vehicle accident at The Fletcher Southlands, 22959 E. Smoky Hill Rd. Engine 23 arrived on scene, observed that a passenger car had struck a garage and that there was structural damage. Tower 45 and Collapse 45 …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters Foundation Remembrance Ceremony was held on May 18th, 2024, honors those who have died in the line of duty (LODD). The memorial began with the apparatus procession from the Addenbrooke Park in Lakewood into the Lakewood Town Center. The memorial ceremony was held inside the Lakewood Cultural Center with opening remarks from …
Larkspur Open House On May 18th, 2024 the Larkspur Fire Protection District held their open house at Station 161 with the community coming out to meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire apparatus, live demos and Smokey the Bear. Douglas County Search and Rescue, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Flight for Life and Palmer Lake Fire Department also participated in …
Aurora Fire Safety Field Day The Rotary Clubs of Aurora hosted a Fire Safety Field Day on May 18th, 2024 at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center with Aurora Fire Rescue, Aurora Police Department and Falck. The public was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and learn more about fire safety.
West Metro Structure Fire On May 18th, 2024 at 05:17 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 1100 block of S. Reed St. in Lakewood. Engine 7 reported heavy smoke from the station and Jeffcom advised that multiple callers reporting two vehicles under a garage were on fire. Engine 7 arrived to a working fire …
Denver Structure Fire On May 18th, 2024 Denver 911 Communications Center dispatched Denver Fire Department to a residential structure fire on W. Ohio Ave. and S. Jay Court in Westwood. Upon arrival fire crews encountered fire and heavy smoke from a one-story single-family residence. Firefighters were able to quickly contained the fire to the original room. One patient was evaluated …
Arvada 2nd Alarm Structure Fire On May 17th, 2024 at 15:09 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the 7400 block of W. 82nd Way. Jeffcom advised that a shed was on fire spreading to the roof. Engine 55 arrived to a working fire and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack with Medic 55. Battalion …
Hermit Park Mitigation Work The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Wildland Fire Team conducted mitigation work in Hermit Park on May 17th, 2024. The work will improve forest health, decrease the risk of wildfire and improve wildlife habitat in the area. The Wildland Fire Team is part of the Larimer County Sheriff’s Emergency Services Unit which is responsible for the management …
Ranger Excellence School The Larimer County Department of Natural Resources hosted their annual Ranger Excellence School in Estes Park from May 13th, 2024 through May 17th, 2024. Over fifty rangers from California, Colorado, Texas, Utah and Wisconsin attended the five day class taking courses on crisis intervention, defensive driving, first aid, hunting and fishing contacts, leadership, low angle rescues, mountain …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire On May 16th, 2024 at approximately 20:00 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 3366 S. Norfolk Way. Engine 10 arrived on scene and observed heavy smoke coming from the back of the residence. Crews were on scene about an hour extinguishing the fire, checking for extension and mopping up. No …
Manitou Springs Structure Fire At 18:57 on May 16th, 2024 the El Paso County 911 Communications Center dispatched the Manitou Springs Fire Department and Crystal Park Volunteer Fire Department to the 50 block of Manitou Ave. for a possible structure fire. The Colorado Springs Fire Department and American Medical Response – Colorado Springs were also dispatched under an auto-aid agreement. While …