Crystal Park Pancake Breakfast The Crystal Park Volunteer Fire Department held a resident appreciation pancake breakfast at their station on October 7th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. The Department protects about 2,000 acres of wooded, mountainous terrain in the gated community south of Manitou Springs. For more information …
Denver Hell Night The Denver Fire Department held their annual “Hell Night” for the latest recruit class of 23-03 on October 6th, 2023 at the Denver Fire Training Center. The recruits responded many different scenarios that included alarms, medical calls, auto extrications, vehicle fires, aerial pick offs, fires and the end of the night a full response vehicle fire. The recruits …
Franktown 2nd Alarm Fire On October 6th, 2023 at 17:37 Franktown Fire Protection District with South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire in the 5000 block of Carefree Trail in the Pradera neighborhood. Engine 184 arrived on scene to a two-story residential with smoke showing from the roof and pulled a line in for fire attack and …
Firefighter Chili Cook-Off The Denver Firefighters Local 858 hosted the 34th annual Denver Firefighter Chili Cook-Off in Lower Downtown Denver on October 6th, 2023. Firefighters from all over the front range competed against each other for the best firefighter chili in Colorado. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Poudre Motel Fire On October 4th, 2023 at 23:12 Poudre Fire Authority responded to a commercial structure fire at the Montclair Motel, 1405 N College Ave. in Fort Collins. Fort Collins 911 advised of multiple callers and possible people trapped and Battalion 1 requested a 2nd alarm. Engine 12 arrived to a working fire in a medium single-story commercial structure with …
Granby Ranch Structure Fire At 17:27 on October 4th, 2023 Grand County 911 dispatched the Grand Fire Protection District #1, East Grand Fire Protection District #4, and Grand County EMS to the 700 block of County Rd. 899 for a possible structure fire. Grand Fire Chief 301 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire; as well as advised incoming …
West Metro Structure Fire On October 3rd, 2023 at 20:02 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 2100 block of S. Eldridge St. in Lakewood. Jeffcom advised that smoke and flames showing from the upstairs bedroom above the garage from 911 caller. Engine 4 arrived to a working fire from a medium two-story single-family structure with …
Denver Shed Fire On October 2nd, 2023 at 13:50 Denver Fire Department responded to reported a structure fire in the 2300 block of S. Julian St. in Harvey Park. Crews arrived to a fully involved shed in the back of the home and quickly extinguished the fire with no extension into adjacent structures. One person was transported by Denver Paramedics …
Chatfield State Park Water Rescue On October 1st, 2023 at approximately 13:05 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a water rescue at Chatfield State Park. Dispatch advised responding units that a paddleboarder had gone under the water. Firefighters and Park Rangers spent over three hours searching part of the reservoir with boats divers, sonar and a drone. At approximately …
Parker Road MVA with Fuel Spill On October 1st, 2023 at approximately 12:45 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on South Parker Road at the intersection with Ponderosa Drive. Tower 45 arrived on scene and found a two vehicle crash in the intersection with heavy damage. Over 25 gallons of fuel spilled prompting a …
Adams County Safety Fair The Adams County Sheriff’s Office hosted a Touch-A-Truck Community Safety Fair at Riverdale Regional Park in Brighton on September 30th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and pick up valuable safety information. Adams County Office of Emergency Management, Adams County Fire Rescue, Adams County Park Rangers, AirLife …
Kiowa Pancake Breakfast On September 30th, 2023 the Kiowa Fire Volunteer Association held their first annual pancake breakfast at Kiowa Fire Protection District Station 221. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters check out their equipment and enjoy breakfast.
Arvada Safety Day 2023 On September 30th, 2023 Arvada Fire Protection District held their annual Safety Day at the Training Center with the community coming out to enjoy fun activities including tours of the fire apparatus, meeting firefighters and first responders. The National Fire Sprinkler Association (NFSA) held a live burn demonstration. Med Evac landed and tour of the helicopter. Arvada …
Station 21 Pancake Breakfast The Denver Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast and open house at Station 21 in Washington Park on September 30th, 2023. The community came out to enjoy pancakes, ride the antique fire engine, meet up with the firefighters, tour the station and more. Denver Police Department and others were on hand for the event. For …
Adams County Rubbish Fire On September 29th, 2023 at 20:26 Denver Fire Department was alerted of a commercial structure fire at 5500 N. Franklin St. in unincorporated Adams County. Crews arrived at a large rubbish/recycling fire and the address was updated to 5601 York St. Crews started fire attack and requested Adams County Fire Rescue since it was in their …
Denver Vehicle into Building On September 29th, 2023 at 21:30 Denver Fire Department responded to a vehicle into a building at 3010 N. Speer Blvd. Crews arrived to find one vehicle into the building with two occupants. One person was transported by Denver Paramedics to a local hospital with minor injuries. Crews worked to remove the vehicle and shore up the …
West Metro Structure Fire On September 29th, 2023 at 02:18 West Metro Fire Rescue Engine 1 was dispatched for an outside fire in the 5400 block of W. 13th Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom upgraded the incident due to multiple callers reporting a building on fire with explosions and possible parties inside. Engine 1 arrived to a two-story abandoned office building …
Poudre Mobile Home Fire At 13:36 on September 28th, 2023 Poudre Fire Authority was dispatched to a structure fire in the 1600 block of N. College Ave. in Fort Collins. Engine 12 arrived on scene to confirmed a working fire in a single wide mobile home, pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack in the offensive strategy. Tower 1 started …
Poudre Apartment Fire At 22:53 on September 26th, 2023 Poudre Fire Authority responded to reports of a structure fire in the 1500 block of Blue Spruce Dr. in Fort Collins. Engine 12 arrived to a two-story multi-family with smoke from the Alpha side and started the investigation. A 2nd alarm response was requested after the volume of smoke on arrival. …
Bear Creek Lake Park Prescribed Burn West Metro Fire Rescue and the City of Lakewood held a prescribed burn at Bear Creek Lake Park on September 25th, 2023. Firefighters and Park Rangers burned about 75 acres to improve conditions for native plants and wildlife and give firefighters valuable hands on training with live fire. Adams County, Colorado Division of Fire …