Craig Moilanen Memorial Hockey Cup The Annual Craig Moilanen Hockey Cup was held March 22nd to March 24th, 2024 at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton with South Metro winning the Fire Championship and Aurora Fire with the Rescue Championship. Thank you to Paul Berens who organized the event and this is the last year for the Memorial Hockey Tournament. …
Adams County Structure Fire On March 23rd, 2024 at 21:58 Adams County Fire Rescue, Westminster Fire Department and Federal Heights Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 8400 block of N. Quigley Street in Shaw Heights. Crews arrived to a working fire and started fire attack and the primary search. The fire was quickly extinguished and …
CFC at Station 26 Brewing Company The Colorado Firefighter Calendar attended Seventies Night at Station 26 Brewing Company on March 23rd, 2024. The group sold merchandize, signed calendars and promoted their 2025 calendar tryouts scheduled for May 11th, 2024 at El Jebel (Sherman Street Event Center). Net proceeds received from the sale of calendars and special events directly benefit the …
Aurora Structure Fire On March 23rd, 2024 at approximately 10:10 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 21715 E. Kent Drive. Engine 10 arrived on scene and found smoke in the residence. Crews quickly extinguished a small fire found inside a cabinet and were on scene about thirty minutes ventilating the building. No injuries were …
Residential Structure Fire On March 23rd, 2024 at approximately 00:15 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 9581 E. Grand Place in Greenwood Village. Engine 31 arrived on scene and observed smoke showing from the roof. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire in the attic above the garage. Crews were on scene …
Sheridan Blvd Trapped MVA On March 22nd, 2024 at 00:20 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue to a MVA with possible trapped party at W. 44th Ave. and N. Sheridan Blvd. Engine 16 arrived to a single vehicle head-on into the light pole and started extrication on one party trapped. District 1 arrived and assumed command and Tower 2 set-up …
Weld County Hwy 60 Fire On March 21st, 2024 at 15:22 Weld County Regional Communications Center dispatched Platteville Gilcrest Fire Protection District to a ground cover fire at County Rd. 46 and County Rd. 29 on the east side of Hwy. 60. Crews arrived to a large ground cover fire that was spreading to approximately 20 acres and crews started …
Wildland Fire Team Training The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team conducted training exercises at Richmil Ranch Open Space Park near Deer Trail on March 21st, 2024. The crew took advantage of the nice weather to conduct annual safety refresher training and a basic firefighting skills field day for new members. The team consists of full time Sheriff’s Office employees …
FRFC Ladder Skills The Front Range Fire Consortium’s (frontrangefireconsortium.org) recruits of Class 2024-1 are in their 5th week of the fire academy. This week the Boulder Battalion of the academy worked on their ladder skills. On March 21st, 2024 the recruits were put through various scenarios around the fire grounds. This involved instructors yelling from windows to be rescued, getting …
Steamboat Springs Structure Fire Shortly after 09:00 on March 21st, 2024 Routt County Communications dispatched Steamboat Springs Fire Rescue, West Routt Fire Protection District and Steamboat Springs Police Department to the 3700 block of Lincoln Ave. to the Sleepy Bear Mobile Home Park for a possible structure fire. On scene, units reported smoke showing from the mobile home and declared …
2nd Alarm Apartment Fire At 19:29 on March 19th, 2024 Thornton Fire Department and North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to a structure fire in the 10100 block of Washington St. Engine 71 arrived to a large two-story multi-family with a working fire from the 2nd floor, secured their own water supply and pulled a per-connect for fire attack and primary …
Engine 2801 Ceremony Hygiene Fire Protection District took delivery of their new Pierce back in February and on March 18th, 2024 firefighters took part in a ceremonial pushback of the new engine into the fire station. Engine 2801 is a 2023 Pierce Enforcer with a 1500 GPM pump and a 500 gallon water tank. Additional information by Chris Rodgers / …
Denver Dive Team Training The Denver Fire Department conducted dive team training in Washington Park on March 17th, 2024. The team spent part of their Saint Patrick’s Day familiarizing themselves with new air tanks and weight control systems. The team trains regularly in the event of a water or ice emergency in the city or neighboring communities. Units on Scene: …
Lafayette House Fire Just before 21:45 on March 16th, 2024 Lafayette Fire Department responded to a possible home on fire on W. Simpson St. in Lafayette. Crews arrived to smoke coming from the home with a confirmed working structure fire and requested for additional units to respond. The fire was put under control and crews worked on overhaul. The home …
Parker Yuma Place Structure Fire On March 16th, 2024 at approximately 14:00 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 17044 Numa Place in Parker. Dispatch advised responding units that the homeowner reported a fire in the basement. Tower 45 arrived on scene within minutes of the call and found smoking showing from a multi-story …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Denver’s Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held on March 16th, 2024 with thousands that lined the streets in downtown Denver to see the annual parade. First responders from Aurora Fire Rescue, Colorado Emerald Society, Colorado State Patrol, Denver Fire Department, Denver Health Paramedics, Denver Police Department, West Metro Fire Rescue and others either participated in the …
Denver Abandoned Structure Fire On March 13th, 2024 at 13:56 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1600 E. Colfax Ave. Upon arrival, initial reports stated fire showing from the rear of an abandoned house. Crews encountered obstacles gaining access to the structure since the building was boarded up. Due to reports of holes in the …
Spring Prescribed Burn The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service held a prescribed burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City on March 12th and March 13th, 2024 just before the area received a heavy spring snowfall. Firefighters burned more then 1000 acres inside the arsenal burning vegetation to mitigate potential fire danger later in the season. …
South Adams Semi Accident On March 12th, 2024 at 11:11 South Adams County Fire Department responded to a possible rollover accident northbound Hwy. 85 at E. 77th Ave. Crews arrived to a semi-truck that crashed into the canal. The driver was evaluated and released. Colorado State Patrol and crews are coordinating the recovery of the vehicle and traffic in the …
Denver House Explosion On March 11th, 2024 at 14:03 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house explosion at 510 S. Osceola St. Initial reports of light smoke and structural damage. Crews arrived to a house explosion and started working on extinguishing the residual fire. Crews had to adjust tactics due to concerns with structural integrity, however they quickly …