South Metro Boat Training South Metro Fire Rescue Station 31 took advantage of the 85 degree weather on July 9th, 2023 to conduct boat training at Cherry Creek State Park. The crew launched Boat 31 at the west boat ramp and provided refresher training on the vessel’s operation. Boat 31 is housed at Station 31, 5901 S. Havana St. and …
Evergreen Tanker Rollover On July 6th, 2023 at 19:57 Jeffcom dispatched Evergreen Fire Protection District to a rollover accident at Kerr Gulch Rd. and High Rd. with a tanker truck and possible fuel spill. Dispatch advised that patient is out of the truck and fuel is linking into the embankment. Utility 191 enroute requested West Metro Fire Rescue hazardous materials …
West Metro MVA Rollover On July 6th, 2023 at 02:17 West Metro Fire Rescue responded a possible MVA rollover in the at S. Wadsworth Blvd. just west of Hwy. 285. Jeffcom advised that a single-vehicle rollover off the highway and one person may have been ejected. Engine 8 and Medic 8 arrived to a single-vehicle rollover with two parties that …
Mount Morrison Hiker Rescue On July 5th, 2023 at 01:54 Jeffcom dispatched Foothills Fire Protection District and Highland Rescue Team to a backcountry rescue for a lost and injured hiker on the Mount Morrison Trail. West Metro Fire Rescue Technical Rescue Team was requested. The hiker was injured while off the trail on Mt. Morrison after becoming disoriented in the downpour …
La Junta Structure Fire At 01:21 on July 5th, 2023 the La Junta Fire Department and Cheraw Rural Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of 32000 Hwy. 109 just west of the town of Cheraw. Upon arrival, Chief Davidson called out a working fire with heavy fire and smoke on the south side of …
Loveland Structure Fire On July 4th, 2023 at 17:59 Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) (200) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority responded to a structure fire 2443 Cottongrass Ave. Squad 46 arrived on scene of a under construction two-story house with a working attic fire, construction workers on scene advised that everyone was out of the house and that the house …
Independence Day Parade The Highlands Ranch Metro District and Highland Ranch Community Association held their annual Independence Day Parade on July 4th, 2023 in the vicinity of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Substation on Zotos Drive. Several dozen community groups donned their finest red, white and blue apparel to help celebrate America’s 247th birthday. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County …
4th of July Parade The North Central Fire Protection District invited the community to participate in a 4th of July parade and BBQ. Community members entered their personal vehicles, tractors, trailers, off road vehicles, and even horses to be apart of the parade. After the parade North Central Fire held a BBQ cook-out at their station. Special thanks to the …
West Metro Single Vehicle Rollover On July 4th, 2023 at 08:57 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a rollover accident on the outside of the Crossings at Bear Creek, 10129 W. Dartmouth Place just west of S. Kipling Pkwy. in Lakewood. Rescue 10 arrived to a single-vehicle rollover and started the investigation and checked for injuries. District 3 arrived and …
Pancake Breakfast & Parade The annual Indian Hills Fire Rescue Fourth of July celebration pancake breakfast was held on July 4th, 2023 at their Fire Station. The community came out to enjoy a pancake breakfast, 5K fun run and auto extrication demonstration. AirLife also landed and was on display, followed by the famous water parade on Parmalee Gulch Rd. Foothills …
Security Pancake Breakfast On July 4th, 2023 the Security Fire Department invited the community as well as surrounding agencies to their annual open house / pancake breakfast. The Security Fire Department’s Auxiliary served bacon, sausage, eggs, and of course pancakes while other fire department personnel gave apparatus tours, fire evacuation drills, sold department merchandise, and set up a dunk tank …
South Metro Second Alarm Fire At 00:13 on July 4th, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to multiple 911 callers reported two homes burning on Kimball St. in the Clarke Farms neighborhood in Parker. Parker Police Department Officers were first to arrive, and they evacuated neighboring homes. A short time later, Battalion Chief 4, Engine 41 and Tower 45 arrived, …
Westminster Garage Fire On July 3rd, 2023 at Westminster Communications Center dispatched Westminster Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Westcliff Luxury Apartments, 9930 Westcliff Pkwy in Broomfield. The fire started in the garage of a dwelling unit and was quickly extinguished by a single residential fire sprinkler. Firefighters arrived on scene and completed the extinguishment of the …
Aurora 2nd Alarm Structure Fire On July 3rd, 2023 at approximately 22:00 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 17325 E. Rice Circle. Engine 10 arrived on scene and found heavy fire coming from the roof of a multi-story, multi-family dwelling. Crews were on scene about tow hours battling the blaze and checking for extension. A …
Aurora MVA with Extrication On July 2nd, 2023 at approximately 12:30 Aurora Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue were dispatched to an injury accident on E. Hampden Ave. about one half mile east of S. Picadilly Rd. Aurora Engine 11 arrived on scene, found a vehicle on its roof and multiple patients. Engine 11 also advised that two people …
Company Officer Training On July 2nd, 2023 Aurora Fire Rescue conducted company officer training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center. Crews rotated through mock scenarios at the burn building allowing company officers the opportunity to exercise command upon arriving at a working structure fire.
Aurora Brush Fire On July 2nd, 2023 around 05:28 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a reported brush fire in the area of 2500 block of Abilene St. Engine 7 arrived on scene with heavy smoke and flames coming from the nearby bushes in the USPS parking lot with extension to the delivery vehicles. Crews made quick …
Cherry Creek State Park Water Rescue On July 1st, 2023 at approximately 15:45 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported water rescue at Cherry Creek State Park. Dispatched advised responding units that a boat had sunk in shallow water on the south side of the reservoir and that several people were in the water. Colorado Parks and Wildlife …
South Metro Aircraft Emergency At 13:51 on July 3rd, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to an aircraft emergency at Centennial Airport after a Rockwell Commander 112 experienced a gear up landing on Runway 17R. Thankfully both occupants safely exited the plane without injuries, and a small fire was quickly extinguished before SMFR arrived. Firefighters secured the aircraft and Fire Medics …
Vehicle Into House At 11:04 on July 1stnd, 2023 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue to vehicle into a house in the 1900 block of Kendall St. in Lakewood. Medic 11 arrived to a one vehicle into a house with all the parties out. Engine 1 requested Rescue 10 to shore up the structure with the vehicle going through the …