5th Alarm Structure Fire Day 2 Twenty four hours after Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to one of the largest fires in recent history, crews were still on the scene mopping up hot spots and dousing flare ups on December 17th, 2023. The five alarm fire was reported just before noon on December 16th, 2023, at the Link Apartment Fitz, …
Denver Garage Fire On December 17th, 2023 at 07:52 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported garage fire in the 2900 block of N. Bannock St. Crews arrived to smoke and fire from a detached garage. The fire was put under control quickly and no injuries have been reported. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department Units on Scene: Chief …
Thornton Garage Fire At 01:47 on December 17th, 2023 Thornton Fire Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District and South Adams County Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire in the 13500 block of Bellaire St. Thornton Communications Center advised units that Thornton Police officers on scene reporting the garage is fully involved and threating other structures. Engine 75 and …
Aurora 5th Alarm Structure Fire On December 16th, 2023 at approximately 12:45 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at the Link Apartments Fitz, 12000 E. Colfax Ave. A dark black plume could be seen for miles. Units arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the fifth floor of a five-story multi-family residential …
Denver Holiday Toy Drive On December 16th, 2023 Denver Fire Department Firefighters and the Better Halves with heroes delivered all the toys that they have collected to Children’s Hospital for the annual holiday toy drive. $300 in gift cards was collected. Santa and Buddy the Elf repelled down the side of the building with the Grinch. The drive also collected …
Breakfast With The Elves The Hugo Volunteer Fire Department and Lincoln Health held a pancake breakfast “Breakfast with the Elves” at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds on December 16th, 2023. The community was invited out for breakfast and to meet with Santa who arrived at the event in a Hugo ambulance. Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office also participated in the event.
Ugly Sweater Party The Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar held their annual Ugly Sweater Party at Left Hand Rino Drinks and Eats on December 15th, 2023. Firefighters, fans, friendly puppies and lots of ugly sweaters were on hand to help ring in the holidays. Proceeds from the sale of the Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue. Emily Makinzie from …
Academy Class 23-02 Graduation The West Metro Academy Class 23-02 was held on December 15th, 2023 at the Dakota Ridge High School. 24 recruits graduated with 10 from West Metro Fire Rescue, 7 from Arvada Fire Protection District and 7 from Castle Rock Fire Rescue. The new firefighters will take the skills they learned through hard work on the fire …
Engine 2 Placed Into Service On December 15th, 2023 Denver Fire Department held a Grand Opening Celebration of Engine 2 at Station 2, 5300 Memphis St. to officially place the engine in service. The event started out with Presentation of Colors by the DFD Honor Guard – Denver Firefighters Pipes & Drums, the welcome introductions by emcee Captain JD Chism, …
Denver Structure Fire On December 14th, 2023 around 02:11 Denver Fire Department worked a residential structure fire in the 5500 block of W. Clear Creek Dr. Crews arrived to a single-story house with heavy smoke and fire showing from the front of the structure. The fire was extinguish quickly and crews started overhaul. No injuries were reported and the cause …
Arvada Structure Fire On December 14th, 2023 at 00:45 Arvada Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 6000 block of Owens St. Jeffcom advised that Arvada Police officers on scene reporting active fire from the 2nd floor and all parties were out of the structure. Battalion 52 arrived in command to …
Aurora Third Alarm Fire On December 13th, 2023 at approximately 23:55 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 7399 S. Addison Court. Aurora911 advised that multiple callers reported the fire at a construction site near the Saddle Rock Target. Smoke and flames could be seen from miles away. Crews arrived on scene and found heavy fire in …
Elbert Residential Structure Fire On December 12th, 2023 at approximately 23:00 Elbert Fire Protection District along with Peyton Fire Protection District, Franktown Fire Protection District, Falcon Fire Protection District, Black Forest Fire Protection District, Calhan Fire Protection District and Ellicott Fire Protection District responded to the 18000 block of Saddle Blanket Lane for a residential structure fire. Upon arrival the …
Adams County Trapped MVA On December 12th, 2023 at 10:05 Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a MVA at 7540 York St. involving a vehicle that ran into the back of a semi truck and a possible party trapped. The vehicle went under the truck approximately to its windshield. The driver had to be extricated and suffered serious injuries and …
Westminster Chimney Fire At 19:16 on December 11th, 2023 Westminster Fire Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District and Thornton Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire in the 10900 block of Legacy Ridge Way. Westminster Communications Center advised that 911 caller reporting flames from the roof and everyone was out of the structure. Engine 4 arrived to a two-story …
La Junta Garage Fire At 18:53 on December 11th, 2023 La Junta Fire Department responded to 921 Belleview Ave. for a reported structure fire in a detached garage. Upon arrival heavy smoke and fire were showing from the backside of the garage. Two attack lines were deployed to start knocking fire down and cooling another garage next door. Crews had …
La Junta Camper Fire At 18:00 on December 10th, 2023 La Junta Fire Department responded to a reported camper in the 500 block of E 22nd St. on fire possibly threatening other structures. Upon arrival of Deputy Chief and Engine 1, a camper was fully engulfed and confirmed nobody inside of it. A quick attack was done to knock down …
Sable Altura Santa Visit Sable Altura Fire Rescue held their annual Santa visit at their station in Foxridge Farms on December 10th, 2023. After firefighters escorted Santa through the district on Engine 41, the community was invited back to the firehouse to meet with Santa, visit with firefighters, eat cookies, drink hot chocolate and make Christmas wreaths.
Front Range Trash Truck Sink Hole At 14:42 on December 9th, 2023 Weld County Regional Communications Center (WCRCC) alerted Front Range Fire Rescue of a traffic accident with unknown injuries in the 100 block of S. 1st Pl. in Johnstown involving a trash truck and a sinkhole. Upon arrival Engine 2901 found a trash truck that had it’s left rear …
Adams County Toy Drive Adams County Fire Rescue and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office held their annual holiday toy drive at the Walmart Supercenter in Thornton, 9901 Grant St. on December 9th, 2023. Community members were asked to donate new, unwrapped toys for children, ages 14 and under. Boyer’s Coffee and Hammond’s Candy provided free treats to those who donated.