Arvada Auto X The Annual Arvada Auto-X Extrication Workshop 2023 was held the three-day workshop from May 11th, 12th and 13th, 2023 at the Training Center and hosted by Arvada Fire Protection District. Auto X is 105 firefighters representing 30 fire agencies from as far away as the state of Washington that attended, although most come from Colorado. Auto extrication …
Student Honored From Thornton Fire On May 16th, 2023 Thornton Fire Department held an honor of recognizing to a very special kindergarten student that knew exactly what to do in an emergency. She was alone with a family member while they experienced a medical emergency and acted quickly. She asked the neighbor to call 911 and was able to give …
Vehicle Into House On May 15th, 2023 at 16:11 West Metro Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to vehicle into a house in the 9000 block of W. Coco Dr. Engine 13 arrived on scene to one vehicle into a home and severing a gas line and requested a Xcel to the scene and Rescue 10 pulled a …
South Metro Animal Rescue On May 14th, 2023 at approximately 17:00 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to an animal rescue at the United States Post Office, 18555 E. Smokey Hill Rd. in Centennial. The reporting party advised that several small ducklings had fallen through a storm grate on the west side of the parking lot. Engine 23 and Battalion …
Station 17 Open House On May 13th, 2023 Wellington Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 17 in Waverly. The community members was invited to the station to learn about wildfire prevention and preparedness. The Larimer County Sheriff Wildland Team and the Larimer Emergency Telephone Authority were also on hand at the station. For more information on upcoming …
Wildfire Awareness Open Houses The West Metro Fire Rescue hosted several open houses on May 13th, 2023 as May is “Wildfire Awareness Month”. The open houses were held at Station 4, 5, 11 and 15 with each station providing simple tips and tricks and quick weekend projects that make homes wildfire ready. 5280Fire covered the open houses at Station 5: 14055 …
Wildland Training Exercise On May 13th, 2023 Evergreen Fire Rescue conducted a wildland fire training exercise in Elk Meadow Park, at the Beaver Brook trailhead and along Old Squaw Pass Road. Crews practiced with progressive packs, pump operations, size up, anchor points, line operations and structure triage. Evergreen, Clear Creek Fire Authority, Foothills Fire Protection District, Genesee Fire Protection District, …
AirLife Memorial EMS Muster The annual Friends of AirLife EMS Memorial Run/Walk and EMS Celebration was held May 13th, 2023 at Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton, benefiting the Friends of AirLife. EMS, fire and police muster with emergency vehicles were on display, and numerous activities including the EMS Volleyball Challenge Tournament and a 5/10K. The event was founded …
Retirement and Change of Command Fire Chief Alan Fletcher of the Fairmount Fire Protection District retired on May 12th, 2023 with 45 years of experience in the fire service, including the last 10 as Fire Chief to Fairmount Fire. The ceremony also was the change of command to Mike Piper, the current Fire Chief of the Arvada Fire Protection District. …
Aurora Trapped Rollover On May 11th, 2023 at approximately 18:20 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a rollover accident in the 18600 block of E. Wagon Trail Circle. Dispatched advised responding units that one person was still in the vehicle. Units arrived on scene and found a vehicle on its side. Firefighters spent about fifteen minutes stabilizing …
Aurora Structure Fire On May 8th, 2023 at approximately 21:10 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 4517 S. Fairplay Court. Crews arrived on scene and found smoke coming from a second story attic vent. Crews were on scene about thirty five minutes extinguishing the fire and checking for extension. No injuries were reported and the …
Pueblo Garage Fire On May 8th, 2023 just before 20:00 Pueblo 911 Communications Center (City of Pueblo Police & Fire Dispatch) dispatched Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to the 1200 block of Elm St. on a structure fire. Chief 3 arrived to find a fully involved detached garage in the back yard of an abandoned residence. Engine 33 arrived and …
South Metro Rollover On May 8th, 2023 at approximately 16:25 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a rollover accident on S. Dunkirk St. at the intersection with E. Maplewood Ave. Units arrived on scene and found a two-car accident involving one vehicle that rolled over onto it’s top. Firefighters examined the occupants and neutralized hazards from both vehicles. One …
Joint Live Fire Training The week of May 8th, 2023 the Lafayette Fire Department and Mountain View Fire Rescue conducted joint live fire training at the Boulder Fire Training Center. Additional information provided by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
Schroeder Send Off On May 8th, 2023 the Louisville Fire Protection District celebrated the retirement of Battalion Chief Diane Schroeder. In attendance were many LFPD firefighters as well as the LFPD Medical Director Colleen Foster, Board President John Milanski, Fire Chief John Willson and her family. Chief Schroeder was given the flag that flew over Fire Station 1, that was …
Aurora Structure Fire On May 7th, 2023 at 15:22 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 25700 block of Weaver Place. Engine 13 arrived to heavy black smoke showing from a two-story single-family and pulled a line in for fire attack. Crews found fire in the back of the home from a hot tub that was on …
Water World Training On May 5th, 6th and 7th, 2023 the Federal Heights Fire Department and a member of the North Area Technical Rescue Team conducted gondola training at Water World. Firefighters practiced rigging gear, moving from one car to another and opening the gondola doors. The State of Colorado and the park’s insurance company require this training every year …
Wildfire Awareness Open Houses The West Metro Fire Rescue hosted several open houses on May 7th, 2023 as May is “Wildfire Awareness Month”. The open houses were held at Station 6, 9, 13 and 17 with each station providing simple tips and tricks and quick weekend projects that make homes wildfire ready. WMFR covers over 100 square miles with 17 …
Denver Hell Night The Denver Fire Department held their annual “Hell Night” for the latest recruit class 23-01 on May 6th, 2023 at the Denver Fire Training Center. The recruits responded to scenarios which included medical, alarms, auto extrications, vehicle fires, aerial pick offs and structure fires. The recruits graduated on May 12th, 2023, More here: Denver Fire Class 23-01 Graduation …
Station 5 Open House The Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house on May 6th, 2023 at Station 5, 10110 Garland St. The community came out to meet up with firefighters, tour the fire apparatus, enjoy a BBQ lunch, learn valuable safety tips, junior combat challenge and take a ride on their antique Seagrave engine. The Westminster Police Department …