Poudre Structure Fire At 10:59 on February 2nd, 2023 Fort Collins 911 (FC911) dispatched Poudre Fire Authority to a working structure fire in the 1700 block of Choice Center Drive in Fort Collins. Tower 1 arrived to a large 4-story multi-unit student housing structure with nothing showing and started the investigation. Battalion Chief 1 arrived and assumed command. Firefighters deployed …
Aurora Restaurant Response On February 2nd, 2023 at approximately 10:49 Aurora Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire at the Old Chicago, 6676 S. Parker Rd. Engine 42 arrived on scene to a medium size single-story restaurant structure with nothing showing with evacuations in progress. Battalion Chief 5 arrived and assumed command on the …
Westminster Apartment Fire On February 2nd, 2023 at 08:27 Westminster Fire Department with Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire in a multi-family building in the 8300 block of Sheridan Blvd. Engine 1 arrived with a large three-story multi-family dwelling with a working fire on the 3rd floor and pulled a line for fire attack and primary search with …
Arvada Water & Ice Rescue At 08:17 on February 2nd, 2023 Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched to a water and ice rescue on Garrison Lake off W. 51st Ave. and Garrison St. at the Four Acre Lake Park. A dog had gone swimming in the pond and was unable to return to shore when its owner jumped in after …
Front Range School Fire Shortly after midnight on February 2nd, 2023 Weld County Regional Communications Center (WCRCC) dispatched Front Range Fire Rescue with auto aid from Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Berthoud Fire Protection District to a commercial structure fire at the former Letford Elementary School in Johnstown, a building in the initial stages of demolition. First arriving units pulled …
South Adams Semi vs Vehicle On February 1st, 2023 around 20:30 South Adams County Fire Department was alerted to a semi vs vehicle at 4901 Sand Creek Drive S. in Commerce City. AdCom advised that possible trapped party. Engine 22 arrived with a semi vs small sedan with moderate damage. Crews remained on scene assisting with containment and fuel cleanup. …
Evergreen House Fire On February 1st, 2023 around 20:00 Evergreen Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 400 block of Aspen Way. Homeowner along with 2 dogs made it out safely; firefighters were able to rescue a cat. Ice on the road and cold conditions made it challenging. Unfortunately, the home has extensive damage. Fire is under …
South Metro 2nd Alarm Fire At 05:27 on February 1st, 2022 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched to Club Valencia 1306 S. Parker Road for a Smoke Investigation Inside. While units were enroute, ACSO pulled a resident out of their room and advised a caller reporting brown smoke in the hallway. The update given by South …
Annual Awards Ceremony Arvada Fire Protection District held their annual Awards Ceremony for the year 2022 on January 31st, 2023 at the Storyline Church, 14605 W. 64th Ave. in Arvada. The ceremony featured the Arvada Fire Honor Guard, Pipe and Drum band, a bell ceremony, and the following awards: Firefighter of the Year: Lt. Derrick Varela. Employee of the Year: …
Denver Vacant House Fire On January 31st, 2023 at 15:06 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported single-family structure in the 3700 block of Delgany St. Initial reports of smoke and fire through the roof. Crews arrived to a vacant house with smoke showing from the roof. The fire was put under control quickly and crews started overhaul. No injuries …
Poudre House Fire At 12:25 on January 31st, 2023 Fort Collins 911 (FC911) dispatched Poudre Fire Authority to a reported structure fire in the 1100 block of Ellis St in Fort Collins. Engine 3 arrived on scene of a two-story single-family home with light smoke showing. Crews found a working fire on the second floor and got a quick knockdown …
Boulder County Cow Rescue On January 31st, 2023 at 10:45 Boulder County Communications (1800) dispatched Mountain View Fire Rescue, Lafayette Fire Department and Boulder Emergency Squad to a cow that fell through the ice at the Prince Reservoir # 2 on N. 111th St. and Flatiron Meadows Blvd. in Erie. Crews arrived and started the rescue using chainsaws, mallets, pike poles, …
Rocky Ford Structure Fire On January 31st, 2023 at approximately 08:20 Rocky Ford Fire Department with mutual-aid from Manzanola Rural Fire Protection District and Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control Engine 34 to a structure fire at 20607 County Rd. DD.5. Upon arrival crews immediately identified active flames on the Bravo side of the residence. All occupants evacuated the …
Evergreen Fatal Fire On January 31st, 2023 around 04:00 Evergreen Fire Protection District and Elk Creek Fire Protection District to a structure fire in the 400 Block of Silver Spruce Lane. Crews worked the fire in -11 degree weather. The fire was contained to one townhome. Smoke detectors alerted many of the adjacent units and residents were able to get out …
West Metro RV Fire At 17:46 on January 30th, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at a mobile home park in the 1400 block of Allison St. at the Lakewood Village Mobile Home Park. Engine 1 arrived on scene to a fully involved trailer fire, pulled 1 3/4 preconnected for fire attack in the offensive strategy …
Poudre Horse Rescue On January 30th, 2023 just after 17:00 Fort Collins 911 (FC911) dispatched Poudre Fire Authority to a rescue call for a horse that was down and couldn’t get up. Crews arrived on scene to find the horse named “Traeger” on the ground. He had gotten caught in his blanket and was unable to get back to his …
Arvada Ice Rescue Training Arvada Fire Protection District held their annual ice rescue training for all of the shifts, which included time spent in the classroom and on the ice the week of January 23rd, 2023. Water and ice rescue is one of the district four special operations. Members go through an annual training to keep their skills and muscle …
Loveland Duplex Structure Fire At 01:54 on January 30th, 2023 the Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) (200) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Berthoud Fire Protection District and Thompson Valley EMS to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of 42nd St. SW. in Campion. Engine 41 arrived to a small one-story duplex structure with a working fire and smoke …
Airport Familiarization Training On January 28th, 2023 South Metro Fire Rescue conducted familiarization training at Centennial Airport. Multiple units spent part of their morning in the airport administration office reviewing responses to the facility and then toured the grounds familiarizing themselves with entrances, resources and hazards. South Metro has two stations with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting apparatus that respond to …
Ice Rescue Training On January 28th, 2023 West Metro Fire Rescue held one of their annual ice rescue trainings at the Crown Hill Open Space Park on W. 26th Ave. near Kipling St. Teams participated in two scenarios, one with a rope throw bag and the other were a member went onto the ice then in the water to effect …