Annual Firefighter Chili Cook-Off An annual MDA Firefighter Chili Cook-Off was held on June 28th, 2019 in Downtown Colorado Springs. Fire departments in El Paso County and throughout southern Colorado came together to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. At the event a variety of venues including the US Olympic Committee, Red Bull with a motor bike jump competition, local …
Residential Structure Fire At 15:02 on June 28th, 2019 MetCom dispatched South Metro Fire Rescue to a confirmed residential structure fire at 1004 W. Peakview Ave. in Littleton. While en-route a plume of black smoke was widely visible. Battalion Chief 1 sized up 2 small, 2-story homes involved with fire, labeled them clearly, declared an offensive strategy and assumed command. Engine …
Air Tanker 23 Demonstration The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) along with Airstrike Firefighters hosted a media day held on June 28th, 2018, featuring Airstrike’s P-3 firefighting airtanker (Air Tanker 23), DFPCs contracted COFire Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT), and one of DFPCs Multi-Mission Aircraft (MMA) at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland. The air tankers conducted …
Waterton Canyon Fire At 12:42 on June 25, 2019, South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue were dispatched to reports of a brush fire in the area of Waterton Canyon after a lightning strike. Smoke was visible on a ridgetop from several miles away, prompting a request for additional units. West Metro Company 15 started recon from Dante …
Adams-Weld Joint Training North Area Fire Departments held mutual-aid training the week of June 17th, 2019 to June 21st, 2019 at Flatiron Crossing in Broomfield. The training included a response of multiple fire departments arriving to a commercial structure fire to operate together. Adams County Fire Rescue, Brighton Fire Rescue District, North Metro Fire Rescue District, South Adams County Fire Department, …
I-25 MCI Bus Accident Around 1430 on June 23rd, 2019 Pueblo West Fire Department was dispatched to I-25 southbound near mile marker 110 for a bus accident. Due to the unknown number of patients and their conditions, mutual-aid was requested from across Pueblo and El Paso counties. In the press conference it was confirmed there were two fatalities and 13 …
Engine 152 In Service Ceremony Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department held a wet down and push in ceremony for their new Engine 152 on June 23rd, 2019 at Crystal Valley Station 152. The new Pierce Velocity was blessed, wet down, and pushed into the station with help from the public. Engine 152 is a twin to Engine 154 which …
Pueblo West Commercial Fire On June 23rd, 2019 just before 10:30 Pueblo West Fire Department responded to the area of 67 N. Silicon Dr. on a report of a possible commercial structure fire. The caller reported that the building was full of dark smoke. Pueblo County deputies arrived on scene to dark smoke coming from the A/C units on top of …
Lakewood Commercial Fire At 09:44 on June 23rd, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported commercial structure fire at the Fairfield Commons 98 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Engine 7 arrived on scene to nothing showing from a large mega-box strip mall with evacuations. Engine 1 arrived to the hydrant at the Alpha-Bravo side. Crews investigated and found smoke showing from the …
Engine 154 In Service Ceremony Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department held a wet down and push in ceremony for their new Engine 154 on June 22nd, 2019 at The Meadows Station 154. The new Pierce Velocity was blessed, wet down, and pushed into the station with help from the public. Engine 154 is a twin to Engine 152 which …
Downtown Electrical Fire Around 12:30 on June 21st, 2019 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a possible structure fire at 17th St. & Arapahoe St. District advised that the call will be a assist to Xcel Energy with an electrical fire that is underneath the street. Crews arrived to smoke showing from several manhole covers, and the area was closed off …
Young Adult Career Exploration Camp Denver Fire Department held the Young Adult Career Exploration Camp (Summer Kids Camp) from June 17th to June 21st 2019 at the Training Center. The camp participants gain self confidence, build teamwork & leadership skills, while also learning valuable life lessons. The last day of the camp involved on working as team fighting fire, using the Jaws of …
South Metro Gas Leak At approximately 16:05 on June 17th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported gas leak at 16990 Hinsdale Rd. in Centennial. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a heavy flame coming from a ruptured gas line. Firefighters monitored the scene while Xcel worked to crimp the line and neutralize the leak. The road …
Denver 2nd Alarm At 21:42 on June 16th, 2019 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 21100 block of E. 47th Ave. in Montbello. Crews arrived to 2 houses on fire, and started fast attack on the fire, and a second alarm was requested. Engine 39 arrived with fast attack on the Charlie side and Tower 27 started …
Arvada Garage Fire At 21:21 on June 16th, 2019 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 6500 block of W. 69th Way. Jefferson County Communications Center Authority (Jeffcom) advised that 911 caller reporting smoke in the house and possibly coming from the garage. Battalion 51 arrived to a one-story single family structure with smoke showing from the roof …
South Metro/Aurora MVA At 19:20 on June 15th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched separately to a motor vehicle accident at E. County Line Rd. & S. Powhaton Rd. The initial response was upgraded as information arrived that the accident involved a head-on collision with a vehicle that rolled over and possible fatality on scene. …
South Metro Vehicle Fire At 15:34 on June 15th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 15 and Medic 15 were dispatched to a vehicle fire at the Southglenn Library parking garage 6972 S. Vine St. in Centennial. Company 15 arrived to a single pick-up with an extinguished fire. Engine 15 found material on the ground that appeared to have caught …
34th Annual Fire Muster The 34th Annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Muster & Parade was held on June 15th, 2019. Kids of all ages enjoyed the fire engines in the parade that went down Littleton Blvd. in Downtown Littleton, with the parade ending at the Arapahoe Community College for the fire muster which included new and old fire …
Swift Water Rescue Training Denver Fire Department Tower 1 and Rescue 2 crews worked on swiftwater water rescue training on June 13th, 2019 on Clear Creek in Golden.
Swift Water Rescue Training The North Area Swiftwater Rescue Team (NASRT) held water rescue training the week of June 10th, 2019 on Clear Creek in Golden. The team consists of crews from Adams County Fire Rescue, Arvada Fire Protection District, Brighton Fire Rescue District, Federal Heights Fire Department, Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District, North Metro Fire Rescue District, Mountain View Fire Rescue, South …