Aurora Commercial Fire On November 17th, 2022 at approximately 00:05 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at 9 Mile Liquor, 5050 S. Peoria St. Engine 7 arrived on scene and observed heavy smoke coming from the roof. Firefighters extended two aerial ladders and found fire in the decking on the roof. Crews were on scene …
Denver Structure Fire Around 21:00 on November 15th, 2022 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2oo block of E. 11th Ave. 2 residents were evaluated on scene for smoke inhalation. Primary search on the fire unit reported clear and negative. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department Units on Scene: Chief 4, Chief 6, Ops 2, …
Colorado Springs 2nd Alarm At approximately 18:10 on November 15th, 2022 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the 3000 block of N. El Paso St. for a commercial structure fire. Engine 6 arrived on scene and advised of a working fire and established El Paso Command. Engine 6 was assigned as fire attack on the Alpha-Delta corner and it …
Denver Structure Fire On November 15th, 2022 around 17:30 Denver Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire in the 5900 block of E. 38th Ave. Crews arrived to smoke showing and started searches throughout the building. The fire was put under control quickly and the primary searches were negative. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation. …
South Adams Garage Fire On November 15th, 2022 at 03:41 AdCom dispatched South Adams County Fire Department with Adams County Fire Rescue, Thornton Fire Department and Platte Valley Ambulance to a reported garage fire in the 6800 block of Olive St. in Commerce City. Engine 23 arrived to a working garage on fire and pulled a 2 1/2 in the defensive …
Pueblo West Electrical Issue On November 14th, 2022 just before 20:45 Pueblo West Fire Department was dispatched to the 100 block of E. Kipling Drive on a reported residential structure fire. The caller explained she had a wall outlet that was actively smoking and believed to have seen flames at one point too. They then reported the outlet was black …
Aurora Hazmat Response On November 14th, 2022 at approximately 09:10 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a hazardous materials incident at Empower Community High School, 450 S. Chambers Rd. Firefighters arrived on scene and found that fumes from a chemical were permeating parts of the building. The Department’s hazardous materials team neutralized the hazard while other firefighters ventilated the building. …
Aurora Trapped MVA On November 13th, 2022 at 14:33 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Iliff Ave. and I-225 SB exit. Engine 7 arrived on scene to two-vehicle MVA and requested additional rigs for extrication of trapped parties. Companies performed extrication of parties and transported for medical evaluation. Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 1, …
Vehicle Extrication Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted extrication training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on November 12th, 2022. Firefighters honed their skills by prying open doors, cutting roof pillars and folding back roofs. Vehicle extrication is the process of removing vehicles from around an occupant who has been involved in a crash and are unable to …
CCA Fall Academy Practical The 2022 Community College of Aurora Fire Science Fall Academy participated in their state practical exam at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center on November 12th, 2022. The students breached doors, conducted searches, placed ladders and extinguished a simulated car fire as part of the practical. The students are expected to graduate in December.
Loveland Mayday Structure Fire On November 12th, 2022 around 01:30 Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) (200) dispatched Loveland Fire Rescue Authority with Poudre Fire Authority to a multi-family structure fire in the 4800 block of Basswood Drive in North Loveland. Engine 45 arrived to a medium size multi-family two-story garden level with a working fire from the 2nd floor, pulled a …
Academy Hell Night On November 11th, 2022 the South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Academy was put to the test during “Hell Night,” a physically and mentally challenging evening illuminated with flames. Small crews of recruits were assigned to engines, medic units and a ladder truck, tasked with responding to various emergencies across the drill ground. Recruit Training Officers and on-duty …
FRFC Hell Night On November 10th, 2022 the Front Range Fire Consortium’s (frontrangefireconsortium.org) recruit academy Class 20-01 participated in their “Hell Night”. Live fire training including propane fires, car fires, vehicle extrications and emergency medical responses during the day and structure fire drills at night. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography The Front Range Fire …
Boulder Fire Investigation Boulder Fire-Rescue Department responded to Nite Ize, 5660 Central Ave. on November 10th, 2022 for a reported structure fire. After investigating, it was determined that there was an issue with an HVAC unit on the roof. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
Mobile Home Fire Around 16:18 on November 10th, 2022 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department and Boulder Rural Fire Rescue responded to 5505 Valmont Rd. at the San Lazaro Mobile Home Park for a possible structure fire. Engine 2507 arrived to a single-story mobile home with a working fire in the offensive strategy, pulled a line in for fire attack and search. Engine …
Denver Drill Day Recruits from the Denver Fire Department spent part of their afternoon on November 10th, 2022, running through drills at the Fire Training Center on Roslyn St. The recruits practiced maneuvering hose up multiple stories, putting water on the fire, setting up ladders, forcing entry and evacuating victims safely. The 36 recruits are scheduled to graduate from training …
Trapped Rollover MVA At 10:22 on November 10th, 2022 Boulder County Communications (1800) dispatched Mountain View Fire Rescue, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Louisville Fire Protection District and Lafayette Fire Department responded to a possible rollover at Lookout Rd. at N. 95th St. in Boulder County. Ambulance 2321 arrived to a two-vehicle MVA with moderate to heavy damage, one vehicle on it’s roof …
Stanley Cup Display On November 9th, 2022 the Colorado Eagles hockey team invited local fire departments to the Budweiser Event Center for the opportunity to see and be photographed with the Stanley Cup, the National Hockey Leagues championship trophy. Members of Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Windsor-Severance Fire Rescue, and Front Range Fire Rescue were all represented and enjoyed the opportunity …
Commercial Structure Fire On November 9th, 2022 at approximately 06:00 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at 7059 S. Potomac St. in Centennial. Units responding to the scene observed smoke in the area. Crews found a fire in a building that houses generator equipment. Firefighters were able to contain and eventually extinguish the fire …
Thornton Brush Fire On November 8th, 2022 at 15:20 Thornton Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in the area of E. 128th Ave. & Quebec St. Battalion 72 advised heavy black smoke in the air from E. 120th Ave. & Washington St. and requested for two additional brush trucks. Engine 76 arrived to large grass fire with heavy movement …