2nd Alarm Defensive Fire At approx 06:41 on October 17th, 2022 La Junta Fire Department was toned out for a reported structure fire at WW Feed & Supply, 303 W. 1st St. Upon arrival heavy fire and smoke was seen from the front middle of the business. Fire was penetrating out the back as well. A second alarm was toned …
Working Structure Fire At 01:27 on October 17th, 2022 Grand Junction Regional Communication Center (GJRCC) dispatched Lower Valley Fire District to a reported commercial structure fire at Pet Particulars, 242 S. Mulberry St. The 911 caller reported the whole building was on fire with smoke and flames showing and believed there were pets boarded up inside. One additional engine over …
Fire Academy Training The Larkspur and Palmer Lake Fire Academy conducted live fire training at the Franktown Fire Protection District Training Facility on October 15th, 2022. Twelve cadets (six from Larkspur Fire Protection District and six from Palmer Lake Fire Department) worked through several different scenarios as they prepare for the state test and graduation. The fire academy has covered …
Station 66 Open House The North Metro Fire Rescue District held an open house on October 15th, 2022 at Station 66 in Broomfield. Community members were invited to have lunch at the station, tour the fire apparatus, and partake in Fire Prevention Week activities. North Metro’s Fire Prevention Specialists brought out a model home to teach children how to escape …
Station 4 Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 4, 4580 W. 112th Ave. on October 15th, 2022. The community was invited to the station to talk with firefighters, tour apparatus, eat lunch, and ride on their 1956 Seagrave pumper. Flight For Life brought out Lifeguard 3 to give community members a tour of the …
Divide Open House On October 15th, 2022, the Divide Fire Protection District held their annual fire prevention week open house. During the event, the community could tour the department’s apparatus and station and take a look at Flight for Life’s Lifeguard 3 helicopter. The Ute Pass Regional Health Service District and Teller County Sheriff’s Office also made brief appearances. For …
Four Mile Open House On October 15th, 2022 the Four Mile Fire Protection District held their annual open house for fire prevention week. During the event, the community had the opportunity to play games, watch a vehicle extrication demonstration, and tour fire apparatus and a Flight for Life helicopter. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Carbondale Open House On October 15th, 2022 the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District held its annual open house at Station 81 in Carbondale. The consisted of burgers and dogs for lunch, a ropes demonstration of their training tower, a class B live fire demonstration in their new training building, and a propane gas fire demonstration. The CRFPD consists of …
Costumes With Cops The Wheat Ridge Police Department hosted the first ever “Costumes With Cops” on October 15th, 2022 at the Wheat Ridge Police Department, 7500 W. 29th Ave. The community came out and started lining up 2 1/2 hours before the event started with 250 Halloween costumes that were given out to kids for free as well as games, treat …
Station 5 Open House The Greeley Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with an open house on October 15th 2022 at Station 5, 4701 W. 24th St. The community came out to meet with firefighters, tour the station, tour the apparatus, and learn about fire safety. Med Evac, Greeley Police Department and UCHealth were also on hand at the …
Station 1 Open House Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District hosted their annual open house at Station 1, 31 Walnut Drive in Frederick on October 15th, 2022. The public was invited to enjoy a free pancake breakfast, learn about fire safety in the home, and see firetrucks and ambulances up-close. There were also several hands-on activities for the youngsters including a safety …
Station 37 Open House The Denver Fire Department Station 37 held their pancake breakfast and open house on October 15th, 2022. The community came out to a pancake breakfast, ride in the tower, meet with the firefighters, tour the station and more. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
South Metro Hazmat Response On October 10th, 2022 at approximately 15:20 South Metro Fire Rescue and the Greenwood Village Police Department were dispatched to a reported hazardous materials incident at the Motel 6, 9201 E. Arapahoe Rd. Housekeeping staff discover questionable material after entering a room to clean it. Firefighters from South Metro’s Hazardous Materials Team entered the room and neutralized …
West Metro Trailer Fire On October 10th, 2022 at 17:04 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 5550 block of W. 16th Ave. in Lakewood. Sam 1 arrived with Engine 1 and Medic 11 to a full involved trailer, Engine 1 secured their own water supply on Depew St. and pulled a 1 3/4 line in …
Arvada Working Attic Fire On October 10th, 2022 at 00:29 Jeffcom dispatched Arvada Fire Protection District with auto-aid from West Metro Fire Rescue and Fairmount Fire Protection District to a possible structure fire in the 5200 block of Marshall St. Engine 51 arrived on scene to a working exterior fire on the Alpha side from a large two-story commercial building, secured …
Denver Warehouse Fire On October 9th, 2022 at 20:02 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported commercial structure fire at W. 9th Ave. and Decatur St. in Sun Valley. Crews arrived to a large warehouse on fire on W. Barberry Place off of Decatur St. and immediately Chief 6 upgraded the call to a 2nd alarm response. Crews confined the …
Annual Lift Ticket Program The Rocky Mountain Rescue, Front Range Rescue Dogs, and Boulder County Emergency Services responders recertifying in their annual lift tickets with Flight for Life and Med Evac on October 9th, 2022 at the Foothills Trailhead. The lift ticket program allows the rescuers to ride in either helicopters to remote locations to help make quick access to …
Cascade Annual Chili Supper The Cascade Volunteer Fire Department held their annual chili supper on October 8th, 2022. After two years of drive-up only due to COVID, the community was invited out to meet with firefighters and enjoy dinner inside their apparatus bays. The event featured Sparky the Fire Dog, a raffle, silent auction, petting zoo and plenty of safety …
Engine 12 Christening The West Metro Fire Rescue christen their new Engine 12 on October 8th, 2022 at Station 12, 9990 W. Alamo Place in Littleton with a dedication ceremony. The new engine was put into service with a couple of the fire service traditions. First with a bucket brigade that carried a bucket of water from the old engine …
Station 62 Open House The North Metro Fire Rescue District held their open house on October 8th, 2022 at Station 62 in Northglenn. The community was invited out to Station 62 to meet with firefighters, tour the apparatus, and see fire safety demonstrations. The crew of Station 62 also cooked lunch for those who were attending. A demonstration of pouring …