Large Wildland Interface Fire On September 12th, 2021 around 15:30 the East I-70 Corridor automatic-aid agencies were alerted to a large wildland interface fire in the 5200 block of Yulle Rd. Brush Engine 91 arrived to a large weed fire approximately 5 acres moving into heavy timber on both sides of Yulle Rd. and stared fast attack with Brush 91. …
Pueblo County 9-11 Memorial On September 11th, 2021 several agencies, community members, and veterans gathered at the Center for American Values on the Pueblo Riverwalk to commemorate and remember the many lives lost in the tragic events that took place 20 years ago at the World Trade Center. A combined honor guard between Pueblo Police Department and the Pueblo Fire …
Big Chili Cook-Off 2021 The 20th Annual Big Chili Cook-Off, Music & Arts Festival was held on September 11th, 2021 at Buchanan Park in Evergreen. The event featured a chili cook-off competition, music, Flight for Life display and more. The winner of the “Best Fire Department Chili” was Evergreen Fire “Evergreen Fire Red 2”. The event also featured the annual …
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb 2021 The 13th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2021 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, 111 Richman St. in Black Hawk. The event started off with a moment of silence. Members of the Aurora Fire Rescue. Black Hawk Fire Department, Black Hawk Police Department, Clear Creek Fire Authority, Denver Fire Department, Gilpin …
Annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony North Metro Fire Rescue District, Broomfield Police Department, and the City and County of Broomfield hosted their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on September 11, 2021, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the attacks. The ceremony began at the Broomfield Amphitheater and closed at the 9/11 Memorial, 3 Community Park Rd. Close to 500 people attended the ceremony …
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2021 The annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2021 at the Red Rocks Amphitheater on the 20th anniversary. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater, equivalent of the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. The proceeds of this event benefit the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the …
Arvada 9/11 Remembrance Arvada Fire Protection District held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Station 2 on September 11th, 2021 to remember and reflect upon the bravery and sacrifice made on on the 20th anniversary of September 11th, 2011 World Trade Center attacks. At remembrance ceremony, the bell was rang in observance of line of duty deaths, a moment of silence, and …
9-11 Memorial Dedication The Denver Fire Department held a dedication ceremony and open house at DIA Station 35 on September 10th, 2021 in honored of the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks with a dedication of a permanent memorial that was installed at the Station. The steel is comprised from the World Trade Center and will be a …
Townhome Rooftop Fire At 14:37 on September 9th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 1900 block of Eaton St. in Lakewood. Jeffcom advised that 911 callers reporting the roof was on fire and unknown if parties were trapped. SAM 1 arrived to a three-story multi-family townhome with a working fire from the roof top …
Aurora Attic Fire At 14:11 on September 8th, 2021 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 2800 block of S. Danube St. in the Seven Hills neighborhood. Aurora 911 Emergency Communications advised that 911 caller reporting porch on fire and smoke showing from the attic, and the call was upgraded to a working fire. Engine 10 arrived …
West Metro Structure Fire At 11:30 on September 8th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 4800 block of S. Braun St. in Friendly Hills. Engine 9 arrived to a small single-story single-family residential with smoke showing from the attic space, pulled a 1 3/4 to the Alpha side for fire attack and search …
Westminster Vegetation Fire At 13:13 on September 7th, 2021 Westminster Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in the Stoney Creek Golf Course, 13939 W. 96th Ave. Engine 5 arrived to a working large vegetation fire next to the dam and started fire attack on the north of the fire. Engine 3 arrived and assigned to attack the fire from …
Fill The Boot 2021 Firefighters from across Colorado took to the streets over the 2021 Labor Day holiday weekend to fill the boot for MDA (Muscular Dystrophy Association) in partnership with the IAFF. Since 1954, Fill the Boot has been a strong firefighter tradition, giving families with muscular dystrophy hope for the future and support for today. 5280Fire caught up …
West Metro Brush Fire At 16:19 on September 5th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to possible outside fire investigation in the area of the Light Rail Sheridan Station off W. 12th Ave. in Lakewood. JeffCom advised 911 caller reporting that a grass fire burning south of the light rail tracks between Harlan St. and Depew St. in the Lakewood …
Longmont Vehicle Fire At 15:15 September 3rd, 2013 Longmont Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire threatening an apartment complex in the 2200 block of Pratt St. on the north side of Longmont. The car fire spread to a nearby tree. Fire was able to knock it down before it reached the structure.
Wet Mountain Fire Training The Wet Mountain Fire Protection District and off duty firefighters from surrounding agencies to help host a training by running a prop and providing feedback to firefighters at their training facility in Westcliffe on September 1st, 2021. Several Frecom911 dispatchers also attended and helped dispatch units and observed as they trained. Crews were able to train …
Grand Junction Structure Fire In the early afternoon hours on August 31st, 2021 Grand Junction Regional Communication Center dispatched the Grand Junction Fire Department to a reported commercial structure fire at 631 S. 6th St. First-due arrived on scene to a single-story commercial structure with smoke showing and began investigation. Ambulance 1 crew arrived and split for fire attack and …
Colorado Springs Brush Fire At approximately 12:50 on August 31, 2021 the Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of Cedar Valley Lane and Woodmen Road for a possible brush fire. Once enroute, dispatch advised they were receiving multiple callers about an unknown size grass possibly started by a lawn mower. While enroute, Engine 12 advised there was …
Denver Commercial Fire On August 29th, 2021 at 23:59 Denver Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 800 N. Seminole Rd. in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. Crews arrived to found a fully involved large abandoned warehouse with flames through the roof, and additional engines were requested. With poor access to the building, water supply issues and heavy fire …
Denver Chop Shop The Denver Fire Department presented “Advanced Vehicle Extrication” Chop Shop with a two-day course was held on August 28th & August 29th, 2021. The Auto Extrication course provided rescuers with the skills to handle vehicles of today and the future. The instructors continue to be on the leading edge of extrication techniques along with vehicle industry changes, …