Boulder County Wildland Fire Training The Boulder County Fire Training Consortium held wildland fire training at Allens Lake on May 2nd, 2026. Crews practiced evaluating homes for structure protection, drafting and hydrant operations. Firefighters from Boulder, Boulder County Parks, Boulder County Sheriff, Boulder Mountain, Boulder Rural, Hygiene, Lefthand, Mountain View, Nederland, Sugar Loaf and 4 Mile participated in the training.
Adams County Train Accident On May 1st, 2026 Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a train accident in the area of W. 64th Ave, and Downing St. around 19:00. No injuries in the accident, but the truck suffered major damage on the passenger side. No one was injured on the train as well. Additional information provided by Adams County Fire …
Loveland Scenic Valley Structure Fire On April 28th, 2016 at approximately 19:40 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority responded to a reported residential structure fire at 1669 Scenic Valley Drive. While enroute, Battalion 41 noted a visible smoke column from several miles out. Engine 43 arrived on scene to find a working fire involving a medium-sized, two‑story single-family home. Fire was showing …
Fire Science Vehicle Fire Training On April 29th, 2026 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science students head their Day 4, which is the last day at the Fire Academy with live vehicle fires with SCBA advancing a 1 3/4 line for extinguishment and roof ventilation at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Training Center.
Boulder Engine 143 Accident On April 29th, 2026 around 03:39 Boulder Police & Fire Communications dispatched Boulder Fire-Rescue Department Engine 143 to the Boulder County Jail, 3200 Airport Rd. in Boulder on a medical call. While the Engine 143 crew was inside the jail’s booking lobby treating a patient, a suspect that was just released from the jail, got into …
Aurora Commercial Fire At 08:53 on April 28th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a commercial structure fire at 13745 E. Mississippi Ave. at the former Citywide Bank building. Aurora911 received a single call reporting the side of a commercial building was on fire. Engine 4 arrived to a working fire from single-story boarded up commercial structure with smoke showing …
South Metro Trapped MVA On April 27th, 2026 at approximately 14:05 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on E. Smoky Hill Rd. at the intersection with Tower Rd. Engine 23 arrived on scene and had to pop a door so one driver could be removed from a vehicle. Once person was transported by …
South Metro Tanker Fire At 05:23 on April 27th, 2026 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a commercial carrier fire near the intersection of S. Santa Fe Drive and W. Chenango Ave. in Littleton. Engine 11 advised that header in the air and to add additional engine and dispatch advised that multiple callers. Engine 11 arrived to a large fuel …
Aurora Balcony Fire On April 26th, 2026 at approximately 15:20 Aurora Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at the Acadia at Cornerstone Apartments, 16096 East Easter Circle #305. Engine 42 was able to quickly extinguish a small fire on a third floor balcony with a water can. No injuries were reported. …
Denver Trapped Accident On April 26th, 2026 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported parties trapped accident involving. Crews worked quickly to access the occupants and provide patient care on scene. One party was transported to the hospital with injuries. Multiple units responded to assist with extrication, traffic control, and scene safety. Information provided by Denver Fire Department. Denver Health …
E-470 Fatal MVA On April 26th, 2026 at approximately 12:55 Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on eastbound E470 just west of Gartrell Rd. Dispatch advised responding units that a vehicle had rolled over and that a person may be trapped. Firefighters arrived on scene and found that a small pickup truck had run off the …
West Metro Kitchen Fire On April 26th, 2026 at 14:38 Jeffcom 911 dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue to a possible kitchen fire in the 33200 block of S. Field St. in Lakewood. Tower 10 arrived to a large two-story multi-family building and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack and Engine 8 with the primary search. and Engine 10 secured …
Security Auto v. Building At approximately 21:30 on April 25th, 2026 the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center dispatched the Security Fire Department to the intersection of Main St. and Norman Drive for a vehicle that crashed into a building. Upon arrival, crews encountered a single vehicle and a nearby structure both sustaining significant damage. Initial findings indicate the …
Four Mile Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser The Four Mile Fire Protection District held a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at Station 1, 8437 Teller County Rd. 11, on April 25th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out the apparatus and enjoy a spaghetti dinner. The Department accepted donations which will be used to assist with the purchase …
Deer Mountain Plant / Craft Sale The Deer Mountain Volunteer Fire Department held their annual plant and craft sale at Station 1, 6181 Fremont County Rd. 28, on April 25th, 2026. The Department sold chicken and pulled pork sandwiches to attendees to help raise funds for the Department. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Cripple Creek / Teller County Fire Academy The Cripple Creek / Teller County Fire Academy conducted forced entry and search and rescue training in Cripple Creek on April 25th, 2026. The Academy, which has 15 recruits, is scheduled to graduate in June. Recruits from Cascade Volunteer Fire Department, Cimarron Hills Fire Department, Cripple Creek Fire Department, Divide Fire Protection District, …
Tallahassee Pancake Breakfast The Tallahassee Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1, 2518 Hwy. 9, on April 25th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Proceeds from the event directly support TFPD volunteers by funding equipment upgrades and training. For more information on upcoming events, check …
South Kalispell Court Deck Fire On April 24th, 2026 at approximately 19:05 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 5600 block of S. Kalispell St. in Arapahoe County. While en route dispatched advised responding units that several neighbors reported a fire on the deck behind the residence. Engine 22 …
Denver House Fire On April 23rd, 2026 around 22:00 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to the 5100 block of Billings St. in Montbello for a reported residential structure fire. Crews arrived and reported heavy smoke from the residence and initiated a quick attack, remaining companies continued in and helped establish a quick knock on the fire. No injuries were reported …
West Metro Fire Investigation On April 23rd, 2026 at 14:19 Jeffcom 911 dispatch West Metro Fire Rescue, Pleasant View Fire Department & Arvada Fire Protection District to a possible structure fire at 14243 W. Colfax Ave. at the Denver West Village in Lakewood. SAM 1 arrived to a large retail strip mall with nothing showing and started the investigation into …