Arvada Medic 55 Ceremony On November 16th, 2021 Arvada Fire Protection District put Medic 55 into service at Station 5 with a short ceremony, wet down, and push into the bay. Medic 55 is a 2021 Ram 5500 SLT 4×4 / MedTec / Fire Trucks Unlimited (2356). Remount and Refurb by Fire Trucks Unlimited in 2021. Medic 55 is the …
Kruger Rock Fire On November 16th, 2021 around 06:50 Estes Park Emergency Communications Center (EPECC) dispatched Estes Valley Fire Protection District to a reported wildfire near Little Valley Rd. and Fish Creek Rd. southeast of Estes Park. Battalion Chief 71 arrived to a quarter acre wildland fire with active flames in very steep terrain moving towards the Hermit Park Open …
Aurora Structure Fire On November 15th, 2021 at approximately 12:40 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 2604 S. Laredo St. Engine 6 arrived on scene and found heavy smoke coming from a single family residence. Crews extinguished the fire quickly and spent about an hour on scene checking for extension and conducting overhaul. Two …
West Metro Structure Fire At 03:25 on November 15th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue with auto-aid from Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire at 2132 Applewood Dr. in Applewood. Engine 5 advised Jeffcom that smoke and flames were showing from the pad at Station 5. Engine 5 arrived to a new construction apartment building fully involved and …
Boulder County Barn Fire On November 14, 2021 at approximately 17:51 Boulder County Communications Center received multiple 911 calls of a barn that was on fire in the 500 block of S. 68th St. in Boulder County, Colorado. Fire personnel from the Mountain View Fire Rescue, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Louisville Fire Protection District, and Lafayette Fire …
Fort Lupton Grass Fire On November 13th, 2021 at approximately 13:30 the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District was dispatched to a grass fire on Weld County Rd. 37 just north of Hwy. 52. Firefighters arrived on scene and found a quick moving grass fire fueled by the wind moving west on the the west side of Weld County Rd. 37. …
Great Plains Field of Honor The Great Plains Field of Honor was held at Pearson Park in Fort Lupton from November 10th, 2021 through November 13th, 2021. One thousand United States flags were posted along the South Platte River to honor past and present first responders and military veterans. A formal ceremony was held on November 13th, 2021 that included …
West Metro Commercial Fire At 10:27 on November 13th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a commercial structure fire at 6111 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. SAM 1 arrived to small one-story commercial building with smoke showing from the roof line. Engine 1 arrived and established the water supply and pulled a line in, …
Confined Space Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team conducted confined space rescue training at Land O Lakes Purina, 6151 Brighton Boulevard on November 12th, 2021. The real life scenario gave participants hands-on training designed to hone skills and build confidence. Some of the considerations in play included scene safety, supplied air breathing systems, atmospheric monitoring, personal protective equipment, …
Pueblo Brush Fire On November 11th, 2021 just after 16:00 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to the area of Santa Fe Ave. and Arroyo Ave. on a reported small brush fire. Dispatch reported smoke visible from their third story windows in downtown Pueblo. Engine 33 requested a second engine and brush truck be added due to high winds which helped …
South Metro HazMat Response On November 11th, 2021 at approximately 11:00 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a hazardous materials incident at the Club Valencia Apartments, 1302 S. Parker Rd. Engine 21 arrived on scene and confirmed a small quantity of acid was on the ground outside of a first floor apartment. Firefighters were able to neutralize the chemical, …
Lower Valley House Fire At 18:03 on November 9th, 2021 Lower Valley Fire District was advised of a reported structure fire in the 2100 block of K 1/2 Rd. for a chimney that exploded, was on fire, and a house filling with smoke. Engine 31 arrived at a two-story, single-family residence with fire from the roof and stretched a line …
South Metro MVA with Extrication On November 9th, 2021 at approximately 16:00 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on S. Buckley Rd, and E. Crestline Ave. Engine 22 arrived on scene and advised that extrication was needed. Additional units were dispatched. Engine 22 was able to cut the driver out of one vehicle …
Tower 24 Push-In Ceremony The South Adams County Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for the new Tower 24 on November 6th, 2021 at Station 24, 8600 Rosemary St. with an open house to the new expansion of the Fleet Maintenance next door. Tower 24 was rededicated to Adams County Sheriff Deputy Heath Gumm, with several members of his family …
Devil’s Thumb Chimney Fire At 17:06 on November 5th, 2021 East Grand Fire Protection District #4 and Grand Fire Protection District #1 were dispatched to the 3500 block of County Rd. 83 in Tabernash at Heck’s Tavern for a possible chimney fire. On scene, crews found smoke showing from the building’s chimney and advised it was a working fire. Crews …
Larry Wyant Memorial The Joes Volunteer Fire Department held a procession and memorial service for fallen volunteer firefighter at their station on November 5th, 2021. Firefighter Wyant was killed on October 26th, 2021 fighting a brush fire that changed directions due to heavy winds and overran him. Members of the Joes Volunteer Fire Department, Kirk Fire Department and Idalia Fire …
Greeley 150th Anniversary The Greeley Fire Department commemorate its 15oth anniversary with a community event on November 5th, 2021 at Station 1, 1155 10th Ave. The community was invited to view fire department artifacts, historical photos, and the current apparatus that is used today on display. Fire Chief Brian Kuznik with other members of the department’s command staff and honor …
Aurora Promotion Ceremony Aurora Fire Rescue Chief and Officer Promotional Ceremony was held on November 5th, 2021 at the Aurora Municipal Building inside the Council Chambers for the newly promoted officers through the course of the two years. The ceremony featured Posting of the Colors by the Aurora Fire Rescue Honor Guard, an invocation by Chaplain Wagner, remarks by Mayor …
Aurora Brush Fire On November 4th, 2021 at approximately 14:49 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to large brush fire at Saddle Rock Golf Course, 21705 E. Arapahoe Rd. Units arrived on scene to find heavy fire in a set of trees. Brush Truck 9 and Brush Truck 13 made offense fire attack with Engine 13 assisted with water supply. Engine …
South Buckley Road Rollover On November 4th, 2021 at approximately 09:50 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a rollover motor vehicle crash on S. Buckley Rd. at the intersection with E. Orchard Rd. Battalion Chief 5 arrived on scene and found two heavily damaged vehicles blocking the intersection. Engine 22 arrived shortly thereafter and began assessing the vehicles’ occupants. …