Loveland House Fire On June 11th, 2022 at 00:45 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 3400 block of Ralston Creek Drive in Centerra. Engine 46 arrived on scene to a small two-story house with smoke showing and a working fire from the Charlie side, started fire attack and secured their own water supply. …
Swift Water Training Series The Dive Rescue International held the Swiftwater series including Swiftwater 1 from June 3rd to June 5th, 2022, Swiftwater 2 from June 6th to June 8th, 2022 and the Trainer Program from June 9th to June 13th, 2022 in Golden and hosted by the Golden Fire Department which included several local departments and departments from around …
Lateral Hire Academy On June 10th, 2022 new lateral hires for Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Lafayette Fire Department and Louisville Fire Protection District went through a joint mini academy. These firefighters went through multiple scenarios in the burn building at the Boulder Regional Fire Training Center. Additional information and photos by Chris Rodgers / Code 10 Photography
South Metro House Fire On June 8th, 2022 at 19:19 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a home near E. Wildcat Reserve Pkwy and Poston Pkwy in Littleton, because a resident saw a fire in their neighbor’s backyard. Initial 9-1-1 callers thought the fire was coming from a grill and could be extending towards the home. The first arriving firefighters …
Class 22-01 Graduation The West Metro Academy Joint Academy Class 2022-01 graduation was held on June 8th, 2022 at the Dakota Ridge High School. 25 recruits graduated from the recruit academy class, nine from West Metro Fire Rescue, eight with Arvada Fire Protection District, four with Castle Rock Fire Rescue and four from Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Additional information was …
Arapahoe County MVA On June 5th, 2022 at approximately 16:05 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a multi-vehicle accident at S. Tower Rd. and E. Orchard Rd. Arapahoe County Sheriff’s deputies reported that one vehicle had rolled over and extrication may be needed. Firefighters arrived on scene, examined all the occupants and checked both vehicles for hazards. All subjects …
South Metro Structure Fire On June 5th, 2022 at 19:49 South Metro Fire Emergency Communications dispatched South Metro Fire Rescue to the 8200 block of S. Fillmore Way in Centennial for a fire in a unit of a multi-family townhome. The response was quickly upgraded to a working fire, bringing additional resources to the scene. The fire was contained to …
2022 Camp Ember Camp Ember was held from June 2nd to June 5th, 2022, the 4 day, 3-night camp is an immersive free fire based camp offered to young women between the ages of 16 to 18 years-old for bold and bright futures. The camp is hosted by Red Rocks Community College, Arvada Fire Protection District, and West Metro Fire …
Foothills Pancake Breakfast The Foothills Fire Protection District held their annual fundraiser pancake breakfast at the Fire Station in Lookout Mountain on June 5th, 2022. The community came out to pancake breakfast served by the department and auxiliary, and to meet up with firefighters, fire engine rides, games, silent auction, fire safety dog, alpaca petting, and valuable safety information. Highlands …
West Metro House Fire At 06:21 on June 5th, 2022 West Metro Fire Rescue with auto-aid from South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire in the 12100 block of W. Cooper Drive in Littleton. Jeffcom advised that several 911 callers reporting flames showing. Engine 12 arrived on scene to a fully involved two-story residential, secured their own …
South Metro Mobile Home Fire On June 3rd, 2022 at 04:06 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 16 responded to a unknown fire near C-470 and Santa Fe Drive in Littleton. Littleton Police officers arrived to 8201 S. Santa Fe Drive at Wolhurst with a fully involved trailer on fire and the call was upgraded. Engine 16 arrived to a fully …
Denver 2nd Alarm Fire At 03:42 on June 3rd, 2022 Denver Fire Department Engine 3 responded to an outside smoke investigation in the area of 22nd St. & Lawrence St. Engine 3 arrived in the area to find to a working vacant building on fire and was upgraded to a commercial structure fire in the 2200 block of Arapahoe St. …
Logan County Grass Fire On June 2nd, 2022 at approximately 16:00 Merino Volunteer Fire Department and Sterling Fire Protection District responded to a grass fire at mile marker 114 I-76 westbound with reports that it spread all the way to the mile marker 112 westbound. Units arrived on scene to find a two acre grass fire moving slowly on both …
Griffin Ferguson Memorial On June 1st, 2022 family, friends, members of area fire departments, and the Lyons Community came together for a celebration of the life for Lyons Fire Protection District Firefighter / EMT Griffin Ferguson at the Planet Bluegrass in Lyons. Griff died tragically in a motorcycle accident in Lyons on May 26th, 2022. Griff was born on March …
Annual Pancake Breakfast The Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast at Station 2 in Westcreek on May 30th, 2022. The members of the community came out to meet and greet the MCVFD firefighters and fire mitigation tips, tour the fire apparatus, meet up with Smokey Bear and have a great breakfast.
West Metro Structure Fire At 11:49 on May 29th, 2022 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 8700 block of W. 20th Ave. in Lakewood. A passerby called 911 when they saw smoke coming from the roof. Engine 2 arrived to a small single-story single-family residential with smoke showing from the backyard and started the …
Fort Collins Vehicle into Building At 10:11 on May 29th, 2022 Fort Collins 911 (FC911) alerted Poudre Fire Authority to a vehicle vs building accident in the 300 block of N. Link Lane in Fort Collins. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle with firefighters assistance after they removed the vehicles rear window. The building was unoccupied …
Aurora House Fire At 09:43 on May 29th, 2022 Aurora Fire Rescue was alerted to a possible house fire in the 2700 block of S. Salida St. Falck Medic 103 arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the first and second floor. Engine 9 acknowledged Medic 103’s traffic and upgraded the incident to a working fire at 09:47. Engine …
Arvada Defensive Fire On May 29th, 2022 at 05:23 Arvada Fire Protection District with auto-aid from West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a working structure fire in the 8900 block of W. 52nd Ave. Rescue 52 arrived to a two-story townhome under construction with heavy fire showing and Engine 51 secured the water supply. Crews worked defensive strategy with a …
MHHL Spring Pump-In The Mile High Hook & Ladder held their annual Spring Pump-In on May 28th, 2022 at the North Metro Fire Training Facility, 1006 Weld County Rd. 6. The group is getting ready for the annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Parade & Muster coming up on June 18th, 2022 on Father’s Day weekend and it is …