Tony Palato Memorial The funeral service for South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter Paramedic Tony Palato was held at the Denver First Church on September 21st, 2021. The service was followed by a procession through Cherry Hills Village, Greenwood Village and Centennial passing by Stations 32, 33, 35 and 31. Palato passed away on September 15th, 2021 from cancer related to …
Parker Road MVA Extrication On September 20th, 2021 at approximately 16:20 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Parker Rd. near the intersection with Tufts St. Firefighters arrived on scene and found three damaged vehicles. Crews had to cut one person out of a Cadillac SUV and transported him by ambulance to a local hospital. The …
Grand Junction Motel Fire At 21:38 on September 19th, 2021 the Grand Junction Regional Communications Center dispatched Grand Junction Fire Department to a reported commercial structure fire at the Prospector Point Apartments, 547 Hwy. 50. Multiple callers reported a swamp cooler on fire on the backside of the address with smoke and flames visible. Units enroute were updated with a …
Jefferson County Brush Fire At 15:44 on September 19th, 2021 JeffCom 911 alerted Fairmount Fire Protection District to a reported brush fire at W. 82nd Ave. off Hwy. 93 in Jefferson County. Battalion 30 requested a brush from Arvada Fire Protection District and Golden Fire Department. Engine 21 found one fire closer to W. 64th Ave. off Hwy. 93 about …
South Metro Porch Fire On September 19th, 2021 at approximately 13:00 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at the Terrace of Cherry Creek, 6475 S. Dayton St. South Metro Fire Dispatch Center (South Metro Fire Emergency Communications) advised that a fire was reported on a first floor terrace and was extending to the structure. …
Glenwood Springs Structure Fire At 15:38 on September 18th, 2021 the Glenwood Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of Lincoln Ave. for a possible structure fire. Battalion 71 immediately requested a mutual aid engine company from Colorado River Fire Rescue and Carbondale Fire, noting smoke on the horizon, calling a working fire. Battalion 71 enroute, requested an …
Genesee Open House Genesee Fire Rescue held their annual open house on September 18th, 2021 with the community coming out to meet with firefighters, tour the fire apparatus, learn about fire safety and enjoy a BBQ. Jeffco Sheriff Cheezo was on hand with internet and cell phone safety, Highland Rescue Team, Flight for Life, Jefferson County Open Space Park Ranger, …
Strasburg Open House The Strasburg Fire Protection District held an open house at their station on September 18th, 2021. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, tour the station and check out the equipment. The department also had a craft room for kids and provided snacks. The Byers Fire Protection District also had an ambulance and brush truck …
Lochbuie Public Safety Day The Lochbuie Police Department held a public safety day at Lochbuie Elementary School on September 18th, 2021. The public was invited to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. The festivities included free hot dogs, a bicycle safety rodeo for the kids and a free raffle for bicycles and other …
Broomfield Days Parade The Broomfield Days Parade was held on September 18th, 2021. North Metro Fire Rescue District and Broomfield Police Department participated in the annual parade.
Arvada Auto X The Arvada Auto-X (Extrication Workshop 2021) was held from September 16th, 17th & 18th, 2021 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. A hundred firefighters from all over the state, and some from out of state attended the three-day training class hosted by the Arvada Fire Protection District. The workshop, which had a heavy focus on hands-on training, …
Aurora Structure Fire On September 17, 2021 at 20:10 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a reported residential structure fire in the 3300 block of N. Carson St. Ladder 5 arrived to a single-story single-family structure with light smoke and found active flames from the attic space with a working fire, and crews pulled a 1 3/4 …
Remembering Zachary Lewis The funeral service for Rattlesnake firefighter Zach Lewis was held at the Crossroads Community Church in Parker on September 17th, 2021. Family, friends and fellow firefighters came out in force to pay their respects and say goodbye. Prior to the service, the Rattlesnake Fire Protection District held a small ceremony at Station 251 and then escorted Zach …
Fatal Mobile Home Fire At 23:54 on September 16th, 2021 Pleasant View Fire Department, Golden Fire Department and Fairmount Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire involving a medical in the 17100 block of Mount Vernon Rd. at the Mountainside Estates Mobile Home Park in West Pleasant View. Jeffcom (Central Fire Dispatch – CNF) advised to stage from Jefferson County …
Eagle Brush Fire At approximately 18:16 on September 16th, 2021 Vail Public Safety Communications Center dispatched Greater Eagle Fire Protection District and Gypsum Fire Protection District to a wildland urban interface fire near Alpine Lumber at 111 Chambers Avenue. Eagle Police Department arrived on scene reporting an active fire in sage brush with 8 foot flames. Station 9 reported smoke …
Pueblo House Fire On September 16th, 2021 around 10:20 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched by the Pueblo 911 Communications Center on a reported residential structure fire in the 120 block of San Carlos Rd. at Starlite Dr. in the El Camino – Las Vistas neighborhood. Engine 39 arrived in the area and reported a lot of smoke but was still working …
Pueblo Dog Rescue Around 20:45 on September 15th, 2021 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to Lake Minnequa for a medical issue that a local resident experienced after chasing their dog into the lake. Unfortunately the dog was not retrieved and crews were unable to help the residents find the pup. This morning after not returning home last night several units …
Greenwood Village Open House Taking a page from their counterparts in the fire service, the Greenwood Village Police Department held a public safety open house at their headquarters, 6060 S. Quebec St. on September 14th, 2021. The community was invited out to meet with officers, check out their equipment and learn how they could help keep the community safe. The …
Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The annual Denver 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2021 at 1801 California St. in Downtown Denver. Firefighters climbed the first 55 flights of stairs carrying equipment, leave the equipment in the basement, and then go on air for the second 55 flights, to simulate arriving at a fire floor and going …
Pueblo Residential Fire On September 13th, 2021 at 10:00 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1600 block of Englewood Dr. at Wedgewood Dr. in the Beulah Heights on Pueblo’s south side. Engine 39 arrived on scene to find a small single-story residential structure with smoke showing from 3 sides. Engine 39 took command and …