IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial On September 19th, 2015 the 29th Annual International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. A crowd of over 6,000 from all across the country including Canada honored the fallen, with 310 names added to the Wall of Honor this year. This is the first year for …
Poudre Fire Safety Day Poudre Fire Authority held a safety day in downtown Fort Collins on September 19th, 2015. The Department set up several in-service and antique apparatus for the public to view. Additional actives for the kids were also on hand. Poudre Valley EMS also participated in the event.
Arvada Safety Fair 2015 Arvada Fire Protection District hosted their Safety Fair in an effort to promote National Emergency Preparedness Month, the Arvada Fire Department and the City of Arvada teamed up with the Citizens of Arvada Preparing for Emergencies and the Apex Parks and Recreation District to host the Community Preparedness and Safety Fair at the Apex Center on …
Wheat Ridge Suspicious Package On September 18th, 2015 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District was alerted to a suspicious package at the Seniors Resource Center 3227 Chase St. Crews arrived and started evacuation of the building of the adult day of senior citizens, and bused then to another location. Wheat Ridge Police Department investigated the threat, and then called the Jefferson County Sheriff …
Denver Trench Rescue Training Several crews from the Denver Fire Department participated in trench rescue training at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on September 18th, 2015. Trench rescue is a specialized form of rescue that involves shoring up the sides of a trench in order to removed a trapped or injured victim. Engine 1, Tower 1, Collapse Rescue, Rescue 1 …
South Adams County Spaghetti Dinner The South Adams County Fire Department held their annual spaghetti dinner at Adams City High School on September 12th, 2015. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy a freshly made spaghetti dinner. AirLife also participated in the event.
Station 32 Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held an Open House at Station 32 on September 12th, 2015. The open house gave residents the chance to meet with firefighters, view fire engines, fire station tours, learn about fire safety, enjoy hot dogs and Flight for Life landing and display.
Brighton Station Open Houses Brighton Fire Rescue District held an their annual open houses at all five fire stations on September 12th, 2015. Hundreds of community members took advantage of the nice weather to meet with firefighters, tour the stations, check out the apparatus and enjoy a nice breakfast.
F. E. S. H. E. Research Project The Fire & Emergency Services Higher Education Research Project (F.E.S.H.E.) class was held on on September 12th, 2015 at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Mark Campbell, Denver Fire Department and his instructors including Investigator Rob Sprenkle of Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District and Kevin Hammonds, Metro State University Denver.
Safety & Preparedness Day Golden Fire Department held their annual Safety & Preparedness Day on September 12th, 2015 at Station 21, 911 10th St. The community came out to learn about fire safety including grease fires, live fire demonstrations, burn safety, tour the fire trucks, face painting and more.
9-11 Memorial Stair Climb 2015 The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2015 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk. A big crowd came out to honor with climbing the stairs four times with photos and names line the stairwell to honor those who were lost on September 11th, 2001. Members of the Black Hawk …
MDA Fill The Boot 2015 The 2015 Fill the Boot campaign took place September 4th through September 7th. Thousand of firefighters across the country took to the streets to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Contributions help support MDA’s efforts to fund research and provide support services. Throughout the weekend 5280Fire.com photographers ran into firefighters from Adams County, …
Station 61 Open House Colorado River Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 61 August 29th, 2015. The community came out to tour the station, fire engines, meet the firefighters, Sparky, and more.
Adams County Structure Fire At approximately 07:30 on August 22nd, 2015 Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported structure fire with heavy smoke at 320 Elbert Way. Mutual aid was requested from several neighboring departments. Units arrived on scene and quickly went to containing and extinguishing the fire. The fire appears to have started on the back deck …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut The hottest event of the summer hit the EXDO Event Center on August 15th, 2015 as the Colorado Firefighter Calendar held their 2016 Debut Party. Seventeen Colorado firefighters heated up the runway as next year’s winners were revealed in front of a capacity crowd. Proceeds from calendar sales and related events benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado …
Carnation Festival Parade The Wheat Ridge Carnation Parade was held on August 15th, 2015. The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, Arvada Fire Protection District and Wheat Ridge Police Department participated in the parade and festival.
West Metro Residential Fire On August 10th, 2015 at 13:57 West Metro Fire Rescue dispatched to a reported structure fire at 935 Fenton St. in Lakewood. Engine 1 arrived to a small residential structure fire with smoke showing from the eves, and upgraded to a confirmed structure fire. Engine 1 went into fast attack in the offensive strategy with accountability on the Alpha …
Wheat Ridge Attic Fire At 16:52 on August 9th, 2015 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a possible structure fire at 9270 W. 45th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. 911 caller reporting all occupants were out, and one party with burns to the hand. Engine 52 arrived and found smoke showing from a two-story duplex with a confirmed working fire, and secured …
Arvada House Fire At 13:37 on August 7th, 2015 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 8700 block of W. 67th Ave. Dispatch advised units enroute that three 911 callers reporting flames showing, with no parties trapped. While responding Battalion 51 advised that smoke was showing from W. 66th Ave. & Oberon Rd. Battalion 51 arrived to …
Front Range Pancake Breakfast Front Range Fire Rescue held their annual Firefighters Pancake Breakfast at Station 2 on August 7th, 2015, part of the Milliken Beef ‘n Bean Day. Kids of all ages came out to enjoy the all you can eat pancakes, meet the firefighters, and tour the fire trucks.