Colorado Springs Structure Fire On June 14th, 2020 Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 5400 block of Fiesta Lane. First to arrive was Truck 10 and they reported fire and smoke coming from the rear of the townhomes. Due to the high winds at the time, the fire spread quickly into the …
South Metro Garage Fire On June 14th, 2020 just after 02:00 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to structure fire at the home on Big Stone Dr. in Douglas County and found smoke visible on arrival. Firefighters cut a large hole in the garage door to access the fire, which was quickly extinguished. Crews searched all areas of the home for …
South Metro Brush Fire At 12:46 on June 13th, 2020 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a vegetation fire along the railroad tracks west of Norwood Dr. & Hwy. 85 in Douglas County. Firefighters found a slow-moving grass fire and used hand tools and water pump backpacks to extinguish it. No structures were threatened, and no injuries occurred. Additional information …
Arvada Vehicle Fire On June 13th, 2020 around 11:00 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a vehicle fire at W. 86th Ave. & Simms St. Firefighters quickly extinguish the well involved vehicle fire. The cause of the fire is unknown, and there were no injuries to the driver or any firefighters. No other information was available. Units on Scene: Battalion …
South Metro Boat Trailer Recovery At approximately 09:45 on June 13th, 2020 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to the park to help recover a boat trailer that dislodged from a vehicle and rolled into the water. Members of the Dive Rescue team suited up, entered the water, and attached a cable to the waterlogged trailer, allowing a heavy wrecker to …
South Metro Brush Fire At 23:16 on June 12th, 2020 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to multiple reports of a large vegetation fire burning in the open space west of Mountain Vista High School in the Highlands Ranch Metro District. When crews arrived, they found approximately 3-acres of grass and brush burning in rugged terrain with gusty wind conditions. Although …
Chatfield Wildland Fire At 19:21 June 12th, 2020 South Metro Fire Rescue & West Metro Fire Rescue crews responded to a vegetation fire just east of the Audubon Center at Chatfield, located near Wadsworth Blvd. and Waterton Rd. in the Waterton Canyon. Smoke was visible from several miles away and when firefighters arrived, they were faced with challenging access problems. …
Denver Kitchen Fire On June 12th, 2020 at 12:04 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 730 block of S. Tejon St. in Athmar Park. Engine 23 arrived and laid in and found a working kitchen fire, and started fire attack. Truck 23 arrived and started the primary search, and Rescue 1 to the roof. …
Denver House Fire On June 9th, 2020 Denver Fire Department extinguished a significant house fire at 4586 Flanders Way & rescued ‘Camp’ the pup. Luckily there were no injuries. DFD Fire Investigators are working to determine cause of the fire. Additional information was provided by Denver Fire Department
Training Academy 2020 On June 5th, 2020 South Metro Fire Rescue recruits trained at the Joint Services Facility, and part of the South Metro Fire Rescue Training Academy with a live burn, roof ventilation simulation structure and more. No other information is available at this time.
Clifton Structure Fire On June 9th, 2020 at approximately 03:15 Clifton Fire Protection District was dispatched for a possible residential structure fire around 31 ½ Rd. & D ½ Rd. 911 caller reported seeing flames in the area, unknown exact location. Chief 21 arrived in the area and located a working fire in the soffit and attic area of a …
South Metro 2nd Alarm On June 8th, 2020 at 02:26 MetCom dispatched South Metro Fire Rescue companies in the 5th and 3rd Battalion’s to reports of a house on fire in the 5800 block of South Paris Court. First due Engine and Medic 31 arrived at 11925 E. Ida Circle and found a 2-story home with heavy fire on the …
South Metro Interface Fire At 20:19 on June 7th, 2020 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a wildland interface fire at 13115 Melody Lane in Douglas County. Under Red Flag Warning conditions multiple 911 callers reported a vegetation fire threatening structure. First arriving Battalion Chief 4 assumed command and confirmed that a large brush fire was slowly moving up both …
Derecho Storm Damage On June 6th, 2020 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to over 30 incidents related to storm damage after a derecho created 80 mph wind gusts. The Town of Louviers was hardest hit with numerous electrical lines and trees down, some on structures. Engine 40, Battalion 1, Douglas County Office of Emergency Management and Douglas County Sheriff patrolled the …
South Metro Commercial Fire On June 6th, 2020 at 12:50 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at 391 Inverness Parkway. The first arriving units found heavy smoke and toned out a 2nd alarm. Firefighters were able to access the building and determined the fire was coming from a generator. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and …
Lakewood Kitchen Fire At 08:52 on June 4th, 2020 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire in the 5500 block of W. 16th Ave. in Lakewood at the Mitchell’s Mobile Home Court. Engine 1 arrived on scene to a mobile home with light smoke showing from the vents, and started fast attack mode in the offensive strategy …
Grand Trailer Fire At 16:10 on June 3rd, 2020 Grand Fire Protection District & Grand Lake Fire Protection District responded to 3274 Hwy. 34 outside of Granby for a structure fire. Chief 351 arrived on scene, reporting 3/4 of the trailer on fire. Engine 333 arrived pulled an 1 3/4 inch attack line and began fire attack on the Bravo …
Commercial Fire & HazMat At 12:59 on June 3rd, 2020 Fort Collins 911 (FC911) alerted Poudre Fire Authority Engine 6 and Bureau 1 to a fire alarm at a commercial building on the 300 block of Link Ln. Engine 6 arrived to a large one-story commercial complex with nothing showing and started the investigation. Crews quickly upgraded to a working …
Live Fire Training The Colorado Springs Fire Department Class of 2020-1 recruits held an in-field training with live fire at 4 donated structures. The recruits went through the academy with wildland training, structure fires, rescues and more during the training class. The recruits graduated on June 5th, 2020.
Poudre River Water Rescue On June 2nd, 2020 at 12:25 to a possible water rescue on the Poudre River near the Linden St. bridge in Fort Collins. Engine 1 arrived on scene and reported one person was trapped on an island south of the bridge between Lincoln Ave. & Linden St. Crews found one patient on a mass made up …