Littleton Condo Fire

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Littleton Condo Fire At 01:24 on August 10th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to reports of an apartment building fire at 5873 S. Prince St. in Littleton.  First arriving Engine 11 found a large 3 story multiple dwelling with a working fire on the 3rd floor, Charlie side.  Engine and Medic 11 stretched a horizontal standpipe from the alpha side …

Golden Downtown Water Rescue

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Golden Water Rescue At 19:29 on August 9th, 2019 Golden Fire Department responded to water rescue in the area of W 10th St. & Washington St. JeffCom advised patient was pulled out of Clear Creek and CPR in progress. Engine 21 arrived to find the patient closer to Ford St. at 11th St. on the south side of the creek. AMR …

Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut Party 2020

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Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut Party The Colorado Firefighter Calendar held their 2020 Debut Party in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for Performing Arts on August 9th, 2019.  A large crowd turned out to meet with firefighters, see who made the beefsteak style calendar and obtain their personal copies.  Proceeds benefit the Pediatric Burn Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado. …

South Metro Front End Loader Fire

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South Metro Tractor Fire At 12:01 on August 9th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported commercial vehicle fire at 7120 S. Jordan Rd. in Centennial. Quint 35 arrived on scene and found a large CAT front end loader fully engulfed in fire.  Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it was able to spread.  No …

Federal Heights Summer Social

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Summer Social The City Federal Heights hosted a Summer Social with Federal Heights Fire Department & Federal Heights Police Department on August 8th, 2019 at Ruston Park. Members of the community were treated to food, music, a bouncy house, free face painting, and more. Federal Heights Fire was educating kids about bike helmet safety and kids were given a free bike helmet. There …

Arvada Everett Street Basement Fire

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Arvada Basement Fire At 12:46 on August 8th, 2019 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a basement fire in the 5600 block of Everett St. Jeffcom advised that all residents were able to evacuate out of the structure. Engine 51 arrived to a 2-story small single family residents with smoke showing and a working fire in the basement, pulled a 1 3/4 attack …

Arvada West 86th Ave Fire

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Arvada Structure Fire On August 6th, 2019 at 21:21 Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire in the 5300 block of W. 86th Ave. JeffCom reports of an electrical fire, and that an occupant may be trapped in the basement. Arvada PD arrived on scene and confirmed everyone had safely evacuated the home. Engine 55 arrived to a single story ranch …

Byers Rector-Leader Road Structure Fire

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Byers Garage Fire At 17:50 on August 6th, 2019 Byers Fire Protection District responded to a reported outbuilding fire at 6001 Rector-Leader Rd. in Byers. Brush Engine 71 advised East MetCom of a working fire with smoke in the air. Brush Engine 71 arrived to a fully involved outbuilding in the offensive strategy, with vegetation well involved including several vehicles, …

Pueblo East 5th Street Residential Structure Fire

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Residential Structure Fire Around 16:00 on August 7th, 2019 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched by Pueblo 911 Communications Center to the 1700 block of E. 5th St. on a reported residential structure fire. The caller reported something on fire in a bedroom and a smell of something burning as well. The caller had evacuated but possibly went back in to retrieve …

Aurora National Night Out

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Aurora National Night Out Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora Police Department joined many of their colleagues across the county on August 6th, 2019 for National Night Out.  NNO is an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie.  The annual event is a chance for community members to meet their neighbors, local first responders, and help make their communities a safer and more …

Colorado Springs Circle Drive MVC Trapped

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Colorado Springs MVC At approximately 09:45 on August 6th, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the Airport Rd. & Circle Dr. On scene, B Shift Engine 8 and Squad 8 arrived and report three vehicles involved with heavy damage and with at least one trapped party. Engine 8 established med group and command, while a working trapped compliment was …

Littleton West Powers Ave Basement Fire

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Littleton Basement Fire At 18:35 on August 5th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire in the 3400 block of W. Powers Ave. in Littleton.  While crews were enroute smoke was already visible from a distance and the incident was upgraded to a confirmed structure fire.  First arriving Engine 11 sized …

Firefighters Car Fest 2019

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Firefighters Car Fest The 4th Annual Firefighters Car Fest was held on August 4th, 2019 at the Stenger Soccer Complex in Arvada. The community came out to view all types of vehicles including classics, hot rods, muscle, motorcycles. police, and fire equipment old and new. A school supply drive was also held during the event, that helped support students in …

Ault-Pierce Pancake Breakfast 2019

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Annual Pancake Breakfast On August 4th, 2019 Ault-Pierce Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Ault. The community came out to support the department with a breakfast that included rue truck rids, tour the station and more. Ault Police Department and Banner Health Paramedics (Northern Colorado Medical Center) were also on hand for the event.

Jefferson County Truck vs. Building

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Truck vs. Building At 11:07 on August 3rd, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle vs. building accident at 8246 W. Bowles Ave. in Jefferson County.  When South Metro Engine 13 arrived, they found a pick up truck inside the Qdoba restaurant and began checking for injuries.  The driver of the truck was …

Emergency Responders Day 2019

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Salute To Sirens & Safety The First Emergency Responders Day was held on August 3rd, 2019 in Longmont with the “Salute to Sirens & Safety” event, which was on the grounds of the Boulder County Fairgrounds with displays of different types of emergency equipment including AMR, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder County Sheriff, Med Evac and more. The event is also …

Firefighter Combat Challenge 2019

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Firefighter Combat Challenge The 3rd annual National Firefighter Combat Challenge was held on August 2nd, 2019 at the Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont. The event showcases the talents and skills of firefighters including hose dragging, obstacles, forcible entry, climbing a 5-story building, and more. This event also runs with the the First Emergency Responders Day with the “Salute to Sirens …

South Metro Olathe Circle Residential Fire

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South Metro Residential Fire On August 2nd, 2019 at approximately 16:18 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported residential structure fire at 5009 S. Olathe Circle. Engine 22, stationed a block away, arrived within minutes of the call and found a deck burning behind the residence. Firefighters made quick work of the fire and forced entered into the home to …

Denver House Fire

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Denver House Fire Around 19:45 on August 1st, 2019 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1400 block of Tamarac St. Crews arrived to smoke showing in abandoned house. Crews got a quick knock on the fire. No other information was released or available at this time. Units on Scene: Chief 5, Ops 2, Engine 15, Tower 15, …