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, …

Arvada Battalion Chief Cogswell Retirement

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Battalion Chief Cogswell Retirement After over 36 years of service Arvada Fire Protection District held a retirement ceremony for Battalion Chief Dave Cogswell at Station 6 (Station 56) on August 1st, 2019. Chief Cogswell started his career in February of 1983 at Station 1. He held the position of Lieutenant at Station 1, Captain at Station 7 and most recently …

Dacono Brush Fire

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Dacono Brush Fire At 18:50 on July 31st, 2019 Mountain View Fire Rescue and Fort Lupton Fire Protection District responded to Hwy. 52 & County Rd. 12 1/2 to a rapidly growing ground cover fire, burning into the nearby cut wheat field and being wind driven to the south, approximately 100′ x 100′ in size.  Engine 2207 and Brush 2237 …

North Highway 67 Fire

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North Highway 67 Fire At 18:32 on July 30th, 2019 West Douglas Fire Protection District, Castle Rock Fire Rescue, Jackson 105 Fire Protection District and South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a wildland incident west of Sedalia.  911 callers reported 2 fires burning near Madge Gulch Rd. and Hwy. 67, a large plume of smoke was already visible from miles …

Adams County Dog Rescue

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Adams County Dog Rescue At 17:19 on July 30th, 2019 Adams County Fire Rescue Engine 12 (C-Shift) was dispatched to a citizen assist for a dog in the water in the 2300 block of W. 64th Ave. RP advised that his German short hair dog took off after geese. Engine 12 arrived to a dog in the middle of the …

Arapahoe County Deck Fire

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Arapahoe County Deck Fire At 02:13 on July 30th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a confirmed residential structure fire at 9768 E. Fair Lane in Arapahoe County.  The 911 caller reported all occupants were out and the back of the house on fire.  First arriving Engine 31 sized up a medium size 2-story single family dwelling with …

Aurora South Sable Fire

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Aurora Outside Apartment Fire At 17:46 on July 29th, 2019 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a possible structure fire at 56 S. Sable Blvd. Engine 2 arrived on scene to a 2-story apartment building with smoke showing from the roof line. Engine 5 established a water supply, Battalion 1 arrived and assumed command, and Truck 2 assigned as search. …

Mesa County House Fire

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Mesa County House Fire At 15:46 on July 29th, 2019 Lands End Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 325 Martin Lane in Whitewater. Engine 111 sized up a working fire in single story, single family dwelling with a walkout basement, and went for fire attack with tank water while awaiting water supply, with the area …

Loveland Fire Training Academy

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Fire Training Academy Weeks 1 & 2 On July 29th, 2019 the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority welcomed eighteen new firefighter recruits to the department at the LFRA training grounds. The new firefighters come to LFRA with previous firefighting experience and basic firefighter certifications. The first week of their ten-week academy included orientations and issuing of uniforms and equipment. During the …

Aurora Semi Rollover

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Parker Road Semi Rollover Around 08:17 on July 29th, 2019 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched by Aurora 911 Emergency Communications to a reported semi rollover on S. Parker Rd. at Quincy Ave. Engine 10 arrived to a semi on it’s side northbound Parker Rd. and and requested additional engine and truck, with the driver still inside the cab. Battalion 2 en route requested …

Green Mountain Falls / Chipita Park Pancake Breakfast

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Annual Pancake Breakfast The Green Mountain Falls – Chipita Park Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on July 27th, 2019 in Green Mountain Falls. Firefighters served up breakfast to kick off the annual Bronc Day celebration. Other events included a parade through town, arts & crafts, and food vendors.  Firefighters from Cascade Volunteer Fire Department, Northeast …

Florissant Pancake Breakfast 2019

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Florissant Pancake Breakfast Florissant Fire Protection District held their 50th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast at Station 1 in Florissant on July 27th, 2019, part of the Florissant Heritage Days celebration. The tiny mountain community in western Teller County came out in force to meet with firefighters, peruse the silent auction, and enjoy a tasty breakfast. Proceeds from the event benefit the department.

Golden Pancake Breakfast 2019

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Golden Pancake Breakfast Golden Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast on July 27th, 2019 at Station 21 in downtown Golden, before the Buffalo Bills Day parade celebration. The community came out to enjoy the pancakes which supports the fire department, and watch the firefighters flipping the pancakes, tour the fire equipment, and the fire station. This is 45th annual pancake …

Grand Junction Attic Fire

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Grand Junction Attic Fire At 18:47 on July 26th, 2019 Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched by Grand Junction Regional Communication Center to a working fire at 2112 N. 1st St. First due reported a multi-story single-family structure with smoke showing from the attic. The fire was held to the attic space and was determined to be caused by a lightning strike. …

Centennial South High Street House Fire

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Centennial Residential Fire At 06:42 on Friday July 26, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a confirmed residential structure fire in the 6300 block of S. High St. in Centennial.  The RP reported flames in the basement and a burn victim.  First arriving Battalion Chief 2 reported a small, single story, single family dwelling with smoke showing and a working …