Lake Christine Fire Update The Lake Christine Fire started July 3rd, 2018 one mile northwest of Basalt. The fire is still burning with strong driven winds in the White River National Forest. As of July 25th the fire is 39% contained and has burned 11,878 acres. Crews on the northwest flank will continue to reinforce direct containment line and to bring …
Highway 67 Heavy Extrication At 22:03 on July 23rd, 2018, South Metro Fire Rescue and Castle Rock Fire Rescue responded to a mutual aid assist with West Douglas County Fire Protection District for vehicle accident requiring technical rescue on Highway 67 just west of Oak Valley Rd. When West Douglas Firefighters arrived they found a cement truck down a steep …
Lakewood Storm Flooding On July 23rd, 2018 West Metro Fire Rescue crews were busy with several storm related calls from the heavy rain in Lakewood and in the Metro area including a flash flood in the 100 block of Union Blvd. that disabled a few vehicles. The high water left drivers stranded in their vehicles, crews and Lakewood Police Department were …
Thornton Safety Day Thornton Fire Department held their sixth annual Fire Safety Day at Station 5 on July 23rd, 2018. Firefighters in full bunker gear, explained their job and how they fight fires to the children, and they got to tour the fire station, view the fire engine and learn all about all the tools and equipment.
North-West Pancake Breakfast The North-West Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 41 in Alma. “North America’s highest incorporated town” on July 22nd, 2018. The department invited the community to meet the firefighters and enjoy breakfast, Alma Police Department also was on hand.
Thornton Basement Fire At 19:09 on July 22nd, 2018 Thornton Fire Department responded to a basement fire in the 900 block of E. 130th Circle at Corona St. Engine 74 arrived to a 2-story single family with smoke showing, pre-connect to the Alpha side for fire attack in the offensive strategy and requested a major incident tone. Battalion 71 arrived …
Strasburg House Fire At 16:47 on July 22nd, 2018 East MetCom toned out the I-70 Corridor Fire: Strasburg Fire Protection District, Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Sable Altura Fire Rescue, Byers Fire Protection District and Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District with Buckley Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services to responded to a structure fire at Wagner St. & Westview St. in Strasburg. Quint 81 arrived to a working …
Franktown Outbuilding Fire At 15:33 on July 22nd, 2018 Franktown Fire Protection District responded to a brush fire at Castlewood Canyon Rd. & Willow Lake, and upgraded to outbuilding fire. Engine 181 arrived to a fully involved outbuilding with defensive strategy. Chief 182 arrived and assumed command, crews reported a pallet of tires on fire with the outbuilding involved, and …
Bennett 72nd Weed Fire On July 22nd, 2018 at 11:51 the I-70 Corridor Fire: Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Sable Altura Fire Rescue, Strasburg Fire Protection District and Byers Fire Protection District with Buckley Air Force Base Fire and Emergency Services responded to a weed fire at E. 72nd Ave. and Hwy 79 (Kiowa-Bennett Rd.) threatening structures with mutual-aid from Southeast Weld County Fire Protection District and Buckley Air …
Colorado Springs Structure Fire At approximately 09:15 on July 22nd, 2018 Colorado Springs Fire Department dispatched Engine 8, Engine 11, Truck 8, Truck 10, and Battalion Chief 2 to a possible structure fire in the 800 block of Potter Dr. Dispatched reported to responding companies that the RP reported no parties were trapped inside the structure. Arriving on scene, Engine …
CSP Cops & Cars Colorado State Patrol hosted the 1st Annual Cars & Cops car show on July 22nd, 2018 at the Jefferson County Stadium in Lakewood. Charity fund raiser for Fallen officers and Special Olympics of Colorado. All types of cars were on display including CSP, Lakewood Police Department, Ambulance Service and lots more.
Fatal Train Accident At 19:45 on July 21st, 2018 Brighton Fire Rescue District & South Adams County Fire Department responded to a train that hit a person on the tracks in the area of E. 124th Ave. & Highway 85 in Henderson. Truck 53 arrived on scene with a victim and reported a confirmed DOA. The train is a Cheyenne …
Castle Rock Structure Fire At 13:50 on July 21st, 2018 Castle Rock Fire Rescue was dispatched out to a possible structure fire on Old Oaks St. Engine 152 arrived to a working fire and made an aggressive interior attack on the fire which was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported and the fire is under investigation. This was Engine 152 first fire …
Arvada Station 5 Open House Arvada Fire Protection District held their open house at Station 5 (Station 55) on July 21st, 2018. The community came out meet with the firefighters, tour the station, see the fire engine and medic, learn about fire safety, tour the station and play games.
Victor Pancake Breakfast The Victor Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfasts on July 21st and July 22nd, 2018 in conjunction with the town’s annual Gold Rush Days celebration. The community came out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast before partaking in other activities throughout the small mining town four miles south of Cripple …
Adams County Structure Fire At approximately 14:51 on June 20th, 2018 Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 3100 block of E. 78th Ave. when a passerby saw smoke and flames coming from a field and called 911. The first unit arrived at 14:57 and saw several shed-like structures and miscellaneous debris fully engulfed near a boarded-up farmhouse. Firefighters began …
Natural Gas Fire At 12:50 on July 19th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to an accident involving a trenching tractor in a neighborhood under construction at 15895 E. Otero Ave. The workers called 911 and reported that they struck a natural gas line underground, which burst into flames. When Firefighters arrived they found the tractor fully engulfed and a …
Parker House Fire At 10:51 on July 19th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported residential structure fire at 23541 Broadmoor Dr. in Parker. A neighbor heard smoke alarms sounding inside and saw smoke coming from a basement vent. First arriving Engine 47 found smoke showing and upgraded the response to a confirmed fire and additional units were dispatched. Firefighters forced …
Aurora Vehicle Fire Just before 09:00 on July 19th, 2018 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a reported vehicle fire in the 1300 block of Moline St. Battalion 1 arrived with smoke in the air and Engine 1 arrived to a fully involved vehicle fire and started fire attack. Crews got a quick knock on the fire and Command request a …
Greeley Animal Rescue At 07:30 on July 18th, 2018 Greeley Fire Department units responded at the request of Weld County Sheriff to assist with a cow stuck in a cattle guard at Weld County Parkway and Holly Ave. First arriving units found a cow with all four legs entrapped inside a cattle guard. Additional Greeley Fire Department units were ordered …