MVC Trapped At approximately 11:55 on May 2nd, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched by the Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center to the intersection of E. Platte Ave. and N. Academy Blvd. for a reported motor vehicle collision. On scene, AMR Medic 78 reported a party was pinned in the vehicle. Truck 8 then requested a working trapped …
Promotion Ceremony Denver Fire Department held their promotion ceremony on May 2nd, 2019 at the Local 858 Union Hall in Lakeside. The ceremony began with the presentation of Colors by the Denver Fire Department Honor Guard, the presentation of the badges followed with the promotional badge pinning ceremony, to honor the members of the Denver Fire Department that were promoted …
Arvada Auto X The Arvada Auto X was held from May 2nd 2019 to May 4th 2019 at the Arvada Fire Protection District Training Center. The 3-day event featured auto extrication training, attended by firefighters from all over the Colorado including 70 scrap vehicles. Arvada Fire and Next Level Extrication teamed up to put on Arvada Auto X, which featured …
Denver MVA Extraction At 07:55 on May 2nd, 2019 Denver Fire Department responded MVA with parties trapped at S. Lincoln St. & E. Dakota Ave. Crews arrived to 3 vehicle accident and crews extricated one patient in just a few minutes after arriving on scene. The cause of the accident is under investigation. Units on Scene: Chief 2, Ops 2, Engine …
Denver Garage Fire At 21:29 on May 1st, 2019 Denver Fire Department responded reported garage fire in the 3700 block of W. Exposition Ave. Crews arrived to heavy fire from a detached garage threatening a second structure and power lines. Crews attacked heavy fire, and with the downed power lines, command request Xcel to the scene. The fire was contained to …
Gas Line Break At approximately 11:30 on May 1st, 2019 Colorado Springs Fire Department was dispatched to the intersection of N. Circle Dr. & E. Dale St. for a reported gas line struck. On scene, Engine 7 reported an active gas leak and proceeded to clamp the line with HazMat 6, while other members from HazMat 6 checked the surrounding …
Annual Arson Investigation The Annual Arson Investigation burn, overseen by Heather Keaton, Principal of Warren Tech, was held on April 30th, 2019, that brought students from the Warren Tech Fire Science, Criminal Justice, Forensic Sciences, Building Trades, and the Emergency Dispatch to all combine on what they have learned over the course of the year about building construction, firefighting, 911 operations center, …
South Metro Condo Fire At 12:46 a.m. on Monday April 29, 2019, MetCom alerted South Metro Fire Rescue to a reported multi-family structure fire at Highline Meadows Condos, located at 240 E. Highline Circle in Centennial. As multiple 911 calls came in, dispatchers upgraded the assignment to a confirmed response and additional companies were added. First arriving Ladder 12 found …
Working Structure Fire At 14:31 on April 28th, 2019 Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire in the 800 block of S. 7th St. near the corner of 3rd Ave. Ambulance 7 was first to report a working fire, visible from the 5th St. Bridge. Engine 4 was first on scene, catching the plug at 7th St. …
Junk Yard Fire At 11:50 on April 28th, 2019 Stratmoor Hills Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 3700 block of Hwy. 85/87 to a reported vehicle fire. En route dispatched advised of a vehicle on fire in the yard and spreading to other vehicles. Engine 410 advised a large header from the station. Engine 410 with Engine 414 arrived …
Larkspur Spaghetti Dinner The Larkspur Volunteer Fire Auxiliary held their Annual Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser and Raffle at the Larkspur Fire Protection District Station 161 on April 27th, 2019. The community came out in force for all they could eat spaghetti, bread, salad and dessert to support the Auxiliary’s annual event. Additionally, recruits from Larkspur and Palmer Lake Fire Department worked …
Community Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held their annual community open house at Station 32 on April 27th, 2019. The open house featured fire engine tours including the the engine, brush, water tender and the newer Truck 31, station tours, home fire & sprinkler burn demonstration, auto extrication, car seat & head injury prevention information, face painting, BBQ and …
Pueblo Vehicle & Camper Fire On April 27th, 2019 at 09:30 Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Bureau (ESB) was dispatched to I-25 northbound near MM 110 for a report of a Jeep with a possible engine compartment fire. Due to traffic concerns and possible fire spreading to the brush on the side of the road, mutual aid was requested from …
Recruit Academy Graduation Aurora Fire Rescue Recruit Academy Class 2019-01 held their graduation on April 26th, 2019 at the Aurora Municipal Building. The ceremony began with the presentation of colors by the Aurora Fire Rescue Honor Guard and bagpipes by Wes Simonson. The invocation by Chaplain David Wurst followed with guest speakers Aurora Mayor Bob LeGare and City Manager Jim …
Grand Junction Structure Fire At approximately 19:54 on April 25th, 2019 Grand Junction Fire Department responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 800 block of Grand Ave. A full structure compliment was assigned, and first due witnessed black smoke coming from an apartment. Crews made quick knock and minimized damage potential. The cause is under investigation, and the …
Lakewood I-70 Accident At 16:53 on April 25th, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a accident involving multiple vehicles with fire at eastbound I-70 at Denver West Colorado Mills Parkway in Lakewood. Jeffcom advised they were receiving multiple 911 callers, and Engine 2 advised smoke in the air from Colfax Ave. Engine 5 arrived on scene to a large …
Ben Rodda Memorial Benjamin E. Rodda was honored on April 22nd, 2019 at the Strasburg Community Church in Strasburg, followed by a motorcade and escort by the Federal Protection Agency from Bennett to Ft. Logan National Cemetery in Denver on Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue Quint 91. Ben passed away on April 8th, 2019, he was loving christian husband and married for …
Aurora Shed Fire At 18:23 on April 21st, 2019 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure in the 16500 block of Stanford Place. Aurora 911 Emergency Communications advised units that Aurora Police Department were on scene with a confirmed working shed fire in the backyard of the residence. Battalion 3 arrived on scene to a fully involved large shed in a backyard with …
Aurora MVA Extrication Just before 09:30 April 21st, 2019 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a rollover MVA at the intersection of E. Mississippi Ave. & S. Havana St. Falck Medic 109 arrived on scene to a 2-vehicle MVA rollover with a party trapped. Engine 4 arrived and started EMS and Truck 2 with stabilization and extrication. Battalion 2 arrived …
Palmer Lake Pancake Breakfast Palmer Lake Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at the on April 21st, 2019. The community came out on Easter Sunday to meet with firefighters, tour the the fire engines and enjoy a pancake breakfast.