Chatfield Water Recovery At 06:17 on June 7th, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue Dive Team responded to the north boat ramp at Chatfield State Park for a submerged vehicle recovery. The driver of the SUV backed his boat trailer into the water and when he got out to untether the boat, the vehicle and trailer began rolling backwards. Realizing the parking break wasn’t on, …
Denver Water Rescue Training Denver Fire Department firefighters trained at a local reservoir for water rescue training on June 24th, 2018. Crews worked water rescue skills including dive rescue, sonar training from the rescue boat.
South Parker Road MVA At 12:09 on July 6th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a traffic collision at South Parker Rd. and J Morgan Blvd. in Parker. 911 callers reported a commercial vehicle had flipped over and people were trapped. When crews arrived they found a delivery truck on its wheels after rolling over, a sedan with significant front end damage …
West Metro Structure Fire At 12:41 on July 5th, 2018 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire at W. 9th Ave & Harlan St. with 911 caller reporting smoke in the backyard. Engine 1 arrived to a fence on fire starting in the brush, and pulled a line in for fire attack, Engine 3 arrived and established a …
Aurora Brush Fire Around 15:30 on July 4th, 2018 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire near East Orchard Road and south Powhaton Road in Southlands. Upon arrival crews found several acres burning and requested additional units, including mutual aid from Sable Altura Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue. Although homes were nearby, no structures were ever threatened. Battalion Chief 3 …
Littleton Brush Fire At approximately 14:15 on July 4th, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue were called to the 5600 block of south Curtis St. for a possible structure fire in downtown Littleton. First arriving Engine 11 found heavy smoke showing from the rear of 5607 S. Curtis and advanced a 1.75” line for fire attack. The crew …
Annual July 4th Fishing Derby The annual fishing derby and BBQ on July 4th, 2018 at City Park Lake on W. 104th Ave. Westminster Fire Department firefighters cooked a BBQ lunch, and kids also competed for prizes for biggest fish and the first fish that was caught.
Gold Hill Pancake Breakfast Gold Hill Volunteer Fire Department held a pancake breakfast at the Gold Hill School on July 4th, 2018. The community came out in force to support the department, enjoy a great breakfast, and help celebrate Independence Day! Firefighters, other community groups and also Four Mile Fire Protection District participated in a parade through town after the breakfast.
Indian Hills Pancake Breakfast Indian Hills Fire Rescue held their annual pancake breakfast on July 4th, 2018. The community came out to enjoy pancakes, auto extrication demonstration, AirLife landing, tour a fire engine, parade and more.
Security Pancake Breakfast Security Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on July 4th, 2018. The community came out to meet with firefighters, tour the fire engines, medical helicopter landings, and to enjoy the pancakes. Proceeds from the breakfast benefit the combination department’s volunteers. The Colorado Springs Fire Department, Colorado Springs Utilities – Catamount Wildland Fire Team, Curtis Heavy …
Littleton Brush Fire At 01:19 on July 4th, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue were dispatched to a small brush fire in the area of Santa Fe Drive and Mineral Ave. First arriving Engine 16 found 1/10 of an acre of brush and weeds involved with fire on the southeast side of the intersection. Crews made a direct attack and controlled the fire …
Arvada Attic Fire At 22:49 on July 3rd, 2018 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible residential structure fire in the 6700 block of Ames St. Engine 55 arrived to a two-story family residential structure with a working attic fire, establishing a water supply and stretching a 1 3/4 line in for fire attack and search in the offensive …
Byers Spaghetti Dinner Byers Fire Protection District held their 2nd annual spaghetti and open house at Station 71 in Byers on July 3rd, 2018. The community came out to enjoy dinner, meet with the firefighters, check out the fire engines and help support the fire department.
South Metro Brush Fire On July 3rd, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to multiple reports of a brush fire along southbound I-25 near Surrey Ridge. When crews arrived they found 3 separate fires burning along a ½ mile stretch, 2 were slowly creeping and the largest of the three was spreading south at a moderate pace. The first two fires were …
Colorado Springs Rollover At 20:42 on July 2nd, 2018 Colorado Springs Fire Department Engine 10 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Montobello Drive West & North Academy Blvd. Arriving on scene Engine 10 discovered the overturned vehicle which was located in a nearby parking lot with the driver trapped. Engine 10 than called the incident …
Deer Trail Weed Fire On July 2nd, 2018 Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District responded to the 80900 block of Hwy. 36 for a 6 acre weed fire with Byers Fire Protection District and Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue.
Loveland Dive Rescue At 14:30 on July 2nd, 2018 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Thompson Valley EMS responded to a reported drowning in the 2800 block of North Taft at Lake Loveland shelter #3 by the north swim beach. Chief 2 and TVEMS 341 were on scene within seconds of the page for service and were able to ascertain a last …
High Line Canal Trail Brush Fire At 18:45 on July 1st, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire along the High Line Canal Trail between Lucent Blvd. and Primo Rd. in Highlands Ranch. Initially heavy smoke was visible in the area and Battalion 10 requested an additional Engine and Brush. The small fire was slowly spreading between the path …
Chatfield Boat Recovery On July 1st, 2018 Littleton Fire Rescue and South Metro Fire Rescue Dive Rescue Teams responded to the Chatfield State Park Marina to assist Park Rangers with a boat recovery. On Saturday evening the unoccupied vessel sank while tethered to the dock, thankfully no injuries occurred. 2 divers attached airbags to the boat and once they were …
Arvada Youth Fire Academy 2018 Arvada Fire Protection District hosted the annual Youth Fire Academy, which was for three days from June 28th to June 30th, 2018 at the Arvada Fire Training Center. All on hands learning that included being a firefighter, pulling hose, wearing the bunker gear, search & rescue, medical, and they were able to go up in Tower 56, also Flight …