Jim Schaefer Memorial The Arvada Fire Protection District held a Celebration of Life memorial service for Lieutenant James R. Schaefer, Jr. (676) at Faith Bible Chapel on Wright Street in Arvada on September 14th, 2017. Lt. Schaefer passed away on September 10, 2017, after a year-long battle with liver and pancreatic cancer. Jim served 20 years with the Arvada Fire Department, …
9-11 Memorial Stair Climb 2017 The Black Hawk 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2017 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, which began in 2009. Hundreds came out to climb the stairs to honor those who were lost on September 11, 2001, including the 343 fallen firefighters, 60 police officers, 8 EMT’s and 3 state officers whose …
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2017 The Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2017 at Red Rocks, over 2,100 people attended this year’s climb. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Arvada MVA Fatal Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched out to a MVA at 61st Ave & Ward Rd on September 10th, 2017. Dispatch reported that Arvada Police on scene advising that multiple injuries. Support 51 arrived on scene to a multi-vehicle crash involving one motorcycle, with two code blacks, and to add another Engine and a third Medic to …
Spaghetti Dinner 2017 The South Adams County Fire Department held their 56th annual spaghetti dinner at Adams City High School on September 9th 2017. Hundreds of community members came out to eat spaghetti, meet with firefighters and learn valuable safety information. Proceeds benefit the South Adams Firefighters Association. Northglenn Ambulance, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, and North Colorado Med Evac …
Larkspur Motor Vehicle Crash Larkspur Fire Rescue and Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District were dispatched to a multi-car crash on northbound I-25 at mile marker 169 on September 9th, 2017. Emergency responders arrived on scene and found a three-vehicle crash with one car on its top in the middle of the highway. Firefighters went to work quickly evaluating the occupants …
West Metro Haz-Mat West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a fuel spill which involved a “Haz-Mat” call at 7403 W. 38th Ave. at the Bradley Gas Station in Wheat Ridge on September 9th, 2017. Crews found a gas supply line that was leaking from a truck that hit the gas pump; Haz-Mat 5 mitigated the fuel and pumped it out …
Station 1 Open House The Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 1 in Monument on September 9th, 2017. Community members came out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a free lunch prepared by the Pikes Peak Firefighters Association’s Fire Rehab unit. El Paso / Teller County 911 also participated in the …
Station 52 Dedication & Open House Brighton Fire Rescue District held an open house at the Stations 52 on September 9th, 2017. The department invited the community to join them for tours of the new facility and its official dedication. The ceremony included a hose uncoupling ceremony and brief remarks from Chief Mark Bodane, Brighton Mayor Dick Mclean and Dean Morris, …
Safety & Preparedness Day 2017 Golden Fire Department held their 8th Annual Safety & Preparedness Day on September 9th, 2017 at Station 21 911 10th Street. The community came out to learn about fire safety including grease fires, live fire demonstrations, burn safety, tour the fire trucks, face painting and more. AMR, Pleasant View Fire Department and Golden Police Department were also …
Station 31 Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held their 3rd Annual Community Open House at Station 31 at 4755 Isabell Street on September 9th, 2017. The community open house gave local residents the chance to meet with firefighters, view fire apparatus, fire station tours, home fire & sprinkler (side by side) burn demonstration, fire & life safety demonstrations and …
Colorado River Engine 43 Dedication September 5th, 2016 Colorado River Fire Rescue dedicated the new Engine 43, which was placed into service with the traditional “Wet Down” ceremony. The new Engine is a Pierce Enforcer with 750 gallons of water, 1500 gpm pump with foam, the former Engine 43 will become a reserve engine for the district.
Adams County Brush Fire Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported brush fire behind several homes in the 7800 block of Downing Street on September 4th, 2017. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes and found flames in a wooded along the neighborhood greenbelt, South Adams County Fire Department also responded. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the blaze using …
Divide Pancake Breakfast The Divide Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Divide on September 3rd, 2017. Hundreds of residents came out to help support the department with pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon. Attendees also got to meet with firefighters, tour the apparatus, and see some of the specialized equipment firefighters use.
Red Feather Lakes Fire Day 2017 The Red Feather Lakes Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Fire Day on September 2nd, 2017. The event helped raise funds for the department through a bake sale, crafts fair, the sale of t-shirts and donations. Festivities also included a parade, fire truck rides, and several static displays. The Crystal Lakes Volunteer Fire Department, …
MDA Fill The Boot 2017 Firefighters from across the state joined thousands of their colleagues from around the county to help fill the boot for MDA over the Labor Day Weekend. For more than 60 years, Fill the Boot has been a strong firefighter tradition, giving families with muscular dystrophy hope for the future and support for today. 5280Fire.com caught …
Radical Hill Rollover At 08:00 on August 31st, 2017 Colorado 4×4 Rescue and Recovery was contacted by a private party needing assistance recovering his vehicle after a roll over on August 22nd, 2017. A team consisting of 7 vehicles with 8 people was formed in under an hour for a scheduled recovery. Summit County Sheriff office was notified of the …
Wheat Ridge Apartment Fire At 11:35 on August 30th, 2017 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a confirmed structure fire at the Caesar Square Apartments at 9335 W. 48th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. Dispatch advised that they were receiving multiple 911 calls and Wheat Ridge Police on scene reporting heavy black smoke showing from the north side of the building. …
2018 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut The 2018 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut was held in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex on August 26th, 2017. Hundreds of supporters came out to see which firefighters were selected for next year’s calendar. Firefighters from Arvada, Bennett-Watkins, Boulder, Brighton, Clear Creek, Cunningham, Eagle River, Fountain, Fowler, Lake Dillon, Platteville-Gilcrest and South …
Clear Creek County Festival 2017 Clear Creek Fire Authority was one of a number of agencies that participated in the Clear Creek County Festival at the Idaho Springs Baseball Fields on August 26th, 2017. The Festival, hosted by the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office let local residents learn more about their emergency services. In addition to numerous safety related booths, …