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, …
Engine 2 & Engine 5 Dedications Westminster Fire Department dedicated two new engines into service with a “Wet Down” and “Christening” ceremony on August 26th, 2017. The ceremonies to commemorate both engines were held at Station 2 and at Station 5, Federal Heights Fire Department firefighters with community members including the fire chief, city council members, city manager, citizen firefighters, and …
Evergreen Health & Safety Day Evergreen Fire Rescue held their 19th Annual Health and Safety Day at Station 2 on August 26th, 2017. Community members came out in force to enjoy pancakes, meet with firefighters, and learn valuable safety information. Festivities included a bike rodeo, fire truck rides, extinguisher services, sidewalk CPR and a blood drive. Genesee Fire Rescue, the …
Station 1 Open House Arvada Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 1 (Station 51) in Old Town Arvada on August 19th, 2017. The community came out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, and enjoy some cool refreshing ice cream on a hot summer’s day. Local youngsters were able to pose for photos, obtain bike helmets, …
Station 41 Open House Colorado River Fire Rescue held their annual open house at Station 41 in Rifle on August 19th, 2017. The community came out to meet with the firefighters, view the fire engines, station tours, bucket brigade, car fire demo and more. Classic Air Medical, Rifle / Garfield County Airport Fire, Rifle Police Department, U.S. Forest Service, Colorado State …
Southeast Weld Pancake Breakfast The Southeast Weld Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 in Keenesburg on August 12th, 2017. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters and enjoy a fresh cooked breakfast consisting of pancakes, eggs and ham. Firefighters then participated in the Southeast Weld Fair & Rodeo Parade through downtown Keenesburg.
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut Party The 2018 Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut Party was held on August 10th, 2017 at the Grizzly Rose in Adams County. Many adoring fans and a large number of puppy lovers came out to see which of their favorite firefighters made the cut in next year’s beefcake style calendar. Emily Makinzie from KOSI 101.1 …
Denver Car Fire Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported car fire on August 8th, 2017 in the 2100 block of 30th Ave. Engine 12 arrived on scene to a vehicle with fire showing at 30th & Umitilla. The fire was contained to the engine compartment area with no extension to the rest of the vehicle.
Front Range Extrication At 17:06 on July 30th, 2017 Front Range Fire Rescue, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority and Thompson Valley EMS responded to a two-vehicle MVA at 2842 SE Frontage Road off I-25 and Larimer County Road 16E, in front of the Johnson’s Corner. Engine 2901 arrived to a 2 vehicle crash and parties trapped, crews started extrication and requested …
Golden Pancake Breakfast 2017 Golden Fire Department held its annual old fashioned pancake breakfast at Station 21 on July 29th, 2017 in Downtown Golden, and then the fire trucks took part in the Buffalo Bills Day parade celebration.
Air Medical Memorial 2017 The Annual Air Medical Memorial was held on July 29th, 2017 at the future site of the Air Medical Memorial, 10901 West Toller Dr. in Littleton. Honoring the lives of sixteen air medical crew members lost in the line of duty in 2016. The ceremony started with the flag raising, Helicopter fly-in, and the Remembrance Ceremony. Honoring: …