Grand Junction Working Structure Fire At 18:43 on June 15th, 2017 Grand Junction Fire Department Battalion 1 and companies were dispatched for a working structure fire in the area of 23 ½ Road and G Road. Smoke was visible enroute. Multiple calls were made to the dispatch center, several passerby’s and several RP’s from Community Hospital across the street. Truck …
South Adams Trash Fire At approximately 16:00 on June 15th, 2017 South Adams County Fire Department was dispatched to a large trash fire at the Waste Management Denver Disposal and Transfer Station at 6091 Brighton Boulevard in Commerce City. Firefighters arrived on scene within ten minutes and found heavy fire quickly spreading throughout the large the mounds of trash. Crews …
Federal Blvd Car Fire Around 17:30 on June 9th, 2017 Westminster Fire Department and Adams County Fire Rescue were alerted to a car fire at Federal Blvd. just north of Hwy. 36. Crews were able to get a quick knock on the fire and no injuries were reported. Federal Blvd. was closed to one lane for a short time while crews worked …
Behind the Scenes: Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar A photo shoot for the 2018 Fire Rescue Dog Calendar was held on June 9th, 2017 at the West Metro Fire Training Facility in Lakewood. Several local firefighters and a dozen adorable puppies took turns posing in various scenarios at the training center to help raise money for Lifeline Puppy Rescue in Brighton. …
Foothills Annual Pancake Breakfast Foothills Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at the Lookout Mountain Fire Station at 67 S. Lookout Mountain Road on June 4th, 2017. Children of all ages came out to meet Smokey the Bear, view the fire engines on display, fire truck rides, pony rides, try on bunker gear, the silent auction, and more. …
Annual Station 32 Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held their annual Open House at Station 32 at 18208 W. 58th Dr. on June 3rd, 2017. The community open house gave local residents the chance to meet with firefighters, view fire apparatus that were on display, fire station tours, view the home fire & sprinkler (side by side) burn demonstration, …
Centennial Care Home Fire Around 21:30 on May 31st, 2017 Littleton Fire Rescue Ladder 12 was dispatched to a public assist / water problem at 6800 S. Penrose Court. The RP reported water leaking from the ceiling and electrical issues. An automatic alarm was also received. When Ladder 12 arrived they found a small, single story care home with smoke …
Annual Pancake Breakfast The Mountain Communities Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast at Station 2 in Westcreek on May 29th, 2017. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, enjoy breakfast and check out their new 1989 Pierce Dash pumper, acquired from the Black Forest Fire Protection District.
Arapahoe Street House Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2600 block of Arapahoe Street on May 23rd, 2017 at approximately 17:30. Engine 3 arrived on scene within minutes and reported smoke showing from the small, vacant residence. Firefighters quickly extinguished two small fires and ventilated the building. No injuries were reported and the investigation …
Inter-Canyon Open Houses Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District held open houses at Station 4 in Deer Creek Mesa and Station 5 in Hilldale Pines on May 21st, 2017. The open houses gave local residents the chance to meet with firefighters, learn more about the department and pick up a membership application. Open houses were previously held at Stations 1, 2 and …
Brighton Fire Safety Fair Brighton Fire Rescue District held their annual Safety Fair in the parking lot of the Prairie Center on May 20th, 2017. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, check out the displays and learn many valuable safety tips. The Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Brighton Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, …
Pueblo Structure Fire Around 14:00 on May 19th, 2017 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to 900 W. Orman at Pueblo Community College for a possible structure fire. Callers reported smoke filling the building and a possible fire on the roof. Engine 3 arrived on scene and sized up a 3 story building with smoke showing from the roof and front …
Adams County Structure Fire May 18th, 2017 Adams County Fire Rescue was alerted to a structure fire at 3165 W. 63rd Ave, 911 caller advising that smoke is blowing out the front of the house. Engine 12 arrived to smoke showing with no flames from a 2-story medium size structure, pulled a line to the front door. Engine 14 arrived …
Clifton Working Structure Fire May 17th 2017 ~ At approximately 22:45 Clifton Fire Protection District was dispatched for a report of a residential structure fire in the area of E Valley Drive. RP reports flames coming from garage, unknown exact address. Engine 21 responded and requested 2 additional engines code 3 from Grand Junction Fire Department. Chief 21 copied assignment …
Denver Carport Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 4655 Claude Court around 17:20 May 15th 2017. A large, dark plume of smoke could be seen from around the city. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes and found two fully engulfed vehicles under a carport behind the residence. A plywood fence across the alley was also …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Tryouts The 2018 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Celebrity Judging Event was held at the EXDO Event Center on May 13th, 2017. Approximately 20 firefighters vied for a coveted spot in the beefcake style calendar. This year firefighters from Arvada, Bennett, Boulder, Brighton, Clear Creek, Cunningham, Eagle River, Fountain, Fowler, Lake Dillon, Platte Canyon, Platteville – Gilcrest, South Adams …
Falcon Structure Fire At 12:59 On May 13th, 2017 Falcon Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 5000 block of E. Blaney Rd. Automatic-aid from Ellicott Volunteer Fire Department and Peyton Fire Protection District was dispatched. First arriving company reported smoke and flames showing from a single-story structure. Because the structure was well involved with …
Wescott Safety Fair 2017 Donald Wescott Fire Protection District held their annual Safety Fair at Station 1 in Gleneagle on May 13th, 2017. The festivities included safety information, static displays, fire engine rides and lunch. The Colorado State Patrol, El Paso County Sheriff, Flight for Life and Memorial Star were among the other agencies who participated in the event.
Falcon Station 4 Dedication Falcon Fire Protection District held a grand opening for their newest station at Station 4 2710 Capitol Drive on May 13th, 2017, and was officially placed into service after a short ceremony. The community was invited to tour the new facility and check out the static displays behind the building. A donation lunch was provider by Boy Scout …
Federal Heights Pancake Breakfast 2017 Federal Heights Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast on May 13th, 2017 at the Station 40. The local community came out to enjoy breakfast, learn about fire safety, meet with firefighters, tour the apparatus, Adams County Fire Rescue and the Federal Heights Police Department also were on hand.