Wadsworth Ridge Fire On October 8th, 2010 West Metro Fire Rescue was alerted to a fire along the hogback near Waterton Canyon. Crews arrived to a wind driven fire with about 10 acres. The fire grew to about 200 acres within a couple hours due to the high winds. No injuries were reported and no homes were lost. Additional information …
West Metro House Fire Around 15:45 on September 21st, 2010 West Metro Fire Rescue was alerted to a possible structure fire in the 10100 block of W. Fair Ave. in Littleton. Engine 12 arrived to a two-story single-family residential with smoke showing from the roof and attic. Engine 12 established their own water supply with Medic 12 and started fire …
Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial The 24th annual IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs on September 11th, 2010, on the same day of the 9/11 Anniversary. Thousands of families, loved ones, friends and firefighters from all across the country including Canada honored the fallen that have given their lives in the line of duty. This …
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2010 The annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2010 at Red Rocks. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Four Mile Canyon Fire Around 10:00 on September 6th, 2010 fire crews responded to a wildland fire in the Fourmile Canyon area west of Boulder. Crews arrived to a wildfire that was consuming the canyon forest near Emerson Gulch in heavy winds. The fire was declared 100% contained on September 13th, 2010, and burned 6,200 acres with 169 structures lost …
Rock Creek 2nd Alarm Around 16:00 on August 26th, 2010 Rocky Mountain Fire District responded to a structure fire in the 2800 block of Rock Creek Circle at Torreys Peak Dr. in Superior. No other information is available at this time. Louisville Fire Protection District, Lafayette Fire Department, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder Emergency Squad & Boulder County …
Aurora Brush Fire Around 17:30 on August 22nd, 2010 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire off E. Smith Rd. & Gun Club Rd. Crews arrived with a brush fire between E. 26th Ave. and E. Smith Rd. by the railroad tracks. Bennett Fire Protection District, Sable Altura Fire Rescue, Strasburg Fire Protection District, Buckley Fire & Emergency Services & …
Pink Heals Tour The Pink Heals tour stopped at Hammond’s Candies on August 22nd, 2010 along with members of the North Washington Fire Protection District and Arvada Fire Protection District. The tour travels the county to support those suffering from cancer. The pink apparatus are named after women or children who are battling cancer or who lost their fight. The group …
Carnation Festival Parade The Wheat Ridge Carnation Parade was held on August 21st, 2010. The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, Arvada Fire Protection District and Wheat Ridge Police Department participated in the parade and festival.
Dacono Brush Fire Around 17:00 on August 13th, 2010 Mountain View Fire Rescue responded to a wind-driven brush fire. No other information is available at this time. Frederick-Firestone Fire District & Dacono Police Department
Tiny Town Train Derailment On August 11th, 2010 Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District responded to a Trian that crash at Tiny Town, 6249 S. Turkey Creek Rd. in Morrison. Crews arrived to find one of the miniature trains lost control and tipped over off the track with all five cars also tipping over with passengers riding on. Over 20 people were …
South Metro Restaurant Fire On August 8th, 2010 arount midnight South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the Saigon Landing Restaurant, 6585 Greenwood Plaza Blvd. in Greenwood Village. Crews arrived to flames from the roof and attic space. The fire was put under control within 40 minutes. No injuries were reported. Additional information provided …
Westminster Chimney Fire Around 17:00 on August 4th, 2010 Westminster Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire with smoke showing from the roof at W. 101st Ave. & Yates Ct. Crews arrived to smoke from the roof and started fire attack. The fire was found in the chimney area. Units on Scene: Battalion 1, Engine 2, Ladder 2, Ambulance 2, Ladder 3, Ambulance …
Dakota Ridge Fire Around 14:00 on August 2nd, 2010 West Metro Fire Rescue was alerted of a fire off the shoulder of C-470 by Morrison Rd. exit in Dakota Ridge. Crews arrived to a wind-driven vegetation fire with heavy flames rapidly moving up the hill towards the Mount Glennon Park and growing from the highway, and requested more resources. Crews …
Station 5 Open House West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 5 on July 30th, 2010. This was the last open house at Station 5 which is located at 14055 W. 20th Ave. at Eldridge St. in Applewood. The station will be replaced at the same location in 2011. The station response area is bordered by Clear …
Clear Creek Water Rescue Call Around 11:00 on July 16th, 2010 Arvada Fire Protection District & Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District responded for a reported person in the water in the Clear Creek. Crews arrived and started the search from Kipling St. along the creek to Wadsworth Blvd. No one was found and after a few hours pf search the …
Station 4 Dedication West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house and dedicated ceremony of the new Station 4 on July 14th, 2010. Fire Station 4 is located at 13155 W. Alameda Parkway, just north of Green Mountain High School, and the response area is bordered by W. 6th Ave. to the north, Kipling Ave. to the east, Jewell Ave. …
Littleton Brush Fire On July 12th, 2010 Littleton Fire Rescue and Lockheed Martin Fire & Emergency Services & South Metro Fire Rescue Authority responded to a brush fire off Wadsworth Blvd. in the Trailmark area close to the Fairview Reservoir. Units on Scene: Littleton: Battalion Chief 11, Engine 13, Engine 18 & Brush 18 Lockheed Martin: Brush 106, Brush 101 & …
Air Tanker 44 Accident At 12:30 on June 26th, 2010 North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to a possible plane crash at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield. Crews arrived to a plane off the runway, with both occupants that self-evacuated and one of the engines showing fire. Crews were able to get the fire under control quickly. The plane …
Arvada Family Safety Day Arvada Fire Protection District hosted their annual Family Safety Day on June 26th, 2010. The crowds came out to see fire trucks, meet up with the first responders, auto extrication demo and learn about fire safety. Arvada Police Department, Colorado State Patrol, Pridemark Paramedics, Flight for Life and others were also at the event.