Arvada House Fire At 10:39 on November 16th, 2015 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a structure fire in the 7400 block of W. 59th Ave. in Olde Town. Engine 51 arrived to a small single-family home with a working fire, and pulled a 2 1/2 line in for for attack on the Alpha side in the defensive strategy. Engine 55 …
2nd Alarm Apartment Fire At 08:49 on November 16, 2015 Poudre Fire Authority responded to a fire alarm at 250 W. Prospect Rd. The fire alarm call turned into an actual fire for firefighters in a student housing complex. Engine 3 arrived and found a three-story apartment building with smoke showing from the third floor. As they were preparing to enter the building, fire …
Elbert Open House Elbert Fire Protection District held their annual open house on November 14th, 2015. Community members were able to meet with firefighters, tour the station and check out the department’s apparatus including their new tender. Tender 232, a 2014 Peterbilt with a 3000-gallon tank arrived in May. The annual open house coincided with the Elbert Craft Fair.
Edgewater House Fire At 14:13 on November 10th, 2015 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 2000 block of Marshall St. in Edgewater with auto-aid from West Metro Fire Rescue and Fairmount Fire Protection District. A 911 caller reported all residents were out of the house, but family dogs were still possibly inside. Engine 73 arrived to …
Denver Industrial Fire At approximately 11:30 on November 9th, 2015 Denver Fire Department Chief 4, Engine 9 & Truck 9 were dispatched to a alarm in an industrial building at 3801 E. 50th Ave. Upon arrival crews discovered that a fire had sparked in a large industrial baling machine. The fire, which was suppressed by the building’s fire sprinkler, continued to smolder …
Brighton House Fire On November 8th, 2015 just before 02:30 Brighton Fire Rescue District responded to a reported structure fire in the 14400 block of Umpire St. in unincorporated Adams County. Crews arrived to a two-story single-family fully involved and started a quick aggressive exterior attack. Water tenders started water shuttle since no hydrants where in the rural area. Bennett-Watkins …
Favorite Firefighter Contest The Denver Wrangler hosted their third annual Favorite Firefighter contest on October 24th, 2015. Several firefighters from the 2016 Colorado Firefighter Calendar competed to raise funds for the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Arvada Double House Fire On October 18th, 2015 at 10:31 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a residential structure fire in the 110121 of W. 70th Dr. with multiple 911 calls. While responding Engine 53 reported heavy smoke showing from W. 72nd Ave. & Kipling St. and Engine 57 advised a smoke plume from Station 57. Engine 53 arrived to …
Craig Moilanen Memorial A celebration of his life was held for Craig Moilanen at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. in Littleton on October 16th, 2015 with full line of duty honors. Flags on all state buildings were flown at half-staff in his honor. A procession with fire trucks traveled from the Horan & McConaty Funeral …
Denver House Fire Around 09:00 on October 15th, 2105 Denver Fire Department was called to a house fire in the 4900 block of Kalamath St. Crew arrived to a two-story home with smoke and fire showing. No other information was released at this time. Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department
North Hogback Fire Around 15:00 on October 14th, 2015 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a brush fire on the eastbound side of C-470 east of Bowles Ave. Engine 13 arrived and reported a working grass fire moving west, and started a direct attack with Brush 13. The fire quickly spread up the hogback prompting a resource request for 3 additional …
Thornton Brush Fire On Ocotober 13th, 2015 at approximately 14:30 Thornton Fire Department was alerted to a fire in the area of E. 160th Ave. (Hwy. 7) & Monaco St. in the Todd Creek area. Initially reports were of a brush fire, but later 911 callers reported that structures may also be involved. With a larger header visible for miles, auto-aid from the Greater …
Fit For Fire 5K The Denver Fire Department 2015 Fit for Fire 5K was held on October 11th, 2015 in Washington Park in Denver. The fun run for kids, a 5K run, a 5K walk. Proceeds from the event benefit the Friends of the Denver Fire Department and the Denver Firefighter’s Burn Foundation.
Station 4 Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 4 on October 10th, 2015. Kids of all ages came out to learn about fire safety, meet with firefighters, tour the fire engines, fire truck rides and a kiddie combat obstacle course. Flight for Life was also on hand with a landing and tours of the medical helicopter.
Station 3 Open House Hudson Fire Protection District hosted an open house at Station 3 in Lochbuie on October 10th, 2015, part of the National Fire Prevention Week. The community came out to meet up with the firefightes, and tour the fire engines and station. Kids of all ages learned about fire safety and more.
Station 1 Open House Hudson Fire Protection District hosted an open house at Station 1 on October 10th, 2015, part of the National Fire Prevention Week. The community came out to see the fire engines and tour the station. Kids of all ages learned about fire safety and more.
Vail Station Open House The Vail Fire Department hosted an open house at Station 3 in West Vail on October 10th, 2015. The mountain community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus and enjoy lunch. The department covers 40 square miles in Eagle County out of three stations.
Platteville Gilcrest Open House The Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District held their annual open house at Station 1 in Gilcrest on October 10th, 2015. The community came out to meet with firefighters, learn about fire safety, tour the station, check out the apparatus, and enjoy food. LaSalle Fire Protection District also participated in the event. The public was invited out to meet …
Cunningham Open House The Cunningham Fire Protection District kicked off Fire Prevention Week with their annual open house at Station 62 in Centennial. The community was invited in to meet with firefighters tour the station, check out the apparatus, learn about fire safety and enjoy a free pancake breakfast. The Arapahoe County Sheriff, Arapahoe Rescue Patrol and Littleton Fire Rescue …
Morrison Structure Fire On October 1st, 2015 at 04:55 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 105 Canon St. at the historical Horton House Bed & Breakfast in downtown Morrison. Morrison Police officers arrived to a confirmed fire with one person possibly inside. Engine 9 arrived to a working fire, and pulled a 1 3/4 line in …