Recruit Class 2015-2 Denver Fire Department newest firefighters are almost set to hit the streets. Recruit Class 2015-2, one of the biggest in DFD history, is four weeks into their five-week academy. The class, made up entirely of former Englewood Fire Department firefighters completed their last day of live fire training at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on June 24th, …
Denver PrideFest The 2015 PrideFest Parade was held in downtown Denver on June 21st, 2015. Several hundred groups including a number for first response organizations marched from Cheesman park to Civic Center Park. The parade was followed by a celebration that included live music, food and vendors. Aurora Fire Rescue, Aurora Police Department, Colorado Firefighter Calendar, Denver Fire Department, Denver …
30th Annual Fire Muster The 30th Annual Schomp Automotive and Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Parade & Muster was held on June 20th, 2015, and hosted by Arapahoe Community College. The fire parade featured antique fire truck and newer fire apparatus that traveled through Historic Downtown Littleton. Firefighters from the 2016 Colorado Firefighter Calendar also were at the event signing and selling …
Westminster Apartment Fire Around 22:30 on June 30th, 2015 Westminster Fire Department were dispatched to a structure fire at 7155 Newton St with auto-aid from Adams County Fire Rescue. Engine 1 arrived to a 2-story apartment building with fire showing on the outside of the Alpha-Bravo corner, extending inside the walls. Engine 1 took command, and began fie attack from …
Station 61 Open House North Metro Fire Rescue District along with Broomfield Police Department hosted their 11th annual flag retirement ceremony and open house on June 13th, 2015 at Station 61 in Broomfield. Firefighters, police officers, veterans with the memorial museum, local Boy Scouts from DEN 606 as well as other members of the community gathered to respectfully dispose of their …
Station 31 Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held a pancake breakfast at Station 31 on June 13th, 2015. The community came out in force to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and enjoy a nice pancake breakfast. Flight for Life and Rural Metro Ambulance also participated in the event.
Vehicle Submerged Around 17:00 on June 12th, 2015 Denver Fire Department responded to a vehicle check in the Platte River by Mile High. Crews found a vehicle submerged, and water rescue team found no one in the vehicle. Denver Police Department & Denver Paramedics
Fire Academy Graduation After months of grueling academy training and hours of intense studying, thirty recruits from five departments along the I-70 corridor became new firefighters on June 7th, 2015. Recruits with Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Byers Fire Protection District, Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District, Sable Altura Fire Rescue and Strasburg Fire Protection District took their oath of office and received their …
Annual Pancake Breakfast Foothills Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 2 (Lookout Mountain) on June 7th, 2015. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their apparatus, pick up and application and enjoy a hot pancake breakfast. Highlands Rescue Team, Jefferson County Sheriff, Jefferson County Open Space Park Rangers, Jefferson County Animal Control, …
Inter-Canyon Fire at Tiny Town On June 6th, 2015 Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District helped celebrate Tiny Town’s 100 anniversary and Inter-Canyon’s 61st year anniversary at the Tiny Town & Railroad, 6249 S. Turkey Creek Rd. in Morrison. The community came out to learn about fire safety, meet the firefighters, tour the fire trucks and more. The 1926 parade antique was …
Wescott Open House The Donald Wescott Fire Protection District held an open house in Gleneagle on June 6, 2015. The public was invited out to meet with first responders, check out the apparatus, learn valuable safety information and enjoy hot dogs.
Cache la Poudre River Rescue At 15:21 on June 4th, 2015 Poudre Fire Authority firefighters were training on swift water rescue this afternoon when a 911 call reported two men had fell off inner-tubes they were riding and were in the Cache la Poudre River at Picnic Rock. As firefighters rushed to the scene they were informed the men had made it …
Poudre Restaurant Fire At 03:17 on May 31st, 2015 Poudre Fire Authority responded to a reported fire at 1729 S. College Ave. at the Totally 80’s Pizza. Engine 3 arrived and found the restaurant fully charged with smoke. Taking immediate action, they entered the business and made their way through zero visibility to the rear of the building. In a storage …
Aurora Vehicle Fire At 13:46 on May 30th, 2015 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure / chemical fire in the 600 block of Telluride St. A 911 caller reported flames showing from a garage door in the back of a body shop. Engine 5 arrived to a single-story commercial auto shop with smoke showing from the Charlie side, advanced a …
Station 63 Open House The Cunningham Fire Protection District held an EMS open house at Station 63 on May 30th, 2015. Local residents came out in force to learn more about the EMS services that the department provides. Festivities included a child passenger safety seat check, disaster preparedness information, a live auto extrication demonstration, face painting and tours of the …
Taylor Thyfault Memorial Colorado State Patrol Trooper Taylor Thyfault was honored on May 29th, 2015 with the community, law enforcement and first responders from all over the state of Colorado and beyond with a large procession and funeral, which was held at the Flatirons Church in Lafayette. Thyfault was investigation a separate accident on May 23rd, 2015 with CSP Trooper …
Fort Collins Apartment Fire At 05:14 on May 20th, 2015 Poudre Fire Authority responded to apartment fire in the 1700 block of Welch St. in Fort Collins at the Brookview Apartments. Engine 3 arrived to a two story apartment building with large flames and dark smoke with partial evacuation of the apartment building. A second alarm was immediately called due to …
Brighton Firefighter Memorial On May 16th, 2015 Brighton Fire Rescue District dedicated a memorial in front of Station 52. The memorial commemorated 127 years of providing firefighting, rescue and emergency medical service to the community. The memorial on the northeast corner of Firehouse Road and East Bridge Street, named Firefighter Plaza, features a firefighter statute, flag poles and a commemorative …
Lochbuie Public Safety Day The Town of Lochbuie hosted a safety day at Lochbuie Elementary School on May 16th, 2015. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and get safety information. AirLife, Brighton Fire Rescue District, the Hudson Fire Protection District, Lochbuie Police Department, Rampart Search & Rescue and the Weld County Sheriff’s …
2016 Colorado FF Calendar Tryouts The 2016 Colorado Firefighter Calendar tryouts were held at the EXDO Event Center on May 9th, 2015. Approximately 25 firefighters from around the state took to the catwalk in hopes of obtaining a coveted spot in the popular beefcake style calendar. Selected firefighters will spend countless hours helping to raise money, educate the public and …