Denver Live Fire Training Denver Fire Department firefighters engaged in live fire training exercises at the Rocky Mountain Fire Academy on May 15th, 2014. Chief 5, Engine 9, Engine 14, Engine 29 and Truck 2 were dispatched to make shift structure fires at the training facility to practice fire suppression, ladder operations and ventilation. The exercise gave crews the opportunity …
Celebrity Judging Event The 2015 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Celebrity Judging Event was held at the EXDO Event Center in Denver on May 10th, 2014. Two-dozen firefighters from across the state competed for a spot in the coveted beefcake style calendar by answering questions in their dress blues and then strutting across the catwalk in part of their bunker gear. The …
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters was held on May 10th, 2014 at at Belmar Park in Lakewood. The fallen was honored and the community came out with family members to remember the firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice.
Evans Pancake Breakfast Evans Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 1 on May 10th, 2014. Firefighters served up all you could eat eggs, sausage and pancakes. Proceeds benefited the Evans Fires Safety and Assistance Fund, which provides charitable assistance to victims of fires and other emergencies in the City of Evans and is also used for …
AirLife Memorial EMS Muster The 17th Annual AirLife Memorial Run/Walk and EMS Celebration was held May 10th, 2014 at Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton, benefiting the Friends of AirLife. The event included a 5k/10k, 5k walk and the kids fun run, a EMS, fire and police muster with emergency vehicles on display, numerous activities including the EMS Volleyball …
Night In Blue The Northglenn Police Department annual awards banquet was held on May 9th, 2014 at the Heritage Todd Creek Golf Course. The banquet honored present, past and future members. Ceremonies included the following, recognizing the table of honor, presentation of the colors, department awards, dinner, raffle with prizes, and recognition of services. Some awards given included Medal of …
Northglenn Plane vs Home On May 5th, 2014 at 15:40 numerous 911 calls flooded Adams County call centers reporting a small aircraft had went down into a Northglenn neighborhood striking a house at 11067 E. Livingston Dr. North Metro Fire Rescue District with auto-aid from Thornton Fire Department responded to the incident. Truck 62 arrived a two-story house with flames …
Western Hills Structure Fire At 18:30 on May 4th, 2014 Adcom 911 dispatched out North Washington Fire Rescue District to a structure fire at 741 Erie St. in Western Hills, and advised RP saying that his barbeque grill exploded and is catching his house on fire. Engine 33 reported smoke showing from Station 33 and Adams County Sheriff on scene with a …
Station 5 Open House Westminster Fire Department held their annual open house at Station 5 on May 3rd, 2014. The community came out to meet Smokey the Bear, the firefighters, learn about fire safety, tour the fire engines, enjoy BBQ, games and fire truck rides in the Seagrave pumper. A fly over and landing by Flight for Life medical helicopter. …
Douglas County Evacuation Exercise The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and the Colorado National Guard conducted a simulated wildfire evacuation exercise at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock on May 3rd, 2014. The site served as a simulated security checkpoint for a wildfire evacuation. The Douglas Regional 911 Incident Dispatch Team, Elbert County Emergency Management, Elizabeth Fire Protection District, Franktown …
Douglas County Training Exercise Douglas County held at Broken Arrow training exercise at the Douglas County Justice Center on May 3rd, 2014. The purpose of the exercise was to get 30 pieces of apparatus to one location in 90 minutes to simulate a response to a major wildland fire along the front range. Departments from across the front range participated …
Denver Warehouse Fire At 20:40 on May 1st, 2014 Denver Fire Department Chief 5, Engine 27 & Tower 27 were dispatched to a Class 1 fire alarm at 9911 E. 47th Ave. in Northfield. Crews arrived with nothing showing from the exterior and the reporting party advised that smoke was inside the building. Command requested a group while Tower 27 continued to …
Quincy Reservoir Grass Fire On April 26th, 2014 at approximately 13:00 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported grass fire at Quincy Reservoir. Firefighters arrived on scene and found a fast moving grass fire due to strong winds. Additional resources were summoned from Sable Altura Fire Rescue and the Cunningham Fire Protection District. Crews were on scene about two …
Large Railroad Ties Fire On April 16th, 2014 around 20:00 Longmont Fire Department responded to the area of the Longmont Wastewater Plant for a large stack of railroad ties on fire. Crews arrived to heavy fire which also burned through several power lines, that left a large portion of eastern Longmont without power. No injuries were reported and the cause …
Denver Building Explosion On April 12th, 2014 at approximately 07:00 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported explosion at The French Quarter Apartments, 3227 Parker Rd. Units arrived on scene and found that an explosion occurred in a small building used for laundry and mail. The explosion resulted in a partial collapse of the structure’s roof. Firefighters were on …
Hazardous Materials Incident At 12:25 on April 7th, 2014 West Metro Fire Rescue was alerted to the Jeffco Open Space School at 7655 W. 10th Ave. in Lakewood, on a report of a student having an unknown type of reaction. Engine 1 arrived with Medic 1 and were met with multiple patients with skin irritations, and a full Hazardous Materials Response was …
Denver Mortuary Fire On March 26th, 2014 at approximately 16:00 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Taylor Mortuary, 2531 N. Ogden St. Units arrived on scene within minutes and found heavy smoke coming from a basement window. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and spent about an hour conducting overhaul and ventilating …
Evergreen Chimney Fire At 10:34 on March 16th, 2014 Evergreen Fire Protection District was alerted to a possible chimney fire on Deer Path with multiple 911 callers reporting flames showing. Crews arrived to a 2-story single-family residence with flames and heavy smoke showing, and command requested a working structure fire tone. Engine 138 arrived and pulled a line for transitional …
Denver Carbon Monoxide Leak At 19:02 on March 15th, 2014 Denver Fire Department was alerted to the Noodles & Company at 1460 16th St. for parties feeling ill possibly from carbon monoxide poisoning. Crews arrived on scene and started to investigate and evacuate the restaurant. Firefighters came into contact with 9 people complaining of symptoms and who had tested positive …
St. Baldrick’s Event On March 14th, 2014 First responders and the community stepped up once again to raise money to help researcher’s battle childhood cancer. Shaves from North Metro Fire Rescue District, Westminster Fire Department, Westminster Police Department, Thornton Fire Department, Pleasant View Fire Department and many more area fire, police departments and surrounding community attended the first annual St. …