Hell Night 2014 The Denver Fire Department along with Denver Paramedics trained and put to the test the training of the new Denver Fire recruits and other cadets over an 8 hour period with numerous fire and rescue scenarios on March 14th, 2014. The recruits were dispatched to water and utility problems, various types of car accidents and fires involving …
Polar Plunge 2014 After stops in Boulder, Colorado Springs, Denver and Englewood, the 2014 Polar Plunge made it’s way to the City of Aurora. Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space hosted the event at the Aurora Reservoir on March 8th, 2014. Hundreds of die-hard plungers, many from area law enforcement agencies, took advantage of the warm weather to go “Freezin’ …
Thornton Structure Fire At 13:45 on March 4th, 2014 Thornton Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 8760 Corona St. Medic 72 arrived to heavy fire showing from two sides of a 3-story apartment building, and conducted a 360 and found heavy involvement to the Charlie side exposure. Engine 72 arrived and assumed command, established their own water supply and declared …
Lacrosse Scrimmage On March 1st. 2014 Firefighters and Military service members squared off at the Pepsi Center in a game of indoor lacrosse. With family and friends watching in the seats, Military once again battled their way to victory over the Firefighters. Everyone came out a winner in the end, the money from ticket sales to the game went to …
Thornton Fatal Fire At 11:28 on February 16th, 2014 Thornton Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the Pine Lakes Ranch Mobile Home Park, 10201 Riverdale Rd. Crews arrived to smoke showing from a mobile home and started fire attack. The fire was quickly put under control with one patient being transported and pronounced dead at the hospital. …
Denver Structure Fire On February 15th, 2014 Denver Fire Department responded to house fire in the 400 block of Xavier St. Crews arrived to smoke showing. Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department
Denver House Fire On February 8th, 2014, 2014 Denver Fire Department responded to reported house fire at W. 51st Ave. & Clear Creek Dr. Crews arrived to a two-story single-family with light smoke showing. No other info was reported on this fire. Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department
Littleton House Fire Around 12:30 on February 8th, 2014 Littleton Fire Rescue with South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible house fire in the 7300 block of S. Vance St. Crews arrived and quickly knocked the fire. No other information is available.
West Metro Basement Fire Just after 15:00 on February 6th, 2014 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire in the 8700 block of W. Alaska Pl. in Lakewood. Engine 3 arrived to find black showing from a wood frame home with a walk-out basement, and pulled a 1 3/4 attack line for fire control and started a primary search …
David Baldwin Memorial Jefferson County Sheriff Sgt. David Baldwin (MC-1) memorial service was held on February 3rd, 2014 at the 1st Bank Broomfield Events Center, followed by a large procession. Baldwin was stuck on his motorcycle on January 26th, 2014 on Highway 93 at W. 64th Parkway. The accident happened when a driver tried to pass another vehicle in the …
Denver Bronco Boosters The Denver Fire Department changed up their routine on February 2nd, 2014, in support of the Denver Broncos as they prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLVIII. Firefighters changed out their regular issue blue and white t-shirts in favor of orange and blue shirts to support the home team. 5280Fire caught up with several …
Wheat Ridge Commercial Fire At 21:18 on February 1st, 2014 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a possible commercial structure fire in the 9600 block of W. 44th Ave in Wheat Ridge. Wheat Ridge Police Department was first on scene and reported black smoke showing from the roof. Engine 52 arrived to light smoke showing from a medium size commercial building …
South Adams Oven Fire At 14:02 on January 29th, 2014 South Adams County Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire in the 6500 block of E. 88th Ave. in Derby. Engine 26 arrived to find smoke showing from the front door of the evacuated residence, and pulled a 1 3/4 attack line. Crews entered the residence to find fire …
Lakewood Outbuilding Fire At 13:40 on January 26th, 2014 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a unknown fire at 940 S. Ames St. in Lakewood. Engine 7 arrived to a single-story 1000 square foot shed with fire showing in the back yard, pulled an attack line in and requested a medic for a patient with smoke inhalation on the front driveway. …
Denver Structure Fire On January 22nd, 2014 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire in the 180 block of S. Cherokee St. at W. Cedar Ave. in Baker. Crews got a quick knock on the fire, and started overhaul. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Denver Marade 2014 The 2014 Denver Marade was held in downtown Denver on January 21st, 2014. After a ceremony at City Park honoring the late Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr, participants marched down Colfax Ave. to the Civic Center Park. Firefighters from Aurora and Denver participated in the event.
Denver MVA Fuel Spill Denver Fire Department responded to an injury accident on westbound I-70 at Pecos St. around 14:00 on January 18th, 2014. A Jeep Wrangler traveling westbound on the Interstate collided with a semi truck from Sinton Dairy while attempting to exit at Pecos. The jeep ran off the left side of the road and came to rest against …
Denver Commercial Fire On January 17th, 2014 Denver Fire Department responded to 333 W. Bayaud Ave in Baker on a reported commercial structure fire. Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department
Commercial Structure Fire On January 14th, 2014 South Adams County Fire Department and North Washington Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Case, 5715 Fairfax St. in Commerce City. Units arrived on scene and found heavy smoke and fire coming for the garage area. Firefighters were on scene about two hours extinguishing the fire, mopping up …
South Adams County Charity Calendar The South Adams County Fire Department is selling 2014 calendars to raise funds for local schools in their community. 5280Fire.com caught up with Firefighter Kristina Rolls at Station 26 on January 11th, 2014. The calendar, designed by Rollf, features a different Commerce City landmark and a different volunteer firefighter each month. Proceeds from the calendar …