IAFF Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial On September 19th, 2015 the 29th Annual International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial was held at Memorial Park in Colorado Springs. A crowd of over 6,000 from all across the country including Canada honored the fallen, with 310 names added to the Wall of Honor this year. This is the first year for …
Poudre Fire Safety Day Poudre Fire Authority held a safety day in downtown Fort Collins on September 19th, 2015. The Department set up several in-service and antique apparatus for the public to view. Additional actives for the kids were also on hand. Poudre Valley EMS also participated in the event.
Wheat Ridge Suspicious Package On September 18th, 2015 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District was alerted to a suspicious package at the Seniors Resource Center 3227 Chase St. Crews arrived and started evacuation of the building of the adult day of senior citizens, and bused then to another location. Wheat Ridge Police Department investigated the threat, and then called the Jefferson County Sheriff …
Station 32 Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District held an Open House at Station 32 on September 12th, 2015. The open house gave residents the chance to meet with firefighters, view fire engines, fire station tours, learn about fire safety, enjoy hot dogs and Flight for Life landing and display.
F. E. S. H. E. Research Project The Fire & Emergency Services Higher Education Research Project (F.E.S.H.E.) class was held on on September 12th, 2015 at the Metropolitan State University of Denver. Mark Campbell, Denver Fire Department and his instructors including Investigator Rob Sprenkle of Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District and Kevin Hammonds, Metro State University Denver.
Safety & Preparedness Day Golden Fire Department held their annual Safety & Preparedness Day on September 12th, 2015 at Station 21, 911 10th St. The community came out to learn about fire safety including grease fires, live fire demonstrations, burn safety, tour the fire trucks, face painting and more.
9-11 Memorial Stair Climb 2015 The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held on September 11th, 2015 at the Ameristar Casino Resort Spa in Black Hawk. A big crowd came out to honor with climbing the stairs four times with photos and names line the stairwell to honor those who were lost on September 11th, 2001. Members of the Black Hawk …
MDA Fill The Boot 2015 The 2015 Fill the Boot campaign took place September 4th through September 7th. Thousand of firefighters across the country took to the streets to help raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Contributions help support MDA’s efforts to fund research and provide support services. Throughout the weekend 5280Fire.com photographers ran into firefighters from Adams County, …
Carnation Festival Parade The Wheat Ridge Carnation Parade was held on August 15th, 2015. The Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District, Arvada Fire Protection District and Wheat Ridge Police Department participated in the parade and festival.
West Metro Residential Fire On August 10th, 2015 at 13:57 West Metro Fire Rescue dispatched to a reported structure fire at 935 Fenton St. in Lakewood. Engine 1 arrived to a small residential structure fire with smoke showing from the eves, and upgraded to a confirmed structure fire. Engine 1 went into fast attack in the offensive strategy with accountability on the Alpha …
Wheat Ridge Attic Fire At 16:52 on August 9th, 2015 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a possible structure fire at 9270 W. 45th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. 911 caller reporting all occupants were out, and one party with burns to the hand. Engine 52 arrived and found smoke showing from a two-story duplex with a confirmed working fire, and secured …
Arvada House Fire At 13:37 on August 7th, 2015 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 8700 block of W. 67th Ave. Dispatch advised units enroute that three 911 callers reporting flames showing, with no parties trapped. While responding Battalion 51 advised that smoke was showing from W. 66th Ave. & Oberon Rd. Battalion 51 arrived to …
Arvada Garage Fire On August 6th, 2015 at 15:54 Arvada Fire Protection District was alerted to a confirmed garage fire in the 6900 block of Upham St. A 911 caller reported hearing a loud explosion in the garage with smoke and flames showing. While responding Battalion 51 advised that smoke was showing from W. 80th Ave. & Wadsworth Blvd. Rescue 54 arrived to …
Fort Collins Restaurant Fire At 13:35 on August 6th, 2015 Poudre Fire Authority responded a reported structure fire at the Chili House restaurant, 4200 S. College Ave. in Fort Collins. Crews arrived to heavy black smoke and flames showing from the roof and a 2nd alarm was requested. Crews worked fire in the kitchen area and the roof, and got …
Wheat Ridge Head-On MVA Just before 08:00 on August 2nd, 2015 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District responded to a head-on MVA involving a Wheat Ridge Police Department patrol unit at W. 38th Ave. & Kipling St. Tower 72 arrived to a two-vehicle head-on accident with a party trapped, and started extrication. Battalion 71 arrived and requested a 2nd ambulance to the scene. …
Wheat Ridge Motel Haz-Mat Just before 18:30 on August 1st, 2015 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a unknown substance odor at the American Motel at 10101 I-70 Frontage Rd. N. in Wheat Ridge. Dispatch advised that two employees were sick from a toxic chemical odor in the building. Engine 52 arrived at a large multi-unit structure with multiple sick patients, …
Bus vs Motorcycle Around 12:00 on July 26th, 2015 Pleasant View Fire Department and West Metro Fire Rescue were alerted to a bus vs motorcycle in the 14000 block of W. Colfax Ave. in the Colorado Mills parking lot. Crews arrived to a bus that pulled out in front of motorcycle, which hit the side of the bus and the …
Wheat Ridge Commercial Fire On July 25th, 2015 at 21:26 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District with auto-aid from West Metro Fire Rescue & Fairmount Fire Protection District responded to a reported commercial structure fire in the area of W. 29th Ave. & Depew St in Wheat Ridge. A 911 caller reported flames from the roof of the Rocky Mountain Poultry & …
Pleasant View Kitchen Fire At 17:48 on July 25th, 2015 Pleasant View Fire Department was alerted to a structure fire at 16235 W. 13th Ave. with 911 caller reporting flames visible from the kitchen area. Engine 41 arrived to a single-story duplex with a working fire, and started fast attack with a 1 3/4 line on tank water. Engine 6 established …
I-70 Semi Fire Just after 13:00 on July 23rd, 2015 West Metro Fire Rescue & Pleasant View Fire Department responded to a possible MVA and vehicle fire at I-70 & Denver West Parkway. Engine 5 arrived to a fully involved semi on fire, and pulled a line in for fire attack. Engine 41 arrived and advised dispatch that is was not a accident, and …