2nd Alarm Condo Fire Just before 10:00 on August 11th, 2014 Littleton Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 5500 block of S. Lowell Blvd. in Littleton. Crews arrived to a large condominium complex with heavy fire from the second floor and a 2nd alarm was requested. Two patients were transported to a local hospital with non life …
Old Town Restaurant Fire On August 3rd, 2014 at 09:25 Poudre Fire Authority was alerted to a possible fire at 233 Linden St. Engine 1 arrived to heavy smoke showing from a two-story commercial building in Old Town. Upon further investigation firefighters found active fire in multiple walls and between floors of the building. Holes were cut in floors and walls to gain …
Denver Water Rescue On July 21st, 2014 Denver Fire Department was called out to a water rescue on the Platte River in Confluence Park.
Westminster Safe Kids Day Westminster Fire Department hosted Safe Kids Day on July 19th, 2014 at the Orchard Town Center in Westminster. Education booths were set-up and shoppers were able to meet firefighters, learn about summer safety tips and parents were able to purchase bike helmets for their children. All proceeds go back to fire charities such as the B.U.R.N. …
Brighton Weed Fire On July 11th, 2014 Brighton Fire Rescue District responded to a reported weed fire along the South Platte River at Hwy. 7. Crews arrived to a wind driven weed fire and started fire attack. The fire burned approximately twenty acres along the river bottom. No structures were damaged and no one was injured. Crews were assisted by …
Lacrosse Scrimmage Family and friends came to watch and support local firefighters and service members at Mile High Stadium on July 4th. 2014. The lacrosse scrimmage was held before the Denver Outlaws game. The players battled it out for half an hour with a tie game being called due to lightning with 10 minutes left.
Annual Fishing Derby The annual fourth of July fishing derby and BBQ on July 4th, 2018 at City Park Lake on W. 104th Ave. hosted by Westminster Fire Department. Families and firefighters gathered and fished at the lake, and kids also competed for prizes for biggest fish and the first fish that was caught, and then enjoyed lunch.
High Rise Apartment Fire At 06:19 on June 30th, 2014 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a confirmed high rise structure fire at 693 Urban Ct. at the Ridgemoor Apartments in Lakewood. Dispatched advised that multiple 911 callers reporting possible parties trapped on the 6th floor with heavy smoke, and a 2nd alarm was struck. Engine 2 arrived to a …
Applewood Kitchen Fire At 15:14 on June 28th, 2014 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District with auto-aid from West Metro Fire Rescue & Fairmount Fire Protection District responded to a confirmed structure fire in the 11700 block of W. 30th Pl. in Lakewood. Dispatched alerted units that a box on the stove caught fire, was not contained and the residents evacuated the structure. …
Fit For Fire Competition Denver Fire Department hosted the first annual Fit For Fire Competition at the Rocky Mountain Fire Training Center on June 28th, 2014. Denver Firefighters gave it their all in a battle to the finish in a new event created by Denver Fire, where participants go head to head in 10 crossfit orientated stations. The competition had …
Thornton Home Explosion On June 19th 2014 at approximately 15:30 Thornton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported home explosion at 13072 Monroe Drive. Crews arrived on scene within a few minutes and found a heavily damaged home. North Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene to assist. Firefighters were on scene for almost two hours extinguishing smoldering areas, …
Denver Restaurant Fire Around 15:30 n June 15th, 2014 Denver Fire Department was alerted to smoke coming from a restaurant at 1135 E. Evans Ave. at S. Downing St. Crews arrived and found light smoke showing from the roof, and got the fire under control quickly. Units on Scene: Chief 3, Engine 16, Truck 16, Engine 24, Tower 22 & Arson
Thornton Fatal MVA On June 14th, 2014 at 16:23 Thornton Fire Department responded to a MVA at E. 112th Ave. & Colorado Blvd. Crews arrived to accident involving two vehicles and one trauma core patient trapped, and the call was upgraded to a trapped extrication response with additional medic. One patient was transported to a local hospital. Investigators released that …
Station 61 Open House North Metro Fire Rescue District along with Broomfield Police Department hosted their 10th annual flag retirement ceremony and open house on June 14th, 2014 at Station 61. Members of the community dropped off their old and ready to be retired flags to North Metro fire stations to be properly retired. The proper retirement of a flag …
Westminster MVA Around 19:00 on June 12th, 2014 Westminster Fire Department was alerted to a possible five-vehicle accident on W. 120th Ave. at N. Pecos St. A 911 caller reported that the accident involved several vehicles with a patient trapped. Crews arrived to find a two-vehicle accident with heavy damage and a party needing extrication. Firefighters quickly popped the driver’s …
Candlelight Vigil 2014 Northglenn Police Department hosted a ceremony on May 5th, 2014 to honored Colorado and national law peace officers. The ceremony was held at E.B. Rains Park in Northglenn with law enforcement officers from all across Colorado gathering to remember their fellow fallen brothers and sisters who have lost their life in the line of duty. part of …
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.
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 …