Fill The Boot 2026 Thousands of firefighters from across Colorado spent part of their Labor Day 2026 holiday weekend participating in “Fill the Boot”, the annual campaign that helps raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). Because of the firefighter support, MDA has been able to fund research directly linked to FDA-approved therapies across multiple neuromuscular diseases. The funding …
Single Role Paramedic Academy The South Adams County Fire Department Single Role Paramedic Academy is underway. Six recruits are training to serve as paramedics for the Department and staff their new in-house ambulance service. 5280Fire caught up with the group on September 3rd, 2026 while they were doing joint live fire training with the SAW Lateral Fire Training Academy at …
S.A.W. 26-02 Week 5 The South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District, Westminster Fire Department S.A.W. Lateral Fire Training Academy conducted live fire training exercises at the South Adams County Fire Training Center on September 3rd, 2026 for their week 5. The twelve recruits from Brighton, North Metro, South Adams County and Thornton spent their day working on …
Westminster Concrete Equipment Fire On September 2th, 2026 just prior to 19:00 Westminster Communications Center dispatched Westminster Fire Department Engine 4 to a report of a concrete curbing machine on fire on Federal Blvd. north of W. 120th Ave. with multiple callers. Engine 4 arrived to an active fire and pulled their bumper line for fire attack with fire coming …
S.A.W. 26-02 Week 4 The South Adams County Fire Department, Arvada Fire Protection District, Westminster Fire Department S.A.W. Lateral Fire Training Academy is currently halfway through their six weeks of training. 5280Fire caught up with the recruits at the South Adams County Fire Training Center on August 31st, 2026 while they were conducting hose deployment evolutions. The twelve recruits from …
Vehicle vs Building On August 30th, 2026 at approximately 12:38 the Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched to a vehicle possibly into the building at the Starbucks, 4975 Kipling St. in Wheat Ridge. Truck 52 arrived on scene to find that a passenger vehicle that driven into a support column in front of the building. Firefighters were on scene for …
Clear Creek County Festival The Clear Creek County C3 Fest was held on August 29th, 2026 at the Idaho Springs Baseball Fields in Idaho Springs, hosted by the Clear Creek County Sheriff’s Office. The community came out to the free event to hang out and meet up with local first responders and to see the emergency equipment with live music, …
Boulder Rural Open House The Boulder Rural Fire Rescue held their annual open house on August 29th, 2026 at their fire station. The community coming out to meet up with first responders, tour the apparatus, enjoy lunch, learn valuable safety information, game and learning. Med Evac, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder County Mounted Search …
Colorado State Fair Parade The Colorado State Fair Parade took place August 29th, 2026 in downtown Pueblo. The CSF Parade is one of the oldest parades in Colorado and kicked off the opening weekend of the Colorado State Fair and this years themed “Celebrate Your Fairatige”. American Medical Response, Pueblo Fire Department, Pueblo Police Department, Pueblo Municipal Court, Pueblo Country …
Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge The Firefighter Obstacle Course Challenge hosted by West Metro Fire Rescue was held on August 29th, 2026 at the West Metro Fire Training Center, 3535 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Community members were invited to test their abilities, strength and endurance, while by pushing themselves through the course. From truck drivers, to office workers, they all …
Aurora Residential Structure Fire At 22:07 on August 28th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to the 700 block of N. Zion St. on a report of a structure fire. Engine 2 arrived first on scene and observed a single-family residential structure with smoke showing. They quickly initiated fire attack after securing their own water supply. Ladder 2 arrived on scene …
Aurora Semi Truck Fire Approximately 11:45 on August 28th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded 16000 E. 32nd Ave. on a semi truck fire. Engine 12 arrived to a working semi truck fire with flames showing from the roof of the cab. Engine 12 went to work pulling a line and began attack on the fire. Engine 3 grabbed a plug …
Aurora Mobile Home Fire On August 28th, 2026 around 10:11 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to multiple reports of two mobile homes on fire with possible parties trapped in the 15000 block of E. Colfax Ave. While enroute, Ladder 5 observed a large dark column of smoke and upgraded to a working fire. When they arrived on scene, they observed one …
Denver Commercial Fire On August 26th, 2026 Denver Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at 2111 S. Downing St. near E. Evans Ave. Crews arrived to find heavy fire in the Charlie-Delta corner of a laundromat with two Delta-side exposures threatened. Firefighters quickly attacked the fire while protecting the neighboring businesses. Both exposures were unaffected. No injuries were reported. …
Elementary School Electrical Fire On August 25th, 2026 at approximately 13:20 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Rolling Hills Elementary School, 5756 S. Biscay St. in Arapahoe County. Firefighters arrived on scene and found an electrical issue with the ballast in a light fixture. South Metro neutralized the issue …
Engine 2602 Push-In Ceremony On August 23, 2026, the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District proudly welcomed Engine 2602 into service at Fire Station 2 during a traditional push-in ceremony attended by firefighters, district leaders, and members of the community. The ceremony began with remarks from Fire Chief Greg Ward, who thanked the District Board and the community for their continued support. …
Station 17 Open House On August 22nd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 17, located at 10901 W. 38th Ave. in the Prospect Valley neighborhood. Station 17 is the former Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District Station 72. Station 17 response area includes the new Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, Clear Creek Crossing, Applewood, Paramount Heights, Prospect …
Castle Rock Touch-A-Truck The Castle Rock Police Department held their 10th Annual “Touch-A-Truck” event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock on August 22nd, 2026. The community was invited out and given the opportunity to climb aboard, explore and and learn about a variety of vehicles and the important roles they play. The Arapahoe Community College Police, Castle Rock …
Station 6 Open House On August 22nd, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 6, located on the 6th Ave. Service Rd. Station 6 was built in 1985 and is the former Lakewood Fire Department Station 6. The community came out to tour the station, meet firefighters, ask questions and have their photos taken with some of …
Larimer County Emergency Services Open House The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office held a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house at their new Emergency Services Building, 2250 W. County Rd. 56, on August 21st, 2026. The new building will house the Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team, Larimer County Dive Rescue, Larimer County Search and Rescue and the Diamond Peaks Ski Patrol. The …