Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters was held on May 10th, 2008 at at Belmar Park in Lakewood. The following firefighters were added to the memorial this year were: Terry DeVore 04/15/2008 Olney Springs Volunteer Fire Department John Schwartz, Jr. 04/15/2008 Olney Springs Volunteer Fire Department Gert Marais 04/15/2008 Colorado State Forest Service Shane Stewart 02/23/2008 Ault-Pierce …
Edgewater Mock Crash On April 24th, 2008 the Edgewater Fire Department performed extrication as part of a simulated crash at the Jefferson High School as part of prom week activities. Edgewater Firefighters performed the mock crash in front of the school, as students acted as accident victims to simulate a realistic crash scene. Edgewater Police Department, Flight for Life, Jeffco …
Central Orchard Mesa Live Fire Training On April 13th, 2008 the Central Orchard Mesa Volunteer Fire Department held a live fire training exercise at a donated outbuilding just east of Grand Junction. The department used the opportunity to train on fire behavior, hose management, structure protection and fire ground operations. Units on Scene: Engine 51, Engine 52, Rescue 51, Tender …
2nd Alarm Structure Fire Around 14:30 on March 20th, 2008 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire on Dayton St. No other information is available at this time. Additional information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue
Grand Junction Camper Fire On March 26th, 2008 at approximately 17:30 Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in Orchard Mesa. Unit arrive on scene and found that a pickup truck with a camper was on fire. The fire had spread to a nearby car and other debris on the ground in the area. Firefighters were …
Englewood 2nd Alarm Around 15:00 on March 22nd, 2008 Englewood Fire Department & Sheridan Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire on 3943 S. Lipan St. in Englewood. No other information is available at this time.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The 2008 Denver Saint Patrick’s Day Parade was held in downtown Denver on March 15th, 2008 with thousands coming out to show their Irish pride. Aurora Fire Department, Aurora Police Department, Denver Fire Department, Denver Health Paramedics, Denver Police Department, Denver Sheriff, Edgewater Fire Department and others participated in the parade or assisted with the event.
Centennial Building Collapse Around 13:00 on March 4th, 2008 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a building collapse. Crews arrived and found a hangar under construction at the Centennial Airport collapsed. A construction company was building the hangar for Tac Air, an aviation service. The structure is a small hangar with seven large steel girders. Five girders that made up the …
Engine 17 Accident Around 11:35 on March 4th, 2008 Littleton Fire Rescue Engine 17 responding to accident emergent was hit by a vehicle in the intersection at University Blvd. and Cresthill Lane. One firefighter and one person from the vehicle was injured. Both patients were transported to a local hospital with unknown injuries. Additional information was provided by Littleton Fire …
KREX Structure Fire On January 20th, 2008 Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at KREX TV, the NBC affiliate in Mesa County. Firefighters arrived on scene and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the building. The building had been renovated several times, creating many dead air spaces. Safety concerns due to the potential …
3rd Alarm Apartment Fire Around 17:00 on January 13th, 2008 South Metro Fire Rescue & Parker Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire at the Ballantyne Apartment complex, 10001 E. Dry Creek Rd. in Centennial. Crews arrived to a six-story multi-family apartment complex with heavy flames and smoke showing. The fire was caused by a portable propane heaters on …
Englewood House Fire Around 18:00 on January 12th, 2008 Englewood Fire Department & Sheridan Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Illiff Ave. No other information is available at this time.
Littleton House Fire At 03:06 on January 1st, 2008 Littleton Fire Rescue was alerted to a structure fire at 4695 Aberdeen Ave. Engine 15 en route advised flames in the air. Engine 17 arrived on scene to a a fully involved 2-story single-family home and started fire attack with defensive strategy, and needing exposure protection on Charlie side. Crews reported …
Trooper Zach Templeton Memorial Colorado State Patrol Trooper Zachariah Templeton was honored when hundreds of law, fire and other first responders from across the state and beyond came out to his funeral at the Lifebridge Christian Church in Longmont on October 19th, 2007. Templeton and another trooper had stopped in the median of I-76, near 96th Ave. in Commerce City …
Fairmount Safety Day Fairmount Fire Protection District held a Safety Day at the Ward Road Park-n-Ride at W. 44th Ave. & Ward Rd in Wheat Ridge on September 8th, 2007. The community was invited to meet with firefighters, enjoy food and tour the apparatus. Pridemark Paramedics and Jefferson County Sheriff also participated in the event.
Littleton Fire Muster The Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Muster & Parade in Littleton was was held on June 16th, 2007 with a fire truck parade on Littleton Blvd. to the Arapahoe Community College for the fire annual muster. Littleton Fire Rescue put on an auto extrication demonstration.
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters was held on May 19th, 2007 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.
Skyline Attic Fire On December 10th, 2006 Skyline Fire Department with South Metro Fire Rescue and Cunningham Fire Rescue responded to reported structure fire. Crews arrived to find fire in the attic space which was quickly put under control.
Brian Gould Memorial A service was held for Brian Gould on November 20th, 2006 at the Poudre Valley Hospital followed by a large procession to the Faith Evangelical Free Church, 3920 S. Shields St. in Fort Collins for his funeral service. Brian was 42 years-old and passed away on November 16th, 2006 when he was involved in a car crash …
Fire Muster & Parade The annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Muster & Parade was held on June 17th, 2006 with a fire apparatus parade on Littleton Blvd. in Littleton that ended at the Arapahoe Community College for the fire muster. Littleton Fire Rescue held an auto extrication demonstration.