Denver High Rise Fire Around 17:00 on December 3rd, 2013 Denver Fire Department responded to a high rise fire at W. 17th Ave. & Grant St. Crews arrived to heavy smoke showing. No other info was released. Denver Police Department
Working House Fire At 00:50 on December 2nd, 2013 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire in the 6800 block of Marshall St. Truck 54 arrived to a 2-story single family residential with fire and smoke showing, pulled a line in for fire attack in the offensive strategy, and the house appears to be vacant. Battalion 51 arrived, assumed …
Westminster Deck Fire At 12:24 on December 1st, 2013 Westminster Fire Department was called to a confirmed structure fire at 8200 Sheridan Blvd. with multiple 911 calls. Westminster Police Department was first to arrived and reported smoke showing with evacuations, and dispatch advising that over 20 911 calls coming in, prompting Battalion 2 to request an additional Engine & Medic. Engine 1 …
Lakewood Deck Fire At 01:32 on November 26th, 2013 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire in the 400 block of S. Ames St. Engine 7 arrived and sized up a small single-family dwelling with smoke showing, and pulled a 1 3/4 line in for fire attack with Medic 7. Medic 1 arrived and assigned as medical group, and …
West Metro Interface Fire Just after 14:00 on November 13th, 2013 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported vegetation fire in the area of W. Bowles Ave. & Simms St. District 3 confirmed smoke in the air from the Hogback, and dispatch was receiving multiple 911 calls, with some callers reporting structures on fire, prompting an upgrade to a 2nd alarm …
Fort Collins House Fire At 16:48 on November 3rd, 2013 Poudre Fire Authority was called to 924 Pioneer Ave. on a reported structure fire. Engine 2 arrived on scene to find a large portion of the back of a one story structure in flames. An aggressive attack was able to knock down most of the fire in five minutes with …
Brighton Station Open Houses Chief Mark Bodane and the members of Brighton Fire Rescue District opened all of their doors to the community on October 18th, 2013 by holding open houses at all five stations in their district. Stations 53, 54 and 55 greeted early risers with a pancake breakfast. Stations 51 and 52 hosted chili lunches later in the …
Favorite Firefighter Contest The Denver Wrangler hosted the 2013 Favorite Firefighter Contest on October 13th, 2013. Several models from the 2014 Colorado Firefighter Calendar competed for the title of favorite firefighters. The firefighters completed against one another to collect donations from the audience throughout the event. Proceeds benefitted Children’s Hospital.
2013 Fans and Heroes Kroenke Sports and the Denver Nuggets hosted a tribute to first responders and emergency preparedness night at the Pepsi Center on October 13th, 2013. Spectators were invited to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information before the game. The Colorado State Patrol, Denver Fire Department, Denver Police Department, Stadium Medical …
3rd Alarm High Rise Fire Around 08:30 on October 13th, 2013 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire in a downtown high rise building at 999 18th St. Units arrived on scene and were able to extinguish a small mechanical fire. Firefighters spent about 30 minutes checking for extension and ventilating parts of the building. No …
Frisco Fuel Spill On October 6th, 2013 Summit County Communications was alerted to a careless driver who had left the 7-11 at 741 N Summit Blvd. with the gas pump still attached to the vehicle causing a moderate amount of fuel to spill around the pump. Lake Dillon Fire Rescue Haz-Mat 2 arrived, and was able to mitigate the spill …
Firewomen 2013 Conference Female Firefighters from across the United States attended the Firewomen 2013 Conference in Frisco on October 4th, 5th, and 6th, 2013. The conference was sponsored by the Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Lake Dillon Fire Rescue, Summit County Ambulance Service and the Colorado State Chiefs Association. The conference allowed Firefighters to network and learn from each …
Fort Collins 2nd Alarm Mayday At 00:46 on September 22nd, 2013 Poudre Fire Authority was alerted to a structure fire in the 1900 block of E. Lincoln Ave. in Fort Collins. Fort Collins 911 received a report of smoke coming from the building and a first alarm assignment was dispatched. Engine 6 arrived to smoke coming from the western most unit …
Colorado 9/11 Stair Climb 2013 The annual Colorado 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb was held September 11th, 2013 at Red Rocks. The stair climb is nine laps around the Red Rocks Amphitheater.
West Metro Lightning Strike On September 3rd, 2013 at 17:47 West Metro Fire Rescue was alerted to a confirmed structure fire at 13609 W. Purdue Ave. in Willowbrook. A 911 caller reported flames showing from the eves after the house was hit by lightning. Engine 11 arrived to a two-story single-family residence with fire showing from the 2nd floor, and began offensive …
Arvada Garage Fire Around 10:00 on August 31st, 2013 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a garage on fire in the 64oo block of Iris Way. Medic 53 arrived to heavy smoke showing with no fire visible, Battalion 51 arrived and assume command and confirmed a working fire. Engine 52 arrived and established a water supply and advanced a attack line inside …
Hot Times Kool Cars The 21st Annual Firefighters Hot Times Kool Cars charity auto show was held at the Arvada Center on August 25th, 2013. Firefighters from Arvada, Aurora, Westminster, Wheat Ridge and the Colorado Firefighter Calendar participated in the event. Proceeds benefitted the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center.
Glencoe Valley Fire Around 14:20 on August 19th, 2013 a wind-driven brush fire in the Coal Creek Canyon area in Jefferson County was reported after a 911 caller reported hearing an pop before the fire started. Crews from several fire departments responded with also about 12,500 gallons of water drops from a helicopter. The residents from Blue Mountain Estates were …
Westminster House Fire At 11:28 on August 19th, 2013 Westminster Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 7200 block of Ingalls St. Medic 1 advised black smoke visible from W. 72nd Ave & Stuart St. and Battalion 2 requested additional Engine & Medic. Medic 1 arrived to a 2-story residential structure with flames showing from the Delta side. Engine 1 …
Westminster Structure Fire On August 17th, 2013 Westminster Fire Department with mutual-aid from Southwest Adams County Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire at 3340 W. 94th Ave. at Hooker St. Crews arrived to heavy smoke showing from a one-story residential structure. No other information is available at this time. Westminster Police Department