Denver Haz-Mat Response On July 15th, 2012 at approximately 11:00 Denver Fire Department responded to a hazardous materials incident at the Gold Star Sausage Company, 2800 Walnut St. Firefighters donned protective clothing to investigate, mitigate and resolve the situation. No injuries were reported. Units on Scene: Chief 2, Engine 6, Engine 9, Tower 9, Decon 9, Hamer 1 & Rescue …
Tiny Town Day On July 15th, 2012 Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District was at the Tiny Town & Railroad, 6249 S. Turkey Creek Rd. in Morrison. Firefighters from the department was on hand with fire equipment on display and the 1926 parade antique for the kids of all ages to tour as well of the all the attractions.
North Washington Backyard Fire North Washington Fire Rescue responded to a fire in the backyard at W. 71st. Pl. and Masey St. Crews arrived to fire in the backyard. No other info was released.
Celena Hollis Memorial Fundraiser Girlz Pushing the Button held a memorial for fallen Denver Police Department Officer Celena Hollis on July 1st, 2012 at Eden Lounge. Officer Hollis was shot and killed on June 24th, 2012 during a disturbance in City Park while working at a Jazz in the Park Festival. Girlz Pushing the Button is an organization designed to …
Celena Hollis Memorial Denver Police Department Officer Celena Hollis Memorial was held on June 30th, 2012 at the Denver First Church of the Nazarene in Englewood. Thousands came out to honor Hollis from law enforcement, fire departments, and first responders including officers from Detroit Police Department. Officer Hollis was shot and killed at City Park Jazz Festival on June 24th, …
Denver Warehouse Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a warehouse fire in the 5100 block of Race St on June 29th, 2012. No other details were released.
Loveland Dive Call At 21:33 on June 28th, 2012 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority with Berthoud Fire Protection District, Estes Valley Fire Protection District & Larimer County Dive Rescue Team initially responded to the private pond across from Fairgrounds Park, 710 S. Railroad Ave. after receiving a 911 call of parties in the water. The caller heard a boy screaming for help …
Westminster Water Rescue On June 28th, 2012 just after 14:00 Westminster Fire Department responded to a vehicle into Hidden Lake at W. 69th Ave. & Yates St. A 911 caller reported that an occupied vehicle went into the lake with possibly 3 parties inside. Another 911 caller reported 2 parties were on shore and a one being pulled from the …
Flagstaff Fire The Flagstaff Fire, which was also called the Bison Fire at the beginning located in Boulder County. The fire started on June 26th, 2012, from a lightning strike off Flagstaff Rd. & Bison Dr. around 13:15. The fire was contained on July 2nd, 2012 with a reported 300 acres burned.
Elbert County Road 102 Fire At 13:51 on June 24th, 2012 fire departments from several departments were called to weeds being burned got out of control that spread into hay bales. The fire burned 600 acres including 150 large hay bales, 1500 small hay bales, a bale wagon, boat, camper, 20 x 30 barn, and a tool shed. The Elbert …
Denver Car Fire Around 16:30 on June 23rd, 2012 Denver Fire Department responded to a car on fire at S. Patton Ct. & W. Mississippi Ave. Engine 23 arrived to fire showing for the front of a vehicle and crews got the fire under control quickly.
Arvada Brush Fire At 12:30 on June 23rd, 2012 Arvada Fire Protection District worked a brush fire at W. 70th Ave. & Xenon Ct. in the Kenderick Park-East open space area. Arvada Police Department & Pridemark Paramedics
Waldo Canyon Fire The Waldo Canyon Fire started as a reported brush fire around 12:00 on June 23rd, 2012 in the Pike National Forest. The fire burned 18,247 acres, over 340 structures destroyed in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in Colorado Springs with evacuations of tens of thousands. The fire claimed 2 fatalities. The fire was reported to be started from …
Woodland Heights Fire The Woodland Heights Fire started around 11:55 on June 23rd, 2012 in the 1600 block of High Dr. and close to the Beaver Meadows entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Resources were requested when the flames started showing with the wind towards downtown Estes Park from the nearby High Park Fire burning in the Roosevelt National Forest …
Aurora 2nd Alarm Fire Just after noon on June 22nd, 2012 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the 16000 block of E. Lehigh Circle. No other information is available at this time.
Ranger Reservoir Rescue On June 21st, 2012 at approximately 13:00 Park Rangers from Aurora Parks, Recreation and Open Space were dispatched to a stranded vessel on Aurora Reservoir. A small boat had lost power and was unable to make it back to shore. The boat with two people onboard, was endanger of capsizing in the choppy waters. Rangers responded to …
Platte River Water Rescue Denver Fire Department Water Rescue Team at the Platte River on June 16th, 2012. No other details were released.
27th Annual Fire Muster The 27th Annual Schomp Automotive Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Parade & Muster was held at the Arapahoe Community College on June 16th, 2012. The parade featured modern and antique fire trucks, the fire muster featured fire truck rides, and Littleton Fire Rescue auto extrication.
South Metro House Fire Around 18:00 on June 15th, 2012 South Metro Fire Rescue was alerted to a possible structure fire at E. Easter Pl. & S. Tamarac St. Crews arrived to a 2-story single family with smoke showing. Crews got the fire knocked quickly in the kitchen area and started overhaul. The cause is under investigation.
I-70 Semi Accident Around 13:30 on June 14th, 2012 Foothills Fire Protection District responded to a semi that overturned on eastbound I-70 after the Genesee exit. No other information is available at this time. Fairmount Fire Protection District, Genesee Fire Protection District, Highland Rescue Team, Colorado State Patrol, Jefferson County Sheriff & CDOT