Grand Junction Commercial Fire On July 4th, 2009 at approximately 13:00 the Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Powerhouse Gym, 2460 Patterson Rd. Crews arrived on scene and found heavy fire in a Stanley Steamer carpet cleaning van parked behind the business. The fire had spread to the back side of the building. …
Pancake Breakfast The Plateau Valley Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast at Station 91 in Collbran on July 4th, 2009. The community was invited out to enjoy breakfast before parting in the annual Collbran Independence Day Parade. The Collbran Marshal and Colorado State Parks also participated in the parade.
Grand Junction Emergency Landing On July 1st, 2009 the Grand Junction Fire Department and Walker Field Fire Authority (ARFF) Fire Department responded to an aircraft emergency on the tarmac at Walker Field. An American Airlines jet made an emergency landing due to a mechanic issues. Firefighters responded to the tarmac, checked the plane and assisted with the evacuation of the passengers. …
Denver 2nd Alarm At 03:30 on June 29th, 2009 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to the 4800 block of N. Pecos St. in the Chaffee Park area for multiple reports of an explosion and fire. Crews arrived and found heavy flames venting from the front windows of the Dollar$ City store. An extra Engine & Truck was requested, and followed …
Evergreen Restaurant Fire At 09:15 on June 27th, 2009 Evergreen Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire at the McDonalds, 902 Swede Gulch Rd. Crews arrived with light smoke showing, and crews got the main body of the fire put out quickly in the kitchen area. Investigators are determining whether the fire was caused by hot grease that …
Wheat Ridge Motorhome Fire At 13:00 on June 24th, 2009 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District responded to a motorhome on fire threatening a structure in the 11700 block of W. 33rd Pl. Crews arrived to a motorhome on fire and started fire attack. Crews got the fire quickly knocked with little extension to the home. No other information is available …
Mesa County Potholes Recovery On June 24th, 2009 the Glade Park Volunteer Fire Department and Mesa County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to a reported drowning at the Potholes, a popular recreation area on Bureau of Land Management property west of Grand Junction. First responders arrived on scene and confirmed that a man drowned in a fast-moving section of the Little …
Wheat Ridge Commercial Fire Around 01:30 on June 23rd, 2009 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District with West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at Clancys Irish Pub, 10117 W. 37th Place. The fire destroyed part of the bar area and the cause is under investigation. Additional information provided by Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District. Wheat Ridge Police Department …
Inter-Canyon Open House Inter-Canyon Fire Protection District held an open house on June 20th, 2009 at Station 1. The department invited the community to come out to meet with the local firefighters, check out the apparatus, learn safety information and submit an application to volunteer. The department covers 55 square miles in Jefferson County and has five stations.
24th Annual Fire Muster The Ralph Schomp Automotive Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Parade & Muster was held on June 20th, 2009, this is the 24th year, the event started in 1985. The fire apparatus parade went down Littleton Blvd. in downtown Littleton, and ended at the Arapahoe Community College for the fire muster.
Sunshine Wildland Training The Sunshine Fire Protection District hosted a wildland training on June 13th, 2009. Firefighters from the Gold Hill Fire Protection District and Four Mile Fire Protection District also participated in the training as well as Boulder Emergency Squad.
Water Rescue Training On June 6th and June 7th, 2009, firefighters from around the Grand Valley participated in water rescue training along the Colorado River in Grand Junction. Firefighters worked with ropes, rescue boards and flotation devices in order to hone their skills reaching victims and extracting them from the river.
Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial The annual Colorado Fallen Firefighters Memorial was held on May 5th, 2009 at at Belmar Park in Lakewood.
Arvada House Fire On April 23rd, 2009 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 14300 block of W. 70th Dr. in Ralston Valley. Crews arrived to heavy fire and smoke showing from the second floor and one occupant holding on to the second story roof gutter before falling to the ground. That person suffered burns and …
Grand Junction Structure Fire On April 18th, 2009 around midnight Grand Junction Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in an abandoned building along G Rd. Units arrived in scene and found heavy smoke coming from the structure. Firefighters were on scene about ninety minutes extinguishing the fire, checking for host spots and mopping up. No injuries were …
Lakewood Strip Mall Fire Around 18:00 on April 17th, 2009 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a commercial structure fire at 8500 W. Colfax Ave. Crews arrived to a strip mall and heavy smoke showing from the Rockley Piano Warehouse. Crews were able to get control of the fire quickly. No other information is available at this time. Units on …
West Metro Apartment Fire Around 17:30 on April 6th, 2009 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at the Chateau Verde Apartments, 1305 W. Cedar Dr. in Lakewood. No other information is available at this time. Units on Scene: District 2, District 1, SAM 1, Engine 4, Medic 4, Squrt 2, Engine 3, Tower 3, Engine 6, Medic …
Nederland House Fire Around 18:00 on April 4th. 2009 Nederland Fire Protection District responded to a house fire. No other information is available at this time. Units on Scene: Nederland: Engine 5601, Engine 5602, Rescue 5624 & Tender 5641 High Country Fire Protection District: Engine 2, Engine 4 & Rescue 2 Nederland Police Department & Pridemark Paramedics
West Metro Crane Accident On March 31st, 2009 around 11:45 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported crane accident at 11600 W. 2nd Place in Lakewood. Crews arrived to the under construction site of the new St. Anthony Hospital with a crane that twisted and collapsed as it was lifting a vertical I-beam. One construction worker was injured but …
Mesa County Brush Fire On March 22nd, 2009 at approximately 19:30 Grand Junction Fire Department and Mesa County Sheriff’s Office Wildland Fire Team were dispatched to a grass fire on an island in the Colorado River near Highway 50. Crews arrived on scene and found a fast moving fire fueled by tall grass and heavy winds. The fire spread to …