South Metro Grill Fire On August 2nd, 2026 at approximately 18:30 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 4600 block of S. Ensenada St. in Centennial. Engine 23 arrived on scene and found a grill on file on the Charlie-Delta corner of the home. Crews were able to quickly …
Foothills Structure Fire On August 2nd, 2026 at 15:08 Foothills Fire Protection District, Highland Rescue and Genesee Fire Protection District was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 22400 block of Anasazi Way in the Riva Chase neighborhood in Jefferson County. Medic 287 arrived to a working fire from the rear deck with a propane tank near the fire. …
Denver Water Rescue Team Training The Denver Fire Department Water Rescue Team conducted dive training at Riviera Lake near Harvey Park on August 2nd, 2026. The team routinely trains to keep their skills sharp and to familiarize themselves with the various bodies of water throughout the city.
South Metro Residential Fire On August 2nd, 2026 at 02:30 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 5800 block of S. Ironton Court. The first arriving crew from Station 31 encountered heavy fire on the rear of the home with extension into the garage and spreading into the interior. Firefighters from Engine 31 deployed …
East Metro Hell Night The East Metro Fire Training Academy held their version of “Hell Night” at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on August 1st, 2026. The recruits spent their day experiencing life in the firehouse and responding to calls through out the course of their shift including a vegetation fire, cardiac arrest, ATV accident and vehicle fire. The recruits which …
Station 8 Open House On August 1st, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 8, 9001 W. Jewell Ave. in Lakewood and was dedicated in 2010. The community came out to tour the station, meet up with the station firefighters, ask questions and have their photos taken with some of the apparatus. Snacks and drinks were also …
Station 2 Open House The West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 2, 1545 Robb St. in Lakewood on August 1st, 2026. The community came out to tour the station, meet up with the firefighters and ask questions and have their photos taken with some of the apparatus. Visitors got an unexpected treat, as crews raised Tower …
2026 World Ranger Day National, State and local Rangers celebrated World Ranger Day on July 31st, 2026. The annual event commemorate Rangers killed and injured in the line of duty and celebrates the work Rangers do to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage. 5280Fire is proud to salute the Colorado Rangers who provide law enforcement, fire protection and …
Denver Parks World Ranger Day Denver Parks and Recreation hosted World Ranger Day in Central Park on July 31st, 2026. The public was invited out to meet with area rangers, check out their equipment and learn more about what they do in our local parks, trails and open spaces. Rangers from Aurora, Lakewood and South Suburban also participated in the …
Nathan Matthews Memorial Procession The U.S. Wildland Fire Service conducted a procession with fallen wildland firefighter Nathan Matthews on I-70 from the Denver Federal Center to Grand Junction on July 31st, 2026. Matthews was seriously injured during the Knowles Fire near Grand Junction on June 27th, 2026 and was taken to a Denver area hospital for treatment. He died from …
West Metro Vegetation Fire On July 30th, 2026 at 12:18 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vegetation fire on eastbound C-470. Engine 9 arrived to about a 100×100 grass fire burning on the right shoulder of C-470 approximately 1 1/4 mile from the W. Morrison Rd. exit and requested a large vegetation fire response. District 2 arrived and …
East Metro Hazmat Practical The East Metro Fire Training Academy held their hazardous materials practical at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on July 29th, 2026. The recruits were required to pass hands-on skill evaluations following strict state proctor guidelines. The scenarios tested real-world actions like identifying chemical products, setting up safer perimeters, executing non-ambulatory victim rescues from hot zones and managing …
West Metro Structure Fire On July 28th, 2026 at 21:00 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 13600 Block of W. Princeton Drive in Jefferson County. Jeffcom 911 advised that 911 caller reporting smoke from the 2nd floor. Engine 11 arrived to light smoke showing from a small two-story residential and pulled a 1 …
Denver Commercial Fire On July 27th, 2026 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported dumpster fire in the 1500 block of Champa St. What began as a routine response quickly escalated when the fire extended through a window into a nearby commercial building, prompting a full structure fire response. The fire spread into a storage room and the roof line. …
Aurora House Fire Around 20:00 on July 26th, 2026 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a reported house fire in the 2600 block of S. Troy Court. The resident heard a loud noise, smelled smoke inside the home, but was unable to locate the source. When the smoke alarms activated and conditions worsened, the occupant evacuated and observed smoke coming from …
Penley Fire At 16:22 on July 26th, 2026 Douglas Regional 911 Communications Center dispatched West Douglas County Fire Protection District to a vegetation fire at 2589 N. Hwy. 67 in Sedalia. Upon arrival, crews located a slow-moving fire burning in heavy fuels, in a remote area and in steep and rough terrain about 5 miles west of Sedalia near the Rainbow Creek Community. …
Aurora Vehicle Fire On July 25th, 2026 at approximately 14:30 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire at 1698 S. Oakland St. Dispatch advised responding units that the fire may be threatening a nearby residence. Engine 4 arrive on scene within minutes and found a vehicle fire in the driveway of the home. Firefighters were able to …
Elbert Tender Reveal Party On July 25th, 2026 the Elbert Fire Protection District welcomed two brand new water tenders into their fleet with a “Tender Reveal Party” ceremony at Station 231, 24310 Main St in Elbert. The fire district was able to purchase the two water tenders with a combined effort from both Fire Chief Brandon Homer as well as …
South Metro Brush Fire Just after 11:45 on July 25th, 2026 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to an outside fire near Desert Wine Lane at Russell Trail in Parker. While Brush 43 was responding, they could see a fire burning in heavy fuels and upgraded the call to a large brush fire. When crews from SMFR and Franktown Fire …
Arapahoe County Fair The East Metro Fire Training Academy assisted Sable Altura Fire Rescue with a booth at the Arapahoe County Fair on July 24th and July 25th, 2026. The experience allowed the recruits to engage with the community, provide public education and promote the department. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and the South Metro Fire Rescue Safety Foundation also …