Front Range Multi-Company Drills Front Range Fire Rescue conducted drills on February 7th, 2025 at 1112 Sandra Drive in Johnstown. Crews from Engine 509 (Station 1) and Engine 502 (Station 2) were lead through the drills by Battalion Chief Roberts. The simulated scenario included searching for and rescuing a victim at an undisclosed location within the basement area, while dealing …
Residential Structure Fire On February 9th, 2025 at 16:15 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 8800 block of Chestnut Hill Lane in Highlands Ranch. Engine 33 arrived on scene and confirmed a fire in the basement of a home involving lithium-ion batteries. Firefighters pulled an attack line to prevent further spread. Two occupants of the …
Denver Apartment Fire On February 9th, 2025 around 15:10 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported multi-family structure fire on N. High St. in the Cheesman Park neighborhood. Crews arrived to fire and smoke showing from a 3rd floor apartment and started fire attack and search. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish fire. One patient was rescued by firefighters …
Class 24-02 Graduation On February 7th, 2025 the Denver Fire Department Academy Class 24-02 celebrated their graduation from the academy at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. More here from their “Hell Night” Class 24-02 training from February 1st, 2025. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department
Estes Valley Fire Ice Rescue Training On February 8th, 2025 firefighters from the Estes Valley Fire Protection District gathered for the field day of the Ice Rescue Training that they have been participating in. Students attended a classroom session on Thursday and on Saturday put the knowledge from the class to use on the ice of Lake Estes. Students completed …
BES Ice Rescue Training The Boulder Emergency Squad conducted ran ice rescue scenarios at Viele Lake in S. Boulder on February 8th, 2025. Despite the cold and snowflakes, the dedicated rescuers completed the tasks needed, saving the victim and Lilly the big giant stuffie. BES is an all-volunteer team of technical rescue specialists who provide search, rescue and other emergency …
Pueblo Polar Plunge The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office hosted the 2025 Polar Plunge at Pueblo Reservoir on February 8th, 2025. Sixteen teams totaling 137 people registered to take the frigid dip and help raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado. Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero, Bent County Sheriff Jake Six, Custer County Sheriff Rich Smith and Huerfano County Sheriff Bruce Newman …
Arvada Structure Fire On February 8th, 2025 at 07:55 Jeffcom dispatched Arvada Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue to a reported structure fire in the 6000 block of Vivian Court. Engine 56 arrived to a working fire from a one-story single-family residence with fire from the Bravo-Charlie corner, pulled a line in for fire attack and secured their …
Denver Garage Fire On February 7th, 2025 around 20:00 Denver Fire Department responded to the 1900 block of Krameria St. in South Park Hill for a fully involved detached garage. First arriving crews found a detached garage in the rear of the home with a fully involved camper trailer inside. The fire extended into the rear of the deck of …
Windsor-Severance Fire Drills On February 7th, 2025 the Windsor Severance Fire Rescue conducted multi company training at the Public Safety Campus of Aims Community College in Windsor. This included a simulated working structure fire with smoke showing. Crews would respond in achieve a water supply, deploy a hose line and complete an interior attack, forcible entry, complete a primary search, …
High Angle Rescue Training On February 7th, 2025 Aurora Fire Rescue Engine 5, Ladder 5 and Heavy Rescue 5 crew jumped into the weekend with some serious training. Firefighters tackled a tough situation where a victim was trapped in a burning building, and ladders couldn’t reach them. To make the rescue, they had to rappel down using a rope system …
Ice Rescue Training The South Adams County Fire Department conducted their annual ice rescue refresher training during the week of February 3rd, 2025 at Valente Lake on E. 104th Ave. Firefighters rotated through several scenarios to train their basic ice rescue techniques. Platte Valley Ambulance crews were also on the trainings for personnel safety and to run mock evaluation exercises …
Centennial Alert 3 At 16:44 on February 6th, 2025 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched for a Alert 3 at Centennial Airport for an aircraft emergency. A single-engine Mooney propeller with one person on board landed without landing gear beside runway 35L. The one occupant exited the aircraft without injuries. Additional information provided by South Metro Fire Rescue Units on …
South Metro Townhome Fire At 11:08 on February 6th, 2025 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the at 87oo block of E. Dry Creek Rd. A realtor entered the residence and noticed a possible mattress fire, then immediately called 911 and safely evacuated the building. Crews arrived and deployed a 1.75” attack line and discovered fire …
Denver Hell Night Denver Fire Department held their annual “Hell Night” for the latest recruit Class 24-02 on February 1st, 2025 at the Denver Fire Department Training Facility. The current recruits had a full day of incidents into the late night responding to several scenarios which included structure fires, fire alarms, auto extrications, vehicle fires, medical calls, pulling house lines, …
Berthoud Ice Rescue Training On February 6th, 2025 Berthoud Fire Protection District B shift conducted their annual ice rescue training at Loveland Reservoir. Crews spent their morning honing their skills and discussing the effects of hypothermia.
Arvada Detached Train On February 5th, 2025 at 15:50 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a train incident at Alta Vista Drive and Carr St. involving a train that detached and not derail. Jeffcom advised that 911 caller reporting hearing a loud pop noise and possibly 10 detached cars. Crews arrived to a train blocking Carr St. and confirmed it …
Mountain View Grass Fire On February 5th, 2025 Mountain View Fire Rescue responded to reports of a grass fire in windy conditions along the east side of I-25 between the interstate and the frontage road just south of Hwy. 52. The winds were blowing quite strong when the call came into dispatch about a fire spotted along the interstate. Firefighters …
Aurora Trapped MVA On February 5th, 2025 at approximately 09:55 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident on E. Smoky Hill Rd. and the intersection with S. Chambers Rd. Engine 6 arrived on scene and found three cars with heavy damage. Additional units were dispatched to the scene to assist with extrication and patient care. Two …
Lakewood Commercial Fire On February 3rd, 2025 at 22:35 Jeffcom dispatched West Metro Fire Rescue to a structure fire in the abandoned gas station at 5950 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood. Engine 7 en route reported a smoke header showing from half a mile away. Engine 7 arrived to a single-story gas station and a vehicle repair garage with flames …