EMILY Remote Controlled Rescue Denver Fire Department received their new high speed rescue robot called E.M.I.L.Y. (Emergency Integrated Lifesaving Lanyard), made by Hydronalix, which is a remote controlled robotic rescue boat that has Sonar to help swimmers stay afloat until a rescuer arrives, and also provides Sonar, which is courtesy of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). EMILY, which also …
Denver Transformer Fire After 11:00 on August 14th, 2019 Denver Fire Department responded to reported fire at Atlas Metals 1835 W. Colfax Ave. Crews arrived to sparks from electrical transformer that dropped to the ground creating exterior trash fire that slightly damaged the outside of the building. Xcel was called to the scene and no injuries were reported. Additional information provided by …
Aurora Structure Fire At 13:32 on August 14th, 2019 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a structure fire at 10288 E. 6th Ave. Ladder 2 arrived to a 2-story multi-family residential with nothing showing, and went interior and found heavy smoke conditions. Engine 2 pulled a 1 3/4 line in to the fire unit, and Ladder 2 started …
Lake Pueblo Brush Fire Around 13:15 on August 13th, 2019 Pueblo County Sheriff Emergency Services Bureau (ESB) Fire Team was dispatched to the west end of Lake Pueblo for a reported brush fire. Smoke was visible before crews could get on scene. Pueblo County Delta 15 advised once on scene that the fire was approximately 1/4 acre in size and …
Pueblo Structure Fire On August 13th, 2019 around 13:00 Pueblo Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 3400 block of Baltimore Ave. The caller reported a burning smell in her unit but no flames or smoke seen. Focused Response Unit 82 arrived on scene and had nothing showing and made entrance into the building to investigate. Crews began …
Live Fire Training On August 13th, 2019 the Colorado Springs Fire Department crews were able to train with live fire at a donated structure in the 100 block of E. Cheyenne Rd. Crews that attended ran three separate scenarios with the additional help of several firefighters from Colorado Springs’ sister city Nuevas Casas Grandes, Mexico. Units in Attendance: Battalion Chief …
Centennial Car vs House At 05:40 on August 12th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a car vs. house accident at 7231 S. Franklin St. in Centennial. When crews arrived, they found a vehicle against the home and significant damage to one corner of the structure. The residents were home when the accident occurred and safely evacuated without injuries. …
Westminster Garage Fire At 04:25 on August 11th, 2019 Westminster Fire Department responded to a detached garage fire in the 3300 block of W. 73rd Ave. Engine 1 arrived to fully involved garage on fire in the rear of the address on Irving St. Engine 1 pulled a 1 3/4 attack line for fire attack with Medic 1, and Engine 2 …
South Metro Engine 13 Accident At 23:55 on August 10th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 13 was involved in a traffic collision in front of the fire station located at 6290 W. Coal Mine Rd. in Jefferson County. The Engine was responding to a fire alarm and was turning left (westbound) onto Coal Mine and was struck by an …
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut The 2020 Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut Party was held at the Armory Performing Arts Center in Brighton on August 10th, 2019. Hundreds came out to see the puppies, meet with the “fan favorite” firefighters that were back to show their support, get their calendars, have them signed and help raise money for Lifeline Puppy Rescue, a …
Pancake Breakfast Southeast Weld Fire Protection District hosted their annual pancake breakfast on August 10th, 2019 at Station 1 in Keenesburg. The community came out to meet with firefighters, enjoy a pancake breakfast, ham, and eggs by the members of the fire district. After breakfast, the Fair Parade celebrating agriculture, rodeo, local business and local schools was held, part of the Southeast …
Front Range Pancake Breakfast On August 10th, 2019 Front Range Fire Rescue hosted their second of 2 annual pancake breakfasts, this one at Station 2 in Milliken. Breakfast goers were entertained by Chief Michael West playing bagpipes. The event is held in conjunction with Milliken’s Beef ‘n Bean Day and along with the breakfast includes a parade, fun and games …
Station 253 Pancake Breakfast The Rattlesnake Fire Protection District held a pancake breakfast at Station 253 125 Meadow Station Rd. on August 10th, 2019. The Department invited the community to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, pick up a volunteer application and enjoy a nice breakfast.
Littleton Condo Fire At 01:24 on August 10th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to reports of an apartment building fire at 5873 S. Prince St. in Littleton. First arriving Engine 11 found a large 3 story multiple dwelling with a working fire on the 3rd floor, Charlie side. Engine and Medic 11 stretched a horizontal standpipe from the alpha side …
Golden Water Rescue At 19:29 on August 9th, 2019 Golden Fire Department responded to water rescue in the area of W 10th St. & Washington St. JeffCom advised patient was pulled out of Clear Creek and CPR in progress. Engine 21 arrived to find the patient closer to Ford St. at 11th St. on the south side of the creek. AMR …
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut Party The Colorado Firefighter Calendar held their 2020 Debut Party in the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Center for Performing Arts on August 9th, 2019. A large crowd turned out to meet with firefighters, see who made the beefsteak style calendar and obtain their personal copies. Proceeds benefit the Pediatric Burn Center at Children’s Hospital Colorado. …
South Metro Tractor Fire At 12:01 on August 9th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported commercial vehicle fire at 7120 S. Jordan Rd. in Centennial. Quint 35 arrived on scene and found a large CAT front end loader fully engulfed in fire. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it was able to spread. No …
Summer Social The City Federal Heights hosted a Summer Social with Federal Heights Fire Department & Federal Heights Police Department on August 8th, 2019 at Ruston Park. Members of the community were treated to food, music, a bouncy house, free face painting, and more. Federal Heights Fire was educating kids about bike helmet safety and kids were given a free bike helmet. There …
Arvada Basement Fire At 12:46 on August 8th, 2019 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a basement fire in the 5600 block of Everett St. Jeffcom advised that all residents were able to evacuate out of the structure. Engine 51 arrived to a 2-story small single family residents with smoke showing and a working fire in the basement, pulled a 1 3/4 attack …
Arvada Structure Fire On August 6th, 2019 at 21:21 Arvada Fire Protection District was dispatched to a structure fire in the 5300 block of W. 86th Ave. JeffCom reports of an electrical fire, and that an occupant may be trapped in the basement. Arvada PD arrived on scene and confirmed everyone had safely evacuated the home. Engine 55 arrived to a single story ranch …