West Metro Harlan Street Fire At 7:46 March 6th, 2018 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a residential structure fire at 1751 Harlan St. in Lakewood, and dispatch advised units enroute that possible trapped parties inside. Crews arrived to a single-story residence with a detached garage, smoke and flames showing, fire through the roof. Engine 1 pulled a 1 …
Centennial Residential Fire At 12:58 March 5th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 5828 S. Lisbon Way in Centennial. Initial radio reports indicate a small fire on the deck in the rear of the residence. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes of the call and made quick work of the blaze before …
Aurora Grass Fire At approximately 10:25 March 5th, 2018, Aurora Fire Rescue, South Metro Fire Rescue and Sable Altura Fire Rescue were dispatched to a grass fire along the east side of E-470 just north of E. Jewell Avenue. Heavy smoke was visible for several miles. Crews arrived on scene and went to work with brush trucks and hand lines. …
Adams County Structure Fire At approximately 16:19 on March 4th, 2018 Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 1000 block of Coronado Parkway Dr. when neighbors called 9-1-1 to report a structure fire. The first unit arrived at 16:24 p.m. and saw a four-unit multi-family structure with heavy smoke and flames at the right side of the building. Firefighters …
Arapahoe County Residential Structure Fire Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue worked a residential structure fire at 6781 S. Kincaid March 4th, 2018 with mutual-aid from South Metro Fire Rescue, Strasburg Fire Protection District and Rattlesnake Fire Protection District.
Forest Ridge Wildland Fire During the Red Flag Warning on March 4th, 2018 a wildland fire fueled by heavy winds in Elbert County burned 375 acres on County Road 118 in the Forest Ridge area. The fire burned four homes and five outbuildings. Crews worked through the night with hot spots. Departments on Scene: Agate Fire Protection District Larkspur Fire …
Bennett Vegetation Fire Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue worked a 30 acre vegetation weed fire at 40021 E. 88th Ave. that involved a car, several boats. trailers and a camper on March 3rd, 2018 with mutual-aid request from Brighton Fire Rescue District, Sable Altura Fire Rescue and Strasburg Fire Protection District..
Sterling Open House The Sterling Fire Department held an open house and placed two new engines into service on March 3, 2018. The Department took delivery of twin HME pumpers last week. The new rigs, Engine 10 and Engine 12, hold 1000 gallons of water and a have a 1500 gpm pump. Firefighters wet down the new rigs, invited the …
Recruit Academy Fire Burn The Recruit Academy Fire Burn was held March 2nd, 2018 at the West Metro Fire Training Center in Lakewood with recruits from West Metro Fire Rescue, Littleton Fire Rescue, Castle Rock Fire Rescue, and the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District. The three buildings that they burned, consistent with three different constructions: modern and legacy construction and …
Pueblo Structure Fire Around 16:00 on March 1st, 2018 crews from Pueblo Fire Department were dispatched to investigate smoke near the area of W 26th Street and Norwich Ave. Shortly after Engine 5 was dispatched, Pueblo City Dispatch upgraded to a residential structure fire as they took several calls. Engine 5 went enroute and reported heavy smoke showing from their …
West Metro Basement Fire West Metro Fire Rescue on February 27th, 2018 responded to a structure fire at 12822 Wide Acres Rd. in Lakewood. Engine 2 arrived on scene to a single story small to medium duplex with nothing showing with an offensive strategy on the Alpha side. Tower 2 arrived as split crews, search and fire control, pulled a …
Centennial Structure Fire Shortly after 6:00 February 25th, 2018 South Metro Fire Rescue and Aurora Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 15669 E. Prentice Lane. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the home. Neighbors who smelled smoke were able to alert the homeowners of the …
51st Annual Hygiene Pancake Supper The Hygiene Fire Protection District held their 51st Annual Pancake Supper on February 24th, 2018. The evening festivities also include a raffle and silent auction. The Department expected about 500 people to partake in their annual fundraiser. Congratulations to Chief Cody Trevithick; his acting chief title was officially made permanent during the supper.
Longmont Station 6 Open House The Longmont Fire Department held an open house at Station 6 (501 S. Pratt Parkway) on February 24th, 2018. The community was invited to meet with firefighters, tour the station, check out the apparatus and learn valuable safety information.
Adams County Extrication At approximately 9:04 on February 14th, 2018 Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the intersection of Steel Pl. and E. 85th Dr. to the scene of a vehicle accident. One patient needed extrication from the vehicle that had gone off the road. Once the patient was extricated, they were transported to a nearby hospital. Units on …
Parker Road Rollover February 11th, 2018 at approximately 14:00 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a one-vehicle rollover on Parker Road just south of Orchard. A Jeep Patriot traveling northbound on Parker Road drifted off the right side of the road and struck the guardrail. The vehicle flipped over the guardrail and down an embankment towards Piney Creek. Firefighters …
Aurora Polar Plunge 2018 A Saturday morning snowstorm didn’t deter hundreds of people from taking the plunge. The Polar Plunge was held at the Aurora Reservoir on February 10th, 2018. Local law enforcement officers, businesses, and community members braved the frigid waters to help raise funds for Colorado Special Olympics. Firefighters from Aurora Fire Rescue were on hand to ensure …
Thornton Engine 72 Dedication Thornton Fire Department held a dedication for the new Engine 72 at Station 72 on February 10th, 2017 including many that braved the cold weather including the City of Thornton Mayor, council members, city manager and their staff with fire family and friends. Firefighters with the ceremonial bucket transferred water from the old engine that has …
Micah Flick Memorial Thousands came out to honored the life of El Paso County Sheriff Deputy Micah Flick on February 10th, 2018 at the New Life Church in Colorado Springs. A large procession followed to Falcon for the private burial at the cemetery. Flick was 34, and was survived by his wife and his 7-year-old twins. Flick was with the sheriff’s …
Adams County Townhome Fire At approximately 6:50 on February 9th, 2018 Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 8100 block of Washington St. when neighbors called 911 to report a structure fire. The first unit arrived at 6:54 and saw a townhome fully involved in flames. Firefighters began to simultaneously fight the fire and look for people inside. Because …