South Metro Structure Fire On June 28th, 2014 at approximately 10:45 South Metro Fire Rescue and Littleton Fire Rescue were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the Kentucky Fried Chicken / A&W at 9351 E. Arapahoe Rd. in Greenwood Village. Crews arrived on scene and found a small fire on the roof of the KFC structure. Firefighters were …
Fit For Fire Competition Denver Fire Department hosted the first annual Fit For Fire Competition at the Rocky Mountain Fire Training Center on June 28th, 2014. Denver Firefighters gave it their all in a battle to the finish in a new event created by Denver Fire, where participants go head to head in 10 crossfit orientated stations. The competition had …
Denver Garage Fire Denver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 121 Irving St. on June 27th, 2014. Firefighters arrived on scene within minutes of the call and found a detached garage behind the residence on fire. The fire spread to a privacy fence along the rear property line. Engine 20 laid in from the hydrant at 2nd …
Denver Hazmat Response On June 21st, 2014 at approximately 08:00 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a hazardous materials incident at the Colorado Human Services Building, 1575 Sherman St. Firefighters arrived on scene and found that a container of ammonia in the basement had been turned over due to flooding. The department’s hazardous materials team was called to the scene …
Thornton Home Explosion On June 19th 2014 at approximately 15:30 Thornton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported home explosion at 13072 Monroe Drive. Crews arrived on scene within a few minutes and found a heavily damaged home. North Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene to assist. Firefighters were on scene for almost two hours extinguishing smoldering areas, …
Denver Restaurant Fire Around 15:30 n June 15th, 2014 Denver Fire Department was alerted to smoke coming from a restaurant at 1135 E. Evans Ave. at S. Downing St. Crews arrived and found light smoke showing from the roof, and got the fire under control quickly. Units on Scene: Chief 3, Engine 16, Truck 16, Engine 24, Tower 22 & Arson
29th Annual Fire Muster The 29th Annual Ralph Schomp Automotive Mile High Hook & Ladder Fire Parade & Muster was held on June 15th, 2014. The fire apparatus parade went down Littleton Blvd. in Downtown Littleton, and ended at the Arapahoe Community College for the fire muster. The fire muster featured fire truck rides, Littleton Fire Rescue auto extrication demo, and the …
Thornton Fatal MVA On June 14th, 2014 at 16:23 Thornton Fire Department responded to a MVA at E. 112th Ave. & Colorado Blvd. Crews arrived to accident involving two vehicles and one trauma core patient trapped, and the call was upgraded to a trapped extrication response with additional medic. One patient was transported to a local hospital. Investigators released that …
Station 61 Open House North Metro Fire Rescue District along with Broomfield Police Department hosted their 10th annual flag retirement ceremony and open house on June 14th, 2014 at Station 61. Members of the community dropped off their old and ready to be retired flags to North Metro fire stations to be properly retired. The proper retirement of a flag …
Westminster MVA Around 19:00 on June 12th, 2014 Westminster Fire Department was alerted to a possible five-vehicle accident on W. 120th Ave. at N. Pecos St. A 911 caller reported that the accident involved several vehicles with a patient trapped. Crews arrived to find a two-vehicle accident with heavy damage and a party needing extrication. Firefighters quickly popped the driver’s …
Fire Academy Graduation After four months of arduous training, the East Metro Fire Training Academy graduation was held on June 8th, 2014 at the Bennett Recreation Center. Despite heavy rain, rolling thunder and a nearby tornado warning, 30 recruits took the oath of service and pinned on their badges in front of family, friends and fellow firefighters. Cunningham Fire Protection …
Water Rescue Investigation On June 2nd, 2014 at approximately 11:00 North Washington Fire Rescue and Southwest Adams County Fire Protection District were dispatched to a reported water rescue in Clear Creek near Lowell Boulevard and W. 55th Place. Dispatch reported that an overturned kayak was stuck in the current near a spill way just east of Lowell Boulevard. Firefighters arrive …
Brighton Safety Day Brighton Fire Rescue District held a safety day at the Prairie Center on May 31st, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their apparatus and pick up safety information. The Brighton Police Department, Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Colorado Firefighter Calendar, Colorado State Parks and Platte Valley Ambulance also participated in the …
Sable Altura Academy Training The Sable Altura Fire Rescue Academy training class conducted live fire training at Station 1 on May 31st, 2014. The recruits conducted hose drills in the morning and then responded to simulated fire calls in the department’s training facility. The group graduated from training at the East Metro Fire Academy Graduation on June 8th, 2014.
Denver ARFF Training Denver Fire Department firefighters assigned to Denver International Airport engaged in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) training on May 27th, 2014 at the ARFF Training Center. Denver firefighters use three ARFF rigs to extinguish exterior flames before advancing hand lines inside the aircraft. The Denver Fire Department ARFF Training Academy at DIA is a modern, safe facility …
Commerce City Memorial Day Parade The 2014 Memorial Day Parade in Commerce City was held on May 26th, 2014. The South Adams County Fire Department was one of numerous organizations participating in the parade in honor of those men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. The Commerce City Police Department and several members of Mile High …
Aurora House Fire On May 25th, 2014 at approximately 22:00 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 3123 Uvalde St. Crews arrived on scene and found smoke coming from a single-story residential structure. Firefighters made entry and quickly extinguished a small fire. Units remained on scene another hour checking for extension, conducting overhaul and ventilating …
Live Fire Training The Federal Heights Fire Department conducted live fire training at the North Washington Fire Rescue Training Center on May 24th, 2014. Live fire training helps firefighters hone their skills in realistic situations should they be needed in an actual emergency.
Station 26 Open House The South Adams County Fire Department held an open house at Station 28 in Reunion on May 18th, 2014. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and tour the new station.
Denver Smoke Trailer The Denver Fire Department set up their brand new Fire Safety Trailer on May 17th, 2014 at the Five Points Jazz Festival. The trailer is used by firefighters to educate people about fire and its hazards through the use of props that simulate a real fire in a home. In addition to the smoke trailer, Engine 3 …