South Metro Structural Collapse On June 15th, 2024 at 08:34 South Metro Fire Rescue and the Technical Rescue Team responded to a structural collapse call at the Bradford Auto Body, 2659 W. Main St. in downtown Littleton. Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters discovered that approximately 30’x 30′ section of the roof had collapsed. No one was inside the building …
William “Bill” Farr Memorial On June 14th, 2024 Thornton Police Department Commander William “Bill” Farr memorial service was held at the Rocky Mountain Christian Church in Frederick. Bill passed away on June 5th, 2024 after being diagnosed with cancer, and during his cancer journey he continued to work as the Division Commander fighting cancer like a warrior, he remained active …
Arapahoe County Vegetation Fire On June 12th, 2024 at approximately 16:40 Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported vegetation fire at 2690 S. County Rd. 137 in Arapahoe County. Crews arrived on scene and found a slow moving grass fire about ten to fifteen acres in size. Crews were on scene about two hours extinguishing the fire and mopping …
South Metro Brush Fire On June 12th, 2024 at approximately 12:10 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported brush fire outside of Station 42, 7500 S. Parker Rd. Engine 42 found two small fires south of the station along Parker Road. Crews were on scene about twenty minutes extinguishing the fires and mopping up hot spots. Firefighters suspect …
Adams County Multiple Grass Fires On June 11th, 2024 at 13:24 Adcom911 dispatched Adams County Fire Rescue to a reported grass fire at W. 66th Place and Decatur St. in the Berkley neighborhood. Engine 12 arrived to a grass fire on W. 67th Ave. with heavy fire and smoke from a shed and debris in the backyard, and started fire …
South Metro Trapped MVA On June 10th, 2024 at approximately 11:30 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Smoky Hill Rd. at the intersection of Piccadilly St. South Metro Fire Emergency Communications Center advised responding units that extrication was needed and a nurse on scene reported a possible DOA. Crews were on scene approximately 30 …
Denver Project Ignite The Women Firefighters of Denver (WFFD) hosted the Project Ignite camp on June 8th and June 9th, 2024 at the Denver Fire Department Training Center for hands on training. The two-day event was held for women 18 and over for providing practical experience and insight into the career of firefighting and firefighter skills that included PPE, rehab, …
South Metro Structure Fire On June 9th, 2024 at 18:09 South Metro Emergency Communications Center dispatched South Metro Fire Rescue to a reported residential structure fire in the 7700 block of Running Fox Way in the Pinery with mutual-aid from Franktown Fire Protection District, Elizabeth Fire Protection District and Castle Rock Fire & Rescue. Chief 13 arrived on scene in command …
Arvada Commercial Fire On June 9th at 00:54 Arvada Fire Protection District with Fairmount Fire Protection District and West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a reported commercial structure fire at the Rocky Mountain Bottle Company, 10619 W. 50th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. Jeffcom advised that 911 caller reporting the building was on fire and two employees not account for. Battalion …
Station 1 Open House The Windsor Severance Fire Rescue held an open house on June 8th, 2024 at Station 1 in Windsor. The community enjoyed lunch, checked out the fire apparatus with the firefighters, a petting zoo, face painting, bunker gear, ride on a horse buggy or ride on the vintage Windsor Fire engines. Larimer County Sheriff Emergency Services, UCHealth Lifeline, …
Loveland Hazmat Incident At 10:50 on June 8th, 2024 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority companies were dispatched to a hazardous material incident at the community pool in the Thompson River Ranch subdivision in the Johnstown portion of LFRA’s response district. A 55 gallon drum of hydrochloric acid developed a small leak discovered by the pool maintenance contractors. Hazmat technicians from Engine …
West Douglas Structure Fire On June 8th, 2024 at 03:15 West Douglas County Fire Protection District were dispatched to a property in the 4200 block of Platte Ave. in Sedalia for a reported explosion from an RV propane tank and threatening a structure with mutual-aid from several departments. Douglas County Sheriff deputies arrived to a fully involved RV with extension …
Adams County Vehicle Fire On June 7th, 2024 at 14:15 Adcom911 dispatched Adams County Fire Rescue to a vehicle on fire at 7000 Washington St. Truck 14 arrived to a fully involved vehicle with high winds that spread the fire to a nearby brush that was next to the vehicle and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire attack. Battalion 11 …
Swift Water Rescue Training West Metro Fire Rescue conducted swift water rescue training in Clear Creek near the Tunnel One Trailhead on June 7th, 2024. Firefighters began their morning practicing with high lines in order to assist getting personnel, patients and equipment across the water. They then responded to a mock rescue involving seven victims. Firefighters entered the water to …
Arvada Aircraft Crash On June 7th, 2024 at 09:31 Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a reported air plane down in the area of Oberon Rd. & Brentwood St. Jeffcom advised an aircraft went down with active flames spreading to a home and the call was upgraded to a structure fire response. Battalion 51 arrived with a plane down in …
South Metro Residential Fire On June 5th, 2024 at approximately 15:23 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 6800 block of S, Franklin St. in Centennial. Dispatched advised that bushes between two homes were burning. Battalion Chief 2 arrived on scene and observed that the fire spread to both residences. Due to the …
Aurora Structure Fire At approximately 12:35 on June 5th, 2024 Aurora Fire Rescue Engine 1 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in the 1700 block of N. Alton St. in Montview Park. Aurora Police arrived on scene and a found a heavily involved SUV burning in the driveway. Engine 1 arrived to a two-story single-family, and found the fire …
South Metro Commercial Fire On June 4th, 2024 at approximately 15:40 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire on the grounds of Centennial Airport. Tower 35 arrived on scene and found a working fire at the Perfect Landing Restaurant, the airport’s on site eatery. Crews were on scene over an hour extinguishing the fire, checking …
Arvada Defensive Structure Fire On June 4th, 2024 at 06:13 Arvada Fire Protection District, West Metro Fire Rescue and Fairmount Fire Protection District responded to a reported commercial structure from the storage facility at 8495 I-70 Frontage Rd. Jeffcom starting receiving multiple callers and from motorists driving on I-70 westbound reporting flames and thick smoke showing with the wind pushing the …
Denver Apartment Fire At 04:52 on June 3rd, 2024 Denver 911 Communications Center dispatched Denver Fire Department to a possible structure fire in the 1000 block of S. Dahlia St. in Glendale. Crews arrived to a multi-family with heavy fire showing from the 3rd floor apartment and started fire attack and the primary search. Crews got the fire under control …