Paul Gesi Memorial The funeral service for Northglenn Police Department Detective Paul Gesi was held on August 19th, 2025 at the Brave Church, 3800 E. Hampden Ave. in Englewood and was open to the public. A procession followed to Crown Hill Cemetery in Wheat Ridge for his burial. Gesi died by suicide in early August of 2025 after a battle …
Denver Dive Rescue Training The Denver Fire Department conducted dive rescue training at Marston Lake on August 17th, 2025. Rescue crews used their weekly training to simulate the search for and recovery of a submerged victim. The team trains regularly to respond to water emergencies around the city and neighboring communities including swift water rescues, ice rescues and underwater recovery …
Western Welcome Week Parade The 2025 Western Welcome Week Parade was held thorough downtown Littleton on August 16th, 2025. Western Welcome Week is a nonprofit organization that provides an annual community celebration in the greater Littleton area. There are more than 30 events during the 10-day celebration every August. The goal of WWW is to nurture community spirit, bring together …
Cascade Classic Car Show The Cascade Volunteer Fire Department held their first “Classic Car Show” on August 16th, 2025 at Fire Station 1, 8015 Severy Ave. The community came out to see 11 classic cars, as well as 4 jeeps that put on a show climbing each other. 3 awards were given out: “Best in Show”, “Crew’s Choice”, and “Chief’s …
Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar Debut Party Fire Rescue Dogs held their 2026 calendar debut party at Duets Tap and Grill, 2403 Champa St. on August 9th, 2025 with Puppy Ambassador and emcee Emily Makinzie. The public was invited out to meet with firefighters, purchase calendars and get autographs. Proceeds from the sale of calendars benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue and this …
Westminster Truck 5 Push-In The Westminster Fire Department held a wet down and push-in ceremony for Truck 5 at Station 5, 10100 Garland St. on August 9th, 2025. The community was invited out to help wet down, dry off an push in the department’s new Pierce aerial ladder. The Department opted to station the new truck at Station 5 instead …
Thornton Recruitment Open House The Thornton Fire Department held an recruitment open house at Station 1, 2300 Thornton Parkway on August 9th, 2025 to help bolster their recruiting efforts. Interested applicants were invited out to meet with firefighters, check out their equipment and learn more about the Department and it’s hiring process. More info about the upcoming events go to …
Keith Novak Memorial On August 9th, 2025 friends and family as well as firefighters from across southern Colorado gathered to remember and celebrate the life of Pueblo Fire Department Chief Keith Novak at the Praise Assembly, 2000 Troy Ave. in Pueblo. Chief Novak passed away unexpectedly while off duty on July 27th, 2025. Chief Novak was 55 years-old and was …
Carnation Festival Parade On August 9th, 2025 Wheat Ridge Police Department, Arvada Fire Protection District and others participated in the annual Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival Parade that went down W. 38th Ave. from Sheridan Blvd. to Upham Court. Unfortunately, West Metro Fire Rescue was absent from parade this year.
Alamosa National Night Out The annual National Night Out was celebrated with the City Services Fair on on August 8th, 2025 at Cole Park. The community came out to enjoy food, activities, meet with first responders, tour the vehicles, information booths and more. Alamosa Police Department, Alamosa Fire Department, Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Alamosa Public Works and …
Multi-Agency Training Exercise On August 6th, 2025 a full-scale emergency readiness exercise was held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave. in Golden. The incident began with emergency calls to Jeffcom 911 dispatch. The first on scene Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputies, who encountered dozens of volunteers with realistic-looking injuries. Their assignment: to locate the “suspect” and stop …
Broomfield National Night Out The annual National Night Out was celebrated at Commons Park in Broomfield on August 5th, 2025 with Broomfield Police Department, North Metro Fire Rescue District, and the City of Broomfield Public Works. The community came out to meet with first responders and tour the vehicles, extrication demo and more. AirLife, Broomfield Public Safety Communications Center, Salvation …
Adams County National Night Out On August 5th, 2025 the Adams County Sheriff’s Office held their National Night Out at Rotella Park, 1824 Coronado Parkway. The neighborhood came out for the annual family event to meet up with first responders with booths on safety info with swat, crime unit, games, food and more were at the event. Adams County Fire …
Golden National Night Out The City of Golden held their annual National Night Out on August 5th, 2025 at Parfet Park, 719 10th St. in Golden. The community came out to enjoy food, live music, face painting and more. Golden Police Department, Golden Fire Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol, U.S. Marshals Service Denver, FBI Denver, Bureau of …
Aurora National Night Out The Aurora Police Department held their annual National Night Out at Eastern Hills Community Church on August 5th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn more about making their neighborhood safer. Aurora Fire Rescue and Aurora Animal Services also participated in the event. More info about …
Westminster National Night Out The Westminster Police Department held their National Night Out on August 5th, 2025 at the Central Plaza Pavilion, 5845 W 89th Ave. in Downtown Westminster. The neighborhood came out to connect with the police department with booths from local venders, games, food and more. Westminster Fire Department was also on hand at the event. More info …
Jefferson County National Night Out The Welchester and Daniels neighborhoods held their annual neighborhood picnic to celebrate National Night Out on August 5th, 2025 at Daniels Park, 1315 Welch St. in Lakewood. The local neighborhood came to food, games, booths and to meet up with first responders from Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, Lakewood Police Department and West Metro Fire Rescue and …
Federal Heights National Night Out The City of Federal Heights held their National Night Out on August 5th, 2025 at the Ruston Park, 9901 N. Zuni St. The community came out to visit and connect with the Federal Heights Police Department, Federal Heights Fire Department and the City of Federal Heights with booths from venders, games, ice cream, food, music …
Cherry Hills Village National Night Out The Cherry Hills Village Police Department held their annual National Night Out in John Mead Park on August 5th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, socialize with their neighbors and learn valuable safety information. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to help make …
Wheat Ridge National Night Out The Wheat Ridge Police Department held their annual National Night Out on August 5th, 2025 at the Hayward Park, 7500 W. 29th Ave. The local community stopped by to enjoy food, play games, meet with police officers, members of special teams and to see the patrol, command vehicles and traffic motorcycles. More info about the …