New Recruit Wildland Training The Foothills Fire Protection District held wildfire training with Genesee Fire Protection District and Evergreen Fire Protection District for new recruits on May 10th, 2025 at the Rainbow Hills Fire Station, 28812 Rainbow Hill Rd. The new recruits were trained on water tender apparatus with water delivery and pump water supply, trenching and other important safety …
Emergency Medical Training On May 10th, 2025 Foothills Fire Protection District, Indian Hills Fire Protection District and Highland Rescue Team held the annual Emergency Medical Training “Skills Day” at the Flatirons Community Church West Campus, 24887 Genesee Trail Rd. in Genesee. The Emergency medical training included fire and medical first responders that trained on child birth, infant choking incidents and other …
Strasburg Open House On May 10th, 2025 Strasburg Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 81 and the newer Medic 81 push-in ceremony. The community came out to see the new crew quarters, tours of the station with hot dogs and chips and to see the new Ambulance. The new fire chief was also on hand at the …
Falcon 50th Anniversary The Falcon Fire Protection District celebrated their 50th Anniversary at Station 3, 7020 Old Meridian Rd. on May 10th, 2025. The community was invited out to help the Department celebrate their Golden Jubilee and dedicate their new Fleet Maintenance Facility. Staff from Black Forest Fire Protection District, Colorado Springs Fire Department, Ellicott Volunteer Fire Department, Hanover Fire …
Estes Park Safety Fair The Estes Park Police Department held their annual Safety Fair at the Estes Park Events Center on May 10th, 2025. A big turn out from the community came out to meet with local first responders, learn safety information, K-9 demonstrations and tour the equipment. Allenspark Fire Protection District, American Red Cross, Big Elk Meadows Fire Protection District, …
Foothills Pop-Up Open House On May 10th, 2025 Foothills Fire Protection District held a pop-up open house event at the Mount Vernon Canyon Club. The local community was invited out to meet with firefighters, learn about safety information including the latest wildland preparedness and how to become a volunteer at the short community event.
Dive Rescue Training On May 5th, 2025 Boulder Fire-Rescue Department C-shift and Boulder Emergency Squad participating in dive rescue training at Boulder Reservoir. Regular trainings help keep firefighters and dive team members rehearsed and ready for upcoming incidents.
Colorado Firefighter Calendar Tryouts The 2026 Colorado Firefighter Calendar tryouts were held at ReelWorks Denver on May 3rd, 2025. Firefighters from across the Front Range came to complete for a coveted spot in the annual beefcake style calendar that benefits the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center and other burn centers around the state. Firefighters from Black Forest, Denver, Hudson, Limon, …
Nate Klimek Memorial On May 3rd, 2025 the celebration of life for Paramedic Nate Klimek of the Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District was held at the First Christian Church in Loveland. Nate passed away on April 28th, 2025 unexpectedly at the age of 41. He leaves behind his wife and three children. In 2025, Nate was recognized for five years of …
Tower 2116 Push-in Ceremony On May 2nd, 2025 Longmont Fire Department held a push-in ceremony for their new Tower 2116 (Tower 1). The new tower is a Pierce Enforcer 100′ Ascendant heavy duty mid-mount platform with 300 gallons of water and a 2000 GPM pump and will be located at Station 1. This is the first mid-mount aerial for the …
On-Hands Training On April 30th, 2025 Adams 12 School Washington Square Fire Science program held their last day of hands-on training at the North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Academy grounds. Groups participated in evolutions including attacking vehicle fires using the gas fed prop. They also worked on vertical ventilation, live hose line advancement and were able to use a …
Hazmat Team Training South Metro Fire Rescue conducted hazmat team training at Station 17 on April 28th, 2025. The them consists of 57 technicians specially trained and equipped to respond to a variety of hazardous conditions. The team uses special equipment to assess hazards and mitigate situations. The team trains every month to hone their skills in the event of …
High Plains Honor Flight On April 27th, 2025 the High Plains Honor Flight was escorted from the Blue Arena to the Loveland-Fort Collins Municipal Airport by numerous agencies. The High Plains Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization that takes a group of veterans to the War Memorials in Washington D.C. each year. Loveland Firefighters also welcomed the veterans home after …
Cascade Wildfire Mitigation Project The Cascade Volunteer Fire Department, El Paso County Wildland Fire Management and the Pikes Peak Highway Wildland Fire Team held a wildland fire mitigation event at the North Pole April 21st, 2025 to April 27th, 2025. The Cascade, Green Mountain Falls and Chipita Park communities were encouraged to cut back brush around their homes to mitigate …
Florissant Open House The Florissant Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 51 on April 26th, 2025. The Department, who is celebrating their 25th anniversary, invited the community out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus, tour the new bunk quarters and enjoy lunch.
Bennett-Watkins Awards Banquet The annual Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue awards banquet was held April 26th, 2025 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora. The winners were: 15 years of Service Caleb Conner, 25 years of Service Earl Cumley, A-Shift Volunteer of the Year Dylan Leigh-Manuel, B-Shift Volunteer of the Year Jennifer Hutchins, C-Shift Volunteer of the Year Zachary …
Women in the Fire Service On April 26th, 2025 the Boulder Fire Training Center hosted the 2025 Women in the Fire Service Skills Day. 45 dedicated firefighters, representing a range of experience and skill levels from Colorado and Wyoming, participated in this valuable training opportunity. The focus: Learning new skills and fostering a supportive network within the fire service. Information …
Sterling Structure Fire Fire Just before 17:00 on April 24th, 2025 Sterling Fire Department was dispatched to a camper fire in the 500 block of Elwood St. En-route dispatch updated that the fire had spread to a nearby structure. Fire 1 arrived on-scene reporting a camper with heavy fire that had spread to two adjoining structures. Multiple lines were deployed …
Engage Aurora Live The City of Aurora held their first Engage Aurora Live event at the Aurora Municipal Center on April 19th, 2025. Community members were invited out to meet with city employees, check out their equipment and provide their input on critical projects impacting Aurora’s future. Aurora Fire Rescue, Aurora Police Department, Aurora Public Works, Aurora Public Library, Falck …
Palmer Lake Pancake Breakfast The Palmer Lake Fire Department Firefighter Association held their annual pancake breakfast on April 19th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters and enjoy breakfast. The Town of Palmer Lake Events Committee hosted their annual Hip to you Hop Easter Hunt outside of Town Hall during the breakfast. For more information on upcoming …