RMNP Controlled Burn The National Park Service conducted a controlled burn at Rocky Mountain National Park on April 15th, 2025. Firefighters burned about 60 acres near the Beaver Meadows Visitors Center outside of Estes Park to remove fuels, raise the bottom of tree canopies and increase crown spacing within the fire area. Firefighters from the National Park Service, Estes Valley …
Community Safety Day On April 12th. 2025 Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District held their annual community safety day at the Home Depot in Firestone. The community came out to meet with first responders, tour the apparatus, fire extinguisher giveaways, learn valuable safety information with safety demonstrations and the first annual firefighter chili showdown. The Colorado State Patrol, Firestone Police Department, UC …
Joint Fire Training On April 12th, 2025 crews from Agate Fire Protection District, North Central Fire Protection District and Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District participated in a joint fire training exercise at Agate Fire Department. Engine 195 was staged for roadside safety and MVA offensive hose training scenarios. Fire service/safety knot tying and forcible entry training were also reviewed …
North Central Pancake Breakfast The North Central Fire Protection District held their monthly fundraising pancake breakfast on April 12th. 2025 at Station 241. The community came out to enjoy the pancake breakfast and to meet up with the volunteer firefighters and with their family members. The pancake breakfast was provided by the North Central Elbert County Auxiliary Team. The other …
Fight For Air Climb The annual American Lung Association Fight For Air Climb was held at Coors Field on April 12th, 2025. Hundreds came out to climb up and down every flight of stairs on the first level of Coors Field raising money to fund lung health research and preventing lung disease, through research, education, and advocacy. Firefighters from several …
Heavy Rescue Training On April 9th, 2025 North Metro Fire Rescue District and Thornton Fire Department conducted heavy rescue training at the North Metro Fire Academy. Crews trained on stabilizing a large semi truck that was sitting on top of a sedan. Units on the Training: North Metro SAM 61, Engine 66, Brush 66 & Medic 66 Thornton SAM 71, …
Fire Science Training On April 9th, 2025 second-year students from the Adams 12 school district “FutureForward” at Washington Square Fire Science program traveled to North Metro Fire Rescue District Fire Training grounds to conduct some tactical evolutions. The students split into three groups and rotated through the evolutions under the watchful eyes of their instructors and other fire department instructors …
Denver Dive Team Training The Denver Fire Department’s Dive Team conducted dive training at City Park on April 6th, 2025. Some members of the team conducted sonar training from a rubber boat on the surface while others conducted practice dives from the shoreline. The Dive Team from Denver Fire Department regularly trains in various bodies of water around the city …
Acquired Structure Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted hose operations training in the old Metroeast Plaza, 14305 E. Alameda Ave. on April 6th, 2025. Crews from Engine 4 and Engine 8 worked on maneuvering a hose line up three floors of stairs and proceeding down a long hallway to attack a fire. The building used to house Gateway Credit Union, CU …
Brave Warriors Hockey Series On April 5th, 2025 the Brave Warriors Hockey League was held on the Apex Ice Arena in Arvada. The BWHL season is half way through until the playoffs with the following teams playing on the schedule. The Hoses Conference in the North Division with NOCO Fire, NOCO Saints, Aurora Fire and Aurora Police. The South Division …
Ethan Bennett Memorial On March 29th, 2025 Falck held a procession to honor and celebrate the life for Ethan James Bennett, EMT for Falck Rocky Mountain, who served the company for two years. The procession began at Sky Ridge Medical Center and made its way to Miller Park in Castle Rock. Aurora Fire Rescue, South Metro Fire Rescue, Castle Rock …
Denver Touch-a-Truck Event The Denver Police Department held a touch-a-truck event a Swansea Elementary School on April 5th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with officers, check out their equipment and enjoy free pizza, pop and popsicles. Community engagement events like this help build trust and transparency between law enforcement and the community they service. Denver Sheriff, Denver …
Hillrose-Snyder Pancake Supper The Hillrose-Snyder Fire Department held their annual pancake supper on March 29th, 2025 at their station in Hillrose. Despite overcast skies and the threat of rain, the community came out in force to meet with firefighters, enjoy dinner and assist the volunteer department with their annual fundraiser. The community came out to enjoy a pancake dinner and …
Sable Altura Live Fire Training Sable Altura Fire Rescue conducted live fire training at their station in Foxridge Farm on March 29th, 2025. The training allowed firefighters to practice firefighting tactics and learn about fire behavior in a realistic environment. Firefighters from Byers Fire Protection District, Canon City Area Fire Protection District, Deer Trail Rural Fire Protection District, Falcon Fire …
Aurora Polar Plunge The annual Aurora Polar Plunge was held at the Aurora Reservoir on March 29th, 2025 with the 5K run/walk. Hundreds came out for “Freezin’ for a Reason” to take a dip in the water which was a little warmer water temperature then in years past and also to take a check out many of the vendor booths. …
Station 9 Groundbreaking Ceremony On March 28th, 2025 Aurora Fire Rescue held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Station 9, located at 17200 E. Mexico Ave. which will replace the previous firehouse demolished earlier this month. The new fire station will address the modern needs of Aurora’s firefighters and the growing community it serves. Aurora Fire Station 9, originally built …
Evergreen Fire Training On March 25th, 2025 Evergreen Fire Protection District held a held a three-man impromptu training session at the Training Facility at Station 2. Harrison and Sean from Engine 132 performed attack drills, while Ed from Medic 112 helped as a third hand.
Evergreen Live Burn Demo / Tour On March 25th, 2025 Evergreen Fire Protection District Wildland Division held a live fire burn demonstration at Station 2, 1802 Bergen Parkway in Bergan Park. The community was invited to learn more about protecting their homes and property from wildfires. Jefferson County Open Space Park Rangers also participated in the event. After the event …
Wildland Team Training The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Wildland Fire Team conducted wildland training at Richmill Ranch Open Space near Deer Trail on March 24th, 2025. Crews worked on attacking a mock brushfire, created fire lines with hand tools and deployed emergency shelters. Firefighters from the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office, Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, Byers Fire Protection District, Sable Altura Fire Rescue …
Jefferson County Wildfire Safety Fair Jefferson County and Xcel Energy hosted the Wildfire Safety Fair on March 22nd, 2025 at the Foothills Parks & Recreation Fieldhouse. Many participants presented resources to help the public prepare for and stay safe from wildfires; while others shared how their organizations are working to help stabilize the environment before and after wildfires. Participants included: …