Kit Carson Chili Supper The Kit Carson Volunteer Fire Department held their annual 2025 Victims Assistance Fundraiser on March 22nd, 2025. The event included a silent auction, chill supper, live auction and a dance. Proceeds from the event benefit the KCVFD Victims Assistance Fund.
Kristen Hayes Memorial Service On March 21st, 2025 a Celebration of Life was held for Community Risk Reduction Specialist Kristen Hayes at the Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette. Kirsten had joined the Frederick Firestone Fire Protection District in 2023 and was passionate about teaching community classes and doing outreach in the communities served. Kristen had began her career in Emergency …
Amherst Chili Supper The Amherst Volunteer Fire Department held their annual chili supper on March 15th, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy dinner. Proceeds from the event benefit the department’s equipment, training and emergency response efforts. Though separate departments, Amherst, Holyoke, Sandhills and Wages are all part of the Holyoke …
St. Patrick’s Day Parade The Saint Patrick’s Day Parade 2026 was held on March 15th, 2025 in downtown Denver with this years theme “Irish is Everyone”. First responders from Aurora Fire Rescue, Colorado Emerald Society, Colorado State Patrol, Denver Fire Department, Denver Health Paramedics, Denver Police Department, West Metro Fire Rescue and others either participated in the parade or assisted …
Indian Peaks Prescribed Burn The week of March 10th, 2025 Lafayette Fire Department with Louisville Fire Protection District, Boulder Rural Fire Rescue, Coal Creek Canyon Fire Protection District and Mountain View Fire Rescue held multiple prescribed fires in the Indian Peaks Golf Course keeping the Bullhead Gulch ditch clear and healthy. All of the burns were safely controlled and conducted …
Multiple Agency ARFF Training On March 14th, 2025 the Inaugural Regional Training Center Course from South Metro Fire Rescue was held with a three-day Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) initial certification course at the South Metro Fire Rescue Regional Training Center. The inaugural class included firefighters from South Metro Fire Rescue, Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue and Larkspur Fire Protection District. With …
Recruit Academy Fire Burn The Recruit Academy Fire Burn “Fire Behavior” was held on March 6th, 2025 at the West Metro Fire Training Center in Lakewood. The recruit class 25-01 is a little over a month into the academy training. 20 recruits from West Metro Fire Rescue and 13 from Arvada Fire Protection District built three small structures that were …
Spring Prescribed Burn The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a prescribed burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refugee in Commerce City on March 8th, 2025. The USFWS plans to burn approximately 2,800 acres over a two week period to reinvigorate the growth of native vegetation, manage efforts for weed control and improve habitat for wildlife. The U.S. …
Engine 91 Push-in Ceremony On March 8th, 2025 Wellington Fire Protection District held a push-in ceremony for their new Rosenbauer engine. The new engine is replacing a 2011 Rosenbauer engine. After the push-in ceremony community members got to tour the engine and learn about all the new capabilities this engine brings to their community. The new engine is a Rosenbauer …
Flagler Pancake Breakfast On March 8th, 2025 Flagler Fire Department held their annual Pancake Breakfast. The community came out to enjoy the pancake breakfast and meet up with the firefighters. Colorado State Patrol and the Kit Carson County Sheriff’s Office showed up to show support during the event. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Sedgwick Open House The Sedgwick Volunteer Fire Department held their annual open house on March 2nd, 2025. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy a chili supper. The all-volunteer department covers approximately 600 square miles out of one station.
Aerial Operations Training The South Adams County Fire Department conducted vent, enter and search training at their training facility in Commerce City on March 1st, 2025. The crew of Truck 28 spent part of their morning honing their search and rescue tactics and maneuvering through the upper floor windows of a burning building. Regular training keeps firefighters sharp for when …
Driver Operator Pump Training On February 28th, 2025 firefighters from Platte Valley Fire Protection District and the LaSalle Fire Protection District gathered at the Platte Valley Fire Training Center. These firefighters worked on skills (JPR’s) to achieve their Driver Operator Pump (DOP) Certification. Firefighters used Engine 703 and Engine 3101 rotating them for drafting operations, as well as pumping the …
Aurora Ice Rescue Training A week after conducting ice rescue training at Aurora Sports Park, Aurora Fire Rescue was back at it at Aurora Reservoir on February 23rd, 2025. Duty crew rotated through the annual training practicing self extrication and victim rescues. Despite six inch ice at Aurora Reservoir, conditions can change quickly with the warmer weather. Use caution around …
Grand Opening Ceremony On February 20th, 2025 Jeffcom 911 head a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cuttings for their new 911 Emergency Communications Center, located at 440 Indiana St. in Golden. The new state-of-the-art facility was open for the community get a rare look into the building with tours to see the full dispatch center including the employee gym area, …
Aurora Ice Rescue Training Aurora Fire Rescue conducted ice rescue training at the Aurora Sports Park, 19300 E. Colfax Ave. on February 16th, 2025. Crews rotated to the park throughout the day for their annual ice rescue training recertification. Training included self-extrication for rescuers, in water victim rescues and the use of boogie boards to assist with victim extraction.
Hygiene Pancake Supper On February 15th 2025 Hygiene Fire Protection District held their 57th annual pancake supper. Where the community came out in the snow to enjoy pancakes and enter for a chance to win multiple raffle prizes. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser benefit the Department. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Coats Donated To Children in Need On February 11th, 2025 Denver Firefighters IAFF Local 858 went to two area schools to distribute coats to children in need. This is the second year that Firefighter Mike Knecht has helped run this initiative. Compared to last year where the project distributed 600 coats to children, this year IAFF Local 858 distributed a …
Front Range Multi-Company Drills Front Range Fire Rescue conducted drills on February 7th, 2025 at 1112 Sandra Drive in Johnstown. Crews from Engine 509 (Station 1) and Engine 502 (Station 2) were lead through the drills by Battalion Chief Roberts. The simulated scenario included searching for and rescuing a victim at an undisclosed location within the basement area, while dealing …
Class 24-02 Graduation On February 7th, 2025 the Denver Fire Department Academy Class 24-02 celebrated their graduation from the academy at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. More here from their “Hell Night” Class 24-02 training from February 1st, 2025. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department