Denver Parks World Ranger Day Denver Parks and Recreation hosted World Ranger Day in Central Park on July 31st, 2026. The public was invited out to meet with area rangers, check out their equipment and learn more about what they do in our local parks, trails and open spaces. Rangers from Aurora, Lakewood and South Suburban also participated in the …
Nathan Matthews Memorial Procession The U.S. Wildland Fire Service conducted a procession with fallen wildland firefighter Nathan Matthews on I-70 from the Denver Federal Center to Grand Junction on July 31st, 2026. Matthews was seriously injured during the Knowles Fire near Grand Junction on June 27th, 2026 and was taken to a Denver area hospital for treatment. He died from …
East Metro Hazmat Practical The East Metro Fire Training Academy held their hazardous materials practical at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on July 29th, 2026. The recruits were required to pass hands-on skill evaluations following strict state proctor guidelines. The scenarios tested real-world actions like identifying chemical products, setting up safer perimeters, executing non-ambulatory victim rescues from hot zones and managing …
Elbert Tender Reveal Party On July 25th, 2026 the Elbert Fire Protection District welcomed two brand new water tenders into their fleet with a “Tender Reveal Party” ceremony at Station 231, 24310 Main St in Elbert. The fire district was able to purchase the two water tenders with a combined effort from both Fire Chief Brandon Homer as well as …
Arapahoe County Fair The East Metro Fire Training Academy assisted Sable Altura Fire Rescue with a booth at the Arapahoe County Fair on July 24th and July 25th, 2026. The experience allowed the recruits to engage with the community, provide public education and promote the department. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office and the South Metro Fire Rescue Safety Foundation also …
Brighton Pancake Breakfast On July 25th, 2026 Brighton Fire Rescue District held a pancake breakfast at Station 51, 425 Main St. The community came out to enjoy a pancake breakfast, meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire engines, see Sparky the Fire Dog and Piper. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Peyton Open House The Peyton Fire Protection District held their annual pancake breakfast on July 25th, 2026. The community was invited to their station to meet with firefighters, check out the apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Flight for Life also participated in the event. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Golden Pancake Breakfast The Golden Fire Department held their 52nd annual pancake breakfast at Station 21, 911 10th St. on July 25th, 2026. The pancake breakfast is also part of the “Buffalo Bills Days” celebration and was held before the annual parade in Downtown Golden. The community enjoyed an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, complete with bacon, juice and coffee. Many types …
Rick Busch Walk Off Ceremony On July 24th, 2026 Adams County Fire Rescue held an official walk off retirement ceremony for Battalion Chief Rick Busch at Station 11. Chief Busch devoted 40 years of his life to public service, including 33 years serving with Adams County and was previously a paramedic for 7 years. Chief Busch was appointed Battalion Chief …
Arvada Community Tour Series In July of 2026, Arvada Fire Protection District held a Community Tour Series “On Shift With Your Fire Chief” at several stations. The community was invited to meet up with Arvada Fire Chief Kirk Lock at Station 52 (July 9th, 2026), Station 51 (July 10th, 2026), Station 54 (July 13th, 2026), Station 56 (July 22nd, 2026) …
Nicholas Dale Memorial Procession On July 20th, 2026 fire departments, firefighters, first responders, law enforcement and the public set-up along I-70 in various locations to honor and pay their respects for fallen firefighting helicopter pilot Nicholas Dale with his memorial procession. The procession started in Montrose and traveled over 280 miles on I-70 to the Denver International Airport, where Dale was returned …
Victor Pancake Breakfast The Victor Volunteer Fire Department held a pancake breakfast at their headquarters on July 19th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their apparatus and enjoy breakfast. The event served as a fundraiser for the department. After the breakfast, the department participated in a parade down Victor Ave. as part of …
Station 1 Open House On July 18th, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 1, 6401 W. 14th Ave. in Lakewood. The local community came out to tour the station, explore the fire engines, meet up with the firefighters and learn more about the people who respond when you call 911. Station 1 was built in …
East Metro Academy Hazmat Training The East Metro Fire Training Academy conducted hazmat training at Sable Altura Fire Rescue on July 18th, 2026. The recruits spent their morning learning decontamination techniques. Decontamination after a hazardous materials response aims to neutralize and remove toxic chemicals, biological agents or radioactive materials from responders and equipment.
Station 4 Open House On July 18th, 2026 West Metro Fire Rescue held an open house at Station 4, 13155 W. Alameda Parkway in Green Mountain. The local community came out to see the fire engines and tour the station, meet up with the firefighters. Station 4 was built in 2010 and was the former Lakewood-Mountair Fire Department and Lakewood Fire …
Glen Haven Pancake Breakfast The Glen Haven Area Volunteer Fire Department held their annual pancake breakfast on July 18th, 2026 at Station 1, 7380 County Rd. 43 with the community coming out to meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire engines and enjoy breakfast. The annual silent auction and bake sale is also held at the event. This event …
North-West Pancake Breakfast The North-West Fire Protection District held their 2nd annual “Union Firefighter Pancake Breakfast” at Station 1, 55 Buckskin Rd. in Alma on July 18th, 2026 hosted by the IAFF Union Local 5227 which featured an ‘all-you-can-eat’ sausage and pancake breakfast with proceeds benefiting the South Park Rec Center.
North Metro Engine 61 Push-In On July 16th, 2026 North Metro Fire Rescue District held a traditional push-in ceremony for their new Engine 61 at Station 61 in Broomfield. The new Engine 61 (U-26) is a Pierce Velocity with a 1500 GPM pump and 500 gallons of water tank with foam. The new Engine 61 is the first of the …
Lafayette Public Safety Day The City of Lafayette held their annual Public Safety Day for Kids at Lamont Does Memorial Park on July 15th, 2026. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their apparatus and enjoy free hot dogs. The event featured canine, drone and extrication demonstrations. The Lafayette Police Department, Lafayette Fire Department and …
Mike Dawson Walk-Off Ceremony On July 15th, 2026 North Metro Fire Rescue District proudly honored Capt. Mike Dawson with a traditional firefighter walk-off ceremony celebrating his retirement after 22 years of dedicated service to our organization and more than three decades of service in emergency medicine and public safety. Surrounded by family, friends, and fellow first responders with members from …