Greeley Acquired Structure Training On August 26th, 28th, and 30th, 2024 crews from Greeley Fire Department on all shifts completed in service training at an acquired structure. This building is set to be torn down next month and in the mean time the fire department was able to use it as a training resource. Crews trained on First Due Engine …
CONG Hoist Training The week of August 26th, 2024 the Colorado National Guard (CONG) and surrounding area MRA teams conducted hoist training near the Boulder/Grand County Continental Divide. The rescuers certified as hoist members have years of experience and are very competent in survival and rescue skills in remote areas. Hoist operations are another tool available to rescuers to get …
Rattlesnake Night Training The Rattlesnake Fire Protection District held night training at Stations 251 and 253 on August 24th, 2024. After a dinner served at Station 251, crews responded to a simulated wildland fire outside the Firefighter Zachary D. Lewis Memorial Station (253). Crews then conducted a vehicle extrication and extinguished a vehicle fire back at Station 251. Responding to …
Boulder Rural Open House The Boulder Rural Fire Rescue held their annual open house on August 24h, 2024. The community came out to fun and learning and meeting up with with firefighters, tour the apparatus, enjoy lunch and learn valuable safety information. American Medical Response, Boulder County Sheriff, Boulder Emergency Squad, Boulder Fire-Rescue Department, Boulder County Hazmat, Boulder County Mounted Search …
Station 31 Community Open House Fairmount Fire Protection District hosted a community open house at Station 31, 4755 Isabell St. on August 24th, 2024. The community came out to meet up with the firefighters, tour the fire apparatus, enjoy lunch and learn more information about the upcoming proposed merger between Fairmount and Arvada Fire Protection District, CommonSpirit, Stadium Medical, Arvada …
Cimarron Hills Open House The Cimarron Hills Fire Department held their annual open house on August 24th, 2024. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their apparatus and pick up valuable safety information. The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Flight for Life and Peterson Air Force Base Fire & Emergency Services participated in the event. …
2025 Colorado Firefighter Calendar Debut Party The Colorado Firefighter Calendar held their 2025 Debut Party at the Seawell Ballroom on August 17th, 2024. A capacity crowd came out to learn which firefighters and fire investigation dogs made it into next year’s calendar. Net proceeds from the calendar benefit the Children’s Hospital Colorado Burn Center and Burn Camps Program. Firefighters and …
Elizabeth Pancake Breakfast Elizabeth Fire Rescue held a pancake breakfast at Station 271 in Elizabeth on August 17th, 2024. The community was invited out to meet with firefighters check out their apparatus and enjoy breakfast. Proceeds from the breakfast benefit the Elizabeth Firefighters Community Foundation. For more information on upcoming events, check out the 5280Fire Calendar.
Alamosa National Night Out The annual National Night Out was held on August 16th, 2025 at Cole Park. The local community came out to enjoy food, activities, meet with first responders, tour the vehicles, information booths and more with Alamosa Police Department, Alamosa Fire Department, Alamosa County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Alamosa Public Works and Alamosa Parks & Recreation, …
Bennett Community Night Out The Town of Bennett held their annual Community Night Out at Trupp Park on August 16th, 2024. The community was invited out to connect with their family, friends and neighbors. Attendees got to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and learn valuable safety information. Festivities also included food trucks, a kids play area and …
Sable Altura Academy Graduation The Sable Altura Fire Rescue held their 2024 academy graduation at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on August 12th, 2024. Eleven recruits became probationary firefighters after numerous weeks of intense training. Aurora Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Hunter Hackbarth delivered the keynote address and Sable Chief Rich Solomon told the audience that this was the first class in …
Highland Rescue Open House The Highland Rescue Team Ambulance District held their annual open house at their station, 317 S. Lookout Mountain Rd. on August 10th, 2024. The community was invited out to meet with first responders, check out their equipment and enjoy lunch. The team had a bounce house on hand and ambulance rides for the kids. The Alpine …
Evans Station 2 Open House On August 10th, 2024 the Evans Fire Protection District hosted their annual open house at Station 2, 2100 37th St. Crews had an obstacle course for the kids, station tours, truck tours, UCHealth EMS Ambulance tour, ice cream pops, Evans Police Department safety booth, and hot dogs and hamburgers were served. Also on display was …
Front Range Pancake Breakfast On August 10th, 2023 Front Range Fire Rescue hosted their annual pancake breakfast at Station 2 in Milliken in partnership with the Roosevelt Raiders Baseball team and the former members of the Milliken Volunteer Fire Department which helped in the formation of Front Range Fire Rescue. Hundreds of people came to enjoy pancakes inside the fire …
2025 Calendar Release Party The Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar held their 2025 release party and 10th anniversary celebration at the Yardbird Table and Grill, 2743 Blake St. in Denver on August 9th, 2024. Firefighters featured in next year’s calendar were on hand to meet with attendees, sign calendars and help raise funds for the puppies. Proceeds benefit Lifeline Puppy Rescue. …
Broomfield National Night Out The annual National Night Out was celebrated at Commons Park in Broomfield on August 6th, 2024 with North Metro Fire Rescue District, Broomfield Police Department and the City of Broomfield Public Works. The community came out to meet with first responders and tour the vehicles, extrication demo and more. Broomfield Public Safety Communications Center, Salvation Army …
Golden National Night Out City of Golden held their National Night Out on August 6th, 2024 at Parfet Park in Golden. The community came out for food, live music, face painting and more. Golden Police Department, Golden Fire Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Marshals Service Denver, FBI Denver, Stadium Medical, AirLife and others were on hand for the event …
Jefferson County National Night Out The Welchester and Daniels neighborhoods held the annual “Picnic & Get Together” to celebrate National Night Out on August 6th, 2024 at Daniels Park. Jefferson County Sheriff, Lakewood Police Department and Jeffco Road & Bridge were at the event with food and games. Music was provided by Maverick Mike. More info about the upcoming events …
Mountain View National Night Out The Town of Mountain View and Mountain View Police Department held their annual National Night Out on August 6th, 2024 at the Town Hall. The neighborhood came out to meet with police officers, enjoy food and games. National Night Out is an annual community event that promotes police and community partnerships. The event joins together …
Garden City National Night Out On August 6th, 2024 Garden City hosted their National Night Out bringing the community together. Kids were able to register for a free backpack as well as enjoy several activities. Greeley Fire Department Community Risk Reduction team brought their new inflatable fire safety house and the operations division brought Battalion 1 (101) and Rescue 1 …