Loveland 140 Years of Service On July 15th, the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority celebrated 140 years of service to the community. The City of Loveland was incorporated in 1881 and for two years fire protection was achieved through rapidly thrown together untrained bucket brigades. In 1883 Frank Bartholf organized and funded the Bartholf Hose Company as the first organized fire …
WWII Veteran Birthday Celebration A birthday celebration on July 15th, 2023 in North Loveland for Roger, a World War II veteran that turned 100. Roger was a combat glider pilot and later a C-47 pilot in World War II, he was awarded the Air Medal for his brave actions in Southern France. Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Loveland Police Department and …
Antique Apparatus Bay Groundbreaking Berthoud Hose Company 1, Caretakers of Tradition groundbreaking for their antique apparatus bay at Berthoud Fire Protection District Station 61 on July 15th, 2023. The Caretakers of Tradition spearheaded the fundraising efforts to make the project a reality. Many donors of funds, materials and labor from the community are coming together for this project. The apparatus bay …
Emergency Preparedness Day On July 15th, 2023 the Teller County Office of Emergency Management held an emergency preparedness event at the Summit Elementary School in Divide. The community was invited to talk to first responders, sign up for emergency alerts, participate in a fire extinguisher demo, learn first aid, and learn how to change a tire. The Colorado State Patrol, …
South Metro Boat Training South Metro Fire Rescue Station 31 took advantage of the 85 degree weather on July 9th, 2023 to conduct boat training at Cherry Creek State Park. The crew launched Boat 31 at the west boat ramp and provided refresher training on the vessel’s operation. Boat 31 is housed at Station 31, 5901 S. Havana St. and …
Independence Day Parade The Highlands Ranch Metro District and Highland Ranch Community Association held their annual Independence Day Parade on July 4th, 2023 in the vicinity of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Substation on Zotos Drive. Several dozen community groups donned their finest red, white and blue apparel to help celebrate America’s 247th birthday. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, Douglas County …
4th of July Parade The North Central Fire Protection District invited the community to participate in a 4th of July parade and BBQ. Community members entered their personal vehicles, tractors, trailers, off road vehicles, and even horses to be apart of the parade. After the parade North Central Fire held a BBQ cook-out at their station. Special thanks to the …
Pancake Breakfast & Parade The annual Indian Hills Fire Rescue Fourth of July celebration pancake breakfast was held on July 4th, 2023 at their Fire Station. The community came out to enjoy a pancake breakfast, 5K fun run and auto extrication demonstration. AirLife also landed and was on display, followed by the famous water parade on Parmalee Gulch Rd. Foothills …
Security Pancake Breakfast On July 4th, 2023 the Security Fire Department invited the community as well as surrounding agencies to their annual open house / pancake breakfast. The Security Fire Department’s Auxiliary served bacon, sausage, eggs, and of course pancakes while other fire department personnel gave apparatus tours, fire evacuation drills, sold department merchandise, and set up a dunk tank …
Company Officer Training On July 2nd, 2023 Aurora Fire Rescue conducted company officer training at the City of Aurora Public Safety Training Center. Crews rotated through mock scenarios at the burn building allowing company officers the opportunity to exercise command upon arriving at a working structure fire.
Cherry Creek State Park Water Rescue On July 1st, 2023 at approximately 15:45 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported water rescue at Cherry Creek State Park. Dispatched advised responding units that a boat had sunk in shallow water on the south side of the reservoir and that several people were in the water. Colorado Parks and Wildlife …
Demolition & Ventilation Training On June 29th, 2023 Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department and Larkspur Fire Protection District had the opportunity to hone in on their skills on a donated Philip S. Miller Library before the building is schedule to be torn down. Crews filtered through running scenarios to get a real life feel for what could happen on …
Public Safety Day The Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight held their annual Public Safety Day at Centennial Airport on June 24th, 2023. The community was invited out to meet with local first responders, check out their apparatus and tour the museum. South Metro Fire Rescue and the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office participated in the event. For more information …
Public Safety Open House The Westminster Public Safety Open House was held at the Westminster Public Safety Center, 9110 Yates St. on June 24th, 2023. The community was invited to tour fire apparatus from the Westminster Fire Department, police vehicles from the Westminster Police Department and the City of Westminster public works trucks including K-9 demonstrations, public safety information, police …
North Central Extrication Training On June 24th, 2023, North Central Fire Protection District and Kiowa Fire Protection District held a joint auto extrication training taught by Lieutenant Sidney Morrison from Kiowa Fire Protection District. The first lesson of the training was a equipment demonstration and orientation; while the second lesson was a simulated rollover collision down an embankment crews practiced …
Denver Pridefest The 2023 Denver Pridefest was held in at the Civic Center Park in downtown Denver for a two-day event on June 24th and 25th 2023. First responders from numerous agencies in the metro area set up booths and participated in the parade.
Building Search Training On June 24th, 2023, the Castle Rock Fire & Rescue Department conducted building search training at the old Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock before the building is torn down. Firefighters conducted evolutions through the commercial structure searching for victims in heavy smoke conditions. Throughout the week crews also conducted hose and destruction drills at the …
Arvada Youth Fire Academy More than 30 kids and teenagers participated in the 2023 Youth Fire Academy with Arvada Fire Protection District from June 20th to June 22nd, 2023. The three-day camp for youth aged 11-14 allowed for Arvada Fire to share fire safety education, build community connections, and inspire future generations of firefighters! On the first day of the …
CSFFA Fire College 2023 The Colorado State Fire Fighters Association held their 2023 Fire College from June 20th through June 22nd, 2023 in Gunnison. This was the 105th annual college with over 120 firefighters from the state that trained. Firefighters from around the state attended the 105th annual college training which included classes on County Fire Tactics teaching Engine and …
Jamestown Wildland Training The Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department conducted wildland training on June 17th, 2023. Firefighters spent part of their Saturday morning simulating a response to a grass fire on Ward Street in close proximity to residential structures. Units on Scene: Brush 4250, Brush 4251 & Tender 4240