Recruit Academy Fire Burn The Recruit Academy Fire Burn was held March 2nd, 2018 at the West Metro Fire Training Center in Lakewood with recruits from West Metro Fire Rescue, Littleton Fire Rescue, Castle Rock Fire Rescue, and the Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District. The three buildings that they burned, consistent with three different constructions: modern and legacy construction and …
51st Annual Hygiene Pancake Supper The Hygiene Fire Protection District held their 51st Annual Pancake Supper on February 24th, 2018. The evening festivities also include a raffle and silent auction. The Department expected about 500 people to partake in their annual fundraiser. Congratulations to Chief Cody Trevithick; his acting chief title was officially made permanent during the supper.
Longmont Station 6 Open House The Longmont Fire Department held an open house at Station 6 (501 S. Pratt Parkway) on February 24th, 2018. The community was invited to meet with firefighters, tour the station, check out the apparatus and learn valuable safety information.
Aurora Polar Plunge 2018 A Saturday morning snowstorm didn’t deter hundreds of people from taking the plunge. The Polar Plunge was held at the Aurora Reservoir on February 10th, 2018. Local law enforcement officers, businesses, and community members braved the frigid waters to help raise funds for Colorado Special Olympics. Firefighters from Aurora Fire Rescue were on hand to ensure …
Thornton Engine 72 Dedication Thornton Fire Department held a dedication for the new Engine 72 at Station 72 on February 10th, 2017 including many that braved the cold weather including the City of Thornton Mayor, council members, city manager and their staff with fire family and friends. Firefighters with the ceremonial bucket transferred water from the old engine that has …
Micah Flick Memorial Thousands came out to honored the life of El Paso County Sheriff Deputy Micah Flick on February 10th, 2018 at the New Life Church in Colorado Springs. A large procession followed to Falcon for the private burial at the cemetery. Flick was 34, and was survived by his wife and his 7-year-old twins. Flick was with the sheriff’s …
Heath Gumm Memorial The Memorial Service for Adams County Sheriff Deputy Heath Gumm was held at the Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette on February 2nd, 2018. Thousands lined the streets along the procession to honor Gumm before the funeral that included hundreds of emergency vehicles. Gumm was 31, served with Adams County Sheriff since 2013, and also worked for the …
Zack Parrish Memorial The community came out with hundreds of emergency responders came out to honor Douglas County Sheriff Deputy Zackari Parrish (17-21) on February 5th, 2018 at the Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch. Parrish was 29 years-old, and during the funeral deputies from the Colorado State Patrol performed a 21-bell salute.
Castle Rock Tribute to Deputy Zack Parrish Castle Rock Fire Rescue firefighters changed the horizontal bulbs on the star above the city from white to blue to create the Thin Blue Line to honor fallen Douglas County Sheriff Deputy Zack Parrish, and the law enforcement officers who were injured from last Saturday’s (December 31) shooting in Highlands Ranch. Memorial Services …
Boulder Polar Plunge 2018 The 2018 Polar Plunge was held on January 1st, 2018 at Boulder Reservoir. Hundreds of people started their new year by taking a chilly dip in the icy and frigid water under the watchful eyes of Boulder Fire-Rescue Department Water Rescue Team. The annual event helped raise money for the American Cancer Society.
Rattlesnake Santa Visit Santa Clause took time out of his busy holiday schedule to visit Rattlesnake Fire Protection District Station 252 on December 16th, 2017. The jolly old elf spent time posing for photos, listening to Christmas wish lists and enjoying holiday cookies. Community members also meet with firefighters, checked out the apparatus, and enjoyed a little holiday cheer.
2nd Annual Ice Cup 2017 November 18th, 2017 ~ The 2nd Annual Ice Cup with as the Pueblo Police Department took on the Pueblo Fire Department in a hockey game at the Pueblo Ice Arena. Pueblo’s finest battled each other for 3 intense periods with the Police coming out on top 5-3. The real winner though was the children of …
First Responders Basketball Tournament November 17th, 2017 ~ The Brotherhood Basketball Team and Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation Basketball Team play against six other amazing charities for a chance to win the jackpot for their charity in the First Responders Basketball Tournament (Battle of The Badges) which was held at the Pepsi Center before the Denver Nuggets game. Featuring the teams …
Cheyenne Mountain Station 2 Open House Cheyenne Mountain Fire & Emergency Services at Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station held an open house at Station 2 on November 16th, 2017. The department opened their doors to show their newly renovated station to base employees, neighboring departments, family members and retirees. Attendees got to meet with firefighters, tour the station check out …
Denver Division Chief Angela Cook Retirement Denver Division Chief Angela Cook retired November 15th, 2017 with over 25 years of service with the Denver Fire Department. She became the highest ranking female officer in Denver Fire Department history in November of 2009 when she was promoted to Division Chief and assigned responsibility for aircraft rescue and structural fire operations and …
Station 22 Grand Opening South Adams County Fire Department held a grand opening ceremony and open house for Station 22 in Commerce City on October 27th, 2017. The previously unmanned station at 5650 Holly Street was renovated to include new living quarters, a day room and office space. After brief remarks, Chief Kevin Vincel and Board President Ken Kogel cut …
Colorado Centre Fire Safety Day The Colorado Centre Metropolitan District Fire Department held their third annual Fire Safety Day and open house at 4770 Horizonview Drive on October 21st 2017. The Colorado Centre community was invited out to meet with firefighters, tour the apparatus, enjoy lunch and learn about fire safety. The Colorado Springs Fire Department, Ellicott Volunteer Fire Department, …
Rocky Pitch Rx Burn The US Forest Service conducted a prescribed burn on October 18th to October 19th, 2017 in the Uncompahgre National Forest Rocky Pitch Area SE of Grand Junction. Agencies involved burned throughout the day in the different units. The burn was made possible by USFS Grand Junction, Gunnison, Craig, Collbran, and the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office WFT. The …
Mile High Firefighter’s Conference The first annual Mile High Firefighter’s Conference was held October 13th – 15th, 2017 at various locations, to create a platform to bring high-level classroom and hands-on training to Colorado firefighters, with classes, lectures, and the on-hand training including Truck Company, Engine Company, and extrication skills.
Clifton Station 21 Open House Clifton Fire Protection District held an open house at Station 21 on October 15th, 2017. Firefighters demonstrated an extrication and fire extinguishers safety, fire truck and station tours.