Larimer County Wildland Fire

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2nd Alarm Wildland Fire At approximately 06:11 on December 22nd, 2021 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority was dispatched by Loveland Emergency Communications Center (LECC) to a Grass / Wildland Fire near the Big Thompson River between County Rd. 9E and Boise Ave. in unincorporated Larimer County. The first arriving engine reported a large wind-driven fire with one residential structure immediately threatened. …

Denver Park Hill Pontiac Street Fire

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Denver House Fire On December 22nd, 2021 around 08:50 Denver Fire Department responded to a single-family structure fire in the 24oo block of N. Pontiac St. in Park Hill. Crews arrived and quickly extinguished a small fire. During the search firefighters found a dog overwhelmed by smoke and then worked with Denver Paramedics to revive the dog who was turned over …

Denver Working Garage Fire

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Denver Garage Fire At 21:33 on December 21st, 2021 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported garage fire at W. Alameda Ave. & S. Clay St. Crews arrived to heavy fire showing with 2 detached garages and a power lines down and on fire. The fire was quickly knocked and crews started overhaul.  Units on Scene: Chief 6, Chief …

Parker Crown Crest Blvd Restaurant Fire

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South Metro Restaurant Fire At 14:12 on December 20th, 2021 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at Red Robin, 9130 Crown Crest Blvd. in Parker. Multiple callers reported smoke coming from the roof. Units arrived on scene and found a fire in the kitchen around the hood area. Firefighters were able to extinguish the …

Wheat Ridge West 44th Ave Restaurant Fire

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Wheat Ridge Restaurant Fire At 10:16 on November 20th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue with auto-aid from Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire at the King of Wings, 7741 W. 44th Ave. in Wheat Ridge. Engine 16 arrived to a stand alone restaurant with smoke and flames from the roof, established their own water supply and pulled …

Aurora South Kittredge Fence Fire

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South Kittredge Fence Fire On December 19th, 2021 at approximately 18:05 Aurora 911 Emergency Communications dispatched Aurora Fire Rescue to a reported residential structure fire at 4648 S. Kittredge St. Units arrived on scene within minutes of the call and found a fence burning in the back of the residence. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire quickly and spent …

South Metro ARFF Training 2021

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South Metro ARFF Training On December 19th, 2021 at approximately 13:00 South Metro Fire Rescue conducted aircraft rescue and fire fighting training at Centennial Airport. Specially trained firefighters assigned to the ARFF team practiced cutting through fuselage on a prop plane at the southwest corner of the airport. The team based at Stations 35 and Station 44 respond to aircraft-related …

West Metro Jared Way 2nd Alarm Fire

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West Metro 2nd Alarm On December 19th, 2021 at 03:05 West Metro Fire Rescue was alerted to a possible structure fire in the 7600 block of Jared Way in the Roxborough Village. Jeffcom advised that the back of the house fully involved possibly spreading to the next door house with high winds in the area. Engine 15 arrived to a …

Colorado Springs High Angle Animal Rescue

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High Angle Animal Rescue At approximately 16:20 on December 17th, 2021 the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the 200 block of Sawatch Ave. for a high angle rescue. Once en route dispatch advised a dog had jumped from the 4th floor of one building and landed on the roof of another. While still en route, the Colorado Springs Communications …

Denver Newton Street Basement Fire

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Denver Basement Fire On December 17th, 2021 at 13:04 Denver Fire Department responded to a reported single-family structure fire in the 1400 block of Newton St. Crews arrived and found fire in the basement. The fire was quickly contained and the cause is under investigation. Additional information provided by Denver Fire Department Units on Scene: Chief 6, Chief 2, Ops …

Joe Pollack Memorial

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Joe Pollack Memorial On December 17th, 2021 Douglas County Sheriff Joe Pollack (Badge #0214) was honored with a celebration of life at the Southeast Christian Church in Parker. A large procession before the service was held to honor Joe from the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock to the church. Pollack was a United States Marine Corps Reserve veteran, and …

Colorado Springs Trench Rescue

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Colorado Springs Trench Rescue At approximately 08:00 on December 17th, 2021 the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the area of Tutt Blvd. and Sisters Grove for a possible trench rescue. On en route, dispatch advised the patient fell 8-10 feet into a hole, with possible injuries. Engine 21 arrived on scene and assumed command, and confirmed they had a …

Jefferson County Trapped MVA

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Jefferson County Fatal Accident At 04:56 on December 17th, 2021 Pleasant View Fire Department, Golden Fire Department, Stadium Medical with West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a MVA at W. Colfax Ave. and 6th Ave. in Jefferson County. Engine 41 arrived on scene to find a two vehicle traffic accident. One of the vehicles was fully engulfed in fire and the …

Arvada Ellis Court Structure Fire

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Arvada Structure Fire On December 17th, 2021 at 03:26 Arvada Fire Protection District with auto-aid from Fairmount Fire Protection District was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 5900 block of Ellis Court. Engine 58 arrived to a small two-story residential structure with a working fire and smoke showing from the attic, pulled 1 3/4 for fire attack and …

Colorado Springs Navajo Place Structure Fire

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Colorado Springs Structure Fire At approximately 08:55 on December 16th, 2021 the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to the 1500 block of Navajo Place for a possible structure fire. Once en route, dispatch advised the RP stated the home was fully engulfed and it was unknown if the residents were still inside. Truck 1 arrived on scene, upgraded the incident …

West Metro South Cody Way Attic Fire

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West Metro Attic Fire At 08:38 on December 16th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a confirmed structure fire in the 1900 block of S. Cody Way. in Lakewood. Engine 8 arrived to a small two-story single-family home and a working attic fire with smoke and flames showing from the Charlie side, and pulled a 1 3/4 for fire …

Lakewood West Colfax Ave Commercial Roof Fire

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West Metro Roof Fire At 11:25 on December 15th, 2021 during a heavy wind storm hitting the metro area and several structure fires being dispatched for the district West Metro Fire Rescue with auto-aid from Arvada Fire Protection District responded to a possible commercial structure fire at the Arc Thrift Store, 6791 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. Jeffcom advised units …

Chatridge 3 Fire

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Chatridge 3 Fire At 10:38 on December 14th, 2021 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to Hwy. 85 and Chatridge Ct. in Douglas County after multiple 911 callers reported a grass fire. Upon arrival, crews observed a fast-moving grass fire on the northeast side of the intersection spreading uphill with homes threatened. Deputies from Douglas County Sheriff’s Office evacuated nearby residents …

Loveland Acquired Structure Training

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Acquired Structure Training During the week of December 13th, 2021 Loveland Fire Rescue Authority crews completed residential fire attack drills in an acquired structure that was donated through the generosity of a member of the community. All crews from each shift rotated through the site throughout the week. Crews practiced entry, fire attack on a room and contents fire and …

Aurora South Evanston Way Fire

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Aurora Grass Fire On December 12th, 2021 at 16:38 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to S. Chambers Rd. and S. Evanston Way for a possible grass fire with structures threatened. Battalion Chief 3 arrived on scene with a grass fire extending to the fence. Engine 2 started fire attack with Engine 9 establishing the water supply. Engine 4 and Engine 6 …