Dive Rescue Training South Metro Fire Rescue Dive Team conducted dive training at Cherry Creek State Park on March 28th, 2021. Firefighters took to the water to work on search patterns, rope work and communications. SMFR has two dive units in the district housed at Station 16 and Station 31. Units on Scene: Battalion Chief 5, Safety 18, Safety 35, …
Chester Riley Memorial On March 27th, 2021 the Nucla Naturita Fire Protection District celebrated the life of “Chief 320”, Chester Riley. Chief Riley experienced a fatal medical emergency on the scene of a motor vehicle accident at DD31 Rd. and 3000 Rd. on March 20th, 2021. Chief Riley was known for being a great guy and was known to many …
Extrication Training Firefighters from Black Forest Fire Protection District and the Donald Wescott Fire Protection District conducted vehicle stabilization/extrication training at the Black Forest Station 1 on March 27th, 2021. Firefighters from both departments took advantage of the spring-like weather to hone up on the stabilization of vehicles in order to treat and remove occupants safely.
Live Fire Training The Manitou Springs Fire Department conducted live fire training exercises on March 27th, 2021 at the Black Forest Fire Protection District training facility behind Station 1. Live fire training drills teach firefighters how to think clearly and act calmly under the stress of an emergency situation. Black Forest constructed the burn building in their training area about …
Engine 5 Dedication The Grand Junction Fire Department dedicated the city’s new Engine 5 (#2042) on March 26th, 2021. “2042” is a 2021 Pierce Enforcer with a 500 gallon water tank and 1250 gpm pump, Job Number 35179. The event began at 10:00 am with several speakers including Fire Chief Ken Watkins, Deputy Fire Chief Chris Angermuller, Mayor Duke Wortmann, …
Live Burn Training North Metro Fire Rescue District and Thornton Fire Department conducted joint training with a live burn building at Adams County Fire Training Center, 901 E. 68th Ave. on March 26th, 2021. NMFR and TFD trained all week long together, and early in the week they both also trained with Adams County Fire Rescue at the training center.
Aurora Attic Fire On March 23, 2021 at approximately 16:15 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 13445 E. Fitzsimons Way. Units arrived on scene and found light smoke in the residence. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire in the attic. While pulling the ceiling firefighters were covered in old insulation that need …
Denver Structure Fire At 04:20 on March 23rd, 2021 Denver Fire Department received multiple reports of a fire at a multi family structure in the 4500 block of Bingham St. in Westwood. Engine 23 arrived and laid in a supply line on Custer Pl. and Utica St. and Tower 23 reported heavy smoke showing from the back of the structure. …
Denver Basement Fire On March 22nd, 2021 at 17:48 Denver Fire Department responded to a single-family structure fire in the 4500 block of W. 34th Ave. in West Highland. Crews arrived to smoke showing and started fire attack and the search. The fire was put under control quickly in the basement area and the cause is under investigation. No injuries …
White Fence Farm Fire At 17:40 on March 22nd, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of S. Field St. at the old White Fence Farm restaurant in Lakewood. JeffCom advised of multiple 911 callers reporting heavy smoke showing and a possible explosion. Units en route reported smoke showing in the air. District …
Vehicle vs. Building MVA On March 21st, 2021 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a vehicle vs. building motor vehicle accident at 17905 Cottonwood Dr. in Parker. Engine 42 arrived on scene and found that a student driver vehicle had crashed into the front of the Western Slope Driving Institute office. The vehicle and storefront sustained moderate to heavy …
South Metro Garage Fire On March 20th, 2021 at approximately 20:15 South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential fire in the 64oo block of S. Florence Way. Engine 31 arrived on scene within minutes and found a car on fire in the residence’s attached garage. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent it from …
Aurora Pack Test Aurora Fire Rescue took advantage of the spring-like weather on March 20th, 2021 to conduct annual pack testing. The pack test is a physical fitness test for wildland firefighters who must meet minimum fitness requirements. The test is intentionally stressful as it tests the capacity of muscular strength and aerobic endurance. Firefighters must complete a 3-mile hike …
Aurora Vehicle Fire At 20:57 on March 18th, 2021 Aurora Fire Rescue responded to a reported vehicle fire at 3155 S. Vaughn Way, at the Radison Hotel near the lobby. Engine 6 and Ladder 6 arrived on scene to find a vehicle with a fully engulfed engine compartment under a overhang, Engine 6 pulled an attack and secured their own …
West Metro Duplex Fire At 09:12 on March 19th, 2021 West Metro Fire Rescue and Arvada Fire Protection District responded to the 3500 block of Chase St. in Wheat Ridge on a reported structure fire. JeffCom advised that upstairs bedroom on fire with animals trapped inside. Engine 16 arrived to a two-story structure with heavy smoke showing and a working …
Grand Junction Brush Fire At 14:06 on March 18th, 2021 Grand Junction Regional Communication Center dispatched Grand Junction Fire Department Truck 6 to a weed fire in the area of 26 1/2 Rd. and H Rd. Truck 6 swapped units and staffed Brush 6 for the assignment. Brush 6 arrived in the area and located an out-of-control brush fire to …
Arapahoe Rescue Patrol While emergency crews throughout the metro area kept busy on March 14th, 2021, members of the Arapahoe Rescue Patrol deployed in Arapahoe and Elbert Counties to assist with stranded motorists and other calls during Snowmaggedon 2021. 5280Fire.com caught up with members of the team about 11:30 assisting motorists on Parker Rd. at the intersection with Cottonwood Drive. …
Aurora Structure Fire On March 13, 2021 at approximately 18:45 Aurora Fire Rescue was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 13732 E. Lehigh Ave. Engine 7 arrived on scene and found heavy fire along the chimney on the south side of the multi-family dwelling. Firefighters were able to knock down the exterior fire fairly quickly and were on scene …
Station 20 Dedication South Metro Fire Rescue dedicated the opening of the new Station 20 on March 12th, 2021 in Highlands Ranch. The new station is located at 1801 E. Wildcat Reserve Pkwy and will run Engine 20 and Brush Engine 20. The station will serve the Highlands Ranch area including BackCountry, Mountain Vista High School, Red Tail Park, Southridge, …
Structural Collapse Rescue Training The North Area Technical Rescue Team (NATRT) conducted collapse rescue training at the North Metro Fire Training Center in Northglenn on March 11, 2021. Crews spent the day cutting through concrete and searching for victims in a simulated structure collapse. NATRT, formed in June 1995, is a combined technical rescue team that responds to technical rescues …