South Metro Restaurant Fire At 04:43 on December 30th, 2019 Littleton Police officers investigating an alarm at the Rubios Coastal Grill located 111 W. Mineral Ave., discovered smoke and windows warm to the touch. A confirmed commercial structure fire response from South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched and companies arrived a short time later. Battalion Chief 2 sized up a …
Westminster Garage Fire At approximately 21:00 on December 29th, 2019 Westminster Fire Department with auto-aid from Adams County Fire Rescue was dispatched to a structure fire in the area in the 7200 block of Winona Court. Engine 1 was first on scene to a fully involved garage threatening other homes. Engine 1 established their own water supply and pulled a 1 …
Colorado Springs Shed Fire At approximately 08:10 on December 29th, 2019 Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched Colorado Springs Fire Department to a possible structure fire in the 2100 block of Saranac Dr. Once the first-in battalion, Battalion 2, left quarters had seen a smoke column and upgraded the call to a working fire. When all units called en route, …
Colorado Springs 2nd Alarm At 03:10 on December 27th, 2019 Colorado Springs Public Safety Communications Center dispatched Colorado Springs Fire Department for a possible structure fire in the 1000 block of Fontmore Rd. in the Pleasant Valley area. Once en route, Engine 5 reported a header showing and requested and working fire assignment. Engine 5 arrived and immediately established a water …
South Metro House Fire Around 21:20 on December 26th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a house fire in the 3500 block of E. Lake Way in Centennial. The homeowner was not home at the time, but was notified of the fire when the camera on their ring doorbell sensed movement as another family member came running out of …
Westminster Apartment Fire At approximately 19:00 on December 26th, 2019 Westminster Fire Department with auto-aid from Adams County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 7100 Hooker St. Engine 1 arrived to a 3-story apartment complex with fire reported in a unit on the second floor, and pulled a 3 inch line to connect to a standpipe. A high rise …
Clifton Structure Fire On December 21st, 2019 at approximately 13:20 Grand Junction Regional Communication Center (GJRCC) dispatched out Clifton Fire Protection District to a reported residential structure fire at 525 Grand Valley Court. Truck 21 was first in, sizing up a 2-story single-family structure with light smoke showing from the structure and an apparent working fire in the downstairs laundry …
South Metro 2nd Alarm Fire On December 21st, 2019 at 01:07 South Metro Fire Rescue Engine 19, Engine 13 and Battalion 1 were dispatched to a smoke investigation at 8457 S. Reed St. in unincorporated Jefferson County. While en-route, numerous 911 callers began reporting a fire with people trapped and jumping. The incident was quickly upgraded to a 2nd Alarm. …
Troy Jackson Memorial Funeral services for South Metro Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Troy Jackson was held was at Denver First Church of the Nazarene in Cherry Hills Village on December 20th, 2019. Hundreds of firefighters from around Colorado came out to pay their respects to Chief Jackson, his family, and his colleagues. After the service a procession of over 100 …
Lakewood Duplex Fire At 15:43 on December 19th, 2019 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a stand-by for Lakewood Police Department on a possible barricaded subject inside a duplex in the 2400 block of Youngfield St. Lakewood. Engine 5 and Medic 5 staged on scene, and around 17:30 agents reported fire and smoke coming form the structure, with agents entering …
Puppies and Patron The Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar held their 1st annual Puppies and Patron on December 16th, 2019 at the EXDO Event Center. Crowds came out to cuddle and play with puppies from Lifeline Puppy Rescue, meet the firefighters from Fire Rescue Dog Calendar, photos with puppies and Santa, ornament decorating, and more. Calendars may be purchased at www.firerescuedogs.com
Chief Jackson Dignified Honors On December 16th, 2019 firefighters gathered at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital to support the family and friends of South Metro Fire Rescue Assistant Chief Troy Jackson. The SMFR Honor Guard provided dignified honors during a small hero transport procession to Crown Hill Mortuary in Wheat Ridge. Honor watch began immediately and firefighters will remain with Chief Jackson 24 …
Milliken Garage Fire At approximately 02:08 on December 16th, 2019 Weld County Regional Communications Center (WCRCC) dispatched Front Range Fire Rescue and Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District, to a residential structure fire in the 200 block of E. Holly St. in Milliken. Milliken Police Department was the first on scene and reported flames and black smoke coming from the attached garage …
South Metro Rollover At 17:08 on December 15th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue & Castle Rock Fire Rescue responded to a rollover at southbound I-25 at Founder’s Parkway, due to inclement weather. Crews arrived and no extrication was required, and no injuries were reported. South Metro: Engine 36, Medic 36 & Engine 39 Castle Rock: Division Chief 151 & Ops …
Lands End Santa Vista The Lands End Fire Protection District welcomed Santa and his helpers at Station 111 on December 14th, 2019. The community came out to meet with Santa, firefighters, see the fire engines and station. Kids of all ages had fun decorating cookies and getting photos with Santa.
Hygiene Santa Visit The Hygiene Fire Protection District hosted a visit from Santa for a few hours on December 14th, 2019. Local residents brought their kids to meet with Santa, tell him what they want for Christmas, and take a few photos. Firefighters showed off their apparatus and held a forcible entry demonstration.
Rattlesnake Santa Visit With less than two weeks before Christmas, Santa Claus took time out of his busy schedule to visit Rattlesnake Fire Protection District Station 252 on December 14th, 2019. Neighbor kids came out to tell Santa what they want for Christmas, decorate Christmas cookies, meet with firefighters, and check out the apparatus.
Ken Jones Memorial Firefighter Ken Jones of Summit Fire & EMS Authority memorial service was held on December 13th, 2019 at the Waterside Community Church in Littleton. Hundreds of firefighters from across Colorado and the country came out to honored Jones with a large procession the with over four-dozen emergency vehicles, wound its way from Horan & McConaty on Wadsworth …
Ugly Sweater Party The Fire Rescue Dogs Calendar held their annual Ugly Sweater Party during ladies night at the Grizzly Rose on December 12th, 2019. A capacity crowd turned out in their ugly holiday garb to meet with firefighters, get their 2020 calendar, play with puppies, and help raise money for Lifeline Puppy Rescue. The festivities also included a silent auction, …
South Metro Rollover At 09:30 on December 11th, 2019 South Metro Fire Rescue responded to a rollover MVA northbound I-25 just north of E. Orchard Rd. in Greenwood Village. Crews arrived to a rollover with heavy damage and multiple vehicles involved. Two patients were transported with unknown injuries. Orchard Road. The left and center lanes were blocked and reopened around …