Controlled Burn In an effort to regenerate prairie grass, eliminate weeds and improve wildlife habitat, firefighters from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service conducted a controlled burn at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City on March 12th, 2016. Smoke could be seen across the metro area as 30 firefighters from six agencies worked to mitigate approximately …
Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Firefighters from around the metro area and their families participated in the 2016 Saint Patrick’s Parade in downtown Denver on March 12th, 2016. Thousands of spectators dressed in green lined the 15-block route as over two hundred entries made their way around Coors Field. Firefighters from Arvada, Aurora, Denver, Longmont, South Metro, West Metro, the Colorado …
Craig Moilanen Memorial Hockey Cup The Inaugural Craig Moilanen Hockey Cup was held March 11th to March 13th, 2016 at the Edge Ice Arena in Littleton with the Whalers winning the Fire Championship and South Metro Fire Rescue with the Rescue Championship. Thank you to Paul Berens who organized the event. The teams that participated were Beavercreek Lumberjacks, Castle Rock …
Colfax Motel Fire At 09:12 on March 8th, 2016 Denver Fire Department was alerted to a commercial structure fire at the Bar X Motel 5001 W. Colfax Ave. with dispatch receiving multiple 911 calls. Engine 20 arrived to at a 2-story building with smoke showing and heavy fire from the second floor balcony, established their own water supply and advanced …
Working Apartment Fire On March 7th, 2016 at 11:04 West Metro Fire Rescue responded to a possible structure fire at 186 Ingalls St. in Lakewood. Engine 7 arrived to a medium size two-story multi-family structure with a working fire on Bravo side of the building, and started fire attack with Medic 7 in the offensive strategy. Engine 1 arrived and …
Boulder Fire assists at Polar Plunge Boulder Fire-Rescue District took to the frigid waters of Boulder Reservoir on March 5th, 2016 and were Freezin’ for a Reason! Firefighters donned scuba gear and rescue suits in order to keep participants safe at the 2016 Polar Plunge. Several hundred people took the plunge to help raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado. The crews …
Denver Apartment Fire Around 08:00 on March 5th, 2016 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at 2260 Larimer St. Truck 4 arrived to a two-story mixed use building with nothing showing and assumed command. Upon further investigation smoke conditions were found inside the adjacent 2nd floor apartment unit at 2258 Larimer St. Engine 3 established a …
Golden Basement Fire On March 3rd, 2016 at 19:21 Golden Fire Department was dispatched to a possible structure fire in the 1800 block of Arapahoe St. with auto-aid from Pleasant View Fire Department and Fairmount Fire Protection District. Dispatch advised that 911 caller reporting a possible fire in the basement with lots of smoke. Battalion 21 arrived to a one-story plus …
Superior Brush Fire At 11:28 on February 19th, 2016 North Metro Fire Rescue District was dispatched to a brush fire near the intersection of W. 120th Ave. (Co. 128) and Eldorado Blvd. The fire, which consumed approximately 28 acres, burned down a steep ravine fairly close to a housing development in Superior. No structures were damaged and no injuries were reported. …
Denver High Angle Rescue At 11:00 on February 15th, 2016 Denver Fire Department was dispatched to a high angle rescue near 18th St. and Lincoln St. A construction worker fell while working in a hole at a construction site in the 1700 block of Lincoln and injured his back. Firefighters used ropes, a stokes basket and the aerial on Truck …
Lakewood House Fire Around 21:30 on February 10th, 2016 West Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 12600 block of W. Asbury Pl. in Lakewood. Engine 4 arrived and found a working fire with smoke showing from the front door of a two-story home, and began fast attack with a 1 /34 line in the …
Denver Broncos Victory Parade The Denver Broncos came back home from winning Super Bowl 50 over the Carolina Panthers and the city of Denver put on a victory parade through the streets of downtown Denver on February 9th, 2016. Players rode on top of fire equipment, that started at 17th St. and went down Broadway to the Civic Center Park …
Denver Broncos Support On February 7th, 2016 the Denver Fire Department showed their support for the Denver Broncos as they prepared to battle the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Local 858 ordered special t-shirts for crews to wear on duty to show their support for the home team. The Broncos won 24 to 10.
Denver Attic Fire On February 7th, 2016 Denver Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Washington Park. Crews arrived to a single family residential and found fire in the attic, and made a quick work on the fire. Denver Paramedics & Denver Police Department
United In Orange The Arvada Fire Protection District supported the Denver Broncos on February 4th, 2016 as they prepare to face the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl 50. Arvada Firefighters changed out their regular issued t-shirts with “United In Orange” shirts to support the home team. The Broncos won the Super Bowl 24 to 10.
Working Garage Fire On February 3rd, 2016 at 14:22 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District with auto-aid from West Metro Fire Rescue & Fairmount Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire at 4135 Ingalls St. 911 caller reporting that one person was possibly trapped in the basement with 3 family dogs. Engine 71 arrived and found a small single-story residential structure …
South Adams County Pinning Ceremony South Adams County Fire Department held their 2016 Pinning Ceremony at Adams City High School on January 30th, 2016. The department recognized, promoted or pinned three retirees, four lieutenants, a training officer, a training chief, two deputy chiefs, six fire inspectors and fourteen firefighters. The department also honored three fallen service members from Commerce City …
Fairmount House Fire At 12:55 on January 27th, 2016 Fairmount Fire Protection District with auto-aid from Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire in the 5300 block of Arbutus St. in Arvada. Engine 33 arrived and found a small single-story residential structure with smoke showing from the eves and pulled a 1 3/4 line in for fire attack. …
Vehicle Into House At 18:06 Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District was alerted to a possible vehicle into a house at W. 33rd Ave. & Harlan St. Battalion 71 arrived to a full size SUV into a house with a second house involved. Engine 73 arrived and checked for injuries, and Engine 71 was assigned to check the stability of the …
Evergreen House Fire On January 11th, 2016 around 17:30 Evergreen Fire Protection District responded to a possible structure fire at Aspen Dr. & Ponderosa Dr. in the Floyd Hill area. Crews arrived on scene to a fully involved home, and quickly requested mutual-aid from Genesee Fire Protection District, Foothills Fire Protection District & Clear Creek Fire Authority. Crews worked an …