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At 12:13 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, multiple 911 callers reported two homes burning on Kimball St. in the Clarke Farms neighborhood. Parker Police Department Officers were first to arrive, and they evacuated neighboring homes. A short time later, Battalion Chief 4, Engine 41 and Tower 45 arrived, they observed one home fully engulfed, and a second home half engulfed with flames. Due to the large volume of fire and threat to the neighborhood, a 2nd Alarm was called which brought approximately 70 total personnel from SMFR to the scene. During the initial hose deployment, a member sustained burns from...

At 1:51 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023, SMFR responded to an aircraft emergency at Centennial Airport after a Rockwell Commander 112 experienced a gear up landing on Runway 17R. Thankfully both occupants safely exited the plane without injuries, and a small fire was quickly extinguished before SMFR arrived. Members secured the aircraft and Fire Medics ensured the pilot and passenger did not need medical assistance. Incident Photos

At 1:26 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, Local members responded to 11755 E. Peakview Ave. in Centennial for a reported large fuel spill. After a semi truck was positioned to tow a trailer, the unoccupied vehicle rolled across an open parking lot and struck an unoccupied Ford Mustang in a parking space. The collision forced the Mustang into a drainage culvert and the semi came to rest on a cement curb. The curb ruptured a fuel tank, resulting in a 60-gallon diesel spill which flowed into the storm water system. Members secured the area, established a water supply, and deployed...

On June 19, 2023, just after 8:40 p.m., South Metro dispatchers received multiple calls reporting a residential garage was on fire with active flames and black smoke. Safety 18 was first on scene and confirmed that all of the occupants had evacuated. Members from Tower 18 quickly performed a 360 and made access into the garage. The fire was contained to the garage with no extension into the home. One person was evaluated on scene and the cause is being investigated by the SMFR Fire Marshal’s Office. Incident Photos

On June 5th just after 8 p.m., South Metro received an emergency call from an individual stating they were experiencing a substance exposure at one of the Ascent Apartment buildings located in the 8400 block of E. Yale Ave. When members from Engine 21 arrived, they began investigating to locate the substance and if there was a larger threat to other building occupants. Members from Medic 211 evaluated the individual who was exposed and transported them to the hospital in stable condition. Due to the unknown nature of the ingredients mixed into the substance, crews evacuated nearby apartments units out of precaution...

Just after 3:30 p.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, numerous 911 callers reported smoke billowing from the roof a building at Glenn Oaks, located 2301 E. Fremont Ave. in Centennial. A plume of smoke was already visible as members responded, and additional resources were dispatched. ACSO Deputies were first to arrive and start evacuating residents. When  members from Engine 37 arrived a short time later, flames had already burned through the roof. Multiple crews deployed hose lines to battle the fast-moving attic fire and search for occupants inside. A 2nd Alarm was transmitted which brought additional units to the scene and approximately...

A charging lithium-ion battery caused a fire in Centennial this morning. Just before 8 a.m. on Friday, June 2, 2023, several 911 callers reported smoke billowing from a home in the 6300 block of S. University Blvd. Arapahoe County Sheriff Deputies were first to arrive and observe flames coming from the second floor. Members from first arriving Engine 37 arrived and deployed a hose line for fire control and primary search. The second floor was filled with black smoke, so vertical ventilation was conducted. Members from Tower 32 used a chainsaw to open the roof which allowed super-heated gasses and smoke to vent...

At 6:36 a.m. on Sunday, May 28, 2023, Local members responded to a reported residential fire on Cranston Cir. In Highlands Ranch. A neighbor saw black smoke coming from a garage and alerted the occupants inside the home. Douglas County Sheriffs Deputies were first to arrive, they entered the home and verified that everyone had safely evacuated.   Members from Engine and Medic 17 advanced a hose line inside for fire control and quickly extinguished a vehicle fire before it could extend into the structure. Additional members assisted with searching the interior, opening the garage door, and ventilating smoke. Thankfully no injuries occurred. The...

May 5, 2023 -Around 2:13 p.m., Local members were dispatched to a multi-family structure fire near S. Quebec St and S. Parker Road in Arapahoe County. The fire was located in the crawl space of the building, which made access difficult. However, members were able to extinguish the fire before it could extend into units. The crews ventilated the building and ensured that it was safe before allowing residents to return to their homes. Thankfully no injuries were reported during the incident. We are also grateful to Local 858, 1290 and our law enforcement partners, who worked together to evacuate the building...

Around 9 a.m. on Saturday morning, Local members and Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Animal Control responded to a pooch stuck under a porch near S. Kendall Blvd. and S. Platte Canyon Rd. Zoe, the 7-year-old Labrador Retriever, was having a ruff morning after she became trapped under an old cement patio located beneath a wooden deck. Members from the Technical Rescue Team responded, and crews dismantled a portion of the deck while using hand tools to access the confined space. Remote cameras helped guide the operation and eventually a large enough path was created for frightened Zoe to escape. Members bribed her...

April 17, 2023 -The TJTC, formerly The Metro Fire Training Center, was renamed to honor Chief Jackson, who tragically passed away in 2019 due to job-related cancer. Chief Troy Jackson forever changed the fire service culture through his leadership and vision in helping to lead the way in the prevention of firefighter cancers, improvement in firefighter safety, and devotion to life-long learning. He began his career on the same drill ground that 30 years later carries his name as a tribute to his strong legacy as a mentor, friend, father, and husband. The hope is that all that walk and...

At 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 16, 2023, 911 callers reported a house on fire with people still inside, in the 7000 block of S. Marshall St. in Jefferson County. Upon arrival, members from Engine and Medic 13 found the attached garage fully engulfed with flames and deployed a hose line for fire suppression. The resident confirmed that everyone was outside, but two adults had received burn injuries. Those individuals were transported by Fire Medics to a local hospital, one with serious injuries and the other with minor injuries. When additional members arrived, 2 more hose lines were pulled to assist...

Just after 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, 2023, multiple 911 callers reported a vegetation fire burning along the Cherry Creek Trail east of Jordan Road and south of Broncos Parkway in Arapahoe County. With dry / windy conditions and an active Red Flag Warning, a large firefighting response was dispatched. Upon arrival, members found a small slow-moving fire found burning in grass, leaf litter and extending into the trees. Using a combination of hose lines and hand tools members quickly stopped forward progression of the fire and contained it to an area approximately a half-acre in size. Crews remained on...

One person died, two community members and three firefighters were injured at an early morning apartment fire in Arapahoe County. At 4 a.m. on Saturday, April 8, 2023, numerous 911 callers reported hallways filled with smoke and flames at Ivy Crossing, located at 2380 S. Quebec Street. Many residents were trapped inside their apartments which forced some people to jump out windows. Members assigned to Engine 21 could see flames as they responded from their fire station 2 miles away and a 2nd Alarm was called. Upon arrival, Arapahoe County Sheriff Deputies and members immediately began assisting residents to safety....

At 7:51 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, Local members responded to a reported house fire in the 700 block of W. Longview Ave. The 911 caller reported a fire in the basement and one person unable to evacuate. Littleton Police Officers were first to arrive, they immediately entered the smoke-filled home and pulled an adult woman outside to the front yard. With conflicting information about someone else still inside, members from Ladder 12 entered the home and conducted a primary search while Medic 12 started patient care. Engine 11 laid a supply line from the nearest hydrant and advanced...

On Monday, April 3, 2023, at 12:56 p.m., Local members responded to a brush fire at the intersection of West County Line Road and Southpark Terrace in Littleton. First arriving members reported heavy smoke and an approximate 200x200 fire containing cattails and brush with heavy timber nearby. Members were able to quickly contain the fire and prevent it from extending to any of the nearby businesses. No injuries were reported and the fire was caused from sparks from nearby construction. Incident Photos

At 12:51 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, South Metro Engine 19 was dispatched to an electrical problem at 4669 W. Ponds Cir. in Arapahoe County. A resident there reported a crackling sound from a bathroom ceiling fan but no smoke or flames. Upon arrival, Local members from Engine 19 observed smoke showing from the eaves of the 2-story, 4-unit building, and additional resources were requested. Members advanced a hose line to the second floor and used hooks to open the ceiling while members on the roof cut a hole for vertical ventilation. The gable end of the building was also...

Early this morning, at approximately 2:21 a.m. Local 2086 and 1290 members were dispatched after multiple phone calls reporting a garage on fire at a multi-family apartment complex on E. Florida Avenue in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County Deputies were first on scene and confirmed seeing active flames, that the garage was an unattached structure and began to notify and evacuate the closest apartment building. First arriving members quickly stretched a 2.5 inch for fire attack, checked for exposures and completed a 360. The fire was contained to the garage structure with no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation by the South...

At 12:14 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023, several 911 callers reported a vegetation fire burning in the open space at E. Otero Ave. and S. Monroe Way in Centennial. Some callers reported the fire to be spreading quickly with structures close by, which prompted a large wildland interface fire response from South Metro. Upon arrival, Local members from Engine 15 observed about half an acre of grass burning on top of a hill and began a direct attack using a progressive hose lay to stop the fire from advancing toward homes. As additional members arrived, a combination of mobile attack...

Just before 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 10, 2023, Local members and Arapahoe County Sheriff Deputies responded to a traffic collision involving a structure at S. Jordan Rd. and E. Jameson Dr. in Arapahoe County. When Safety 35 arrived, the member could smell natural gas and observed an SUV laying on its side, wedged between a retaining wall a 3-story apartment building. The member climbed down onto the vehicle and contacted the driver who was trapped and injured. With smoke coming from the engine compartment Sheriff Deputes started evacuating the building, Members stretched a hose line and identified gas leaking from...

On March 6, 2023, at approximately 12:03 p.m., Local members were dispatched to a multi-family residential structure on S Dayton Street in Arapahoe County. When the caller reported smoke inside their basement and that their smoke alarms were sounding, dispatchers quickly advised the caller to evacuate their home. First arriving members reported active smoke, established a water supply and completed a primary search. The fire was contained to the basement area after checking for extension in the walls. The fire was investigated by the SMFR Fire Marshal’s Office and determined to be electrical in nature.  Incident Photos

At 02:15 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Local members from 2086 and 1309 responded to a reported structure fire in a new construction neighborhood near N. Rampart Range Rd. and Monte Vista Ave. in Douglas County. While enroute, the glow from flames and an illuminated smoke column was visible from several miles away. Thanks to an automatic aid agreement and closest unit dispatching, members from Local 1309 Engine and Medic 15 were first to arrive at 9915 Macthless St. where they found flames venting from the second floor and through the roof of a single-family home. A hose line was...

At 10:18 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023, Local members responded to a reported electrical fire at the Lyra Apartments, located at 9641 E. Geddes Ave. in Centennial. A boring operation was in progress near the building when equipment struck a secondary electrical supply line. Thankfully no electrocution or injuries occurred, but an interior electrical utility room filled with smoke. Members investigated the problem with a dry chemical fire extinguisher and advanced a hose line inside in case fire extended into the structure. After a thorough search of the room and adjacent areas the fire was determined to be extinguished...

Just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, February 2, 2023, Local members responded to a reported house fire with one person still inside near S. Quebec St. and E. Mountain Brush Cir. In Highlands Ranch. Upon arrival, members observed smoke coming from the home and confirmed that the family had safely evacuated. Flames in the kitchen were quickly extinguished, all searches of the home were clear and thankfully no one was injured. Investigators determined that an accidental cooking fire occurred. Incident Photos

On February 1, 2023, at approximately 5:27 a.m., Local members responded to S Parker Road, in Arapahoe County, for reports of a fire at a multi-family structure. First arriving members reported an active fire in a unit on the first floor, with heavy smoke conditions, and extension to the second and third floors. Members assisted with multiple rescues and evacuations. A total of 10 people were evaluated on scene and two were transported with minor injuries. Residents from 86 units were displaced and are being assisted by the Red Cross and Arapahoe County Office of Emergency Services. The cause was...

Just after 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 22, 2023, Members from Engine 15 were dispatched to a fire alarm activation at Portola at SouthGlenn, located at 6851 S. Gaylord St. in Centennial. Upon arrival, the crew observed dense black smoke in the loading dock and upgraded the response to a working structure fire. The crew advanced a hose line inside and found a fire burning in the trash compactor located inside an enclosure. The fire suppression sprinklers had already activated and were keeping the fire under control, but heavy smoke conditions created a dangerous environment. Multiple crews searched the upper 4...

On January 21, 2023, at approximately 3:48 a.m., Local member from 2086 and 1290 were dispatched for a reported residential structure fire on S. Parker Road in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County Sheriff Officers were first on scene and reported seeing heavy white smoke coming from the inside of the structure. Members confirmed an active fire in the crawl space while they quickly completed a primary search, established a water supply and secured utilities. No injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation by the SMFR Fire Marshal’s Office. Incident Photos

January 11, 2023 - Just after 10 p.m., Local members responded to a home fire near E. Hampden Avenue and S. Dahlia Street in Cherry Hills Village. Homeowners quickly and safely evacuated when they heard their smoke alarms sounding. Based on the initial 9-1-1 description of the scene, BC3 upgraded the response to a confirmed structure fire. By upgrading the call to "confirmed," additional apparatus responded. Members from Engine 38 were the first to arrive, and crews quickly located and extinguished the fire. Meanwhile, primary searches confirmed the residents were out of the home, the water supply was established, and utilities were...

Around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, Local members and Arapahoe County Sheriff's deputies responded to a reported vehicle in the water with a person trapped in the 7400 block of S. Joliet St. in Centennial. Being prepared for the worst, the large emergency response included Dive and Technical Rescue Team personnel. When members arrived, they found an SUV 8-10 feet below grade in a drainage culvert with approximately 6 inches of runoff water flowing through. The single occupant of the vehicle was able to get out but fell in the snow and water and couldn’t get up. That...

December 30, 2022 - Around 7:45 p.m., Local members responded to a reported structure fire near Lincoln Ave and S. Chambers Rd in unincorporated Douglas County. Residents had called 9-1-1 when they entered their home to find smoke and flames. First-arriving members quickly controlled and extinguished the room and contents fire and ensured the fire did not extend further into the home. In icy conditions, the crews helped ventilate the home and make sure the home was safe from toxins. No injuries were reported. The cause was accidental and possibly linked to heat sources too near combustibles. Incident Photos

At 6:06 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, Local members responded to a reported house fire on Ashleigh Lane in Highlands Ranch. Members from first arriving Engine 17 initially reported nothing showing and after further investigation they confirmed working fire conditions. Members advanced a hose line into the smoke-filled home and extinguished flames on the first floor and in the basement. While working to establish a water supply, crews discovered the first fire hydrant was frozen and inoperable. A new water supply was established from a different hydrant on a different street a short time later. Crews searched all areas of the...

At 10:24 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, Local members responded to a fire alarm activation at the Rail Apartments, located at 10001 E. Dry Creek Road. Upon arrival members found water flowing from the fire sprinkler system and light smoke with an electrical odor. The incident was upgraded to a working structure fire and additional units and personnel were dispatched. Members located active flames above a first-floor breezeway and beneath apartments on the second floor. The stubborn fire was difficult to access and fully extinguish. 4 additional Engines over the 1st Alarm response were requested for additional personnel. Members...

At 8:32 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, Local members responded to a reported apartment fire at 5519 S. Windermere St. in Littleton. Upon arrival, members observed heavy smoke billowing from a fire in the first-floor laundry room. Crews advanced a hose line inside and began searches of the smoke-filled structure. While the fire was being extinguished, members located 2 residents inside and brought them out to safety. The incident was quickly placed under control and thankfully no injuries occurred. 24 apartment units were displaced, and the American Red Cross was on scene assisting residents. Investigators were unable to determine...

Just before 4:30 a.m. on Monday December, 19th, Local members responded to a residential fire near Lucent Blvd and W. Highlands Ranch Pkwy in Douglas County. The initial 9-1-1 calls came to Dispatch from a concerned neighbor nearby, stating the entire front of the home was consumed by fire. Members from Tower 18 were the first arriving unit and ensured the occupants had safely evacuated while establishing a water supply and pulling a line for the initial fire attack. Crews found heavy fire conditions extending throughout the home. They were able to rescue one cat. However, one cat is still missing. ...

At 12:21 p.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022, Local members from 2086, 858 and 1290 responded to numerous reports of a multi-family building on fire at 1300 S. Parker Rd. While crews were enroute, dispatchers relayed reports of people trapped inside the burning building and a 2nd Alarm was response was called. Upon arrival, members Engine 21 observed a second and third floor balcony engulfed with flames and quickly deployed a hose line to slow fire extension. Meanwhile, addition...

Just after 6 a.m. on Thursday, November 9th, SMFR received multiple 911 calls reporting smoke and visible flames coming from the top of a building on S. Potomac Street in Centennial. While en route, members observed a large column of smoke and upgraded the incident to a 2nd alarm. Once on scene, crews encountered a secure facility and were required to force gates open to gain access. Heavy smoke and fire were coming from a large generator housed in an unattached building. Members from&nbs...

At 10:42 a.m. on November 9, 2022, Local members responded to Runway 10/28 at Centennial Airport after a Van’s RV7 airplane experienced an accident while departing. Airport Operations personnel quickly arrived and confirmed that both occupants of the aircraft were safe and uninjured. Members from the Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting (ARFF) Team assisted with securing the plane and crews mitigated a small fuel spill. Incident Photos