South Metro Fire Rescue Battalion 1 teamed up with Douglas County Emergency Management and trained alongside a Type 2 helicopter to sharpen our wildfire response skills and emergency preparedness. Here's why this matters beyond the training itself: -The biggest loss of life and property over the last 5 to 10 years has been wildfire. -Wildfires are our community’s #1 natural hazard The County just invested $1.53 million to keep the helicopter in this training ready for action. It can drop 300 gal

Training Above the Ground: High-Angle Tree RescueSouth Metro Fire Rescue crews recently trained alongside City of Littleton Forestry sharpening skills in high-angle rope rescue. South Metro Fire Rescue crews recently trained alongside the City of Littleton Forestry sharpening skills in high-angle rope rescue. While tree rescues are rare in our district, they present unique challenges. Unlike buildings or bridges, trees are living, dynamic structures, requiring a different approach, specialized r

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South Metro Fire Rescue Responds to Residential Garage Fire Involving Electric Vehicle At 2:52 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) and deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported structure fire on Vienna Circle in unincorporated Douglas County. Multiple 911 callers reported an electric vehicle on fire inside the home’s garage. A large plume of smoke was visible as crews arrived. Firefighters from Engine 44 reported a fully involved garag

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. SMFR, West Metro Fire Rescue, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-alarm structure fire on South Kendall Blvd in unincorporated Jefferson County. The fire involving a camper trailer with extension into two residential homes was brought under control by 11:33 a.m. Two occupants of 8001 S. Kendall Blvd were able to safely evacuate, along with one occupant of 7991 S. Kendall Blvd. A second occupant at 7991 S. Kendall Blvd was t

First steps for wildfire mitigation at home from South Metro Fire Rescue

South Metro Fire Rescue is hiring for a Multimedia Communications Specialist to join our dynamic team. If you’re passionate about crafting content that is engaging, inspiring, and informative, this is your chance to make an impact. In this role, you’ll continue advancing our communications strategy, bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to how we collaborate with various department divisions to keep SMFR personnel and the community informed. The application deadline is February 3, 2026

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, South Metro Fire Rescue and Littleton Police responded to an electric vehicle fire in the parking lot at 100 W. Littleton Blvd. The owner of a Nissan Leaf called 911 after their vehicle, parked at a charging station, began smoking. Crews from Engine 11 confirmed the batteries were in thermal runaway, quickly escalating into a fully involved fire. As a precaution, multiple nearby businesses downwind of the smoke were evacuated. Following SMFR and EPA guidelines, fir

At 9:27 a.m., Saturday, June 21st, South Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched alongside Parker Police Department and Douglas County Animal Control to the Parker Water Treatment Facility at 16850 Parkerhouse Road for an animal rescue. Crews arrived to find a dog trapped in a drainage pipe, with only its head visible above ground. The dog appeared scared but alert. Firefighters from Tower 45 carefully positioned the aerial bucket to access the dog’s location and performed a safe, controlled rescue. Th