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 is at the heart of everything we do at South Metro Fire Rescue. It’s how our crews stay sharp, confident, and ready to respond when seconds matter. Recently, we had the unique opportunity to use an acquired structure provided by Sterling Ranch for a department-wide training exercise. This realistic environment allowed firefighters from across SMFR to practice critical skills in real time, with live actors played by our own support personnel. Hands-on, scenario-based training like this h

Four South Metro firefighters are deploying to the Decker Fire burning near Salida, CO. The wildland crew left Station 18 in Type 6 Brush Engine 43 this afternoon. They could be at the fire for up to 14 days if needed. | South Metro Fire Rescue

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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

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