Foothills Fire Protection District is a combination fire department in the foothills of Jefferson County Colorado approx. 25 mins West of Denver.
Golden, Colorado
Joined April 2020
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We are always happy to assist our neighbors.
Firefighters & paramedics from @FireFoothills, Clear Creek Fire, @ClearCreekEMS, and EFR responded to a crashed & burning semi on #I70 WB near MM244 on New Years Eve. All lanes have reopened. @csp_golden @jeffcom911co @ClearCreekSO
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New Year's Eve can get quite lively, and it's very important to make responsible decisions. If you plan to participate in festivities and know you might have alcohol, consider calling a cab, calling a friend , or using a ride-sharing service to get home safely.
Our email system is back up and running, we apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.
All Foothills Fire/Rescue emails are currently down. If you need to get ahold of us, please call our headquarters at 303-526-0707 during regular business hours. If you need to report an emergency, please dial 911.
This #FireTruckFriday we are featuring Brush 551. B-551 is a 2002 Ford F550 type 6 wildland engine. B-551 is outfitted to respond to wildland fires locally as well as national deployments on large wildfires. You can see B-551 working hard on two separate incidents from 2023.
Strong wind gusts are expected throughout the day. Be sure to follow these tips on how to stay safe.
Winds will increase this morning, with gusts up to 80 mph in the Front Range Mountains and Foothills. Be sure to secure loose objects. Blowing snow may result in reduced visibility and snow covered roads in spots. #cowx
ALT A High Wind Warning has been issued for the mountains and foothills through 5 pm today.
Thank you to everyone for stopping by to see Santa and Mrs. Claus, we sure did have a great time today! We wish you a very safe and fun holiday season!
This #FireTruckFriday we are featuring Rescue 581, a 2016 Dodge Ram. Rescue 581 is a light rescue truck which is utilized for backcountry rescues, water/ice rescues, rope rescues, large incident support, and structure fires.
R-581 responds out of our Lookout Mountain Station
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Traffic Alert 🚨
Good news
The oversized load has been removed from the road
@ColoradoDOT has their bridge team evaluating the structure for traffic worthiness
Repairs to the road from dragging the load off the road are scheduled
Foothills Fire Protection District retweeted
Traffic Alert🚨
I70 WB at MP 260 remains closed due to an oversized load that impacted the bridge
@ColoradoDOT has their Bridge Inspection team on scene evaluating everything
This 80k load is wedged under the bridge
WB traffic is being diverted to C470
Unknown ETA to open
Foothills Fire Protection District retweeted
I-70 Crash Westbound at Colorado 470
Semi vs Bridge MP 260
Just Occurred Expect Delays and Possibly a Full Closure
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Our thoughts are with @SACFD200 after a very scary incident. Please remember to slow down and move over and allow crews to safely operate. We are glad that everyone involved is expected to be ok.
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Strong west winds will develop over the higher terrain today through this evening. The strongest winds will impact mountain passes, areas above timberline, and the foothills. Sustained speeds between 30-45 mph are expected, along with gusts as high as 80 mph. #COwx
ALT High Wind Warning today 5 AM - 5 PM
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EFR assisted with the #CascadeFire southwest of Idaho Springs on 12/6. Today (12/7) the National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning until 5 p.m. Steady winds of 30-45 mph with gusts to 80 mph are expected. Call 911 if you see damaged electrical lines, smoke, or fire.
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Today on #nationalvolunteerday we take time to appreciate the volunteer firefighters and auxiliary members who sacrifice their time and safety to keep our community safe.
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⚠️ These are all signs to find warmth and receive first aid care. ⚠️
Hypothermia, a condition where the body loses heat faster than it can produce it, can be life-threatening if left untreated.
Learn what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms: rdcrss.org/3NeelaC
We hope to see you at our Lookout Mountain Station to see Santa and Mrs. Clause as they make an early visit on Saturday, December 9th. Cookies, coffee, and hot chocolate will be provided.
67 S. Lookout Mountain Road
10am-1pm
This #firetruckfriday we are featuring Tender 572, a 2000 International water tender.
Tender 572 responds out of our Grapevine Station and responds to any call that requires water to be shuttled to the scene if there are no hydrants available.
Our friends at @efr_co are working to help families in need this holiday season. If you are looking for ways to support those in need, be sure to stop by Evergreen Station 2 (1802 Bergen Parkway) on 12/10 between 10am and 2pm.
Holidays with EFR is different this year. We're collecting #hams for Evergreen Christian Outreach (EChO) to help them help families in need. Please bring hams, non-perishable foods, and cash donations to EFR Station 2 (1802 Bergen Parkway) on 12/10 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to help.
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