2010 Press Releases

Parking Lot Collision Leads to Extneded Fire Fighting Incident
August 25, 2010- Shortly before 7:30 p.m. last night, North Metro Fire Rescue responded to an outside equipment fire as a result of an automobile collision.

Press Release Update
August 20, 2010- On Thursday, August 12, 2010 at approximately 9:30 p.m., North Metro Fire Rescue District and Broomfield Police responded to Northmoor Park in the 1300 block of Birch Street on an outdoor pavilion fire.

North Metro Promotes One to Lieutenant
August 18, 2010- On August 17, 2010, Paramedic Bill Castonguay took his official oath of office and assumed the rank of Lieutenant for North Metro Fire Rescue District.

North Metro Fire Rescue District Chief Signs Statements of Support for the National Guard and Reserve
August 18, 2010- Fire Chief Joseph A. Bruce signed Statements of Support for the National Guard and Reserve on Tuesday, August 17 after a receiving unanimous support from the Fire District Board.

Information Sought on Broomfield Park Fire
August 13, 2010- At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 12, North Metro Fire Rescue District responded to Northmor Park at 1310 Birch Street on an outdoor pavilion fire.

College Campus Safety Smarts
August 13, 2010- It’s back to college for your child, but now a dorm room or Greek residence will serve as home-sweet-home.

Calendar Listing: 9/11 Commemorative Ceremony
August 13, 2010- 9/11 Memorial-Commemorative Ceremony.

School Bus Basics
August 6, 2010- It’s back to school time! Parents are rejoicing and kids are feeling a bit sad, but as we conduct our back to school preparations North Metro Fire Rescue hopes you keep "SAFETY" on the list.

North Metro Fire Rescue District Board Takes a Stand
August 5, 2010- Tuesday, August 3, 2010, the North Metro Fire Rescue District Board unanimously approved a Statement of Resolution Opposing Amendments 60, 61, and Proposition 101.

North Metro Fire Rescue Graduates Six Recruits
July 15, 2010- On Saturday, July 17, North Metro Fire Rescue District will proudly graduate six new firefighters.

Fire Fighters Join Forces with a Precious Child - 2nd Annual Fill A Backpack Drive Kicks Off!
July 15, 2010- On Sunday, August 1, 2010 North Metro Fire Rescue District and A Precious Child, Inc. will launch their second annual “Fill A Backpack (F.A.B.)” event.

North Metro Fire Rescue Launches Summer Food Drive
July 15, 2010- Starting August 1, 2010, North Metro Fire Rescue will begin their Annual Summer Food Drive.

North Metro Fire Rescue Fire Fighter Receives Top Honor
July 12, 2010- On July 7, 2010 North Metro Fire Rescue Fire Fighter, Jeff Burke, received the 2010 “Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) of the Year ” award from the Colorado Information Analysis Center (CIAC).

NMFR Asks Citizens to Skip Personal Fireworks This Year
June 18, 2010- Each July Fourth, thousands of people, too often children, are injured while using consumer fireworks.

North Metro Fire Rescue Hosts "A Day for You"
Event Dedicated to Your Breast Health
June 11, 2010- On June 30, women are encouraged to swing by North Metro Fire Rescue District’s Headquarter building located at 10550 Huron Street, Northglenn to participate in “A Day for You” provided by the Breast Cancer Network of Strength.

Retiring Old Glory
May 20, 2010- Citizens, that have old flags which have become worn beyond repair, may retire their flag properly by donating them to North Metro Fire Rescue or the Broomfield Veteran’s Museum for inclusion in the 2010 Flag Retirement Ceremony.

North Metro Fire Rescue District Posts 2009 Annual Report
February 26, 2010- The North Metro Fire Rescue District has completed and posted the 2009 Annual Report online for citizens here.

Home Fire Displaces Residents
February 22, 2010- At approximately 9:30 a.m. this morning, North Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at a mobile home located at 11800 Wadsworth Boulevard, Unit 26 in Broomfield. North Metro crews found a single wide mobile property on fire and one adult female was taken to Avista Hospital for assessment of nonlife threatening injuries.

Northglenn Home Fire Displaces Residents
February 22, 2010- Shortly before 10:00 a.m. this morning, North Metro Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 10883 Northglenn Drive in Northglenn.

North Metro Fire Fighters "Lose It" for a Great Cause
February 17, 2010- Beginning at noon on Friday, March 12, voluntary teams including personnel from North Metro Fire Rescue District will lose their hair in solidarity of children with cancer in order to raise funds for childhood cancer research through St. Baldrick’s Foundation.

Flashing Green- What Does It Mean?
February 12, 2010- Most experienced drivers are familiar with a flashing yellow light and drivers definitely know how to respond to a flashing red traffic light, but residents of Broomfield may be a bit caught off guard when they approach a traffic intersection and find a flashing green light.

North Metro Seeks Volunteers
February 12, 2010- The Broomfield 9 Health Fairs are fast approaching and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved as a participant AND a volunteer.

North Metro Fire Rescue Set to Receive Food Donations
January 22, 2010- Starting February 1, 2010, North Metro Fire Rescue will begin their Annual Winter Food Drive.

Utility Worker Fatality
January 15, 2010- At 10:19 a.m. this morning, North Metro Fire Rescue was dispatched to the northwe st corner of Sheridan Boulevard and 120th Avenue in Broomfield on a accident involving two employees from Sturgeon Electric Company, Inc

A Way to Save - Even In An Emergency
January 7, 2010- North Metro Fire Rescue District knows that people are looking for big and small ways to save during this difficult economic period.

Calendar Listing: Car Seat "Fit Stations"
January 4, 2010- North Metro Fire Rescue District will hold 2 Car Seat “Fit Stations” every week for the public in 2010.

Under Pressure? Blood Pressure Check Can Diagnose Severe Health Risks
January 4, 2010- North Metro Fire Rescue needs your help in properly addressing heart disease and strokes in our community by coming in for FREE blood pressure checks at Broomfield Senior Center on 280 Lamar Street the first Wednesday of every month from 12:00 to 12:30 p.m. or the Northglenn Recreation Center on 11801 Community Center Drive on the third Wednesday of every month from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.