Blizzards Ops, Fire Training & Behind the Scenes at Fleet

Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

On this Vlog Emergency Vehicle Technician Matt West takes us behind the scenes at SMFR's Fleet Bureau for a sneak peek at the brand new Engine 20 and Safety 35. ARFF rig in the snow? An early spring blizzard dumped over 2 feet of snow on South Metro and Firefighters had to get creative with responding to emergencies. We visit the Troy Jackson Training Center for and up close look at coordinated fire attack classes and of course... patch shout outs!

Blizzards Ops, Fire Training & Behind the Scenes at Fleet - PIO Vlog

$SMFR Dive Team Ice Rescue Training 2025 South Metro Fire Rescues Dive Team conducted their annual ice rescue training, which includes practicing a lost diver rescue drill under the ice, in freezing water. This critical training ensures our team is prepared for any ice emergencies. While all SMFR suppression rigs are equipped for a surface ice rescue, the SMFR Dive Team, housed at Stations 19 and 31, are equipped and ready to respond to critical ice-related emergencies. Its important to remember that no ice is safe ice! Colorados unpredictable weather creates a freeze-thaw cycle that weakens ice, increasing the risk of cracks and fractures. Rapid temperature changes make the thickness of ice inconsistent and difficult to judge, further compromising safety. Here are some ice safety tips for this time of the year: Pet Safety: ✔️ Keep pets on a leash near frozen water ✔️ Never let pets wander onto ice ✔️ If a pet falls in, call 911—don’t attempt a rescue yourself If Someone Falls Through the Ice: ✔️ Try reaching from shore, throw a flotation device, then go for help ✔️ Call 911 immediately for professional rescue If YOU Fall Through the Ice: ✔️ Stay calm and conserve energy ✔️ Get your arms on the ice, kick hard to lift yourself out, then roll to safety ✔️ Do not stand—exit the way you came$

Centennial Airport & SMFR transition to fluorine-free firefighting foam.