Berthoud Fire Protection District

Berthoud Fire Protection District The Berthoud Fire Protection District provides Fire & Rescue services to the citizens and visitors of Berthoud Colorado, Carter Lake, and Northern Colorado

Berthoud firefighters are onscene of a structure fire off of Lonetree Drive in the northern area of our District. Lovela...
06/02/2026

Berthoud firefighters are onscene of a structure fire off of Lonetree Drive in the northern area of our District. Loveland Fire Rescue Authority assisted with containing the fire to a single non-residential out building. There were no injuries. Our partners at Thompson Valley EMS and Larimer County Sheriff's Office are also assisting.

A Week with Your Fire DepartmentMay 24–30, 2026Weekly Snapshot• 42 Calls for Service• 152 Training Hours Completed• Crew...
06/01/2026

A Week with Your Fire Department
May 24–30, 2026
Weekly Snapshot
• 42 Calls for Service
• 152 Training Hours Completed
• Crews responded to a variety of medical emergencies, injury-related calls, traffic incidents, smoke investigations, and fire-related incidents.
• Training focused on EMS skills, fire behavior, hose operations, wildland firefighting readiness, and company-level operational skills.
• Firefighters remained busy balancing emergency response, community service, and preparedness activities throughout the week.

Photo: Ryan Shupe, Lieutenant Jim Thompson, Danny Reese and Cory Tovar receive the Meritorious Service Award for their response to the Cougar Run fire in April this year.

Sunday
The week included responses to several medical emergencies throughout the district. Firefighters provided emergency medical care prior to EMS arrival, assisted with patient assessments, and helped prepare patients for transport when needed. Crews also handled calls that were ultimately canceled while en route after updated information indicated no emergency existed. Between calls, firefighters continued equipment checks and station readiness activities to ensure a rapid response capability.
Monday
Monday brought a mix of emergency medical responses and fire-related activity. Crews responded to a serious medical emergency in the 1600 block of South County Road 15, where firefighters assisted EMS with life-saving efforts before transport to the hospital. Later in the day, firefighters responded to a reported smoke investigation east of Interstate 25 and located a small grass fire that had already been contained by agricultural operations. The incident served as a reminder that even controlled burns can generate calls from concerned residents.
Tuesday
Firefighters responded to several medical incidents, including a call in the 1200 block of Elm Drive that was canceled after responders confirmed no emergency existed. Crews also assisted a resident who had fallen in the 400 block of Welch Avenue and helped safely return the individual to a mobility device after an evaluation confirmed no apparent injuries. A separate smoke investigation determined that a visible smoke plume originated outside the district and posed no threat to local residents.
Wednesday
Midweek operations included continued medical responses and ongoing training activities. Firefighters assisted EMS during medical calls involving illness-related concerns and patient evaluations. Training efforts focused on strengthening operational readiness through company-level drills and firefighter development activities. While emergency calls are often the most visible part of the job, maintaining skills through regular training remains essential to serving the community safely and effectively.
Thursday
Crews remained active with medical incidents and readiness activities throughout the district. Firefighters provided emergency medical care prior to EMS arrival during several calls and assisted ambulance crews with patient access, movement, and transport preparations. Daily apparatus inspections, equipment checks, and station duties continued between emergency responses to ensure personnel and equipment remains prepared for the next call.
Friday
Friday included responses to injury-related incidents and medical emergencies. Firefighters assisted EMS personnel during patient evaluations and provided support during transport operations. The department also continued its focus on training and professional development, reinforcing critical skills used during both routine and high-acuity incidents.
Saturday
The week concluded with a variety of calls that highlighted the broad range of services firefighters provide. Crews responded to medical emergencies, investigated reports of potential hazards, and remained prepared for fire and rescue incidents throughout the district. Firefighters also completed additional training focused on EMS skills, hose operations, fire behavior, and wildland firefighting readiness, helping ensure the department remains ready for the challenges of the upcoming summer fire season.
Weekly Summary
Total Calls for Service
42
Training Hours Completed
152 Hours
Key Focus Areas
• Emergency medical response
• Patient assessment and care support
• Fire behavior and suppression training
• Hose operations and equipment readiness
• Wildland firefighting preparedness
• EMS skills development and annual assessments
• Company-level operational training
• Community emergency response readiness
Whether responding to emergencies or training for the next one, we’re here if you need us.

A Week with Your Fire DepartmentMay 17 – May 23, 2026Weekly Summary• Total Calls for Service: 27• Training Hours Complet...
05/26/2026

A Week with Your Fire Department
May 17 – May 23, 2026
Weekly Summary
• Total Calls for Service: 27
• Training Hours Completed: 133
• Key Focus Areas: EMS response, live-fire training, alarm and detector safety, smoke investigations, water rescue readiness, elevator rescue response, illegal burn and bonfire complaints, public assistance, and ongoing operational readiness.
Photo: Firefighters are participating in live fire training drills with Loveland Fire Rescue Authority this month.
Firefighters responded to 27 calls for service this week while completing 133 hours of training. Incidents included medical emergencies, detector and carbon monoxide alarm calls, smoke investigations, an elevator rescue response, a water rescue response, illegal burn and campground fire reports, and several public assistance calls. Crews also continued regular training, apparatus checks, and readiness work to stay prepared for the next emergency.
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Sunday, May 17
Sunday started early and stayed active. Firefighters responded to an overdose or poisoning-related medical call on East Michigan Avenue, a malfunctioning detector in the 1200 block of Westport Avenue, a sick-person call in the 1600 block of 4th Street, and a fall in the 3400 block of Woodcock Street, providing emergency medical care prior to EMS arrival. Later in the day, crews were canceled from a medical response near Highway 56 and finished the evening helping a resident in the 4200 block of South County Road 13 with a carbon monoxide alarm. Firefighters checked detectors, replaced batteries, and advised replacement of aging alarms because detector chirps may be annoying, but they are usually trying to tell you something. Have you checked yours lately? Smoke detectors save lives!
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Monday, May 18
Monday included a chest pain-related medical response in the 3400 block of Cottonwood Lane, where firefighters provided emergency medical care prior to EMS arrival and assisted with preparing the patient for transport. Crews also continued training and equipment readiness work between calls, keeping apparatus, tools, and personnel ready for the next dispatch.
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Tuesday, May 19
Tuesday was a quieter than normal day, allowing firefighters to focus on training, apparatus checks, station duties, and equipment maintenance. Those quieter stretches are important; readiness work is not glamorous, but it is what helps ensure the right equipment is in the right place when the tones drop.
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Wednesday, May 20
B-shift was excited to host a public education station visit for more than 60 community members, which included a lot of small children. Opportunities to educate and interact closely with our community are always fun, plus we like getting to show off our cool equipment. Crews also responded to medical emergencies, and later that evening a smoke investigation in the 3700 block of Meining Road came in after a resident reported the smell of smoke in the area. Firefighters searched nearby roads and neighborhoods but were unable to locate a fire or hazard. Calls like this are a good reminder that if something seems unusual, it is always appropriate to call, we would much rather check and find nothing than miss something important.
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Thursday, May 21
Thursday included an elevator rescue response in the 5300 block of Ronald Reagan Boulevard. Crews responded to assist but were canceled after the situation was resolved before fire department assistance was needed. Even when calls resolve quickly, firefighters still treat every dispatch as a real response until confirmed otherwise. Live Fire training allowed firefighters to practice their skills and team performance under high-temperature and real smoke conditions.
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Friday, May 22
Friday included a smoke investigation near South Berthoud Parkway, a breathing-related medical call in the 400 block of Bimson Avenue that was canceled after the patient reportedly went to seek care independently, and an interfacility transfer from the 800 block of Franklin Avenue following a fall. Later in the day, firefighters responded to a fall in the 100 block of Bunyan Avenue, providing emergency medical care prior to EMS arrival. The evening also included a water rescue response near Zodiac Place- one of those calls that reminds us why specialized equipment and training matter, even when they are not needed every day.
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Saturday, May 23
Saturday was the busiest day of an abnormally quiet week. Firefighters responded to a diabetic emergency in the 1000 block of 4th Street, a fall with injuries in the 2100 block of South County Road 23E, an illegal burn in the 3600 block of South County Road 21, and another fall in the 1300 block of 1st Street. Crews also responded to a bonfire report in the 4000 block of South County Road 31, where the situation was referred to the appropriate authority, and later checked a reported water issue in the 700 block of 2nd Street, which turned out to be normal sprinkler system operation. It was a classic “little bit of everything” day: medical care, fire prevention, public assistance, and a reminder that sprinklers can create their own excitement after dark.
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Whether responding to emergencies or training for the next one, we’re here if you need us.

We remember and honor the sacrifice of those who paid for our freedom. Happy Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

We remember and honor the sacrifice of those who paid for our freedom. Happy Memorial Day.

We had an opportunity to meet +60 new friends from our community from the Berthoud Moms & Minis Meetup group today! W...
05/20/2026

We had an opportunity to meet +60 new friends from our community from the Berthoud Moms & Minis Meetup group today! We always love the opportunity to interact with kiddos, show off our equipment, and provide fire and life safety education to our community. Thanks for coming by!

Ken Bradley is a lieutenant here with Berthoud Fire, and is well-known in the fire community as a dedicated teacher and ...
05/19/2026

Ken Bradley is a lieutenant here with Berthoud Fire, and is well-known in the fire community as a dedicated teacher and leader. He and his wife, Carol, have three children, and their family has always been active in supporting others. Now, they are facing an unimaginable challenge.

On Sunday, while driving to work, Ken was critically injured in a head-on collision caused by a vehicle traveling the wrong way in the HOV lane. The accident left Ken with multiple fractures in both legs, fractures to his left arm, a dislocated right shoulder, several broken ribs, a pneumothorax, a significant leg laceration, and a concussion. He has already undergone several surgeries and will need more in the coming days to repair the extensive injuries. Despite the severity of the accident, Ken’s resilience and the support of his family have been remarkable.

Ken's extended family has set up a GoFundMe to assist- Carol and their children are making daily trips from Colorado Springs to Denver to be by Ken’s side. The road to recovery will be long, and the family is facing mounting medical bills, travel expenses, and the challenge of supporting their children during this difficult time. Donations to this fundraiser will help cover medical costs, travel expenses, and provide much-needed support for Carol and the kids as Ken heals.

We are so grateful that Ken survived, but the journey ahead is daunting. Any support for Ken, Carol, and their children is deeply appreciated. Please help this family as they navigate the difficult road ahead.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-ken-bradleys-recovery

A Week with Your Fire DepartmentMay 10 – May 16, 2026Weekly Summary• Total Calls for Service: 49 • Training Hours Comple...
05/18/2026

A Week with Your Fire Department
May 10 – May 16, 2026
Weekly Summary
• Total Calls for Service: 49
• Training Hours Completed: 223
• Key Focus Areas: EMS response, wildland fire operations, fire officer training, gas leak investigations, alarm and detector safety, vehicle and outside fire response, rope rescue coordination, and ongoing operational readiness.
Photos: Berthoud Firefighters with Loveland Fire, Larimer County, and our other regional partners to contain a wildfire west of Berthoud.
Firefighters responded to 49 calls for service this week while completing 223 hours of training. Incidents included medical emergencies, motor vehicle crashes, illegal burns, detector and alarm calls, gas leak investigations, a rural rope rescue, vehicle and outside fires, and a significant wildland fire response. Crews also continued extensive training and readiness work to stay prepared for emergencies across the district. Several firefighters completed a rigorous officer training course at the Illinois Fire Service Institute, providing tremendous opportunities for experience and growth.
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Sunday, May 10
Sunday started early with a breathing-related medical call along Interstate 25, followed by a fall in the 900 block of Franklin Avenue and a back-pain-related medical call in the 100 block of Sioux Drive, where firefighters provided emergency medical care prior to EMS arrival. Crews also responded to illegal burns in the 300 block of Bimson Avenue and the 3600 block of Valley View Court and later handled a motor vehicle crash near 10th Street. It was a full Sunday reminder that “weekend mode” does not really exist in the fire service.
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Monday, May 11
Monday brought a wide range of calls, including a chest-pain emergency in the 500 block of East County Road 2, a vehicle fire along Interstate 25, and a medical call in the 1100 block of Clara View Drive. Crews also responded to a rural rope rescue in the 1200–1700 block of North County Road 31 and a significant wildland fire in the 2600 block of Sedona Hills Drive, where resources worked through structure protection, containment, and coordination needs. The wildfire went to 3 alarms before being contained at 12 acres with the help of regional resources including aircraft. The day also included an unconfirmed multi-family structure fire and a hemorrhage/laceration call in the 600 block of Ranchhand Drive. Several firefighters began a week-long officer school at the Illinois Fire Service Institute, a rigorous course focusing on fireground tactics and supervision. It would be a long, intense week for these committed officers.
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Tuesday, May 12
Tuesday included several medical and service calls across the district. Firefighters responded to a traffic incident along Interstate 25, a sick-person call in the 1500 block of Chokeberry Street, a residential fire alarm in the 700 block of Bunyan Avenue, and a traumatic injury call in the 300 block of Fickel Farm Trail. Crews also assisted with a fall in the 800 block of Franklin Avenue, responded to a detector service call in the 300 block of Wilfred Road, and handled another motor vehicle crash on Interstate 25.
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Wednesday, May 13
Wednesday included a reported residential structure fire in the 2200 block of Scotch Pine Court, an animal rescue near the 8200 block of West Highway 34, and medical calls in the 200 block of East Colorado Avenue and the 2600 block of Heron Lakes Parkway. It was one of those days where the call types reminded us that firefighters may be asked to solve just about anything, sometimes with a hose, sometimes with a medical kit, and sometimes with a little creativity.
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Thursday, May 14
Thursday was busy with several medical calls and traffic incidents. Crews responded to a fall in the 900 block of 10th Street, a sick-person call in the 1500 block of Vantage Parkway, a traumatic injury in the 600 block of East County Road 12, and motor vehicle crashes along Interstate 25 and Highway 287. Firefighters also assisted with a service call involving law enforcement, investigated smoke in the 2000 block of North County Road 23, handled a residential alarm in the 5400 block of Beverly Drive, and extinguished a large bonfire in the 3400 block of Erving Court involving construction debris.
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Friday, May 15
Friday was quieter by comparison, with crews responding to a carbon monoxide alarm in the 1700 block of Exeter Street and an illegal burn in the 4000 block of South County Road 31. Even on lighter call-volume days, firefighters stayed busy with training, apparatus checks, equipment maintenance, and the daily work that keeps the department ready for the next dispatch. Firefighters completed their weeklong officer school, wrapping up a week of intense learning under live fire conditions.
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Saturday, May 16
Saturday included several notable responses. Firefighters handled a seizure call in the 5300 block of West County Road 6, a behavioral health-related medical call on Douglas Place, a vehicle/trailer fire near the 2000 block of North County Road 23, and an interior gas leak in the 400 block of Wagon Bend Road. Crews also responded to a motor vehicle crash along North Berthoud Parkway and a fall in the 4700 block of Malibu Drive. Between fire, EMS, gas monitoring, and traffic response, Saturday covered a lot of the job description.
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Whether responding to emergencies or training for the next one, we’re here if you need us.

“Last week’s snow was great, but it wasn’t enough to reverse months of dry weather,” said Larimer County Sheriff John Fe...
05/12/2026

“Last week’s snow was great, but it wasn’t enough to reverse months of dry weather,” said Larimer County Sheriff John Feyen. “I can’t emphasize this enough – a single spark can cause a wildfire. We all have to do our part.”
Without sounding like a broken record lately- we urge you to "prepare before smoke is in the air." Do some simple chores around your property (see www.berthoudfire.org/wildfire-preparedness for more info), sign up for emergency notifications @ www.nocoalerts.org, and make your emergency evacuation plans. Together we can make a difference!

05/11/2026

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