Frederick-Firestone Fire Protection District

06/01/2026

Our resident emotional support pup Siren is here to wish you a happy Monday. 🐾

Her advice is to keep an eye out for snacks, take a nap if you need it, and keep your tail wagging through the busy days.

05/30/2026

Not every rescue has flashing lights and a stretcher. 🐇

Earlier today, Engine 3401 and Medic 3421 responded to help rescue a rabbit trapped in a window well in Frederick. Thanks to the quick work and kind hearts of our crews, this little guy made it safely back out.

Sometimes the smallest calls can still make a big impact.

05/29/2026

This week on Fun Fact Friday, FF/EMT Routzon answers a question we received on Instagram: “What course did you take to get into the world?”

From fire academies and EMT certifications to hands-on training and continuing education, there are many different paths into the fire service. In this video, FF/EMT Routzon shares a little about his own journey and what it takes to get started in the profession.

Have a question for a future Fun Fact Friday? Drop it in the comments or send us a message!

05/28/2026

Earlier this month, crews from Frederick-Firestone Fire and Platteville Gilcrest Fire Protection District trained together during a live fire exercise at the Platteville Gilcrest Fire Training Facility.

The scenario focused on a mayday situation inside a working structure fire, requiring crews to locate and remove a downed firefighter dummy during the extrication portion of the exercise. Once the firefighter dummy was removed, crews transitioned to the medical portion of the scenario using a real person in place of the dummy to provide more realistic patient care training while continuing fire suppression efforts.

Training like this helps prepare our firefighters for some of the most challenging situations they may face on the fireground. It also gives crews the opportunity to strengthen working relationships and practice alongside neighboring departments they may respond with during real emergencies.

Thank you to Platteville Gilcrest Fire for hosting and training with us.

05/27/2026

Earlier today, crews responded to a multi-vehicle traffic accident at Highway 119 and the East I-25 Frontage Road in Firestone.

Firefighters performed an extraction to safely remove a trapped occupant while additional crews worked to assess and care for multiple patients. A total of six patients with unknown injuries were transported from the scene.

Incidents like these require close coordination, strong communication, and teamwork between agencies. We appreciate the support from Mountain View Fire Rescue, Firestone Police Department, and all responding personnel who worked together to bring the incident to a safe resolution.

Responding units included:
FFFD: A3423, BC3460, E3404, E3405, FM3421, FM3425, SF3470, TK3413
Mountain View Fire Rescue: BC201, FM203, FM207

05/27/2026

We are on scene at a major traffic accident at Firestone boulevard and East Frontage road. Please avoid the area as there will be road closures while we work the scene.

05/27/2026

In the early morning hours of 5/27, our crews responded to a semi vs. semi collision on southbound I-25 near mile marker 236.

Despite the severity of the crash, only one patient was transported to the hospital and no serious injuries were reported. Incidents like this are uncommon, but they are exactly why we train for complex roadway emergencies and large vehicle extrications.

Thank you to all responding agencies and personnel who helped bring the scene to a safe resolution. The roadway reopened around this morning’s rush hour.

05/26/2026

Every station has its own personality… and Station 3 wears theirs proudly. ⚾🐶

Located right by the baseball complex in Firestone, Station 3’s mascot is a bulldog ready to step up to the plate. In this video, Lt. Smolenske shares the story behind the mascot and what makes Station 3 unique.

If you’re in the area, swing by and say hello!

05/26/2026

Sometimes the job is a little outside the usual call list. Over the weekend, Firefighter D. Salomon helped rescue a bird that had become tangled in fishing line and trapped in a tree.

Thanks to some patience and teamwork, the bird was safely freed and able to fly away unharmed. 🐦

05/25/2026