06/07/2026
When a fire breaks out, there's a lot more happening than what you see from the road.
On Monday, June 1st, Thompson Valley EMS crews responded to a barn fire in our district alongside our partners at Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Berthoud Fire Protection District, and the Larimer County Sheriff's Office.
While firefighters work to contain the blaze, our role is to help protect the people battling the fire. A TVEMS ambulance and command unit are automatically dispatched to confirmed structure fires so we can coordinate with Incident Command, monitor the scene for medical needs, and provide firefighter rehabilitation and medical evaluations when needed.
Fighting fire is physically demanding work. Extreme heat, heavy gear, dehydration, and exhaustion can quickly take a toll. Our crews are there to ensure firefighters remain healthy, hydrated, and ready to continue their mission safely.
Thankfully, this incident ended without injuries to firefighters, residents, or animals. While the structure was ultimately lost, we're grateful for the coordinated efforts of all responding agencies and for an outcome that kept everyone safe.
Sometimes the most important part of our job is helping ensure that no one needs an ambulance ride at all. ❤️🚑🔥
