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TFD provided transport ventilators and Medic units to assist with evacuation at
@GoodSamColorado
. SAM 71, EMS71, M72 and M75 transported critical patients on ventilators as we are 1 of only 2 fire departments that have ventilator capability.
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We never say it enough! Thank you to all police officers and our very own
@ThorntonPolice
for keeping us safe...
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Crews from E72 and M72 delivered a beautiful baby 👶 girl early this morning. Mom and baby were transported and doing well.
#SpecialDelivery
#BroughtToYouByTFD
@9NEWS
@CBSDenver
@KDVR
@DenverChannel
@CityofThornton
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Police Officer Thornton receives the Commendation for Heroism! Officer Thornton risked his life to save a resident from a burning building.
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TFD conducted a second search and found another cat and reunited it with the homeowner. The cat was buried under lots of debris. The tenant now has both of her cats safely returned to her.
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TFD jumped right in to rescue this trampoline after a gust of wind took it for a short flight. No injuries were reported.
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Our friends at
@ThorntonPolice
took this video last night of our pipers at Station 1 participating in the
#SunsetSolidarity
. Such an honored tradition.
@CityofThornton
@9NEWS
@CBSDenver
@KDVR
@channel2kwgn
@DenverChannel
@Fire2376
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Our most sincere sympathy goes out to our neighbors and friends at
@AdamsCoSheriff
. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Thornton Firefighters Lt. Otero and Paramedic Tomich playing the bagpipes at sunset in front of Fire Starion 1 as part of
#SunsetSolidarity
. Listen for them again tomorrow evening.
@KDVR
@CityofThornton
@Fire2376
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Thornton Fire, North Metro Fire Rescue District and
Brighton Fire Rescue responded to an MVA involving two vehicles at 168th and Colorado Boulevard this evening. Thankfully there were no injuries and no one was transported.
Be safe out there!
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Been around large crowds, find out a friend/relative just tested positive? Sign up for testing, it's quick, easy & takes less than 10 min in your car. Plenty of spots for 7/14. Visit to sign-up & for more info.
@KDVR
@CBSDenver
@9NEWS
@CDPHE
@TCHDHealth
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Amazing sunset over Fire Station 5. Thanks for sharing such a beautiful picture.
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TFD working a vegetarian fire at near Shadow Ridge Middle School. Please avoid the area. Watch for updates.
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TFD is pleased to announce the continuation of FREE
#COVID19
community testing through July! Tell your family, friends, & neighbors about this FREE service.
Refer to our website for testing info and how to sign-up for an appt– .
@CityofThornton
@CDPHE
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TFD and
@ThorntonPolice
honor guards honoring our veterans at the active adults curbside meal program
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Thornton Fire Department Truck 74 and
@adamscountyfire
@adamscountyfire
Truck 12 set up at 104th and Grant Street during the procession for Adams County Sheriff Officer Heath Gumm.
#gumball
#respect
#honor
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TFDs Wildland Team arrived safely in SD! Team members conducted backfire operations today at
#LegionLakeFire
in Custer State Park. Stay safe!
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Our thoughts & prayers are with those involved in last nights incident - all first responders, dispatchers & WM employees that assisted. 🙏
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TFD with Castle Rock Fire honoring Fallen State Patrol Trooper Corporal Dan Groves.
Thank you for your service.
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Crews working a structure fire at Skyline Apts, 517 E 88th Ave, Bldg 10. No known injuries at this time. Assistance from
@adamscountyfire
and
@NMFirePIO
.
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We never say it enough! Thank you to all police officers and our very own
@ThorntonPolice
for keeping us safe and protecting our community.
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Four members of TFDs Wildland Team was deployed today in BR71 to the Silver Creek Fire - 16 miles NW of Kremmling. Be safe!
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TFD was dispatched to a structure fire at 13283 Columbine Cr. Upon arrival home was found fully engulfed with 2 exposures to the neighboring homes. Call was upgraded to a 3 alarm fire with assistance from
@NMFirePIO
@SACFD200
@WestyFire
@adamscountyfire
@fedheights
.
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Chief Spahn walk off. Thank you for sharing 30years of you life protecting the community of Thornton. We will never forget what you save.
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Thank you Deputy Fire Chief Patton for 40 years of dedication and service!
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All NEW! Type 6 Wildland Truck placed inservice yesterday and it already left for its maiden deployment this morning with three members of our Wildland Team to the Legion Lake fire in Custer State Park in Custer, SD
Safe travels!
@CityofThornton
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Congratulations to Assistant Chief Garrison for completing his first year with Thornton Fire!
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A safe, happy and healthy Merry Christmas to your family from our Thornton Fire Family.
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Tornado?? It’s a phenomenon created by the fire known as a fire whirl. The heat from the fire rising and drawing in cool air at the bottom. Photo taken yesterday by our wildland FFs at
#DivideFire
@9NEWS
@9NEWSWeather
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Thank you Sabrina for 30 years of dedication, support and hardwork. City of Thornton recognizes and appreciates and values all of your contributions. Thank you to the Iacovetta family for sharing.
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Celebrating 30 years of service. Thank you, Battalion Chief Spahn your commitment and dedication.
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Thornton Fire working a structure fire at 163rd and Josephine with assistance from
@NMFirePIO
and
@WestyFire
. No injuries reported.
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Thornton firefighters and several others working together before hitting the fire line at
#ColdSpringsFire
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Congressional Fire Services Institute to present TFD with Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award tonight for their pandemic response, home monitoring program and other innovative EMS efforts.
@CBSDenver
@KDVR
@DenverChannel
@9NEWS
@denverpost
@channel2kwgn
@CityofThornton
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Thornton Fire graduates 6 from the North Metro Fire Academy. Meet the new members of the Fire family.
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Please stay off the roads and let emergency crews respond safely. E71 still in service.
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Getting ready to reinforce fire line and put out hot spots on the mountain
#ColdSpringsFire
. Be safe out there!
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The best gifts are the unexpected ones! A HUGE thank you to CVJ Axles Inc for their generous donation of N95 masks. In time of need they stepped up and made such an impact with our emergency supply need.
Thank you from each and every Thornton Firefighter and their families!
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TFD now wearing blue coveralls and P100 masks, they have a greater longevity utilizing cartridges to filter the air.
Don't be hesitant if this FF tries to assist you during an emergency. We will still be in a 🚒 or 🚑.
@CityofThornton
@KDVR
@9NEWS
@CBSDenver
@DenverChannel
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BR71 deployed this morning to the Seaman Fire NW of Fort Collins with two Thornton firefighters and one north metro firefighter.
@NMFirePIO
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Thornton Firefighters participated in the Denver Metro Firefighter's 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb this morning.
This event is a gathering of Firefighters, who solemnly climb 110 flights of stairs, each firefighter carrying one of the 343 with them.
#NeverForget
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Crews responded to a structure fire at The Meadows at Town Center Apartments, 10101 Washington St. A second alarm was called due to the size of the complex and possible fire spread. Four units are uninhabitable due to smoke/fire damage. There were no injuries and two animals were
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Scenes from
#ColdSpringsFire
. TFD working closely on the fire line along with structural protection/triage duties.
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40 Recruits from the 08-2019 NAFA Class climbed 110 floors in honor of the 343 Firefighters who gave the ultimate sacrifice and all of the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
We will Never Forget!
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Honoring those that lost their lives on 9/11 today by climbing 110 flights of stairs in full gear. We will never forget 👩🚒🇺🇸
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Congratulations to FF Koch on his promotion to Paramedic!
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Congratulations to 👨🚒 Firefighter Ordaz on his promotion to the rank of Paramedic 👏👏👏
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A HUGE thank you to all the 911 dispatchers. You do an amazing job every day! A special thank you to our...
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TFD Dive Team assisting tow company with vehicle removal at 136th and Riverdale. Riverdale is closed in both directions.
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TFDs Tech Rescue team was called to a horse rescue near Silver Creek Elem. Crews were able to locate a better bank for the horse to exit. They kept the horse calm and got her all the way up the bank. The horse is very cold but not injured. Assistance recv’d from
@NMFirePIO
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Great article by
@CBSDenver
about generous donation of N95 masks by CVJ Axles.
@CityofThornton
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Fire at 4462 E 121st Way is out. Help received from
@WestyFire
@NMFirePIO
@adamscountyfire
fire started in the shed, spread to garage and vehicle next door. No injuries.
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Large scale vaccination clinic for Phase 1B.3 this Sat, March 6 in partnership w/
@Adams12
! Appts are required.
Visit for more info and to register.
@CityofThornton
@KDVR
@DenverChannel
@denverpost
@CBSDenver
@9NEWS
@CDPHE
@TCHDHealth
@KOAColorado
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PRESS RELEASE - Thornton, CO - Firefighters from North Area Fire Depts., will be conducting a large-scale mass casualty trng on multiple days starting Mon, Oct. 16, through Fri, Oct. 27, 2023, in the area of 10001 Grant St. Refer to link for more info.
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It was a beautiful red glow at Fire Station 5 tonight in honor of Fallen Firefighters and their families.
#nffflightthenight2019
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Crews assisted
@adamscountyfire
with a structure fire at 7295 Washington Street (Boyers Coffee). Smoke and flames visible from the building.
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Thornton Fire Donates Fire Gear to Adams 12 FutureForward Firefighting Program
#FutureForward
#Adams
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Two Wildland members safely returned early this morning from the
#DeerCreekCanyonParkFire
Three additional members have been sent out along with a Deputy Chief to assist with Type III Incident Management Team.
@CityofThornton
@9NEWS
@channel2kwgn
@DenverChannel
@LaurenCBS4
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B-Shift stands with newly promoted Deputy Chief Kelley.
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This morning TFD,
@RedCross
and students from
@msudenver
canvassed 200 homes in original Thornton installing smoke alarms and CO detectors as part of the
#SoundTheAlarmCampaign
Thornton Firefighters IAFF Local 2376
City of Thornton, Colorado Government
@CityofThornton
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Fire is out, watching for hot spots and monitoring for windy conditions. Cause is under investigation.
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An underground boring machine hit a gas line near 121st & Niagara. TFD crews and Xcel are on site working to cap the break. A Code Red notification was sent out as a precaution to shelter in place to neighbors in a 1/2 mile radius of the incident.
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Attack 70 deployed with three personnel to assist with Peak 2 fire in Breckenridge. Be Safe!
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Enjoy your retirement Commander Cardone 👮♂️! Thank you for your years of dedication and service to the ctizens of Thornton.
Special Throwback Thursday
Everyone knows Carbone! Having served 3 months short of 40 years, Commander Carbone managed to serve not only the Thornton
#community
, but led the members of the PD with a selflessness that will NOT soon be matched. Happy
#retirement
!
#golfanyone
⛳️
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Don't forget your helmet next time !!
#injuryprevention
Officer Lovett showing the kids at the local skate park how it's done!
#communitypolicing
#youthinteraction
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TFD, with assistance from
@WestyFire
, responded to a structure fire at 13848 Harrison this evening. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the garage. The fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries and two dogs safely rescued. Fire is under investigation.
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It’s 🔥HOT🔥 off the press and ready to be hung in your home! All to benefit The Burn Center and Camps
@ChildrensColo
. Our very own FF Warren is featured as Mr. January!
Respond with how you can get an autographed calendar!
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Video from Bellaire Cir. fire last evening. Cause determined to be improper disposal of smoking material.
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Firefighters from the metro area including TFD Pipes & Drums and the Colorado Emerald Society were at the Capital this morning celebrating the International Association of Firefighters 100 Year Anniversary
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TFD Wildland Team leaving tonight to work Logan County wildfires near Sterling. Be safe!
@CityofThornton
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TFD, North Metro and Westminster Fire Departments working a multi agency response at the Target at 120th and Washington. A refrigerant line was hit while working on the roof. Crews clearing smoke and co2 from the building. No fire or injuries.
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2nd place winners this year! Great teamwork!
@ThorntonPolice
.
@ThorntonPolice
&
@ThorntonFire
Christmas tree at
#Winterfest
this year.
@CityofThornton
@mayorheidi
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Help us educate the community and pick up your FREE yard sign at any Thornton Fire Station. All fireworks are illegal in Thornton, including those that stay on the ground. Help us keep YOU and the community safe!
#RespectVetsAndPets
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Firehouse Subs awards $15,841 grant to Thornton Fire!
Funds will be used to purchase an auto-pulse system for...
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NEW Program to assist w/COVID-19, RSV & Flu outbreaks. TFD's new Mobile COVID-19 Test to Treat Unit brings the Dr. to you at NO COST.
Have symptoms of COVID-19 or have recently tested positive? Call 303-538-7424 to schedule your NO COST appt.
More info-
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Congratulations to Thornton Fire's Concialdi on his promotion to Paramedic!
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Sign up today for FREE drive-up
#COVID19
testing. Deadline to sign up for 6/16 is at 8 pm on 6/15.
Sign up at
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105 ft.! Hook and Ladder Cadets making the climb this morning.
#GetFiredUp
#FutureFirefighters
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Outbreak = free pass NOT!! Please slow down.
Many of our fellow law enforcement agencies have been posting excessive speed tickets. Well, let us join the conversation. Southbound I-25 @ Thornton Parkway, 128 mph in a 55 mph zone. 73 mph over the speed limit. Let us just say, he is in a heap of trouble. Please slow down!
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TFD is hosting a 1st dose Pfizer drive-thru vaccination clinic tomorrow (3/2) for 65+, teachers, and healthcare workers.
Visit for more information and to make an appt.
@CityofThornton
@DenverChannel
@KDVR
@9NEWS
@denverpost
@CBSDenver
@denver
@CDPHE
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Chief Olson presenting Assistant Chief Richardson with his 20 year service pin. Thank you, Chief Richardson for your service and dedication.
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Congratulations to Paramedic Tjeersdma who was appointed to Lieutenant.
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The reindeer had the night off! So we delivered this famous fella on big red with a special escort.
Hopefully we are on the “Nice” list!
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Congratulations to Firefighters Fenton and Cheateaux! They have been promoted to the rank of Paramedic! 👏
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Honor Guard members from TFD and
@ThorntonPolice
were present at Tuesday's City Council Mtg in honor of Veteran's Recognition Event.
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Members of TFD's Wildland & CO Task Force 1 Teams are home safely after assisting with fire in Oregon and relief efforts in TX and FL. 🤗
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TFD working a vehicle fire on 136th and I-25 NB with the assistance of
@NMFirePIO
and
@WestyFire
.
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Crews responded to a structure fire at 2100 W 100th Ave,
#357
with assistance from
@NMFirePIO
. Fire was quickly extinguished with no reported injuries from residents or fire personnel. Home is uninhabitable with cause under investigation.
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It was a such a great time to pass by 🚒 and see all the graduates and the smiles 😊 it brought to their their family members!
Thanks to
@ThorntonFire
for celebrating our graduates today by driving through neighborhoods with the fire truck and grad signs! 👏🏼👏🏼🎉🎉
#FiveStarProud
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Congratulations to Lt. Boday on recieving the Thornton Fire Mentorship Award. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience.
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All NEW badge design for TFD with Badge
#1
issued to Chief Freiberg. Thank you for your years of service and dedication to getting Thornton Fire where it is today!
@CityofThornton
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