🚩 SMFR’s district is under a Red Flag Warning today from 2pm-10pm due to predicted high temperatures and low humidity.  🔥 Avoid activities that create sparks or flames. 📱 If you see smoke or flames, call 911 immediately.

Update: Crews continuing to mop up and extinguish any remaining hot spots. One lane WB Ridgegate Pkwy now open. Cause of the fire is under investigation by SMFR Fire Marshal’s Office. 65 personnel from South Metro Fire Rescue responded with a crew from Douglas County Office of

FINAL Update: Crews are returning to service. Ridgegate Pkwy is now open. Thank you for the assistance of City of Lone Tree and DC Sheriff Office of Emergency Management.

SMFR is responding to a reported structure fire at 19103 Cottonwood Dr in Parker. Updates will follow as more information is confirmed.

Update: The fire is under control and was contained in one unit with no extension. No reported injuries and no residents displaced. All units will be returning to service.

South Metro Dispatch is receiving an influx of 911 calls reporting smoke in SMFR’s District. Wildfires burning in Nebraska are creating a significant haze in the Denver metro area. Please only call 911 if you see flames.

🔥 #OnThisDay in 1841, the first fire engine with a steam boiler was tested in New York City. Paul R. Hodge’s invention was significant – but it wasn't popular with fire fighters. Its heavy weight made maneuvering the city's streets difficult.

#IAFFStrive is underway in Las Vegas! 🔥 Members from across the U.S. and Canada are coming together this week for hands-on training, workshops, and real-world learning focused on today’s fire service. Let's get to work. 💪

“Every single day, we have to get up and be better.” That’s what #IAFFStrive is all about. Building stronger #firefighters and #union leaders. In Las Vegas, @iaffpresident set the tone.

Don't be an April fool on Colorado's roadways, Move Over it's the law. Colorado’s "Move Over" law isn’t just for emergency lights anymore—it’s for everyone. If you see a vehicle on the shoulder with hazard lights flashing, you are legally required to give them space. Here is

SMFR and Greenwood Village Police are responding to a reported residential structure fire at 11986 E. Lake Circle. Updates will follow as more information is confirmed.

Update: Crews have water on the fire and it is now under control. All occupants safely evacuated the residence. Firefighters are checking for any extension into the home and are working on a ventilation plan.

Training Above the Ground: High-Angle Tree Rescue South Metro Fire Rescue crews recently trained alongside City of Littleton Forestry sharpening skills in high-angle rope rescue.   South Metro Fire Rescue crews recently trained alongside the City of Littleton Forestry sharpening

SMFR and City of Lone Tree Police are responding to a vegetation fire near the I-25 southbound off-ramp to the northbound E470 interchange. Please use caution in the area.

Update: fire is under control, crews continue with mop up. Expect some traffic delays in the area.

Update: All units are returning to service and all lanes of traffic have been reopened in the area.

SMFR and Parker Police Dept. are responding to a hazardous materials incident in the area of Parker Road and Parkglenn Way. Please avoid the area and find alternate routes, as traffic may be impacted due to a fuel spill from a commercial carrier.

Update: Fuel spill has been stopped. Multiple lanes of southbound Parker Road will have an extended closuer, Parkglenn Way is closed in both directions at Parker Road. SMFR Hazardous Material Team will be working with @cdot on mitigation. No fuel has entered any waterway.

Chris Day Update: SMFR is turning the scene over to Colorado State Patrol and Town of Parker, Colorado Continued traffic delays as the mitigation continues.