South Metro Fire Rescue Responds to Residential Garage Fire Involving Electric Vehicle At 2:52 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) and deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported structure fire on Vienna Circle in unincorporated Douglas County. Multiple 911 callers reported an electric vehicle on fire inside the home’s garage. A large plume of smoke was visible as crews arrived. Firefighters from Engine 44 reported a fully involved garag

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 1:25 p.m., South Metro Fire Rescue and Littleton Police responded to a reported dumpster fire behind the ARC Thrift Store at 7951 S. Broadway, Littleton, CO. Due to a large column of smoke visible from a distance, SMFR District Chief upgraded the incident to a working commercial structure fire to ensure an appropriate response. Crews arrived to find a dumpster surrounded by a significant amount of donated household goods on fire at the rear of the building. As

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. SMFR, West Metro Fire Rescue, and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department responded to a two-alarm structure fire on South Kendall Blvd in unincorporated Jefferson County. The fire involving a camper trailer with extension into two residential homes was brought under control by 11:33 a.m. Two occupants of 8001 S. Kendall Blvd were able to safely evacuate, along with one occupant of 7991 S. Kendall Blvd. A second occupant at 7991 S. Kendall Blvd was t

Training Above the Ground: High-Angle Tree RescueSouth 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 skills in high-angle rope rescue. While tree rescues are rare in our district, they present unique challenges. Unlike buildings or bridges, trees are living, dynamic structures, requiring a different approach, specialized r

South Metro Fire Rescue’s newest recruits are already hard at work in Fire Academy Class 25-2. Each of them is training to protect lives, property, and the communities we proudly serve. This is where the foundation of fast, effective emergency response begins with the rigorous preparation, dedication, and heart it takes to become a firefighter. Behind every emergency response is months of training, teamwork, and commitment to public service. These recruits are stepping up to ensure that when our