Denver Fire: More aid agreements possible as Denver Metro grows, new fire stations being built

  • Source: KMGH-TV ABC 7 Denver
  • Published: 11/29/2018 07:02 AM

If your home or business catches fire, you'll want the closest firefighters to get there quickly and put it out, right? While that is the goal, the closest firehouse may not be the one to arrive first because of aid agreements between different fire districts depending on where you are located. Most recently, Denver7 viewers reached out asking why Adams County Fire Rescue Station 13 near the intersection of E. 58th Avenue and Washington St. in Denver did not respond to Tuesday’s recycling plant fire down the street. In short, the answer is the fire was in Denver’s jurisdiction and there are rules in place that control how and where units can respond. "We have agreements and partnerships with neighboring agencies that can allow for us to get the resources that are necessary," said Denver Fire Captain Greg Pixley.



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