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June 16, 2021

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Teton Ct. Structure Fire
06/12/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

June 11, 2021 - 5:13 a.m. SMFR's 9-1-1 Dispatch Center received a call for a fire that was in the backyard of a residence near Lincoln Ave and Lone Tree Parkway. When District Chief 1 arrived on scene, he confirmed that it was a working structure fire viewing fire both on the primary home and extending into a secondary home.

Denver Fire Fighters Scholarship Fund
06/09/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Denver Firefighter’s Scholarship Fund 2021 Denver Fire Scholarship – DEADLINE JULY 1 The Denver Fire Department Foundation and Burg Simpson are pleased to announce the 2021 Denver Fire Scholarship. We will award one $1,500 scholarship to a qualifying student who is the child of an active or retired Denver firefighter.

South Platte Canyon Rd. Structure Fire
06/08/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

June 7, 2021 – Just before noon, on Monday, Local members responded to reports of smoke showing in the area of South Platte Canyon Road and West Mineral Avenue. BC1 confirmed seeing the smoke plume and upgraded the response to a confirmed structure fire.

Monday Morning Headlines
06/06/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Monday Morning Headlines Collective Bargaining 6/7 & 6/8 Save the Date 8/5 - 8/8 Save the Date 8/22

Information Session and Union Meeting TODAY
06/02/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Union Meeting and Information Session The Union Meeting will be held TODAY, Thursday, June 3 at 8:30 am. The Union Meeting will be held in the Event Center and all are welcome. There will be a ZOOM Information Session at the start of the meeting for members on duty and those unable to attend. Please click on the links below to register for the ZOOM Information Meeting.

South Waco Way Structure Fire
05/31/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 10:59 a.m. on Saturday May 29, 2021, Local members responded to several reports of a house fire in the 6600 block of South Waco Way in Arapahoe County. Members observed a plume of smoke in the air while responding and upon arrival they found a shed fire extending into the garage and adjacent home.

Monday Morning Headlines
05/30/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Monday Morning Memorial Day 5/31 - Union Office Closed Information Session and Union Meeting 6/2 and 6/3 Collective Bargaining City Meetings 6/3 & 6/4 Fishing Derby 8/19

Aberdeen St. Structure Fire
05/22/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 8:58 a.m. on Saturday May 22, 2021, a 911 caller reported brown smoke coming from the front door of a home under construction at 6092 S. Aberdeen St. in Littleton. When Local members arrived, light smoke was visible, and Firefighters advanced a hose line inside to search for the fire and possible victims.

*** Last Reminder *** Memorial Services for Brother Dave Novotny
05/21/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

On November 27th, 2020, Dave Novotny passed away from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a Line of Duty Illness. The memorial for Dave will be held at 3:30 pm on Saturday, May 22nd, 2021, at the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Event Center, 12 Lakeside Lane, Denver, Colorado 80212. Seating will begin at 3:00 pm. Attire will be Class A uniform with shrouded badges for the day of the memorial.

Kent Place HazMat Investigation
05/19/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

May 17, 2021 - Shortly after 8 p.m., Local members were dispatched to a residence to investigate an unknown substance near Kent Place and Shoreham Circle in Castle Pines. The homeowner received a package and did not recognize its contents. The residence was evacuated and Haz-Mat38 and Decon17 were called along with first due units.

Monday Morning Headlines
05/17/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Monday Morning 5/17 - Healthcare Committee Meeting - 9:00am 5/19 - Collective Bargaining Committee set to begin bargaining 5/20 - Executive Board Meeting - 8:30am 5/22 - Memorial Service for Brother Novotny Services for Brother Dave Novotny On November 27th, 2020, Dave Novotny passed away from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a Line of Duty Illness.

Paramedic John Schroer Retirement
05/16/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

May 13, 2021 – At 4 p.m., Local members celebrated John Schroer’s 22 years of dedicated service. Alongside the SMFR's Honor Guard and Pipes and Drums, family members and friends from his career gathered to reminisce. He credited his wife, Linda, for being his support.

Centennial Mid Air Plane Collision
05/16/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 10:24 a.m. on Wednesday May 12, 2021, Local members were alerted by the Centennial Airport Control Tower to a plane crash south of Cherry Creek Reservoir in Arapahoe County. Moments later 911 callers reported a midair collision and small plane down in a field just south of Belleview Avenue and west of Peoria Street.

Blackhawk St. Multi Family Structure Fire
05/10/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

In the afternoon of May 9, 2021, Members from Engine 42 was dispatched to a fire alarm at the Dove Valley Apartment near S. Potomac Road and E. Broncos Parkway in Arapahoe County. Upon arrival, members found smoke conditions in the apartment and upgraded the response to a working multi-family structure fire.

President Update
05/07/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

To All Members of Local 858; The City and County of Denver announced the suspension of the 2021 furlough days for Career Service employees. In preparation for Collective Bargaining negotiations, we’ve had several discussions regarding the funds coming from the American Recovery and Rescue Act, and the recovery of the Denver Economy.

Cherry Creek State Park Water Rescue/Recovery
05/03/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Just before noon on Sunday, May 2, 2021 SMFR received calls for a kayaker who fell into the water at Cherry Creek State Park. Within minutes Local members arrived and were able to obtain multiple reports of the person’s last known location. Members from the Dive team started an extensive shore-based search fighting through near-zero underwater visibility and incoming storms.

Monday Morning Headlines
05/02/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Monday Morning, Union Meeting & Information Session 5/5 Union Meeting & Information Session 5/6 Healthcare Survey Ending 5/6

South Depew St. Kitchen Fire
04/28/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

This afternoon, April 28th, Local 2086 and 1309 members responded to a kitchen fire in a home on South Depew Street in Jefferson County. Members from first arriving Engine 16 found smoke venting from the roof, upgraded the response to a working structure fire and pulled an initial attack line.

Steward Seminar - Attendance and ZOOM Info
04/28/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

TODAY- April 28th at 5pm & TOMORROW April 29th at 8:30am

Monday Morning Headlines
04/25/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

Good Monday Morning, Healthcare Committee Survey Union Steward Seminar - 4/28 & 4/28 Station 3 - 90th Anniversary -5/1 Healthcare Committee Survey The Local 858 Healthcare Committee is looking to get your opinion. This survey takes only a minute or two, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Hampden Ave MVA/HazMat
04/25/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

Around 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021, Local members responded to a traffic collision involving hazardous materials in the eastbound lanes of Hampden Avenue just west of Dahlia Street in Cherry Hills Village. 3 vehicles were involved including a passenger car that overturned as well as a commercial landscaping truck that tipped over.

Healthcare Committee Survey
04/22/21 - Denver Firefighters Local 858

The Local 858 Healthcare Committee is looking to get your opinion. Take a moment to complete this anonymous survey sent to your email via Survey Monkey. Your feedback will be greatly appreciated. If you did not receive the survey contact Mike Pylar at communications@iaff858.org. Please forward any questions or concerns to Director Brian Champlin at Health.Benefits.iaff858@gmail.com.

Willow Street Structure Fire
04/20/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 1:53 a.m. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Local members responded to a report of smoke inside a home at 6944 S. Willow Street in Centennial. Members from first arriving Engine 33 observed nothing showing from the exterior on arrival but discovered smoke and heat inside the first floor. The incident was upgraded to a working structure fire and additional resources were dispatched.

E. Illif Ave. Multi-Family Structure Fire
04/13/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

At 8:45 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021, Local members responded to 9400 E. Iliff Avenue in Araphaoe County after an observant neighbor reported flames visible from a townhome. Members from first arriving Engine 21, Medic 21 and Medic 211 encountered a large volume of fire venting from the first floor of a two-story townhome, extending up the exterior to the roof line.

East Parker Rd. Barn Fire
04/13/21 - South Metro Firefighters IAFF LOCAL 2086

April 5, 2021- At 5:19 p.m., South Metro Fire Rescue received a 911 call describing a hay fire within a barn near Forest Hill Drive and E Parker Road. A dark black smoke plume could be seen for miles.