Berthoud Fire Protection District

09/03/2026

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08/31/2026

A Week with Your Fire Department
August 23-29, 2026
Weekly Summary
• Total Calls for Service: 40
• Training Hours Completed: 167 hours
• Key Focus Areas: Medical response, alarm and smoke investigations, vehicle crashes and public assistance; fire hose operations, EMS training, big-box firefighting tactics, fire control and driver/operator skills
Photo: BFPD firefighters at a training

Berthoud Fire Protection District responded to 40 calls for service during the week. Medical calls made up a significant portion of the workload, alongside alarm investigations, smoke reports, a vehicle crash, public assistance calls and other emergency responses. Crews also completed 167 hours of training, with a major focus on advancing and operating hose lines, EMS patient care, big-box firefighting tactics, fire control and driver/operator and pumping skills.

Sunday, August 23
Sunday started in the early morning with a detector call in the 1300 block of Vantage Parkway. Crews checked the home’s smoke detectors, replaced batteries and identified two defective detectors that needed to be taken out of service. Crews also spent the day training on driver/operator and pumping skills, along with several EMS topics including medication safety, environmental emergencies, overdose response, and patient assessment. Detector calls may not always mean there is an active fire, but a chirp or unexpected alarm is worth checking rather than ignoring.

Monday, August 24
Monday brought a wide range of calls. Crews responded to a three-vehicle crash along Interstate 25, where firefighters assessed those involved and helped manage the scene before it was turned over to law enforcement. The day also included a heart-related and sick-person medical calls and a rural rope-rescue response in the Hidden Valley area. Later, firefighters investigated a report of smoke west of Berthoud near West County Road 8. Crews checked several areas and found only dark clouds and rain- we are happy for the investigation to end with nothing burning.

Tuesday, August 25
Tuesday included a medical call in the 4700 block of Beverly Drive. Firefighters responded, assessed the situation and assisted with patient care. Medical emergencies come in many forms, and crews train regularly to approach each one with the same focus on safety, assessment and getting people the appropriate help. Crews dedicated the day’s training to fire hose operations, including hose handling, advancing lines, hose loads and water-supply skills.

Wednesday, August 26
Wednesday mixed alarms with medical response. Early in the day, firefighters investigated a commercial fire alarm in the 500 block of Mountain Avenue. The alarm was traced to burnt food, and crews confirmed there was no active fire before resetting the system. Later, firefighters responded to a traumatic injury in the 700 block of 13th Street. The evening ended with a detector investigation in the 100 block of East Michigan Avenue. The mysterious chirping turned out to be a low-battery medical alarm device rather than a smoke detector, but crews also found aging smoke alarms in the home and recommended replacing them. If an alarm is making noise and you cannot determine why, it is better to check than guess. Please see our website https://www.berthoudfire.org/smoke-carbon-monoxide-alarms for alarm information and reach out to the department if you need further assistance.

Thursday, August 27
Firefighters responded to a chest-pain-related medical call in the 300 block of Massachusetts Avenue and a heart-related medical call in the 500 block of Redwood Circle. Thursday’s training continued hands-on hose training and big-box firefighting tactics for larger commercial structures.

Friday, August 28
Friday included several significant medical responses, including a cardiac emergency in the 300 block of Bothun Road, a chest-pain call in the 800 block of Spartan Avenue and a call for an unconscious person near 3rd Street and Lake Avenue. Crews were also sent to the Gunn Road area to investigate visible smoke. Firefighters determined the fire was several miles outside the district and provided its approximate location to dispatch so the information could be passed to the appropriate fire agency. Smoke on the horizon can travel a long way, and calling it in early gives firefighters a chance to determine where it is coming from before assuming someone else already has.

Saturday, August 29
Saturday included a breathing-related medical call near Weld County Road 3 and a traumatic injury involving a bicyclist in the 2600 block of Lake Hollow Road. Firefighters provided emergency medical care prior to EMS arrival and then assisted with patient care once EMS reached the scene. Crews closed out the week with additional prehospital emergency medical care training.

Whether responding to emergencies or training for the next one, we’re here if you need us.

08/30/2026

08-30-2026 17:53:36

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Berthoud, CO - Police activity in the area of 154 S 3rd St Berthoud, CO has been resolved, you may resume normal activity. Thank you for your cooperation.

08/30/2026

BFPD edit: 3rd Street, Berthoud CO, not 3rd Pl.

08-30-2026 17:02:15

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Berthoud, CO - Police activity in the area of 154 S 3rd Pl Berthoud, CO. Immediate houses next to 154 S 3rd Pl in Berthoud please remain inside your home, lock doors and windows. We will send a follow up message when the situation is resolved.

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08/28/2026

Some folks have called regarding a small amount of smoke viaible from Berthoud. Authorities are managing it; there is no risk to Berthoud at this time.

08/27/2026

We are updating our Community Wildfire Protection Plan for our Berthoud area community and we want your input! If you have a minute for a quick survey, please visit: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jBxxf2vDM6

08/24/2026

A Week with Your Fire Department
August 16-22, 2026
Weekly Summary
• Total Calls for Service: 42
• Training Hours Completed: 95 hours
• Key Focus Areas: Medical response, vehicle crashes, alarm and carbon monoxide investigations, gas-leak response, outdoor fire prevention, fire control, forcible entry, fire detection and suppression systems, and driver/operator training
Berthoud Fire Protection District answered 42 calls for service this week with medical emergencies made up a significant portion of the week. This included chest-pain-related calls, breathing problems, seizure-related care, interfacility transfers, and other medical responses. Crews also handled several vehicle crashes, smoke and carbon monoxide alarm investigations, an exterior gas leak, a residential fire alarm, and a reported landscape fire.
Photo: BFPD firefighters renewing their CPR certifications.

Sunday, August 16
The week began with medical calls. Crews responded to the 1700 block of 4th Street for a medical emergency, then a seizure-related medical call in the 1000 block of North Berthoud Parkway that afternoon. Between calls, crews worked on fire control skills, including hose advancement, nozzle operation, protective equipment, and breathing apparatus.

Monday, August 17
Monday started early with a smoke detector call in the 600 block of Country Road Trail. Crews checked the home's detectors, replaced batteries, tested the system, and left it operating properly. Later that morning, firefighters responded to a vehicle crash along Interstate 25, where multiple vehicles were involved but no significant injuries were found. Crews also responded to a sick-person call later in the day. Training for the day put crews behind the wheel and at the pump with driver/operator and pumper drills, reinforcing safe apparatus operations and the skills needed to get water where it needs to go.

Tuesday, August 18
Tuesday was one of the busiest and most varied days of the week. Overnight, crews investigated a carbon monoxide alarm near West County Road 6. No carbon monoxide, smoke, or fire was found, and the detector was serviced before firefighters cleared the scene. A separate smoke detector activation in the 1300 block of Sun River Road was traced to a malfunctioning detector. The daytime brought three vehicle crashes, including responses along Highway 287, Interstate 25, and Mountain Avenue. At the Highway 287 crash, crews checked occupants for injuries, secured the vehicles, addressed roadway hazards, and helped clear debris. Crews also responded to a carbon monoxide alarm in the 100 block of Keep Circle and a service call near North County Road 31. With several responses taking crews onto busy roadways, remember to slow down and move over when approaching emergency vehicles.

Wednesday, August 19
Wednesday included two chest-pain-related medical calls in the 3400 block of Celestial Drive and the 1600 block of Hollyberry Street. Later in the evening, firefighters were called to investigate an outdoor odor in the 400 block of Bimson Avenue. Wednesday's training was just as varied as the calls, with work on EMS patient assessment and patient-care documentation, driver/operator skills, and apparatus knowledge.

Thursday, August 20
Thursday began with two hemorrhage or laceration-related medical calls in the 200 block of 2nd Street, followed by another medical response along East Highway 56. Later that morning, crews responded to the 1500 block of Higgins Creek Drive for an exterior gas leak after a utility line was damaged. Firefighters secured the scene and remained until the active leak was stopped and utility crews were able to continue repairs. The day ended with another medical emergency in the 800 block of Franklin Avenue. Gas odors and suspected leaks should always be taken seriously. Leave the immediate area and call for help rather than trying to locate or repair the source yourself.

Friday, August 21
Friday's calls ranged from medical emergencies to fire prevention. Crews started the morning with a breathing-related medical call in the 2900 block of Heron Lakes Parkway. Later, firefighters were dispatched for a reported landscape fire near the 100 block of Keep Circle. Crews located a small recreational fire and spoke with the property owner about current fire restrictions before the fire was extinguished.
Almost simultaneously, firefighters responded to a sick-person medical call in the 4400 block of Hoot Owl Drive. The day concluded with a chest-pain-related medical response in the 2400 block of Likens Drive. During periods of elevated fire danger or fire restrictions, checking current regulations before lighting an outdoor fire can help prevent a small fire from becoming a much larger problem.

Saturday, August 22
Saturday began with a residential fire alarm in the 2800 block of Southwind Road. Crews also handled several medical emergencies throughout the day, including a cardiac arrest-related medical call in the 3400 block of Curlew Drive, a heart-related medical call in the 1100 block of Rubinette Lane, and a stroke-related medical response later that evening.
Crews rounded out the week's training with fire detection, alarm and suppression systems, along with fire department communications and incident reporting.

Whether responding to emergencies or training for the next one, we’re here if you need us.

08/18/2026

We are updating our Community Wildfire Protection Plan for our Berthoud area community and we want your input! If you have a minute for a quick, 12 question survey, please visit: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/jBxxf2vDM6

08/17/2026

A Week with Your Fire Department
August 9-15, 2026
Weekly Summary
• Total Calls for Service: 38
• Training Hours Completed: 145 hours
Berthoud Fire Protection District responded to 38 calls for service during the week. Medical calls made up a significant portion of the week, while crews also handled fire and carbon monoxide alarm investigations, vehicle crashes, a passenger vehicle fire and public assistance calls.
Photo: Our deployed crew shared this photo from the Grasshopper Fire in Oregon. They just got home from their 14-day deployment last week.

Sunday, August 9
Sunday brought five calls for service and a full slate of training. The day also included a medical emergency, and other medical calls. Between calls, members worked on wildland interface operations, driver/operator and pumper skills, apparatus familiarization, and instructor preparation.

Monday, August 10
Monday included four calls ranging from medical emergencies to fire response. Crews responded to two medical calls where firefighters assisted EMS with patient care and preparation for transport. Later, crews extinguished a passenger vehicle fire along 4th Street, keeping the fire contained to the vehicle's engine area. The day finished with an investigation of a residential fire alarm in the 900 block of Glenview Drive, where the system was checked and returned to working order. Training for the day included wildland interface operations and Multi-Agency Blue Card incident command work.

Tuesday, August 11
The radio kept choosing the schedule Tuesday, with eight calls for service. Crews handled several medical emergencies, including chest-pain-related calls and another medical emergency requiring EMS assistance. Firefighters also responded to a motorcycle crash near Mountain Avenue and 10th Street, helping with patient care, roadway safety, and debris removal. The evening brought two residential alarm investigations in the 300 block of Pyramid Peak Street and the 1500 block of Vantage Parkway. In both cases, crews investigated the alarm systems and found no active fire. Training that day concentrated on forcible entry and fire hose skills, reinforcing two fundamentals that firefighters rely on when seconds matter.

Wednesday, August 12
Wednesday began before sunrise with a residential fire alarm in the 2300 block of Nicholson Street. Crews investigated the system, found no fire hazard, and helped return the alarm system to working order. Later, firefighters assisted EMS with a breathing-related medical call in the 900 block of Welch Avenue. The evening brought another residential alarm in the 900 block of Logan Peak Way, where crews investigated and found no active fire or hazard. Detector activations are worth taking seriously- we would much rather investigate and find no hazard than miss something important. Training focused on wildland interface operations and additional fire hose work.

Thursday, August 13
Thursday's calls included a sick-person medical emergency in the 4000 block of Fawn Trail and a breathing-related medical call in the 1300 block of 1st Street, where firefighters supported EMS operations. Members spent training time sharpening fire-control skills, keeping hands-on suppression fundamentals ready for the next working fire. Additionally, maintaining our fleet and equipment in top working condition takes hours of checks and maintenance each day. Firefighters are rarely found sitting for long!

Friday, August 14
Friday morning began with a car-seat assistance visit at the fire station, followed by a medical emergency near 4th Street and Mountain Avenue. Crews then investigated a carbon monoxide concern in the 100 block of Keep Circle; monitoring found no hazardous levels, but firefighters did identify a malfunctioning detector and helped address the problem. Later, firefighters were dispatched to vehicle crashes along Interstate 25, a reported grass fire along Highway 287 where no active fire was located, and an accidental medical alarm in the 2300 block of South County Road 13. Friday's training focused on forcible entry, building the skills needed to gain access quickly when an emergency is on the other side of a door.

Saturday, August 15
Saturday closed the week with seven calls. Early in the morning, firefighters assisted another public-safety agency with access at a building in the 1300 block of 4th Street. The day also included two medical calls, including one in the 700 block of Mount Massive Street and a walk-in medical call at the fire station. Crews investigated malfunctioning smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in the 100 block of Welch Avenue, using air monitors and finding no hazardous atmospheric readings. The evening brought an unconscious or fainting-related medical call along TPC Parkway followed by a chest-pain-related medical call in the 1400 block of Eliza Avenue. Saturday's training covered fire hose operations and fire detection, alarm, and suppression systems- a fitting match for a day that included a real-world detector investigation. Working smoke and CO alarms matter, so test yours regularly, know what their sounds mean, and visit www.berthoudfire.org/smoke-carbon-monoxide-alarms for more information.

We train and prepare so that we are always ready to serve. We’re here if you need us.

08/13/2026

Our crew has returned from a two week assignment at the Grasshopper Fire in Oregon and are ready for some well earned rest & relaxation. They report that they gained an incredible amount of experience on the fire and, after some rest, are ready to get back out there. Its good to have them back- well done everyone.