South Metro Fire Rescue

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South Metro is an Internationally Accredited, ISO Class 1 Fire Rescue Protection District serving an area of approximately 300 square miles in south metro Denver. Serving the communities of Castle Pines, Centennial, Cherry Hills village, Foxfield, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Louviers, Parker, and unincorporated portions of Arapahoe and Douglas Counties in Colorado.

As Colorado celebrates its 150th anniversary, today’s crew on Engine 47 proudly brings 100 years of combined fire servic...
05/29/2026

As Colorado celebrates its 150th anniversary, today’s crew on Engine 47 proudly brings 100 years of combined fire service experience to the communities we serve. Thank you, Captain Dzengelewski, Engineer Veatch, Paramedic Davros, and Firefighter Hennessy, for your continued dedication and commitment to SMFR over the years.

Photo 2: Captain Dzengelewski (third from left) being sworn in as a Firefighter in 2000
Photo 3: Engineer Veatch (fourth from left) after being promoted to Engineer in 2000
Photo 4: Firefighter Hennessy (left) and Paramedic Davros (middle)

05/28/2026

Life is better with a life jacket.

Always check the weather and ensure you have the appropriate equipment before heading out on the water this summer. For more summer safety tips, visit
https://www.southmetrocrr.org/open-water-safety

Do you want to see South Metro's firefighters in action?Join us for the 40th annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Parade and F...
05/27/2026

Do you want to see South Metro's firefighters in action?

Join us for the 40th annual Mile High Hook & Ladder Parade and Fire Muster on Saturday, June 13, 2026. The parade starts at 9:00 a.m., going west on Littleton Boulevard/Main Street. The Fire Muster runs from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College.

The event will include an extrication, medical helicopter landing, fire sprinkler trailer burn demonstration, a showcase of our Incident Dispatch Team, and much more. SMFR Fire Chief John Curtis will be the grand marshal in this year's parade as well. We can’t wait to see you there!

After 38 years, Lieutenant Chuck Hutfles celebrated his last shift at South Metro Fire Rescue on Saturday, May 23, 2026....
05/24/2026

After 38 years, Lieutenant Chuck Hutfles celebrated his last shift at South Metro Fire Rescue on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Lt. Hutfles started at Parker Fire Rescue, serving with the department until its merger with South Metro in 2008. During his time with SMFR, he served on the Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Team at Station 35 before retiring as a Lieutenant on Engine 43. Lt. Hutfles served in the Army National Guard and worked for the Arvada Fire Protection District for 5 years before joining Parker Fire.

Congratulations, Lieutenant Hutfles, on your well-deserved retirement! Thank you for your 43 years of dedicated service and nearly four decades at SMFR. We wish you the best in this next chapter and safe travels as you explore the world with your wife.

Just after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) ...
05/24/2026

Just after 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 24, 2026, South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) and Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) responded to a residential fire at 151 Flowerburst Dr. in Unincorporated Douglas County.

Multiple 911 callers reported that a deck on the back of the home was on fire, with flames spreading into the home. When Engine 20 arrived on scene, they encountered heavy fire conditions that had extended to all three levels of the house. Firefighters stretched a 2-1/2-inch hose line and began fire attack from the backyard, while additional crews made entry through the front door to complete a primary search.

Once the fire was under control, extensive overhaul was needed to extinguish hotspots throughout the house. Fire Medics evaluated one person on scene who did not require transport. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the SMFR Fire Marshal’s Office. Thank you to DCSO and Arapahoe Rescue Patrol, Inc. for your assistance.

05/22/2026

South Metro Fire Rescue Academy 26-1 Mic’d Up series featuring Recruit John Helman.

Follow along as we feature more recruits in the coming weeks.

05/22/2026

Meet Tank the dog. He's not a Pitbull, German Shephard, or Mastiff, but he is an adventurous pup who decided to play a friendly game of hide and seek with his parents today.

But when playtime took a turn for the worst, 18 SMFR Personnel, including the full technical rescue team, and Arapahoe County Animal Control responded.

It no longer mattered that Mom and Dad lost the game because Tank was at risk of losing his life.

05/21/2026

Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among children ages 1-4, but it's also preventable.

Learn to swim: Swim safety starts with learning the basics of floating and safely moving through the water.
Barriers work: Secure your pool with appropriate safety measures.
Designate a water watcher: One sober adult whose only job is to watch the kids in the water.

For more summer safety tips, visit www.southmetrocrr.org/water-safety-for-kids

On May 19, 2026, Firefighter John Bolger retired from the fire service after 29 years with South Metro Fire Rescue.John ...
05/19/2026

On May 19, 2026, Firefighter John Bolger retired from the fire service after 29 years with South Metro Fire Rescue.

John spent most of his career as a Paramedic and served on Colorado Task Force 1, a national Urban Search and Rescue team for 25 years. He was also a member of the SMFR Technical Rescue Team for 17 years. Before joining South Metro, John was a volunteer firefighter.

Thank you, Firefighter Bolger, for your nearly three decades of service to South Metro Fire Rescue and the communities we serve. Congratulations on your retirement and reaching the next chapter of your life. Your humility, hard work, and dedication will leave a lasting impact on our organization.

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and South Metro’s Community Risk Reduction Team wants to share some important in...
05/14/2026

May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and South Metro’s Community Risk Reduction Team wants to share some important information with you.

If you or someone you know is exhibiting symptoms of a stroke, call 911 immediately. Timely treatment is critical.
Keep a list of medications accessible.
Share important medical info with your family and plan how you’re going to communicate with them in an emergency.

For more stroke warning signs, visit: https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-symptoms

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9195 E. Mineral Avenue
Centennial, CO
80112

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+17209892000

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