Bennett-Watkins Fire

Please see the attached link for a news release about the passing of Commander Karl Smalley adamssheriffco.gov/about-us/news/…

Don’t just fall back, fall into safety! Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend, which means you get an extra hour of sleep (finally!). While you’re at it, take a few minutes to check and change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. That extra hour won’t mean much if your alarms don’t work when you need them most. ✅ Test each detector ✅ Replace old batteries ✅ Check expiration dates ✅ Replace smoke alarms every 10 years ✅ Replace CO alarms every 5 to 10 years, depending on the model ✅ Replace alkaline batteries twice a year Sleep easy, stay safe, and enjoy that extra hour. You’ve earned it! #FireSafety

🎃 Happy Halloween from Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue! 👻 As you head out for tricks and treats tonight, keep safety in mind: 🔥 Use flameless candles in your pumpkins. 🚶‍♀️ Stay visible with reflective gear or glow sticks. 🚗 Watch for kids crossing streets and drive slowly through neighborhoods. 🍬 Check treats before eating. Have fun, stay safe, and keep it spooky (not smoky)! #Halloween2025 #FireSafety

🎀 This October, Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue is wearing pink to honor survivors, support fighters, and remember those we’ve lost. 💗 Nobody Fights Alone. #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #BWFR

A big thank you to @SkyRanchAcademy for inviting Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue to your Fall Family Engagement Event! 🍂🚒 We enjoyed the opportunity to connect with families, share in the fall fun, and celebrate the amazing community spirit here in Watkins. We’re grateful for the chance to be part of this event and look forward to seeing everyone again soon. Stay safe and have a wonderful school year!

💙 THANK YOU! Together we raised nearly $3,000 for @MDAorg 🎉 Your support helps fund research and care for families living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related neuromuscular diseases. We couldn’t do it without you! 🙏💪 #MDA #FilltheBoot #CommunityStrong

All lanes have opened.

Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, @AdamsCountySO, and @CSP_News are working a motor vehicle accident at Exit 304 on I-70. A single lane in both eastbound and westbound directions is closed. Expect delays, slow down, and move over for emergency crews.

🚒 Structure Fire – Bennett 🚒 Early this morning crews responded to a structure fire in the 40000 block of E 88th Avenue. Thanks to the quick actions of firefighters, there were no injuries reported. 🐾 In addition, crews safely rescued a kitten from the home. We were assisted by several neighboring agencies, and we appreciate the strong teamwork that helped bring this incident under control. @SVFD8CO @AdamsCoSheriff @AuroraFireDpt @SouthMetroPIO @BrightonFire @southeastweldfire @byersfd #bennettfire #mutualaid #CommunityStrong

🚫🔥 STAGE 1 BURN BAN – ARAPAHOE COUNTY 🔥🚫 For the safety of our community, @ArapahoeCounty is under a Stage 1 Burn Ban until further notice. That means: ❌ No open burning of any kind without a permit from your fire district. Why it matters: Dry conditions, high winds, and warm temperatures can turn even a small spark into a dangerous wildfire. This ban helps protect lives, homes, and our firefighters. 📋 Learn more about the restrictions here: arapahoeco.gov/your_county/co… Let’s work together to keep Bennett-Watkins and Arapahoe County safe. Your caution today can prevent tragedy tomorrow. #bennettwatkinsfire #burnban #firesafety #arapahoecounty #communityfirst

🚒 NOW HIRING: Firefighter/Paramedic – Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue 💰 $89K/year + $2,500 sign-on bonus 🕒 48/96 schedule 📍 20 min from Denver/Aurora ✅ 100% Paid Medical (80/20 Family) ✅ Pension + OT + Tuition Reimbursement Apply 👉 bennettfirerescue.org/open-positions #firefighter #Paramedic #NowHiring

🚨 UPDATE – 6:00 AM 🚨
Watkins Road is now open in both directions near 6th Avenue. Fire crews remain in the area, so please continue to drive with caution and be alert for personnel and equipment on or near the roadway. Thank you for your continued cooperation. #TrafficUpdate #FireDepartment #DriveSafe

🚨 Fire Department Activity – 6th Ave & Watkins Rd 🚨 Fire crews are currently working in the area of 6th Avenue and Watkins Road. Please avoid the area if possible or use extreme caution when passing through. Thank you for your cooperation as we work to ensure everyone’s safety. #FireSafety #EmergencyResponse #TrafficAlert

RT @ArapahoeSO: TORNADO UPDATE: Emergency Management officials say a tornado touched down at least three times near the Town of Bennett. A…

🚒🏡 Welcome to Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue Station 92! 🏡🚒 📍 Location: 35900 E. Colfax Avenue, Watkins 🚒 Apparatus: Engine 92, Medic 92, Brush Engine 92, and Tender 92 👨‍🚒 Staffing: Our dedicated full-time firefighters are here 24/7/365 🏡 Coverage Area: Serving Watkins, Watkins Farm, Box Elder, Prairie View Neighborhoods, and Colorado Air & Space Port We’re always here for our community—come by and visit us! 🚨🔥

Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue participated in South Metro Fire Rescue’s inaugural three-day Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) certification course at the South Metro Fire Rescue Regional Training Center. This specialized training prepared firefighters to handle aircraft-related emergencies, covering critical rescue techniques, firefighting strategies, and live-fire scenarios. Bennett-Watkins joined firefighters from South Metro and Larkspur Fire Protection District in gaining hands-on experience and state certification, contributing to regional preparedness. The program emphasized collaboration among departments to enhance coordination and response capabilities for aviation emergencies across Colorado. youtu.be/ODG6vSHmdaM

South Metro Fire Rescue Launches Inaugural Regional Training Center Course South Metro Fire Rescue is proud to announce the successful launch of its inaugural three-day Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) initial certification course at the South Metro Fire Rescue Regional Training Center. This course, designed to provide comprehensive training in aircraft firefighting, is open to local and regional fire departments, helping ensure that emergency responders are fully equipped to handle emergencies at airports and beyond. The program focuses on state certification for ARFF and is working toward achieving FAA Part 139 certification. Participants are trained in critical air crash rescue and firefighting skills, covering a broad curriculum on aircraft support and firefighting techniques, specialized training with an expert in pumps, foam, and air crash apparatus, and hands-on experience in putting out various aircraft fires, including engine, brake, fuselage, and compartment fires, through live-fire scenarios. The course is designed to ensure that firefighters can differentiate between the unique challenges of aircraft firefighting compared to structural or automobile fires. The practical and written tests at the end of the course confirm that participants are fully prepared for real-world emergencies. The inaugural class includes firefighters from South Metro Fire Rescue, Bennett-Watkins, and Larkspur Fire Protection District. With over 70 general aviation airports in Colorado, South Metro Fire Rescue aims to provide this critical training for its own departments and those in nearby districts with airport responsibilities. Normally, this class would cost $1,500 per student, totaling $19,500 for the 13 internal students, if we were to send them elsewhere for the course. By bringing in seven outside students and charging $1,000 each, we generated $7,000 in tuition fees, helping offset instructor and propane costs. Regional collaboration is at the heart of this training. By working together, fire departments improve coordination and operational understanding, ensuring a unified response in emergencies, whether on or off the airfield. Thanks to @FlyCentennial @BennettFirePIO @Larkspurfire youtu.be/ODG6vSHmdaM

🚒 Now Hiring: Firefighter/Paramedic 🚒 Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue is looking for experienced Firefighter/Paramedics to join our team! We serve two of Colorado’s fastest-growing counties, providing fire, EMS, and rescue services, including at Colorado Air & Space Port. What We Offer: ✅ Salary: $89,013.80/year (2025 base) ✅ Shift: 48/96 schedule ✅ Benefits: Employer-paid medical, pension, tuition reimbursement & more ✅ Opportunities: Specialty teams in ARFF, Wildland Fire, and Hazmat ✅ State-of-the-art equipment and training Requirements: ✔ 2+ years of fire service experience ✔ Colorado Paramedic certification ✔ Firefighter I, Hazmat Ops, ACLS, BLS, PALS & ICS certifications 📍 Apply today! bennettwatkinsfire.colorado.gov/apply 📩 Questions? Email Employment@BennettFireRescue.org or call 303-644-3572. #FirefighterJobs #NowHiring #BennettWatkinsFire #FireRescue #ParamedicJobs

🔥 Introducing the BeSafe Grant Program! 🔥 Bennett residents, fire safety just got more affordable! The BeSafe Grant Program, a partnership between the Town of Bennett and Bennett-Watkins Fire Rescue, offers up to $500 to help you invest in fire prevention measures for your home. ✅ What’s Covered? 🔹 Smoke & carbon monoxide alarms 🔹 Fire extinguishers 🔹 Fire escape ladders 🔹 Residential fire suppression systems 🔹 Chimney & dryer vent cleaning 🔹 Fire-resistant landscaping 🔹 Electrical safety improvements 🔹 And more! This first-come, first-served grant aims to reduce fire risks, improve community safety, and keep Bennett a safe and welcoming place for all. Apply today! Don’t wait—funding is limited. Learn more and check eligibility at bennettco.gov/community-serv…. #BeSafeBennett #FireSafety #CommunityResilience #BennettWatkinsFire 🚒🔥