Golden Fire-Rescue Local 5080

06/15/2026

We are pleased to welcome Chief Wagner to the Golden Police family!

The City of Golden is excited to welcome Michele Wagner as its next Chief of Police, following an extensive community engagement process and national search.

Wagner will assume leadership of the Golden Police Department on July 13, 2026. Wagner brings more than 25 years of law enforcement experience and a demonstrated commitment to community-focused policing, organizational leadership, officer development, and public safety.

"I am honored to join the City of Golden and serve this community as Chief of Police," said Wagner. "Golden is known for its strong sense of community, engaged residents, and commitment to excellence, [and] I look forward to working alongside the dedicated men and women of the Golden Police Department."

See the full press release:

https://www.cityofgolden.gov/news_detail_T18_R171.php?utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_content=sked_6a306973b1fa7c5ed7b63ede

06/12/2026

Engine 21, Truck 24, Medic 21 dispatched to a report of a head on crash on Hwy 6 MM 266. Initial reports from bystanders were 3 possible patients. Battalion 21 and Medic 22 were added due to the complexity and Clear Creek Medic 2 responded but was cancelled. Units arrived to find 2 pick up trucks with heavy front end damage and multiple patients. 1 patient was transported to a local trauma center in serious condition. Two others transported in stable condition. Scene was turned over to Colorado State Patrol for the investigation.

06/07/2026

Due to extreme heat and low fuel moisture along with low relative humidity, the fire danger within and surrounding areas is extreme! Please act accordingly. Use extreme caution with charcoal grills and legal recreational fires. Avoid any open burning!

06/07/2026

Engine 21, Engine 41, Medic 21,22,23, Battalion 21 responded to a head on traffic collision on Hwy 6 near tunnel 1. Battalion 21 arrived on scene to find 2 vehicles with heavy damage, and set up command. Command quickly identified 3 patients 1 red, 1 yellow and 1 green. All 3 people were transported to local trauma centers. is completing the investigation.

06/05/2026

This week we are featuring Engineer Thomas Richard! Thomas has been with Golden Fire since 2023 but has worked in the Golden area since 2020. This is what Thomas has to say about his time at GFD "Paramedic and Engineer who came for the work and stayed for the people. A seriocomic who lives on the border between order and chaos. Happily married to his opposite adjacent - an anchor to his sail. Seems to always find himself in situations that require the use of a helmet.
“If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever.” Thomas Aquinas"

05/29/2026

This week we are featuring Lieutenant Alan Johnson. Alan began his firefighting career in Douglas County, Colorado. He also worked as a lieutenant with the Pleasant View Fire Department. In addition to being a Lieutenant on C shift he works at Children's Hospital, Colorado as an EMT. On his days off he enjoys spending time with his Wife, Amber and two kids Michael and Evelyn. As a family they enjoy the outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking!

05/27/2026

At approx 0200 Wednesday morning, requested mutual aid from GFD and to a report of a fuel tanker rollover on I-70 MM258. Battalion 21 and Truck 24 responded to provide assistance. Fuel was leaking and a hazmat response was requested from Arvada fire.

05/22/2026

This week's Firefighter Friday we are featuring A shift Engineer Tanner Smith! Tanner has been a firefighter since 2019 and joined Golden Fire in 2024. Tanner enjoys spending time with his wife Kendra, daughter Stori, dog Landy and is welcoming another daughter this summer. He enjoys golfing, skiing, traveling and is an avid weightlifter, and serves as part of the GFD health and wellness team. Tanner is a Colorado native and a die hard Denver sports fan.

05/19/2026

The City of Golden has chosen the final candidates for Golden Police Chief, who will be present during the City of Golden's Public Meet and Greet, on May 20, at 5:00 p.m., at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St., Golden.

Michele Wagner, left, has 25 years of experience, working through ranks at the Lakewood Police Department and currently serving as Chief Investigator with the 1st Judiciary Attorney's Office.

Shawn Wray also has 25 years in law enforcement, working for both the San Diego County Sheriff's Office and the City La Mesa Police Department. He currently serves as Division Chief for the City of Wheat Ridge.

Community members will meet the candidates, and are invited to ask questions and provide feedback. A brief formal program begins at 5:30 p.m., with informal meet-and-greet opportunities beginning at 5:00 p.m. and concluding at 6:30 p.m.

05/16/2026

This week all 3 shifts completed high angle rope rescue training with on north table. Each shifts completed a "show and tell" with each departments technical rescue equipment and completed a high angle rescue scenario. This training is a huge step in the right direction for automatic and mutual aid response for these high risk calls.