Loveland Fire Rescue Authority Headquarters, April 3, 2018.
Loveland Fire Rescue Authority's Station 6, March 19, 2018.
Even during a stair climb test, Jake Hidy keeps his radio on in case a call comes in, Station 1, April 3, 2018.
Each Loveland Fire Fighter is assigned projects to complete throughout the year. Josh Valerio tests the air systems and tanks for competency in his workshop at Station 6, March 25, 2018.
Capt. Bryan Clark and Engineer Zack Cain test the capabilities of their new engine at Station 2, April 5, 2018.
After Rig 61 was renovated, Josh Valerio and other members of his shift receive training on the new systems at the LFRA Training Center, March 25, 2018.
Engineer Janet Probst fills out case files at Station 1, April 3, 2018.
B Shift ends their shift by redressing the engines and replacing the equipment, Station 6, March 25, 2018.
Station 6 is one of the only LFRA stations that is a double company, meaning it houses both engine and tower trucks, March 25, 2018.
Capt. Dave Schuetz waits for the dinner timer to go off, Station 6, March 25, 2018.
At Station 6, C Shift prepares dinner during their 24-hour shift, March 25, 2018.
Zack Cain changes out smoke detector batteries in a citizen's home, April 5, 2018.
A thank you note hangs on the A shift fridge at Station 1, April 3, 2018.
Josh Valerio surveys a car crash scene, April 3, 2018.
Engine 1 responds to a car accident, April 3, 2018.
These images were captured with a Nikon D5500 and edited in accordance with photojournalism standards. The photo story depicts what firefighters do when they are not fighting fires and was created after a series of ride-along’s with Loveland Fire Rescue Authority. Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop were used.