Golden Fire-Rescue Local 5080

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

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!

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.

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!

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.