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Goat Rides Fire Truck, Lifts Spirits During Rock Creek Blaze

7/11/2026

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Goldie, a goat, joined firefighters fighting the Rock Creek Fire at Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
Owner Lindsey Glader said Goldie lifted crew morale with comedic relief.
Lt. Trevor Leland said Goldie followed the crew down a hill and rode behind a fire truck.
The department warned that lack of snow, high temps and erratic winds are intensifying the fire season as crews battle Aspen Acres Fire, forcing thousands of evacuations.

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Goldie, a goat, joined firefighters fighting the Rock Creek Fire at Cheyenne Mountain State Park.
Owner Lindsey Glader said Goldie lifted crew morale with comedic relief.
Lt. Trevor Leland said Goldie followed the crew down a hill and rode behind a fire truck.
The department warned that lack of snow, high temps and erratic winds are intensifying the fire season as crews battle Aspen Acres Fire, forcing thousands of evacuations.