West Metro Fire Rescue has expanded its safety programs for Senior Citizens. The following services will be available to Senior Citizens . . . read more
Many parents wonder how they can tell if their child is a potential fire risk. West Metro Fire Rescue in Jefferson County wishes to remind parents . . . read more
West Metro Fire Protection District is operating under the 2009 International Fire Code. This code establishes the laws by which fire codes are . . . read more
Teachers have you scheduled your classroom presentations ? Did you know that West Metro Fire Rescue offers classroom presentations for all grade . . . read more
West Metro Fire Rescue's Wellness program was recognized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs as being one of the best in the world. . . . read more
West Metro Fire is dedicated to the safety and well-being of senior citizens in our district. The goal of this program is to educate senior . . . read more
A Life Jacket Loaner Program at Bear Creek Lake Park aims to save lives this summer swim season. Funded by a grant from SafeKids, West Metro Fire . . . read more
West Metro Fire Rescue Fire investigators are seeing a disturbing trend in our community involving popular body sprays, like Axe, and fire. They . . . read more
Looking for an amazingly fun and FREE family activity? Join us on our new date of Saturday, August 21 for West Metro Fire Rescue's Family . . . read more
The use of portable fire pits or chimineas are permissible within the West Metro Fire Protection District if the following guidelines from the . . . read more
The official election results for West Metro Fire Protection District Board of Directors:
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Join West Metro Fire Rescue for the 16th Family Fire Muster on August 21, 2010! This FREE family event is a premier family event in Jefferson . . . read more
West Metro Fire Fighters quickly extinquished a fire in Lakewood at Victoria Village townhomes at 4 pm on Wednesday, May 26. The fire started in . . . read more
We want to support you and your pursuit of a career in the Fire Service. The West Metro Fire Rescue Chiefs’ Fund Scholarship can help you become . . . read more
West Metro Fire Rescue will be honoring citizen heroes tonight at a ceremony celebrating the lives they helped save and their efforts at helping . . . read more
Thanks to the quick actions of Manuel and Lisa Chavez a 56 year-old Lakewood man has a fighting chance after nearly drowning this afternoon in the . . . read more
West Metro Fire Rescue is accepting applications from citizens interested in participating in West Metro's Citizen Fire Academy. This . . . read more
West Metro Fire Fighters were dispatched at 10:16 to a fire in a single family home. Fire fighters arriving on scene reported flames coming . . . read more
A spark flying from a grinder into an outbuilding filled with materials and a heavy fuel load started a fire that engulfed it within minutes. West . . . read more
West Metro Fire Rescue gave a presentation to its Board of Directors in May on the impact of Proposition 101 and Amendments 60 and 61. That . . . read more
On Tuesday, September 7, West Metro Fire Rescue celebrated some amazing citizens for their efforts and honored our fire fighters who will be . . . read more
Prepared Apartment Managers Save Lakewood Man From Drowning in Swimming Pool
Thanks to the quick actions of Manuel and Lisa Chavez a 56 year-old Lakewood man has a fighting chance after nearly drowning this afternoon in the Carr Street Apartment swimming pool. Manuel and Lisa are property managers for the apartment complex and didn’t hesitate to provide assistance when they saw one of their residents sinking to the bottom of the swimming pool.
Within seconds of seeing their resident sink to the bottom they ran to the pool. Lisa called 9-1-1 and Manuel jumped into the water and brought the gentleman to the surface. At that point Lisa started chest compressions and Manuel began mouth-to-mouth breathing. When they initially started CPR the resident was not breathing but by the time emergency responders arrived on scene he was breathing thanks to their quick actions and willingness to respond.
The resident was taken to St. Anthony Central Hospital emergency by West Metro Fire Rescue. His condition is unknown at this time.
West Metro Fire Rescue reminds everyone how important it is to learn CPR. These skills can make a difference in the lives of many others in your community.
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News Release
Contact: Micki Trost, West Metro Fire Rescue PIO, 720-641-5904 (cell), 303-855-5285 (p)
