Community News at West Metro
Senior Citizen-Free Home Safety Checks
West Metro Fire Rescue has expanded its safety programs for Senior Citizens. The following services will be available to Senior Citizens . . . read more
Do you ever wonder if your child is a fire risk?
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
BBQ Questions?
West Metro Fire Protection District is operating under the 2006 International Fire Code. This code establishes the laws by . . . read more
Teachers-have you scheduled your classroom presentation?
Teachers have you scheduled your classroom presentations ? Did you know that West Metro Fire Rescue offers classroom presentations for all grade . . . read more
Firefighter Wellness & Strength Training
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 Senior Safety Information
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
WMFR's Life Jacket Loaner Program Intends to Save Lives at Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood
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
Lakewood Three Alarm Fire Destroying Two Homes is Electrical in Nature
West Metro Fire Investigators worked with forensic engineers and insurance investigators to determine the cause of the three alarm fire on Monday . . . read more
West Metro Fire Investigators Say Fire and Axe Body Spray Don’t Mix
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
WMFR Family Fire Muster Celebrates 15 Years of Fire Fighting Fun!
Looking for an amazingly fun and FREE family activity? Join us Saturday for the 15th West Metro Fire Rescue Family Fire Muster. This event, . . . read more
Guidelines for Using Fire Pits within West Metro Fire Protection District
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
One Victim Found and Two Dogs Rescued on 20th Avenue Fire
West Metro Fire Fighters responded to multiple 911 calls to a reported house fire around 10:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 28. When fire fighters arrived . . . read more
Death in House Fire Ruled Suspicious – Victim Identified
Lakewood police detectives believe that a woman who died in a house fire on W. 20th Avenue Tuesday night was the victim of suspicious . . . read more
Five Year Old Boy Suspected of Starting Garage Fire In Lakewood
West Metro Fire Investigators believe a fire year old boy started a fire in his garage around 8 a.m. Investigators believe he found a lighter . . . read more
Join Us on October 10-Station 10 & Training Center Grand Opening
West Metro Fire Rescue is pleased to announce the opening of new Fire Station 10 and the West Metro Fire Rescue Training Facility at 3535 South . . . read more
West Metro Fire Rescue and the City of Lakewood Park Rangers will be conducting a prescribed burn, Tuesday, October 6
West Metro Fire Rescue and the City of Lakewood Park Rangers will be conducting a prescribed burn of 50 acres for Tuesday, October 6 on Green . . . read more
Flu and H1N1 Vaccines to Be Available
Later this week, local public health agencies and hospitals in Colorado will begin receiving the first doses of the H1N1 vaccine. These initial . . . read more
WMFR Cares Enough to Wear Pink
This October 25 – 27, you might notice something different about your West Metro fire fighters. In an effort to support women, men, and their . . . read more
Be Safe, Be Seen...This Halloween
Halloween is fun for kids of all ages. Make sure your kids stay safe – have them wear flame retardant costumes that are warm and not too long. . . . read more
Trick-or-Treat Street Event Cancelled
We are very disappointed to announce we have to cancel this Wednesday’s Kids Safe Trick-or-Treat Street Event at Whole Foods and The Belmar . . . read more
Early Morning Fatal Fire in Lakewood
West Metro Fire Fighters responded at 2:50 a.m. this Saturday morning to a report of a house fire at 1310 S. Pierce Street in Lakewood. Neighbors . . . read more
1310 S. Pierce Street Fire Cause
West Metro Fire Investigators and Lakewood Police Detectives believe it was improperly discarded smoking materials that claimed the life of a . . . read more
Fireplace Causes Fire Displacing Family of Six
A fireplace caused a fire at 9 a.m. in Golden that has displaced a family of six. The homeowner called West Metro Fire Rescue this morning to . . . read more
