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 2006 International Fire Code. This code establishes the laws by . . . 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 Investigators worked with forensic engineers and insurance investigators to determine the cause of the three alarm fire on Monday . . . 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 Saturday for the 15th West Metro Fire Rescue Family Fire Muster. This event, . . . 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
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
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
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
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 of 50 acres for Tuesday, October 6 on Green . . . read more
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
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
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
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
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
West Metro Fire Investigators and Lakewood Police Detectives believe it was improperly discarded smoking materials that claimed the life of a . . . read more
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
Community
Strong citizen relations are essential to West Metro's ability to preserve life and property, educate the community, encourage healthy living, maintain and expanding District services, and develop support of the District. West Metro Fire Rescue impacts the community by implementing a comprehensive public information and life safety education program.
The Community Outreach Division of West Metro Fire Rescue is dedicated to improving our community’s quality of life by reducing risks that lead to personal injury, loss of life, and property damage. Through educational programs, public information, and community partnerships, our efforts empower all citizens to make responsible, informed decisions regarding their health and safety. We strive to reduce fire loss to people and property and foster an environment of injury prevention and life safety awareness by creating, coordinating and maintaining strong communication, education, and outreach efforts to all our citizens.
As a public agency, West Metro’s success is reflected by not only the quality of our employees and the services we provide, but also our ability to demonstrate our genuine concern for our community’s welfare and develop community confidence in our services. Coordinated public education/information program, media relations, crisis communications, pre- and post-response follow-up, and community relations efforts.
Download the Community Outreach Division Information Brochure
