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
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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
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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
Home Safety Boot Camp
YOU'VE BEEN DRAFTED…
GET READY FOR
HOME SAFETY BOOT CAMP-
PART 2!
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October 3, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fire Safety and Motor Vehicle Safety
12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Injury Prevention and Emergency Preparedness |
Benefits include:
4 hours of training towards 4 Continuing Education credits
Binder with safety materials and information
West Metro Fire Rescue presents the Home Safety Boot Camp for Home Child Care Providers, a four-hour crash course designed to decrease the risks of home fires and unintentional injuries affecting young children. The Boot Camp will be held at West Metro Fire Rescue's Headquarters in Lakewood - 433 South Allison Parkway.
Boot Camp training is limited to the first 60 recruits... get your draft card today!
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.: Fire Safety and Motor Vehicle Safety:
• How to teach fire safety to children with the “Tools Not Toys” lesson
• When and how to properly use a fire extinguisher – includes hands-on practice
• How to develop and practice evacuation plans in your home
• How to safely transport children – CO law; how to select and secure child restraints in your vehicle
12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Injury Prevention and Emergency Preparedness:
• Fall Prevention
• Poison Prevention
• Airway Obstructions (strangulation, suffocation, choking)
• Water Safety
• Child-proofing your home
• How to respond to injury emergencies involving young children
Registration Fee: $40 per session (non-refundable)
Check/money order accepted with mail-in registration. Download the Home Safety Boot Camp Registration Form.
Or sign up online.
Home child care providers completing the Home Safety Boot Camp receive a certificate of participation indicating 4 continuing education credits. PARENTS WELCOME, TOO.
If you'd like more information, please contact Susan Saito or call 303-989-4307 ext. 537 for more information or to reserve your spot. Download the Home Safety Boot Camp flyer.
The Boot Camp is being offered to home child care providers in the metro Denver area for a $40 registration fee.
