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West Metro Fire Rescue is a full-service, all-hazard, fire and rescue agency, serving nearly 300,000 residents in the cities and towns of Lakewood, Morrison, Golden, Wheat Ridge and Edgewater. The district also serves sections of Jefferson and Douglas County and unincorporated Littleton, Colorado. West Metro…

Join our Kids Club!

West Metro Fire Rescue Kids Club members receive a monthly email message containing seasonal safety activities for pre-school and elementary school-age children. Each month, we share safety tips and information with parents and include printable activities for kids. It’s a great way for families to address…

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West Metro Fire Rescue hosts an open house in July, August, and October with activities for families on eight Saturdays.

West Metro Fire Station Open House

This summer and fall, we're opening the doors to West Metro fire stations across our district for a series of community open houses.

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Apply Now! West Metro Community Fire Academy

West Metro Fire Rescue’s 2026 Community Fire Academy gives community members a behind-the-scenes look at how our agency serves the public every day. Participants will gain an inside perspective on…

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Home Wildfire Assessment: Little Things Make a Big Difference

If embers landed around your home today- what would they find?

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Willow Springs Outlook Neighborhood Recognized as a Firewise USA® site

Congratulations to our newest Firewise USA® Community!

West Metro firefighters working the Hogback Fire in March, 2023.

Wildfire Safety

No matter where you live, wildfire is a risk in Colorado. Find out how to protect your home and family with our Wildfire Safety Toolkit.

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Mesa View Estates is Newest Firewise® Community

Congratulations to the Mesa View Estates neighborhood for becoming the newest member of the Firewise® USA program! The national designation highlights the resident's proactive work to reduce wildfire…

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Four Willow Springs Neighborhoods Earn National Firewise USA® Recognition

Morrison, CO — Four neighborhoods in the Willow Springs community—Whale Rock, Sundance, Willow Springs North, and Triangle Park—have officially been recognized as Firewise USA® sites by the National…

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Fit for Duty: Firefighter Fitness Put to the Test

What does it really take to be a firefighter? West Metro is finding out- down to the exact amount of oxygen, energy, and effort our crews use on the fireground. In a partnership with the University of…

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Firefighter Sleep Study Results in Shift Change

The day starts early for West Metro firefighters. Most days, it's before sunrise.

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West Metro Recognized for Excellence in Financial Transparency and Accountability

Colorado’s Most Honored Fire Agency for Fiscal Responsibility

A person holds an award trophy for "West Metro Fire's ARM Car, 2024 Public Health Champion of the Year."

West Metro's ARM Car Program Named "Public Health Champion"

Saving millions of dollars in healthcare costs, and connecting patients with the resources they need. The staff that responds with West Metro's ARM Car (Advanced Resource Medic) treats patients in…

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Home & Community Safety

West Metro’s Life Safety Division provides resources to keep you safe at home and in the community. We deal with code compliance, fire investigation, the plan review process for new and existing structures, special event permits, and offer a variety of community education and risk reduction programs and services.

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Mobile Intregrated Healthcare

West Metro's mobile integrated healthcare (MIH) program delivers the right care to the right person at the right time by treating patients in their own homes, reducing the cost of care, and helping…

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How We Manage Resources

We are a taxpayer-funded fire district, and we closely manage our financial resources to provide fire suppression and emergency medical services to our residents and businesses. You can follow revenues and expenditures in real time through our financial portal.

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West Metro Training & Event Center

The West Metro Fire Rescue Training & Event Center is located in Lakewood, Colorado, 15 miles southwest of downtown Denver. We host firefighter and community trainings and events.

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Hands-only CPR: Save Lives

West Metro encourages everyone to be a lifesaver and learn CPR.

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What's it like to be a Firefighter?

What's it like to be a firefighter? Come along as we spend 48 hours with West Metro Company 8.

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West Metro Fire Station Open House

Apply Now! West Metro Community Fire Academy

Home Wildfire Assessment: Little Things Make a Big Difference

Willow Springs Outlook Neighborhood Recognized as a Firewise USA® site

Wildfire Safety

Mesa View Estates is Newest Firewise® Community

Four Willow Springs Neighborhoods Earn National Firewise USA® Recognition

Fit for Duty: Firefighter Fitness Put to the Test

Firefighter Sleep Study Results in Shift Change

West Metro Recognized for Excellence in Financial Transparency and Accountability

West Metro's ARM Car Program Named "Public Health Champion"

Home & Community Safety

Mobile Intregrated Healthcare

How We Manage Resources

West Metro Training & Event Center

Hands-only CPR: Save Lives

What's it like to be a Firefighter?

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