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Founded in 1934 as a one-station, volunteer department, the Westminster Fire Department has grown to over 140 career firefighters, paramedics and support staff who serve the city from six fire stations and the Public Safety Center. Learn more about the Westminster Fire Department on our About Us section.
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The Westminster Fire Department participates in many community events to actively promote fire and life safety and to support charitable causes. Here's what's coming soon:
Register now for the Fire Department Citizens Academy -- Westminster Fire Department hosts an annual citizen academy starting March 1. The course is designed to give residents an opportunity to learn what services are provided in our community, the philosophy behind those services, and a chance to try some fire fighter duties. Practice water safety and rescue, experience vehicle extrication, climb aerials, use a fire extinguisher, wear Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), learn CPR and more. If you are curious about what firefighters do and why, this is a course for you!
Classes are held every Thursday, March 1 through May 24, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. The class location will vary on the topic –the Public Safety Center, six Westminster fire stations and training tower will all be visited. Each class will have a lecture portion on topics like hazardous materials, emergency medical response and fire behavior, and then a demonstration or hands-on activity to illustrate the topic. The hands-on portions of the course are adapted to everyone’s individual abilities, so all have a chance to experience what firefighters do.
Applicants must be 16 years old and are subject to a background check. Please note that this course is simply to gain community knowledge — it’s not a precursor to a career in fire or emergency services. There is no fee for the course unless CPR certification is desired; CPR certification is $25. The session is limited to 20 participants and preference is given to Westminster residents. Applications are considered in the order they are received. Download registration forms or pick them up at the Westminster Fire Department, 9110 Yates St.
For more information contact Public Education Officer Sherrie L. Leeka at 303-658-4536 or sleeka@cityofwestminster.us. Applications are due Feb. 10.
Fire Chief Ale -- Everyone is invited to the 2012 Fire Chief Ale events at Rock Bottom Breweries! Proceeds from the sale of this brew support fire-related charities. Join us at the Promenade Rock Bottom on Tuesday, March 6, 6 p.m. and at the Orchards Rock Bottom on Wednesday, March 7, 6 p.m. for the tapping festivities. In addition to sampling the brew, Westminster Fire Department will be on hand with glasses, t-shirts, and a silent auction to benefit fire-related charities until 8:30 p.m.
In addition to the tapping event, Westminster firefighters brew up chili to support the charities. On Wednesday, April 5, 6 p.m. the Promenade will host a green chili cook off and on Wednesday, April 11, 6 p.m. the Orchards will host a red chili cook off. Each evening there are 8 chili entries -- taste them all and vote for your fave for a suggested donation of $5.
Fire Chief Ale will be available at Rock Bottom Restaurants and Breweries March 6 – April 13. The Westminster Promenade Rock Bottom is located near Hwy. 36 & 104th Ave. and Rock Bottom in the Westminster Orchard Town Center is near I-25 and 144th Ave. For more information call 303-658-4500.
The Westminster Fire Department responds to emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (of course) but the hours administration offices are open recently changed. In conjunction with other City of Westminster departments, the fire department administration office located in the Public Safety Center is open 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday through Thursday and closed on Fridays.