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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:
Blazing Bullets Trail Run -- Westminster Fire and Police join forces again for this third annual fun community 5K run/walk or 10K run, and you’re invited! The event supports the Westminster Public Safety Recognition Foundation. C’mon out with the family — you can race or just cheer on others! Awards given to the overall male & female winners and 1st & 2nd place in all age divisions for both the 5K & 10K. Get a T-shirt, refreshments, goody bag and a good time running with cops & firefighters! Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m. at Christopher Fields (5875 W. 104th Ave.). Go to http://www.wpsrf.org/ for details, to print out an application or to register on line at active.com.
Summer Celebration -- The St. #1 crew will be at this fun summer event, Thursday, June 14, 5-8 p.m. at Irving St. Park (by the library off 72nd). Enjoy the BBQ (at the MAC), concert and booths as well as rides on the vintage fire truck, the kiddie combat course, and fun safety awareness activities at the WFD tent.
July 4 Fishing Derby -- Join us on Independence Day at City Park Lake, 8 - 11 a.m. Kids 15 & under may fish for prizes for biggest fish, first catch and more! All kids may enter the drawing for other prizes, there will be rides on the vintage fire truck and the whole family can enjoy a BBQ lunch. The Westminster Fire Department has hosted this free family event for many years -- come out and enjoy the fun!
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.