We know… it feels like we’ve been talking about Red Flag Warnings and high fire danger a lot lately. Trust us, we’d love a new topic too. There’s a reason for that.

West Metro Fire Rescue, in cooperation with the City of Lakewood and Bear Creek Lake Park, plans to conduct prescribed fire operations at the park between February 18 and April 30, 2026, weather…

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…

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…

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…

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

Colorado’s Most Honored Fire Agency for Fiscal Responsibility

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…

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…

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.

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.