West Metro Fire Rescue

West Metro assisting @denverfiredepartment on a structure fire on Wednesday afternoon near Mississippi Ave & Winona Ct. In the video, you can see the crew with our Engine 8 on the hose line, just after arrival on scene. The Engine 8 crew saw the smoke plume while they were close by on another call, and went to investigate. According to Denver Fire, there was heavy damage to the home, no injuries, but six people were displaced. The cause of the fire is under investigation. #westmetrofirerescue #structurefire #colorado #firefighters #mutualaid

Nearly 38 years of service. For West Metro Lt. Mike Frainier, it’s been a long and rewarding career, serving not only the residents and businesses in West Metro’s district, but also as an officer for the Colorado Professional Fire Fighters (CPFF) organization and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). Mike joined Bancroft Fire back in 1987- Bancroft merged with Lakewood Fire in 1995 to become West Metro. Today, as the sun came up, we honored Mike with a ringing out ceremony at our Station 5- where he wrapped up his final shift. We will miss Mike, but wish him a long and happy retirement, with lots of time for friends and family. Congratulations! #westmetrofirerescue #wearewestmetro #firefightersofinstagram #firefighter #retirement #publicservice

December 7, 1941 - 83 years ago today. Remembering those who were lost in the attack on Pearl Harbor and those who survived. #PearlHarborDay

The water that comes roaring down from Colorado’s mountains is both cold (snowmelt) and fast. Sometimes, people underestimate it, and find themselves in trouble. In those cases, West Metro’s Swift Water and Dive Teams respond. And training keeps them ready. #westmetrofirerescue #wearewestmetro #waterrescue #diveteam #publicsafetydiver #colorado

Are you ready for a career that's so much more than just a job? West Metro is hiring firefighters! Applications for our Fall 2025 Academy are open until January 26, 2025. For details on the process and to apply: click on the link in our bio. #westmetrofirerescue #firefighters #fireservice #jobopening

WMFR this afternoon on a fire in a detached garage in the 400 block of South Garrison in Lakewood. Crews were dispatched at 2:22 pm, and Company 3 arrived on scene at 2:25 pm. Firefighters found the fire through the roof with the structure fully involved, and the nearby home in danger. Quick work by crews kept the fire contained to the garage, with minor damage to the home. The garage and the two vehicles inside are a total loss. The fire was caused when the homeowner tried to jumpstart one of the vehicles- the jumper cable ignited and started the fire. Safety tip: always jumpstart vehicles outside if possible. Crews on scene: Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 7, Company 8, Medic 3, SaM1, Tower 2, District 1, District 2, Bureau 7. #westmetrofirerescue #westmetrofire #structurefire #colorado #firefightersofinstagram #firefighters

Black Friday shopping done? Time to put up the lights? A few tips to keep in mind to stay safe this holiday season. #westmetrofirerescue #holidaysafety

Happy Thanksgiving! Make this a day filled with friends, family, and memories. #HappyThanksgiving2024

The countdown to the holidays is on! It’s the time of year we all get together to celebrate with friends and family. And the time of year that our crews see an increase in emergency calls. Enjoy the season and stay safe this year with these tips from West Metro Captain Dan Wenger: #WestMetroFireRescue #holidays #holidaysafety

A small chimney fire Tuesday night at a condo complex on W. Atlantic Place near the intersection of W. Jewell Avenue and S. Depew Street in Lakewood. A resident noticed fire and embers coming from the roof and called 911. Firefighters extinguished a contained fire in the fireplace in a first floor unit- there was no extension on the roof. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends that you clean your chimney once a year. The resident hadn’t cleaned theirs in over two years. The NFPA says you should also have your chimney inspected and cleaned more often if you notice: strong odors, soot buildup (of more than 1/8 inch) or creosote buildup. #westmetrofirerescue #westmetro #firefighters #lakewoodcolorado

A structure fire in a single family home in Wheat Ridge early this evening on Independence Court near 32nd Avenue. The homeowner called 911 when the fire in his gas-fired kiln spread into the garage. Quick work by firefighters kept the fire contained to the garage. There were no injuries. #westmetrofirerescue #structurefire #westmetrofire #firefighters #colorado #wheatridgecolorao

On your way to work this morning, you probably saw at least one accident. It may have been a minor fender-bender or something way more serious. Our firefighters train in auto extrication techniques to quickly get help to those who need it. And it starts in recruit academy. #westmetrofirerescue #wearewestmetro #firefightertraining #colorado