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This truck is built for fighting wildfires.It's one of the most frequently used vehicles in West Metro's wildland fleet....
10/21/2026

This truck is built for fighting wildfires.
It's one of the most frequently used vehicles in West Metro's wildland fleet. Smaller and more maneuverable than a traditional fire engine, a Type 6 brush truck is designed to quickly access grass fires, navigate narrow roads and trails, and help protect homes threatened by wildfire.
In 2021, West Metro purchased one for $219,543.
Today, that same truck costs $306,000-an increase of nearly 40% in just four years.
At the same time, wildfire remains one of the biggest concerns we hear from our community. Residents consistently tell us they want firefighters to have the equipment and training needed to respond when the next wildfire threatens homes and neighborhoods.
Providing that level of protection means investing in specialized apparatus like this brush truck. As the cost of those vehicles continues to climb, so does the cost of maintaining the level of service our community expects.

On October 1, a routine bus driver training session at Jeffco Stadium turned into a life-or-death emergency.Bus driver K...
10/21/2026

On October 1, a routine bus driver training session at Jeffco Stadium turned into a life-or-death emergency.
Bus driver Kent Clark was preparing to practice putting chains on a bus for winter driving when he suddenly went into cardiac arrest.
Jefferson County Public Schools Training Supervisor Autum Archuleta heard the commotion and immediately jumped into action. She began CPR with help from Training Specialist Jerry Linenberger, directed one student to call 911, and sent another to grab an AED from her office.
The AED advised a shock, which was delivered. And it worked.
When West Metro's Engine 3, Medic 2, and SaM1 arrived, Kent had regained a pulse, was breathing on his own, and was awake and talking.
That's what happens when people recognize an emergency, know what to do, and act without hesitation.
Autum and Jerry's quick thinking and immediate action saved Kent's life. Every second mattered, and their response made all the difference.
Tonight, West Metro recognized Autum and Jerry with Citizen Awards at our Board of Directors meeting, honoring their extraordinary actions that day.
Autum and Jerry were in the right place at the right time. But it was knowing what to do- and doing it- that saved Kent's life.
(left to right: West Metro Captain Reed Norwood, Autum Archuleta, Kent Clark, Jerry Linenberger, West Metro Fire Chief Jeremy Metz)
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Congratulations to West Metro’s newest engineer!Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Anderson was officially sworn into his new ra...
10/21/2026

Congratulations to West Metro’s newest engineer!
Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Anderson was officially sworn into his new rank at this evening’s Board of Directors meeting, surrounded by friends, family, and fellow firefighters.
At West Metro, promotions come with a special tradition. The people who supported our firefighters through the process are invited to pin on their new badges.
And that new badge represents a lot of hard work. Hours of studying, training, and preparation, all leading up to a challenging promotional process.
A lot of work to get here and tonight was about recognizing that accomplishment.

What happens when a smaller vehicle crashes underneath a larger one? Getting everyone out can be a complicated operation...
10/20/2026

What happens when a smaller vehicle crashes underneath a larger one? Getting everyone out can be a complicated operation.
That's exactly what West Metro's Technical Rescue Team was practicing during a training exercise.
Firefighters worked to lift the larger vehicle just enough to create space to rescue trapped passengers and remove the smaller vehicle.
But lifting was only part of the solution. Crews also compressed the smaller vehicle's suspension and tires to lower it, creating additional clearance. Then, using a winch and cable, they pulled the smaller vehicle out from underneath.
It's a rescue that requires specialized equipment, precise movements and a lot of teamwork. And it's why our technical rescue firefighters train for situations where getting someone out isn't as simple as opening a door.

Nearly $50,000.That's what it costs to train and equip a single West Metro firefighter/paramedic before they respond to ...
10/17/2026

Nearly $50,000.
That's what it costs to train and equip a single West Metro firefighter/paramedic before they respond to their first emergency.
That investment includes specialized training, protective gear, medical equipment, and the tools needed to serve our community safely and effectively.
Like everything else, the cost of emergency response continues to rise. But when you call 911, you expect firefighters and paramedics to arrive ready for whatever they're facing.
Readiness is an investment. And it's one our community depends on every day.

After 34 years in public service, West Metro Firefighter/Paramedic John Metzler is hanging up his gear.This morning, fam...
10/16/2026

After 34 years in public service, West Metro Firefighter/Paramedic John Metzler is hanging up his gear.
This morning, family, friends and fellow firefighters gathered at West Metro Station 11 to celebrate John's retirement with a ringing out ceremony.
John has been part of the West Metro family for more than 23 years, but he was helping people long before he joined us. He spent seven years with Denver Paramedics before coming to West Metro. And even after, he continued working part time with Denver. Taking care of people was clearly something he loved to do.
John was also someone who believed in sharing what he knew. He helped teach at our recruit academies, passing along decades of experience to firefighters just starting their careers.
And if you worked with John, chances are you were either in on one of his practical jokes or the target of one. He knew how to keep things light around the fire station, and his sense of humor will definitely be missed.
The practical jokes? Maybe not so much, depending on who you ask. But, while John could dish it out, he could also take it. His crews made sure he got a taste of his own medicine more than once.
Now, John and his family are headed east for their next adventure. And while we're happy for them, saying goodbye to someone who's been part of West Metro for more than two decades isn't easy.
John, thank you for the lives you've touched, the firefighters you've mentored and the laughter you've brought to the firehouse. We wish you and your family all the best in retirement!

10/15/2026

What difference can five feet make during a wildfire? A pretty big one.
We saw it firsthand during our live-fire demonstration with the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS).
Two buildings. Same fire. One burned. The other didn't.
The difference? Science-based wildfire mitigation, including nothing combustible within the first five feet.
Take a look around your home. Mulch, plants, firewood, a wood fence, and other things that burn can give fire a path right to your house.
Five feet. Start there.
For more information on home wildfire mitigation: https://bit.ly/westmetroreadysetgo

Bear Creek Prescribed Burn- Final update:Mop up operations are complete, but you may still see smoke in Bear Creek Lake ...
10/13/2026

Bear Creek Prescribed Burn- Final update:
Mop up operations are complete, but you may still see smoke in Bear Creek Lake Park over the next few days. And that's not unusual after a prescribed fire.
Even after crews finish burning and complete mop-up, logs, roots and other vegetation well inside the burned area can continue to smolder and produce smoke.
That's normal fire behavior.
West Metro crews will continue patrolling the area, checking for hot spots and making sure the fire stays within its containment lines.
A big thank you to our partners at South Metro Fire Rescue, Golden Fire-Rescue, Jefferson County Wildland, Jefferson County Parks and Open Space, Bear Creek Lake Park Rangers, and the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control for the teamwork that made today's operations a success.

Bear Creek Lake Park prescribed fire update – 5:15 PM:The firing is complete and now crews are working on mop-up. Firefi...
10/12/2026

Bear Creek Lake Park prescribed fire update – 5:15 PM:
The firing is complete and now crews are working on mop-up.
Firefighters are checking for hot spots and making sure everything within 50 feet of the fire’s perimeter is cold (extinguished).
Part of mop-up icludes something called "cold trailing". Firefighters slowly work along the edge of the burned area, feeling the ground and burned material with their ungloved hands to find hot spots that may still be smoldering, even when there's no visible smoke or flame.
If they find any remaining heat, they extinguish it so it can't reignite and cause the fire to move outside of the containment line.
Mop-up is slow painstaking work- but one of the most important parts of a prescribed fire.

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