http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest story posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5A local tradition marks the holiday season in Westminster -- Santa arrives on a fire truck! Local children have loved seeing Santa Claus arrive on the antique engine since the late volunteer firefighter Harvey England started the program in 1936. Santa visited over 1,700 kids between December...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~159888.aspx12/12/2006 8:49:59 AMWestminster Fire DepartmentThe Westminster Fire Department received a $5,000 grant during the grand opening ceremonies for the new Wal-Mart on 136th Ave. west of Interstate 25 on January 19. The grant will be used to provide public education programming like home safety for seniors and fire prevention for youth. Deputy...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~172674.aspx1/19/2007 11:41:22 AMWestminster Fire DepartmentDishwasher Danger Maytag is voluntarily recalling Maytag and Jenn-Air brand dishwashers because the liquid rinse-aid can leak from its dispenser and come into contact with the dishwasher's internal wiring which can short-circuit and ignite, posing a fire hazard. Maytag has received 135 repo...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Story~181081.aspx2/9/2007 10:01:51 AMWestminster Fire DepartmentLate Night Apartment Evacuation Due to Dryer Fire On Feb. 13 at 11:30 p.m. Westminster Fire and Police responded to a structure fire at an apartment located on the 4100 block of 72 nd Ave. The building was evacuated, but luckily residents did not have to deal with the single-digit temperature...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/General-News/Story~184210.aspx2/16/2007 9:46:06 AMWestminster Fire DepartmentFire Chiefs Plead for Help in Reducing Fire Fatalities The International Association of Fire Chiefs is pleading with the media to help us inform the public of the high number of house fires with fatalities that have occurred since the beginning of February. "We have lost too many people in ho...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Story~254414.aspx2/22/2007 5:15:54 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentBachelor/ette Auction & Ale Sales Raise Funds for Firefighter Charities Buy yourself a date with a sexyfirefighter, win dinner at a firehouse, judge some green chili, or just buy a cold one to support fire department charities at the Westminster Rock Bottom Brewery in March! All Rock B...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~257314.aspx3/1/2007 8:05:54 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentCarbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, colorless gas created when fuels (such as gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely. In the home, heating and cooking equipment that burn fuel are possible sources of CO. Vehicles or generators running in an ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/General-News/Story~260864.aspx3/8/2007 8:25:17 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentThe Westminster Elks Lodge hosts an annual dinner to honor local firefighters and police that have served above and beyond the call of duty. Two Westminster officers were honored on March 13; Lieutenant Mark Spellman , recently retired from the Westminster Fire Department, and Detective Va...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Announcements/Awards/Story~279648.aspx3/15/2007 4:58:22 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentThe Westminster Fire Department invaded the Rock Bottom on Wednesday, March 14 to kick-off the annual Fire Chief Ale promotion. All Rock Bottom Brewery locations sell Fire Chief Ale and merchandise in March, with proceeds supporting local firefighter-related charities. In Westminster, the fun...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~279655.aspx3/15/2007 5:04:10 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentSmoke Alarm Reminder: The daylight savings time change is a great reminder to test your smoke alarm batteries and change them if necessary. The time change was early this year, but it's not too late to check your smoke alarms! Make sure your home has at least one smoke alarm on every level and o...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Story~282979.aspx3/23/2007 8:42:38 AMWestminster Fire DepartmentOn March 28, Westminster Fire Department Station #2 hosted a tour for high school students -- from Germany! Standley Lake High School students are hosting 27 tenth-graders from the town of Deggendorf, located in lower Bavaria in Germany, for three weeks. In return, 26 Standley Lake students will...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~286669.aspx3/30/2007 10:08:46 AMWestminster Fire DepartmentOver $6000 was raised for the Westminster Firefighters Fire Victims Benefit Fund and the Westminster Public Safety Recognition Foundation in March at the Fire Chief Ale events at the Westminster Rock Bottom Brewery. The Rock Bottom brews and sells Fire Chief Ale every March to support fire-relate...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/About-Town/Story~289466.aspx4/5/2007 9:57:23 AMWestminster Fire DepartmentIn celebration of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, Mayor Nancy McNally recognized City of Westminster Emergency Communications Center (ECC) employees at the April 9 Council meeting. Westminster 9-1-1 operators handle about 250,000 calls a year, primarily dispatching police, fi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Story~293553.aspx4/12/2007 5:12:57 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentGov. Bill Ritter has declared April 15-21 Severe Weather Awareness Week in Colorado. The recent tornado in Holly reemphasizes the need for the residents of Colorado and our vacation populations to be aware of precautions that can be taken to protect life and property in our beautiful state. C...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Story~296953.aspx4/19/2007 11:37:56 AMWestminster Fire DepartmentWestminster Fire Department administration personnel checked out the brand-new fire engine on April 26. The new engine will be based at Station #2, one of the busiest Westminster fire stations, and will be in service starting April 27. This truck replaces an older engine and is equipped with newe...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~300411.aspx4/26/2007 4:46:00 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentDeputy Chief to Take Top Job in Grand Junction Deputy Chief Ken Watkins is leaving the Westminster Fire Department after 25 years to serve as Fire Chief in Grand Junction. Watkins was selected over five other final candidates after a nationwide search. Watkins started as a firefighter in 1...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~307368.aspx5/11/2007 4:34:24 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentFuel Safety Ah summer...fresh mown grass, steaks on the grill. The Westminster Fire Department would like to remind you to use caution when using fuels this summer so your fun won't go up in smoke. Gasoline is a garage staple, but can be more dangerous than dynamite because the vapors give...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Story~310139.aspx5/17/2007 5:15:36 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentCall of the Week -- Over Memorial Day weekend Edward Loofbourrow, 51, collapsed in his home. When his daughter went to check on him, she found him unresponsive and called 911. Westminster Fire EMS resuscitated Loofbourrow and transported him to a local hospital. Loofbourrow requested the first...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Resources/Story~315426.aspx5/30/2007 2:27:33 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentWith Independence Day around the corner, the Westminster Fire and Police Departments would like to remind citizens about local fireworks regulations. Fireworks that explode, emit a loud bang, or leave the ground/fly through the air ARE ILLEGAL unless used in conjunction with an approved pu...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/Holidays/Independence-Day/Story~321713.aspx6/14/2007 3:29:21 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentWard Barnett, Trisha Toussaint, and Manuel Sabedra, Jr. of Suncor Refinery were recently honored by the Westminster Fire Department. Suncor, a refinery in Commerce City, has graciously allowed the Westminster Fire Department to train at their location several times a year for the last 5 years...http://denver.yourhub.com/CommerceCity/Stories/Business-Profiles/Story~326305.aspx6/25/2007 3:59:55 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentThe Westminster Fire Department congratulates the top award winners at the 2007 July 4 Fishing Derby! Regan Wilson , "Biggest Fish Caught - Boy" for his 22 ½" catfish Joleen Strange , "Biggest Fish Caught - Girl" for her 12 5/8" trout Chris Whittek , "First Fish Caught - Boy" Anna Hartwi...http://denver.yourhub.com/CommerceCity/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~333375.aspx7/11/2007 12:39:11 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentThe Westminster Fire Department congratulates the top award winners at the 2007 July 4 Fishing Derby: Regan Wilson , "Biggest Fish Caught - Boy" for his 22 ½" catfish Joleen Strange , "Biggest Fish Caught - Girl" for her 12 5/8" trout Chris Whittek , "First Fish Caught - Boy" Anna Hartwi...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Photos/Story~333396.aspx7/11/2007 1:04:40 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentWith the recent hot temperatures, the Westminster Fire Department would like to remind everyone to be aware of heat-related health problems. Heat related emergencies fall into three categories; heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. Heat stroke is infrequent in Colorado due to lack of hu...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/Health-Fitness/Outdoors/Story~336910.aspx7/19/2007 3:14:31 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentBe On Alert! It's West Nile Season. The Tri-County Health Department reports that a bird and mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus in the metro-area. There are seven human cases in Colorado so far. This year's spring rains and hot summer are perfect breeding conditions for mosqu...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Story~339969.aspx7/27/2007 8:52:35 AMWestminster Fire DepartmentThe Paul Davis Firefighter Combat Challenge was held last Saturday at the Westminster Promenade. Though out-of-state firefighters took top honors at the regional event, Westminster Fire is proud to have one team, three relays, and two tandem team members that qualified for the World Challeng...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~341798.aspx7/31/2007 3:33:39 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentThough the Westminster Fire Department's primary areas of concern are fire and medical emergencies within City limits, offering professional courtesies and mutual aid is an important department value. Lending manpower to fight wild land fires across the U.S. is one above-and-beyond endeavor the ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Government/Story~345314.aspx8/8/2007 4:59:17 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentThis month the Westminster Fire Department is kicking off a new program for older adults, supporting a charity, and continuing to help with wild land fires: Home Safety for Older Adults The Westminster Fire Department has received grant funds to assist older adults with home safety and ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Story~351747.aspx8/23/2007 9:49:54 AMWestminster Fire DepartmentThe Westminster Fire Department has received grant funds to assist older adults with home safety and fall prevention. Firefighters and volunteerscan be scheduled to visit homes to do a home safety check which may include providing basic services like smoke alarm placement, replacing smoke alarm b...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Story~356051.aspx8/31/2007 4:52:55 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentSix new recruits recently started the Westminster Fire Department 12-week Recruit Firefighter Training Academy. Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) drills, ropes & knots, tools & equipment, emergency driving, hazardous materials, live burns, and department behavior, ethics, & ex...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/Archive/Community-happenings/Story~356055.aspx8/31/2007 4:57:13 PMWestminster Fire DepartmentB. Ready, Colorado's Emergency Preparedness Month mascot, visited the Westminster Fire Department this week. Staff at the administration office and six fire houses spent some quality time with B. Ready,a 12-inch-tall cardboard cut out, and made entries in B. Ready's diary about what they did or ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Westminster/Stories/News/Story~358525.aspx9/6/2007 5:55:56 PMWestminster Fire Department