ONE YEAR CELEBRATION! It has been one year since Chief Edwards was diagnosed with stage IV Pancreatic Cancer - a major milestone! As with everything he does, he has been giving his all to fight against this terrible disease. Our "Rock Star"! |
 Congratulations to Wescott Firefighters. On June 19th, Wescott firefighters competed in the annual Air Force Academy Firefighter Combat Challenge. Wescott won 3 banners at the event and five Wescott firefighters qualified for the National Firefighter Combat Challenge in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Captain Scott Ridings, Curt Leonhardt, Shannon Balvanz, John Urban, and Mike Forsythe. |
Presented to Wescott Personnel  On March 17, 2010, Chief Jeff Edwards (left) presented the Phoenix Award to Capt Scott Ridings (right), Firefighter/EMT Curt Leonhardt (center), and Firefighter/EMT Roger Lance (not pictured). During a mutual aid response to the Jackson Creek area, they performed life saving cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and electric shocks with an automated external defibrillator. Saving a life is one of the greatest rewards! |
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Wescott Fire Department has joined with the Colorado State Forest Service
Community Wildfire Prevention Partners to educate and provide assistance to
homeowners living in the wildland interface areas of the district. The
department will be conducting a community risk assessment and hope to implement
a protection plan to assist homeowners in preparing their properties to
minimize the dangers when a wildfire threatens the district. If you are unsure
if your home is in the wildland interface, please call Station 1 and we will
assist you. The department also offers Home and Property inspections at no
cost. To schedule an inspection, contact the on- duty officer at 488-8680.
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Burn Permits
Please stop by Station #1 to obtain a Burn Permit issued by Wescott Fire District and learn important safety tips for having open fires in Colorado.
Follow this link to view county regulations for obtaining a burn permit.
Due to the drastic changes in weather, permits are only issued for the day of the event.
Seasonal Safety
Colorado ranks 2nd highest in the nation for number of lightning strikes. Click here for more information on how to stay safe. You can find additional information at the Lightning Safety Institute
