Westminster in Adams County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)

WFD Volunteers 1934 - 2000

November 4, 2006

1. WFD Volunteers 1934 - 2000 Marker

Inscription. The value of one's life can be measured by how he or she has added value to the lives of others. In 2003 this statue was dedicated to those who gave freely of their time to serve Westminster Citizens through the fire service and community activities.

Erected 2003 by Westminster Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 2003.

Location. 39° 49.738′ N, 105° 2.363′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Colorado, in Adams County. It is on W 73rd Ave near Osceola Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3948 W 73rd Ave, Westminster CO 80030, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Colorado’s Front Range.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Ma Barker's Gang (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Gold Fever (approx. 2.3 miles away); Ralston's Gold Discovery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Placer Mining (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Cherokee Trail (approx. 2.3 miles away); Berkeley School (approx. 2.8 miles away); Arvada's First Park (approx. 2.8 miles away); McIlvoy House (approx. 2.9 miles away).

Regarding WFD Volunteers 1934 - 2000. Founded in 1934 as a one-station, volunteer department, the Westminster Fire Department has grown to over 140 full-time employees including firefighters, paramedics, and support staff who serve the City from six fire stations and the Public Safety Center. The level of services offered to the citizen has improved from a bucket brigade firefighting force to a total emergency response and citizen service including fire protection, fire prevention, fire investigation, emergency medical care, ambulance transport, hazardous materials response, underwater rescue/recovery, trench and high tower rescue, safety education, health wellness monitoring, and general emergency preparedness.

November 4, 2006

2. WFD Volunteers 1934 - 2000 Marker

November 4, 2006

3. WFD Volunteers 1934 - 2000 Marker

WFD Volunteers 1934 - 2000 Dedication Marker image. Click for full size.

November 4, 2006

4. WFD Volunteers 1934 - 2000 Dedication Marker

Dedicated by Westminster Historical Society to the Westminster Volunteer Firemen "Be Careful Daddy"
Sculpted by Steve Boyce, 2003

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 9, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,364 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.