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.

Location. 39° 49.738′ N, 105° 2.363′ W. Marker is in Westminster, Colorado, in Adams County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Ma Barker Gang (within shouting distance of this marker); 18th St. Atrium / Littleton Creamery Beatrice Cold Storage Warehouse (approx. 5.6 miles away); Union Station (approx. 5.7 miles away); Merchandise Mart

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2. WFD Volunteers 1934 - 2000 Marker

(approx. 5.7 miles away); Edward W. Wynkoop (approx. 5.7 miles away); Union Station Area (approx. 5.7 miles away); Denver City Railway Building (approx. 5.7 miles away); Blake Street Area (approx. 5.7 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

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3. WFD Volunteers 1934 - 2000 Marker

emergency preparedness.

Also see . . . Westminster Fire Department Website. Site contains links to a history of the City of Westminster and a by-decade history of the Fire Department. (Submitted on January 9, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Categories. • Charity & Public Work •

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

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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 June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on January 9, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,044 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 9, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.