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Holidays at the Firehouse
During the holidays, Westminster's Station 2 firehouse becomes a lively hub, blending family traditions, teamwork, and community service. Engineer Brian White, known as "Buddy the Elf," decorates the station while crews prepare festive meals. They invite local public servants to share in the celebration, emphasizing unity and service even amid emergency responses.
Westminster Wellness Court: Changing Lives for the Better
According to their mission statement, the Westminster Wellness Court aims “to help high-risk, high-needs individuals who are charged with municipal criminal offenses achieve success through navigator support, peer accountability, regular court participation, and connection to community resources.”
Fire with Fire: WFD Breast Cancer Survivor Sparks Change Statewide
Lieutenant Tracy Post of the Westminster Fire Department, diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, fought for coverage of the disease under the Colorado Firefighters Trust. After her appeal was initially rejected, she conducted extensive research and eventually succeeded in adding breast cancer to state coverage, impacting future firefighters significantly.