The future looks bright for the volunteer system in Wheat Ridge, provided enough manpower can be recruited to always guarantee adequate responses to alarms. The District does not anticipate hiring full time career firemen at this time. Apparatus replacement and additional programs begun in 1968 and continue today. We maintain 8 pieces of apparatus which, although programmed for 20 year turn-around replacement, could last many more years because of the care and dedication given to them by the volunteers of the this Department. The Department is presently offering a full fire prevention program as well as a very professional investigation division.
Various members contribute to in-service training programs throughout the community.
The Department's fire service training is more than adequate with the District Board providing funds for out of state training as well as the many fine in-state fire training programs.