Founded in 1926, the Wheat Ridge Fire Department Inc. was organized to meet one objective: the Service-of-Others. With the establishment of the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District in 1946, the two organizations “merged” and together provided fire protection and related services to the residents, guests, and property owners of the fire district. Since 1926, our organization has never wavered in this commitment. As such, I am pleased to announce that our commitment to the Service-of-Others has never been stronger. By leveraging equipment, resources, and our single greatest asset: OUR MEMBERS, the fire department continues to meet an ever-increasing demand for service during a very difficult social-economic period in our nation’s history.
Since January 2005, the District has experienced a significant increase in calls for service. As such, the fire department must continue to look for additional ways to leverage resources to increase safety, efficiency, and proficiency of our operations while simultaneously performing in a fiscally prudent manner.
As a demonstration of our organization’s commitment to the service-of-others; Tuesday, December 1, 2009, reflective a paradigm shift when the members of the Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District (District) adopted the new mission statement:
Doing the Right Things at the Right Times for the Right Reasons
The adoption of this mission statement embodies the mindset and operating principles of our organization.
In adhering to our new mission statement, the senior leadership team of the fire district met in the fall of 2009 and developed a guidance document to serve as the foundation for current and future service enhancements. As such, the 2010-2014 Strategic Plan was developed. The Strategic Plan encompasses the major functional aspects of our organization: Administration, Fire Prevention, Operations, Emergency Management, and Support Services.
Since 1926, our organization has answered the call for service. With the implementation of the goals outlined within the framework of the 2010-2014 Strategic Plan, the District shall continue to answer the call for service for this and every year and beyond.
Yours Truly,
Steven Gillespie Fire Chief
