Windsor Severance Fire Rescue

In 2019, a new fire engine cost $550,000. A similar truck today? $1.2 million and a four-year wait to receive it. This is the reality facing Windsor Severance Fire Rescue.

Equipment costs have more than doubled, and that's just one piece of the challenge. Aging apparatus, outdated stations, and staffing gaps are putting pressure on our ability to serve you. Our community deserves answers. Get the full picture: https://knowwsfr.us/

🚨 COMMUNITY NOTICE: Upcoming Safety Exercise on June 17 🚨

WSFR families and neighbors, we want to give you a heads-up about an important training event happening in our community next week.

As part of our ongoing commitment to working with our partners to keep students and staff safe, the Weld RE-4 School District will host a full-scale emergency response exercise on Wednesday, June 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Severance Middle School and Severance High School.

This real-time simulation is being conducted in partnership with local first responders and community organizations, including the Town of Windsor, Town of Severance, Windsor Severance Fire Rescue, Weld County, and UCHealth.

🛑 What to Expect in the Area:
If you live near or are passing by the Severance schools on June 17, please do not be alarmed if you notice:
- An increased presence of law enforcement and emergency response vehicles.
- A large number of individuals gathered at both schools.
- Loud noises.

We are sharing this in advance to ensure everyone knows this is strictly a drill and a vital part of our proactive safety preparedness efforts.

💻 Learn More: To read more about the Weld Re-4 Safety & Security Department, visit weldre4.org.

Your fire district is facing a funding crisis and it affects every one of us. Calls for service to Windsor Severance Fire Rescue have risen nearly 30% in just five years. Costs are outpacing revenue. Without action, WSFR faces a budget deficit by 2027. Learn what's at stake and share your voice. 👉 https://knowwsfr.us/

Our Annual Open House is coming up this Saturday, 6/13, from 8am - noon, and we can't wait to welcome the community to Station 1!

One of the groups joining us this year is First Responder Therapy Dogs, a national 501(c)3 nonprofit doing incredible work for first responder mental health. With 500+ certified therapy dog teams across 46 states, they're leading the charge on reducing stigma and bringing emotional support directly to the people who serve our communities every day.
Come meet their team and grab some pancakes at the Open House!

We'll see you there! 🔥