West Metro Fire-Rescue District

Serving the Communities of New Hope and Crystal in the Great State of Minnesota! Check out what's going on with your local fire department! 😁🧑‍🚒🔥

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pull over and stop as soon as it is safe. Please do not block the intersection and please do not follow the emergency vehicle at the same speed to just "catch the lights". The more you know 😎 https://t.co/HUAddtowqR

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Fun Fire Fact Friday! This week, West Metro Fire would LOVE to educate you on Opticom traffic lights and the actual meaning behind what you are seeing at intersections.

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the emergency vehicle is traveling either across the intersection or toward you from the opposite flow of traffic? What should you do? Pull over and stop if it's safe to do so. If you need to go through the intersection or have already started, be hyper-aware of all traffic and

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Please be careful and aware when grilling this Summer! Keep those grills away from the house. If your grill is next to the house and you see a black mark on your siding and are wondering why, this post is for you! 🍳

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If you know a group in New Hope or Crystal that would like to have West Metro Fire offer a free HeartSafe class, please contact us through our website. https://t.co/BwHicAojLI

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Community Spotlight! This week, we want to recognize all the businesses and people who have taken the time to have us out to teach our HeartSafe Class.

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only CPR and AED use, giving them the confidence to make a difference when first responders can't get there fast enough.

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This is for anyone and everyone! Remember, parking at New Hope City Hall, then a quick 1-minute walk down to West Metro Fire Station 3! July 21st 5-8 PM See you there or be SqUarE! 🟥🚒

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As we get closer to the best event of the year for us, make sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss the fun!

Bring the cousins, grandparents, and neighbors. Even that random lady from down the street who is always nice and gives you nice compliments.

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West Metro has been dedicated to educating the next generation of heroes and by starting early and often, together we can make the world a safer place for them. Shoutout to all the schools that made it a priority to let us come in and teach the youth! You know who you are! 🚒

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Fun Fire Fact Friday! Did you know that West Metro Fire teaches fire safety to every school possible in the New Hope and Crystal area?

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how to get out and stay out if there is a fire inside your home, how to call 911, and of course their favorite, checking out and jumping inside the fire truck.

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Just like anything connected to electricity, make sure to check your connections and devices! With the days getting hotter, try not to leave anything charging in direct sunlight if possible! 🫡