Fire Fighter Appreciation Night
Last month our department got to attend the Firefighter Appreciation Night with the Minnesota Wild. It reminded us that behind every call, every training, and every late night are real people- families, friends, coworkers, and neighbors- who show up for one another. We’re proud of this team. Proud of the communities we serve. And grateful […]
Fire Safety: Heating Your Home
Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires — especially during the winter months. Here’s what the data shows: • An average of 45,900 home heating fires occur in the U.S. each year • Heating is the second leading cause of home fires, after cooking • Fires most often happen between 5–9 […]
Goddard School Visit
This week, preschoolers at Goddard School of Medina learned about community service — and chose to show up for their firefighters. They created cards and artwork for West Suburban Fire District and delivered them in person. We surprised them by picking them up, and they made our entire day. These drawings now ride with us […]
Loretto Lions Donate Fans
Last night was a great reminder of what it truly means to be part of a community. At the Loretto Lions meeting, their members generously donated funds to replace three of our ventilation fans. This equipment that plays an important role in keeping our firefighters safe and ready. While West Suburban Fire District is proud […]
Scott Wendland Retires
After more than 37 years of dedicated service, we honor the retirement of a firefighter whose commitment to the Loretto Fire Department and later the West Suburban Fire District has left a lasting impact on the community. Serving his entire career in Loretto, he held many leadership and support roles, including Lieutenant, Captain, and Chief […]
New year brings new era for some Minnesota fire departments
See the story on KARE11 here.
Independence, Maple Plain sign off on merger of fire departments
See the article here.
Holiday Fire Safety
Did you know? The top three days of the year for home candle fires are: Christmas New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day It’s a beautiful time of year — and also a high-risk time for open flames. A few reminders to keep your celebrations safe: • Keep candles at least 12 inches from anything that […]
West Suburban Fire District Expands Service Area with Maple Plain Fire Department Integration Effective January 1
Loretto, MN — December 16, 2025 — West Suburban Fire District announced today that, effective January 1, the Maple Plain Fire Department will officially join the West Suburban Fire District, marking the culmination of a year-and-a-half-long planning and transition process focused on strengthening fire protection and emergency services for the region. The Maple Plain Fire […]
Come out and see all our firefighters at the Holiday Train on Monday Dec 15th!
