A Special Visit from Sophina
Last night we were honored to have Sophina tell her story. She is a very special young lady who has a mission to help first responders from taking their lives due to PTSD. If you haven’t had this presentation, we highly recommend it. Thank you Sophina, we enjoyed having you out !
Annual MN Firefighters Boot Hockey Tournament
Some of our district members played in the Annual MN Firefighters Boot Hockey Tournament. We enjoy participating in this event for a good cause!
Annual Pancake Breakfast
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Mark your calendars! The West Suburban Fire District invites the community to our annual Pancake Breakfast — a favorite local tradition and a wonderful opportunity to connect with your firefighters. Bring your family, meet members from all three stations, and enjoy a great meal while learning more about the work happening behind […]
January 2026 Call Summary
Our call summary for the month of January.
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.