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Westminster deploys wildland firefighting team to California; council notes support
Summary
City manager reported Westminster deployed a wildland strike team to assist California firefighting efforts; the team includes resources from multiple Front Range departments.
City staff told the Westminster City Council on Jan. 13 that the city has deployed a wildland strike team to California to assist with active fires.
"The City of Westminster has deployed a wildland team to California. I want to let you know that they are assigned to a strike team and are operating in the Palisade area near Malibu," City Manager J. Andrews said during his report. Andrews listed contributing agencies as West Metro Fire, Thornton Fire, Windsor Fire and Denver Fire.
Why it matters: The deployment represents mutual aid assistance from Front Range fire agencies and shows Westminster’s operational role in regional wildfire response. Councilors expressed support and asked staff to keep them informed about ways to assist deployed personnel.
Key details: The team is deployed as a strike team operating near Malibu (referred to in the presentation as the Palisade area near Malibu). Councilors and the mayor expressed appreciation for the crews and asked for updates while the team is deployed.
Ending: Council thanked staff and asked for follow-up on ways the city can support deployed firefighters and their families while the strike team is on assignment.
