What is the firefighters sculpture by Big Thompson Elementary?

Loveland is one of Colorado's cities that is know for a couple of things: Mostly, being "The Sweetheart City" with the Valentines Remailing Program; the other, the sculptures that you find throughout the town.

What is the Firefighter's Sculpture in Loveland In Front of Fire Station #7?

It was in the spring of 2026 that the City of Loveland installed the sculpture, "Ever Watchful, Ever Ready" at Loveland Fire Station #7. Corten steel silhouettes adorn large pieces of sandstone: A Firefighter, a wildland firefighter, and a swiftwater rescuer.

The three firefighters tie into how Fire Station #7, along Masonville Road, is a specialty station that along with responding to structure fires, traffic accidents, and all medical emergencies is also equipped for wildland fires and water rescues.

Loveland Firefighter Sculpture Includes Vintage "Fire Siren"

Also included in the display, is a vintage Denver Duplex siren, from the early 1900s; According to Loveland's Art in Public Places, the siren was first installed at Loveland first fire station in Downtown. The sire was later moved to the original Fire Station #7, but the floods of 2013 washed that station away. The siren was later recovered from the debris.

Who Created "Ever Watchful, Ever Ready" in Loveland?

The piece was created by James Lynxwiler, who's had several pieces featured around Northern Colorado; including another firefighters-inspired piece, "Call to Action," that you'll find at Greeley's Fire Station #6. Lynxwiler was a firefighter (including 22 years with Poudre Fire Authority,) so he know the subject of his firefighter pieces very well.