Here to serve the community with fire, life & EMS protection services.
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Thank you, Chief Hawkins
Chief Hawkins has dedicated years of service to the Northwestern Fire District, and we extend our sincere gratitude as he enters retirement effective March 12, 2026. We wish him all the best in this next chapter. Assistant Chief John Cook has been named Interim Chief, and we look forward to his continued leadership and service to our community.
Mission Statement
We are committed to providing fire suppression, medical services, and other emergency and non-emergency activities to the residents and visitors of the Northwestern Fire District. We will respond to emergencies in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner and strive to promote public safety awareness through public education and fire prevention.
Vision Statement
We are a responsive, forward-thinking organization and progressive part of the community we serve. Committed to excellence and professional accountability through effective training, technology and adapting to the changing needs of our community. In a cost-effective manner, we embrace new technologies and techniques, focusing on training and education to provide the highest level of customer service and satisfaction in a professional and caring manner.
Our fire department was established over 70 years ago and proudly serves the townships of Taylor, Liberty, York and Leesburg. Northwestern Joint Fire District’s 24/7 fire and rescue support covers a 139 square mile area and contains more than 6,430 residents. Not only do we serve the community with fire, life, and EMS protection services, but we also assist residents with smoke detector installation. View more Station 291 history here!
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This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
