the Final Message from the chief

 I write this 2024 Final Report opening with mixed emotions, there’s great pride but also sadness as it’s my last report after 36 years. I will retire in May of 2025. I started our first annual report in 1995, it was one page long, today, our annual report exceeds 100 pages and that’s a tribute to the growth and expansion of our organization and the services we provide. I couldn’t be prouder of the members of this department from the board of trustees and commissioners, to my administrative staff and our firefighters.

2024 was an incredible year as we responded to the most incidents in our department history, the most multiple calls in progress in our history, to the opening of fire station 2, remodeling station 1, increasing our staffing, taking delivery of a new fire engine, completing our ISO evaluation, and finalizing a union contract that so deservingly increased the pay of our firefighters. There are so many more accomplishments that are covered in this report as well as all of the services we provide.

I am so grateful that I spent my entire full-time career with this organization. It wasn’t always easy but as I get close to the end of my time, I reflect on all of the friendships, memories, family history, progress and organizational accomplishments and I am so glad I got to be a part of it. I look forward to watching the members of this organization continue providing the best services to this community. From the bottom of my heart, Thank You and God Bless the members of the department and the citizens of the fire district!

Trevor Herrmann CFO

Fire Chief

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 As we reflect on the past year, I am proud to share the accomplishments and continued commitment of our fire department to serve and protect our community.

It was a challenging year, yet exciting year for us as we opened our second fire station, as well as running the most calls in our organization’s history. We overcame and adapted as we faced new growing pains and challenges associated with our organization’s growth. Our public education division and fire prevention bureau excelled last year, continuing to deliver the education to our community and those who work within it. We started a cadet program which will help us shape the future firefighters of tomorrow by teaching and engaging high school students about the fire service earlier than we ever have. All of this while providing service to our residents responding to 1,798 incidents.

We thank our dedicated staff of professionals for their unwavering commitment to public safety as well as our community for the pride and support they have for their emergency responders.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the cloud that looms over our organization. Chief Herrmann has less than five months left before he begins his much-deserved retirement from the department. The organization and community would not be where it is today if it wasn’t for his dedication and leadership. He has helped build the foundation of an organization that has a bright and growing future. One that every member of this organization is proud to be part of. Thanks Chief!

Eric S. Larson

Deputy Fire Chief

To view our 2022 Strategic Plan, click here!