April Call Summary
April Call Summary In April, our crews responded to 64 total calls across the district. EMS: 39 Fire & Hazmat: 7 Public Service: 18 Thank you to our firefighters for showing up to serve our local communities of Loretto, Hamel, Maple Plain, Medina, Independence, Corcoran, and Greenfield.
International Firefighters Day
Today is International Firefighters Day. To the men and women of West Suburban Fire District, thank you! You leave your families, your jobs, and your routines to respond when your neighbors need help. That doesn’t go unnoticed. And to firefighters everywhere: thank you for your service. First in. Last out.
A Visit from Daisy Troop 58519
West Suburban Fire loves when the community comes to us. Daisy Troop 58519 visited Station 3 this afternoon for a fire safety presentation, station tour, and worked toward earning their Respect Authority Daisy Petal. The questions they asked were fantastic. Interested in scheduling a station visit for your school, scout troop, or community group? Reach […]
Join WSFD
A lot of people ask what it actually means to be a paid on-call firefighter. It means you have a job, a family, and a life, and when the pager goes off, you go. Our ~75 members cover 75 square miles across seven communities. They respond from home, from work, from wherever they are. That’s what makes […]
March Call Summary
March Call Summary 🚒 In March, o ur crews responded to 61 total calls across the district. 🔹 EMS: 30 🔹 Fire & Hazmat: 11 🔹 Public Service: 20 Thank you to our firefighters for showing up to serve Loretto, Hamel, Maple Plain, Medina, Independence, Corcoran, and Greenfield.
1 Team, 3 Stations
Something we’re proud of at West Suburban Fire District: three stations, one team. From Loretto to Hamel to Maple Plain — your neighbors are ready to respond. Station 1: Loretto | Station 2: Hamel | Station 3: Maple Plain ______________________________________ The West Suburban Fire District, formerly the Loretto Volunteer Fire Department, the Hamel Volunteer Fire Department, and […]
Building for the Future: How West Suburban Fire District Came to Be
Not long ago, the communities of Loretto, Hamel, and Maple Plain each had their own fire department. Today, they share one — and that’s a good thing for everyone. West Suburban Fire District was formed in July 2023 when the Loretto and Hamel Fire Departments merged. On January 1, 2026, the Maple Plain Fire Department […]
Our Brotherly Duty Crew
Not something you see every day: our weekend duty crew recently included two sets of brothers on the same shift. A big thank you to the Doyles and the McCoys for holding it down together. This is what family culture looks like at West Suburban Fire District.
Community Connect
A free program that helps first responders serve you better, before an emergency happens. West Suburban Fire District has enrolled in Community Connect, a free, secure online program that allows residents and business owners to share important information with our first responders, before an emergency ever occurs. When our crews are dispatched to a home […]
International Women’s Day
Today we recognize and celebrate the women serving our community at the West Suburban Fire District. Nicole, Brittany, Jessica, Aubrey, Melissa, Jessi and Brianne represent dedication, courage, and commitment to service. Every day they train, respond, and stand alongside their fellow firefighters to protect the communities we serve. Fire service is built on teamwork, trust, […]