Now Hiring: Deputy Chief

The West Suburban Fire District is seeking to fill the full-time position of Deputy Chief as our department continues to grow and prepare for the future. This leadership role will help oversee daily operations, support personnel development, and ensure the effective delivery of fire prevention, suppression, and emergency response services across the district. West Suburban […]

February Call Summary

February Call Summary 🚒 In February, our crews responded to 54 total calls across the district. 🔹 EMS: 33🔹 Fire & Hazmat: 6🔹 Public Service: 15 Behind every number is a neighbor, a family, or a business that needed help. Thank you to our firefighters for showing up — day and night — to serve […]

Have a fire extinguisher? Here’s what to know.

Have a fire extinguisher? Here’s what to know. A fire extinguisher can make a critical difference — but only if it’s the right type, properly maintained, and used safely. Before attempting to use one, remember: Make sure everyone has exited the building Call 911 first Only attempt to extinguish small, contained fires Keep an exit […]

A Special Visit from Sophina

Last night we were honored to have Sophina tell her story. She is a very special young lady who has a mission to help first responders from taking their lives due to PTSD. If you haven’t had this presentation, we highly recommend it. Thank you Sophina, we enjoyed having you out !

Annual Pancake Breakfast

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Mark your calendars! The West Suburban Fire District invites the community to our annual Pancake Breakfast — a favorite local tradition and a wonderful opportunity to connect with your firefighters. Bring your family, meet members from all three stations, and enjoy a great meal while learning more about the work happening behind […]

Fire Fighter Appreciation Night

Last month our department got to attend the Firefighter Appreciation Night with the Minnesota Wild. It reminded us that behind every call, every training, and every late night are real people- families, friends, coworkers, and neighbors- who show up for one another. We’re proud of this team. Proud of the communities we serve. And grateful […]

Fire Safety: Heating Your Home

Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires — especially during the winter months. Here’s what the data shows: • An average of 45,900 home heating fires occur in the U.S. each year • Heating is the second leading cause of home fires, after cooking • Fires most often happen between 5–9 […]

Goddard School Visit

This week, preschoolers at Goddard School of Medina learned about community service — and chose to show up for their firefighters. They created cards and artwork for West Suburban Fire District and delivered them in person. We surprised them by picking them up, and they made our entire day. These drawings now ride with us […]