Our department volunteers are our first line of emergency response and have a broad responsibility for the overall safety of the community. Our members, who respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, seven days a week all year long are always on call for you and the community.
We proudly recognize the members of the Western Shore Fire Department, truly extraordinary people serving the needs of our community and its neighbors.
The following are the dedicated volunteers of the Western Shore and District Fire Department:
| Name | Rank | Phone | Cell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jared Swinemar |
Chief, MFR, President |
Upon Request | Upon Request | |
|
Jeff Young |
Deputy Chief, MFR |
Upon Request | Upon Request | |
|
Kyle Swinimer |
Captain of Engine, MFR |
Upon Request |
Upon Request |
|
| Graeme Boyd | Captain of Rescue,MFR | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
|
Trevor Pye |
Captain of H & L, MFR |
Upon Request |
Upon Request |
|
| Jacob Sheehan | Lieutenant of H & L , MFR | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
|
Richard Rafuse |
Lieutenant of Engine, MFR |
Upon Request |
Upon Request |
|
| Logan Hiltz | Lieutenant of Rescue | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Brendan Mosher | Safety Officer, MFR | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Ben Foote | Firefighter, MFR | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Joey Savary | Firefighter | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Aaron Johnson | Firefighter, MFR, FD Treasurer | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Greg Savory | Firefighter, MFR | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
|
Ivan Albert |
Firefighter, MFR |
Upon request |
Upon Request |
|
| Terry Zwicker | Firefighter (Honorary Chief) | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Georgina Sawler |
Firefighter, MFR |
Upon Request |
Upon Request |
|
| Ira Sawler | Firefighter (Honorary Chief), MFR | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Roger Hiltz | Firefighter | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Brittany Thompson | Firefighter, MFR | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Jeremy Johnson | Firefighter | Upon Request | Uopn Request | |
| Jamie Hatt | Firefighter, MFR | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| MIndy Swinemar | Firefighter, MFR | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Becca Chenell | Firefighter, MFR | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Craig Frank | Firefighter | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Vicki Slauenwhite | Firefighter | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Chelsea Thomas | Firefighter | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Kayla Mosher | Firefighter (Prob) | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Dave Richardson | Firefighter (Prob) | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Shameeka Crouse | Firefighter (Prob) | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Riley Beaumier | Junior Firefighter | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Isaac Swiniemar | Junior Firefighter | Upon Request | Upon Request | |
| Jayden Beaumier | Junior Firefighter | Upon Request | Upon Request |
The following are our past Fire Chiefs of the Western Shore Fire Department:
| Name | Serving the Department |
|---|---|
Jack Hooper |
1958 - 1960 |
|
Llyod Gibson
|
1960 - 1963 |
|
George Keddy
|
1963 - 1966 |
|
Ernest Rafuse
|
1966 - 1979 |
|
Lawrence Sawler
|
1979 - 1980 |
|
Ernest Rafuse
|
1980-1981 |
|
Kelvin Swinimar
|
1981 - 1982 |
|
Laurie Myra
|
1982 - 1989 |
|
Lawrence Sawler |
1989 - 2006 |
|
Derwin Swinemar |
2006 - 2007 |
|
Lawrence Sawler
|
2007- 2008 |
|
Scott Rafuse
|
2008 - 2009 |
|
Terry Zwicker
|
2010 - 2012 (Honorary Chief) |
|
Scott Rafuse 
|
2012-2015 |
|
Ira Sawler
|
2015- 2016 |
The following are the Honorary Members of the Western Shore Fire Department:
| Name |
|---|
| Terry Zwicker |
| Lawrence Sawler |
| Ira Sawler |
| Roger Hiltz |
| Roy Lohnes |
| Joseph Savary |
| Chris Sawler |
| Michael Slauenwhite |
| Scott Rafuse |
| Ben Foote |
| Terry Pierce |
| Chris Sawler |
The following are the Life Members of the Western Shore Fire Department:
| Name |
|---|
| Charlie Rafuse |
| Richard Swinemar |
| Garnet DeMille |
| Terry Rafuse |
| Laurie Myra |
| Arlee Corkum |
The following are Special Dedications from the members of the Western Shore Fire Department:
| Name | Years |
|---|---|
| Pearl Marie Sawler | 1931-1994 |
| Ernest Rafuse | 1945-1981 |
| Iris Sawler | 1958-1976 |
| Richard Swinemar | 1959-2001 |
| Lorraine Curall | 1994-1998 |
