message from the fire chief

 On behalf of the Hampshire Fire Protection District, I would like to welcome you to our website. It is an honor to serve as your new Fire Chief, and I look forward to continuing our department’s long tradition of service, dedication, and community partnership.

Our mission extends far beyond responding to emergencies. We are deeply committed to being an active part of the community—whether through public fire and life safety education programs, community risk reduction initiatives, or the many events where our members connect with residents. By working together, we can help ensure a safer, stronger community for everyone.

We are always looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. The fire service offers unique opportunities to serve others, learn valuable skills, and make a lasting impact. If you are interested in becoming a part-time member of our department, we encourage you to explore the information on this site and reach out to us with any questions.

Thank you for visiting our website and for your continued support of the Hampshire Fire Protection District. I am excited about the future and confident that, with the commitment of our members and the partnership of our community, we will continue to grow and succeed together.

Stay safe, 

David Schmidt Fire Chief 

Hampshire Fire Protection District

 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!