Newport Fire/EMS Department

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Mission Statement

Protect the citizens within the City of Newport from injury and loss of life and/or property due to natural or man-made disasters by providing highly trained and equipped personnel to respond to incidents of fire, flood, chemical release and medical emergencies within a three-minute response time after notification.

Request Public Education

The Newport Fire/EMS Department is dedicated to protecting the lives and property of its citizens, not only by means of rescue, but also by educating our citizens about fire safety. We offer firehouse tours, fire safety classes, and fire prevention month education to local schools. To request a public education service, please complete this form. For any questions, please contact our Public Education Officer Lieutenant Chris Holmes at 292.3616.

Career Opportunities 

Now accepting applications for Firefighter Paramedic.

Job Posting for Firefighter Paramedic

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Staffing Structure

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Platoon I

 Platoon II Platoon III
Officers

Battalion Chief Jeff Stahl

Lieutenant Chris Holmes
Lieutenant Mike Goodridge

 Officers

Battalion Chief Eric Herman

Lieutenant Audrey Owczarzack
Lieutenant Bob Alcock

 Officers

Battalion Chief Jake Silvati

Captain Ryan Whaley
Lieutenant Nick Brown
Engineers

Eng/EMT Matt Julian
Eng/Medic Austin Rosenbaum
Eng/Medic Geoff Murphy
Eng/Medic Justin Hubbard
Eng/Medic Chuck Hopple
 Engineers

Eng/Medic Josh Stevenson
Eng/Medic Bob Hug
Eng/EMT Mike Pohlman
Eng/Medic Josh Ilg
Eng/Medic Drew Verkamp
 Engineers

Eng/Medic Conner East
Eng/Medic Tyler Watson
Eng/Medic Jake Schultz
Eng/Medic Jamie Hubbard
Eng/Medic Chris Schack
Firefighters

Fire/EMT Wes Bowling
Fire/Medic Joe Schutzman
Fire/Medic Tyler Iavasile
Fire/Medic Jeremy Daugherty
Fire/EMT Brian Johnston
Fire/Medic Daniel Honaker

 Firefighters

Fire/EMT Zach Lewin
Fire/Medic Chris Combs
Fire/Medic Benton Clift
Fire/Medic Ty Massie
Fire/Medic Colton Lange
Vacancy


 Firefighters

Fire/EMT Kevin Moranz
Fire/Medic Kyle Ruehl
Fire/EMT Trent Stolz
Fire/EMT Brian Robinson
Fire/Medic Sean Callero
Vacancy