The Amherst Fire District is situated in Portage County, Wisconsin. Our organization offers a
variety of services to the residents of eastern Portage County. We are dedicated professionals
committed to providing the highest standard of service through prevention, education, fire
suppression, emergency medical care, technical rescue, and community engagement.

Our goal is to preserve the quality of life and protect the property of everyone living in, visiting, or traveling through our communities.
 
Amherst Fire District has three distinct branches of service: Fire/Rescue, Emergency Medical
Responders, and Paramedic Ambulance. All details can be found in the Services section of our
website.
 
All branches of the Amherst Fire District are staffed by local members serving as Paid-on-Call
and Paid-on-Site, PTE and FTE employees. The Amherst area is a growing community that
includes surrounding rural areas as well as the nearby Villages of Amherst Junction and Nelsonville.

Our Core Values define who we are.
Trust is the cornerstone of all relationships. We will continue to strive to build and earn
trust both within the department and communities we serve We will earn trust through:

              Integrity – We are committed to the highest standard of moral and ethical conduct.
              Dedication – We provide quality service through pride and professionalism.
              Compassion – We support our neighbors in their time of need.
              Teamwork – We work together to achieve common goals.
              Tradition – We honor the legacy of those who have served before us.
              Courage – We do what is right in the face of adversity.

The Amherst Fire District is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of local emergency
responders. Our team does not settle for the status quo. We are constantly working toward the
future by focusing on advanced training, planned capital improvements, and efforts to retain and
recruit members, among other initiatives.

Our vision is that the fire service is always evolving. Technology and data will continue to guide
our future. We aim to be leaders in this new era of fire service. We are committed to remaining
relevant and purposeful. Our members will be the leaders of our communities, and our
department will set an example for others. Our commitment to this vision is strong.
 
I take great pride in the Amherst Fire District, and it is my pleasure to welcome you to our
website. I hope you find the information both engaging and informative. I encourage you to visit
again, as we will be updating our page regularly.
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