Protecting Aboite and lake townships

The West Central Fire District was formed in 2023 to provide fire and emergency medical protection services to residents in Aboite and Lake Townships in Allen County, IN.

West Central Fire District is committed to community health and safety. We understand the devastating impact of opioid overdoses and are pleased to offer Narcan, a life-saving medication that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Narcan is available for free to residents at our fire stations. We encourage anyone who may come into contact with opioids, whether personally or through a family member or friend, to stop by a fire station and pick up a Narcan kit. Our firefighters and medics can also provide training on how to administer Narcan in case of an emergency.

 Notice of Joint Public Hearings: Consolidation of Allen County Fire & EMS Fire Districts 

Residents and interested parties are invited to attend three joint public hearings to discuss the proposed consolidation of East Central Allen County Fire Protection Territory, Northeast, Northwest, West Central, and Southwest Allen County Fire Protection Districts; and the townships of Maumee, Milan, Jefferson, and Adams. 

The hearings will be held at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum (Appleseed Room) on Monday, February 23 at 10:00 A.M.; Monday, March 2 at 1:00 P.M.; and Monday, March 9 at 6:00 P.M.. During these sessions, officials will provide details on property tax levies, planned staffing levels, and service descriptions for the proposed consolidated district.  

Full copies of the proposed ordinances are available for inspection at the Commissioner's Office in Citizen's Square (200 East Berry Street, Fort Wayne). 

 For more information, please contact Robert Boren, Fire Chief of Northwest Allen County Fire Protection District, at (260) 449-3698, ext. 101. 

PLEASE NOTE: The WCFD Board of Trustees voted at the February 6, 2026 meeting to adjust the meeting schedule for the remainder of the year.  Please make note of the following meeting dates:

 2026 WCFD Fire Board Amended Meeting Schedule:   

Tuesday, January 6, 6:00 PM, 11321 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne

Wednesday, February 11, 6:00 PM, 11329 Railroad Street, Arcola

Tuesday, March 10, 6:00 PM, 11321 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne

Tuesday, April 14, 6:00 PM, 11329 Railroad Street, Arcola

Tuesday, May 12, 6:00 PM, 11321 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne

Tuesday, June 9,6:00 PM, 11329 Railroad Street, Arcola

Tuesday, July 14, 6:00 PM, 11321 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne

Tuesday, August 11, 6:00 PM, 11329 Railroad Street, Arcola

Tuesday, September 8, 6:00 PM, 11321 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne

Tuesday, October 13, 6:00 PM, 11329 Railroad Street, Arcola

Tuesday, November 10, 6:00 PM, 11321 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne

Tuesday, December 8,  6:00 PM, 11329 Railroad Street, Arcola 

For questions and information please email cperez@wcfd.us.

West Central Fire District phone: 260-436-1449 (this is the phone number for both stations)

WCFD Board Members are appointed to four year terms by the Allen County Commissioners.  The 2026 Board members are:

Michael Meyers, Chairman,  January 13, 2024 – January 3, 2028, two911@gmail.com

Lance Dafforn, Vice Chairman, January 13, 2023 – January 4, 2027, lance.dafforn@gmail.com

Dave Guadnola, Secretary, January 3, 2025 – January 1, 2029, steeleimaging@gmail.com 

Chandler Branning, January 13, 2023 – January 4, 2027, branningchandler@gmail.com

Charles Dwyer, January 13, 2023 – January 5, 2030, cfd313@aol.com