West Central Fire Protection District

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West Central Fire Protection District

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About Us

HISTORY

The West Central Fire Protection District serves citizens in the townships of Aboite and Lake in Allen County, IN.  Created in 2023 and led by Fire Chief Gale Stelzer, the WCFD is committed to protecting the citizens in the areas we serve.

MISSION

The West Central Fire Protection District is dedicated to saving lives, protecting property, and strengthen community relationships with professionalism, courage, and dedication.

VISION

To enhance and protect the safety and well-being of our community.

CORE VALUES

Integrity – We are honest, trustworthy, and accountable. Honor guides our actions. Always doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Professional – Professionalism is the culmination of competence, knowledge, resourcefulness, quality, attitude, and cooperation related to how we provide our services within the community and at all levels of the organization. This professionalism allows us to appropriately interface with each other and the public. Being professional also encapsulates the goal of doing right and being nice.

Honor & Respect – We are a fire department family. We are committed and accountable to each other because our lives depend on it. We value the role each member plays in our organization. We respect those that came before us and will strive to make the organization better for those who follow.

Accountable – Being accountable to each other, to the organization, and to the community whom we serve is a fundamental value and will allow us to make the best decision be it fiscal, ethical, or moral.

Teamwork – We each bring our own skills and experience, yet we recognize that we are better together. We support and depend on each other to achieve our goals —both as an organization and as individuals. 

Dedication – Dedication is a commitment not only to the duties of a firefighter, but also to each other as a team, to the community which we serve, and propels us forward in becoming the most competent professionals.

Courage – Courage and bravery are the foundations of our character. Bravery is the ability to overcome fear through fortitude, instinct, compassion for others, and training. 


11321 Aboite Center Road

Aboite Township Station

11321 Aboite Center Road

Fort Wayne, IN

260-436-1449


Lake Township Station

11329 Railroad Street

Arcola, IN

260-436-1449

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