Fire & Rescue

About Westfield Fire & Rescue
Located at 8515 Virginia Drive in Westfield Center, the Westfield Fire & Rescue Department consists of 22 dedicated volunteers, daytime staff and a full time Chief. These men and women are your friends and neighbors who are committed to respond when needed most.
Westfield Trustee Kent Patterson serves as chairman of the Fire & Rescue Department, along with leadership from Fire Chief, Brian Cavanaugh. Brian was sworn in as Fire Chief on August 15, 2022 when Chief Fletcher retired after service as Chief since 2010.
Chief Cavanaugh has an impressive bio and holds several designations. Please reach out to the Chief with any questions you have or just to say hello!


Fire Chief Brian Cavanaugh (bio)
Become a volunteer
Being a volunteer emergency responder is a rewarding experience and an extraordinary way to serve your community. It takes dedication, sacrifice, leadership and mental/physical stamina.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Fire & Rescue Department, please call 330.887.5541.
Westfield Fire & Rescue Mission Statement
Duty. Honor. Community
Westfield Township Fire Department is dedicated to providing timely, effective and professional quality emergency medical and fire safety services to our diverse and continually changing community. By using all available resources in the most efficient, responsible and compassionate manner, we meet the needs of our members as well as those of the community at large.