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Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Services Joint Powers Board
The Northfield City Council approved a Joint Powers Agreement for fire protection and rescue services at their April 1, 2014 City Council meeting. The agreement establishes a joint fire department that will be called the Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Service (NAFRS).
Additional information can be found on the NAFRS website.
The NAFRS will be governed by an eight member board consisting of:
- Five Board members appointed by the Northfield City Council
- Two Board members appointed by Rural Fire
- One Board member appointed by the Dundas City Council
Terms
Board members will be appointed for three-year terms, with initial appointees serving staggered terms. Northfield’s representatives will serve as follows:
- One board member serving a one-year term
- Two members serving two-year terms
- Two members serving three-year terms
Members
| Name | Area representing | Position | Term Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Castore | Rural Fire District | Member | December 31, 2024 |
| Elisabeth Haase | Northfield | Member | December 31, 2024 |
| Jodi Lawson | Northfield | Member | December 31, 2023 |
| Brad Ness | Northfield | Chair | December 31, 2025 |
| Brian Peterson | Rural Fire District | Member | December 31, 2023 |
| Jami Reister | Northfield | Member | December 31, 2023 |
| Michael Stowe | Northfield | Member | December 31, 2025 |
| Glenn Switzer | Dundas | Vice-Chair | December 31, 2023 |
Ex-officio (non-voting) members
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Mike Fox | Rural Fire District Administrator |
| Brian Edwards | Northfield EMS |
| Mark Elliott | Northfield Police Chief |
| Tom Nelson | Northfield Fire Chief |
| Ben Martig | Northfield City Administrator |
| Jenelle Teppen | Dundas City Administrator |
More information
Additional details, including powers and duties of the Board, can be found in the Joint Powers Agreement.