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Willow Caswell Fire Department

In November of 2024 the service area boards for both Willow and Caswell initiated a formal consolidation to create the Willow‑Caswell Fire Service Area. The Willow‑Caswell Fire Department already represented the long‑standing partnership between the Willow and Caswell Fire Service Areas, two neighboring districts that operated functionally as a unified emergency response organization for many years. Working under a shared Fire Chief, common operating procedures, and a combined pool of on‑call responders, the department built a cohesive team capable of responding to hundreds of emergencies across the region. Personnel trained together, deployed together, and operated with the same uniforms and insignia—reflecting an identity rooted in collaboration.

Through wildfires, storms, and major incidents in the Matanuska‑Susitna Borough, the department’s joint efforts have consistently demonstrated efficiency, reliability, and a strong commitment to community protection. The goal is to strengthen fire protection and streamline operations through unified planning, reduced administrative duplication, more effective deployment of equipment and personnel, and a single capital and operating budget. Since the two service areas already function as one organization, consolidation will enhance efficiency while reducing the cumulative mill rate for many residents. Boundaries for the new district remain unchanged, but the area will benefit from clearer governance, improved strategic planning, and a unified approach to serving the 2,138 residents across the region.

Recruitment

Job Opportunities

Join the Willow‑Caswell Fire Department and serve a resilient, close‑knit community in the northern Mat‑Su. The department responds to a broad range of emergencies—from structure and wildland fires to medical calls and major incidents across a vast district. You will join a team of highly dedicated on‑call responders in a department known for teamwork, adaptability, and its history of protecting residents through some of the region’s largest disasters.

If you’re motivated, community‑driven, and ready to make a real impact, the Willow‑Caswell Fire Department offers a place to grow your skills and serve where you’re truly needed. You will help to strengthen emergency response for the 2,100+ residents who rely on the department every day. Step into a role where your work matters, your team has your back, and your service directly strengthens the safety and resilience of the Willow‑Caswell community.

Help Firefighters Respond Quickly and Efficiently

Community Connect - Willow Caswell Fire is a secure platform that allows you to share critical information about your household that will aid Fire and EMS responders if called to your residence. You may share home access and utility information, as well as medical information. 

Smart 911

Smart 9-1-1 helps 9-1-1 call takers to make faster and better decisions, shorten response times, and save lives. You may share detailed medical information, vehicle details, and home access information.

Both profiles are free, secure, and easy to use. The information you share about your or your household is only seen by dispatchers or emergency responders during an actual 911 event to your home or person.