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Northfield Area Fire and Rescue Services Joint Powers Board
Overview
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).
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.