Organization

Department Overview.  The Westlake Fire Department is comprised of four shifts which contribute to the safe community we enjoy. We serve the community in many different ways including emergency situation management such as fires and medical services. 

Fire Chief. Our Fire Chief, Jacques Picou, has been serving the department since 1984 and was appointed chief in October 2000.  Chief Picou provides for planning, staffing, budgeting, direction, coordination, evaluation, and administrative and logistics support of all divisions within the department.   

Fire Suppression.  Fire incident commanders, apparatus operators, and firefighters respond to the needs of the community by delivering emergency and non-emergency services by responding personnel and equipment to incidents of an emergency nature, and maintaining a proactive plan designed to reduce the potential for injury and property damage in the community.

Fire Prevention.  The Fire Prevention Division provides education, inspection, training, and assistance to the public with application of appropriate codes, ordinances, and laws that facilitate the protection of people, property and the environment in this community from the negative effect of fire, hazardous materials, and other preventable disasters. 

EMS.  The Emergency Medical Services Division provides emergency medical coverage to people residing in or passing through the consolidated municipality of Westlake, and responds to all requests for emergency medical service within the jurisdictional boundaries of Westlake Fire District, and those other areas covered by contract or mutual aid agreements.

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