Chief:
Brandon Dimacchia
Member of the AFD for the last 27 years. Promoted to Chief in 2024 after serving as Assistant Chief for 9 years. "It’s been an honor to serve the community where I grew up in and now raising my family. I appreciate all the support we receive and hope to serve for many years to come."
Assistant Chief:
Tim Gates
Member since 1995
Assistant Chief:
Brian Irvan
Firefighter:
Russ Hellinger
Member since 2020
Firefighter:
Pete Stamatis
Member since 2024
Firefighter:
Nic Nunez
Member since 2021
Firefighter:
Adam Kastl
Lieutenant:
Jerrod Cook
Firefighter:
Ron Cornelius
Firefighter:
Brian Dietz
Firefighter:
Joe Cook
Member since 2022
Firefighter:
Jason Leimbach
Firefighter:
Nate Henceroth
Chaplan:
Rich Henry
AFD Chaplain since Oct 2016, Pastor, Amherst Church of the Nazarene 1988 to Present. A Chaplains duty is to be available for spiritual and moral support as well as serve at special events and holidays. It also includes attending meetings, observing training, getting to know the firemen, and being present on scene in case a need arises. Witnessing the professional excellence with which they do their work makes it an honor and privilege to serve the AFD
Firefighter:
Zach Dixon
Member since 2023
Captain:
John Kuhl
Lieutenant:
Brett Majesky
| Member of Amherst Fire Department since 2019. Has been a firefighter since 2003 serving neighboring city departments. |
Firefighter:
Chris Niehart
| FF/ Inspector/ Fire Investigator Member since 1989 |
Firefighter:
Rob Giacobbe
|
Member since 2013 |
Captian:
Mark Obran
| Member since 2011 |
Firefighter:
Russ Parsons
| Member since 2019 |
Firefighter:
Dave Phillips
Member since 2017. Previous served 2000 thru 2006
Firefighter:
Jeff Shamhart
Member of the AFD since 2014, Firefighter since 2001 serving with various other departments
Firefighter:
Jack Masin
Member since 2021
Captain:
John Wallace
| Member since 1996 |
Firefighter:
Anthony Leyva
|
Member since 2021 |
Lieutenant:
Hugh Martin
| Member since 2010 |
Firefighter:
John Tomlinson
Member of the AFD since 2009 serving as a FF/Paramedic. Promoted to Lieutenant in 2016. One of the best parts of the job is getting the opportunity to teach the kids in the community about fire safety
Firefighter:
Erik Henderson
Member of the AFD since 2023.
Firefighter:
Nathan Grys
Member of the AFD since 2018
Lieutenant:
Brian Wood
Member of the AFD since 2018
Firefighter:
Andrew Koviak
Member of the AFD since 2020
Firefighter:
Scott Nemet
Member of the AFD since 2020
In Loving Memory
Chief: Jim Wilhelm
Member of the AFD since 1977. Was a firefighter for 9 years then promoted to Lieutenant. Promoted to Asst. Chief in 1991. Remained A/C for the next 26 years. 2017 promoted to Chief and passed in 2024 still actively serving. Father was a member for 42 years, retired in 1996. It was an honor to serve alongside of him for 2 regards. Served under him while he was Assistant Chief and later, he served under me as an Assistant Chief. The Amherst Historical Society considers me a City of Amherst Historian. My love for the Amherst Community and my passion for the fire service motivates me each and every day.
Assistant Chief:
Tim Gates
Member since 1995
Assistant Chief:
Brian Irvan
Firefighter:
Russ Hellinger
Member since 2020
Firefighter:
Pete Stamatis
Member since 2024
Firefighter:
Nic Nunez
AFD Member since 2021
Firefighter:
Adam Kastl
Lieutenant:
Jerrod Cook
Firefighter:
Ron Cornelius
Firefighter:
Brian Dietz
Firefighter:
Joe Cook
Member since 2022
Firefighter:
Jason Leimbach
Firefighter:
Nate Henceroth
Chaplan:
Rich Henry
AFD Chaplain since Oct 2016, Pastor, Amherst Church of the Nazarene 1988 to Present. A Chaplains duty is to be available for spiritual and moral support as well as serve at special events and holidays. It also includes attending meetings, observing training, getting to know the firemen, and being present on scene in case a need arises. Witnessing the professional excellence with which they do their work makes it an honor and privilege to serve the AFD
Firefighter:
Zach Dixon
Member since 2021
Captain:
John Kuhl
Fire Inspector, EMT-B Member since 2003
Lieutenant:
Brett Majesky
Member of Amherst Fire Department since 2019. Has been a firefighter since 2003 serving neighboring city departments.
Firefighter:
Chris Niehart
Firefighter
Rob Giacobbe
Member since 2013
Lieutenant:
Mark Obran
Firefighter:
Russ Parsons
Firefighter:
Dave Phillips
Member since 2017. Previous served 2000 thru 2006
Firefighter:
Jeff Shamhart
Member of the AFD since 2014, Firefighter since 2001 serving with various other departments
Firefighter:
Jack Masin
Member since 2020
Captain:
John Wallace
Firefighter:
Anthony Leyva
Member since 2021
Lieutenant:
Hugh Martin
Firefighter:
John Tomlinson
Member of the AFD since 2009 serving as a FF/Paramedic. Promoted to Lieutenant in 2016. One of the best parts of the job is getting the opportunity to teach the kids in the community about fire safety
Firefighter:
Erik Henderson
Firefighter:
Nathan Grys
Member of the AFD since 2016.
Lieutenant:
Brian Wood
Member of the AFD since 2017.
Firefighter:
Andrew Koviak
Member of the AFD since 2020
Firefighter:
Scott Nemet
Member of the AFD since 2020
In Loving Memory
Chief: Jim Wilhelm
Member of the AFD since 1977. Was a firefighter for 9 years then promoted to Lieutenant. Promoted to Asst. Chief in 1991. Remained A/C for the next 26 years. 2017 promoted to Chief and passed in 2024 still actively serving. Father was a member for 42 years, retired in 1996. It was an honor to serve alongside of him for 2 regards. Served under him while he was Assistant Chief and later, he served under me as an Assistant Chief. The Amherst Historical Society considers me a City of Amherst Historian. My love for the Amherst Community and my passion for the fire service motivates me each and every day.