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 26years. 2017 promoted to Chief. 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.
Firefighter
Rob Giacobbe
Captain:
Brian Irvan
Firefighter:
Aaron Grimm
Captain:
Ron Campana
Member since 1995
Firefighter:
Greg Christian
Firefighter:
Adam Kastl
Firefighter:
Jerrod Cook
Firefighter:
Ron Cornelius
Firefighter:
Brian Dietz
Firefighter:
Brian Depalma
Firefighter:
Jason Leimbach
Firefighter:
Nate Nenceroth
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:
Calvin Knowlton
Captain:
John Kuhl
Firefighter:
Brett Majesky
| Member since 2019 |
Firefighter:
Chris Niehart
| FF/ Inspector/ Fire Investigator Member since 1989 |
Assistant Chief:
Tim Gates
| Member since 1995 |
Lieutenant:
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:
Gary Orseno
Member since 2009, Diver for the Lorain County Dive Team
Lieutenant:
John Wallace
| Member since 1996 |
Firefighter:
Roger Mace
| Member since 1987 |
Lieutenant:
Hugh Martin
| Member since 2010 |
Lieutenant:
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
Captain:
Brandon Dimacchia
Member of the AFD for the last 23 years. Promoted to Assistant Chief in 2015. 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.
Firefighter:
Shawn Goldsmith
Started my career in the fire service in 2001 as a volunteer FF and basic EMT. 2003 I completed my paramedic training at the Ehove Career Center along with my 240 FF training at the Ohio Fire Academy. Member of the AFD since 2018 service and a FF/Paramedic. Have been working as a career FF/Paramedic since 2003
Fire Fighter:
Brian Wood
Firefighter:
Andrew Koviak
Firefighter:
Scott Nemet
Firefighter:
Nate Grys
Firefighter
Rob Giacobbe
Captain:
Brian Irvan
Firefighter:
Aaron Grimm
Captain:
Ron Campana
Firefighter:
Greg Christian
Firefighter:
Adam Kastl
Firefighter:
Jerrod Cook
Firefighter:
Ron Cornelius
Firefighter:
Brian Dietz
Firefighter:
Brian Depalma
Firefighter:
Jason Leimbach
Firefighter:
Nate Nenceroth
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:
Calvin Knowlton
Captain:
John Kuhl
Fire Inspector, EMT-B Member since 2003
Firefighter:
Brett Majesky
Firefighter:
Chris Niehart
Assistant Chief:
Tim Gates
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:
Gary Orseno
Member since 2009, Diver for the Lorain County Dive Team
Lieutenant:
John Wallace
Firefighter:
Roger Mace
Lieutenant:
Hugh Martin
Lieutenant:
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
Captain:
Brandon Dimacchia
Member of the AFD for the last 23 years. Promoted to Assistant Chief in 2015. 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.
Firefighter:
Shawn Goldsmith
Started my career in the fire service in 2001 as a volunteer FF and basic EMT. 2003 I completed my paramedic training at the Ehove Career Center along with my 240 FF training at the Ohio Fire Academy. Member of the AFD since 2018 service and a FF/Paramedic. Have been working as a career FF/Paramedic since 2003