Fire Protection

Call 911 for all emergencies.

On May 18, 2026, at a meeting properly posted and with a majority present, the Town of Winchester Board of Supervisors conducted interviews with qualified candidates for Fire Chief. After which, a discussion was held and the Town Board of Supervisors formally appointed Tim Kempen to the position of Town of Winchester Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief.

2026 Volunteer Fire Chief Posting

Volunteer Fire Chief Application Form

2026 Fire Chief Position Description

The Town of Winchester Fire Department began fire protection services to the town on January 3, 2017.

The number for a controlled burn is (920) 727-2890.

For more information please contact Chief Tim Kempen at (920) 858-5301

On May 2, 2016, the Town Board adopted Ordinance 2016-1, establishing a Town of Winchester Fire Department for fire protection.  Click here to read to ordinance.

Bylaws and a fire chief position description were also adopted for the fire department on May 16, 2016.  Cick to view the adopted bylaws.