Fire Chief Todd Maxton leads NWCFD. Chief Maxton began his volunteer service to the District as a firefighter when he was 18.

 

Maxton has a background in emergency communications, law enforcement, emergency management, and private sector budget development.

 

Maxton began career service as a Fire Captain/EMT with JCFD3 in 2008.

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Chief Maxton was one of the three inaugural Battalion Chiefs promoted. In 2018, Maxton was promoted to Fire Chief.

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Maxton has an undergraduate degree in Public Safety Management and is currently pursuing his Master's degree in Public Service and Safety Leadership. 

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Chief Maxton is the current President of the Johnson County Fire and Emergency Services Chiefs Association and has previously served as Vice-President and Secretary/Treasurer.

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Maxton also volunteers as a Johnson County Public Health Leadership Council member.

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Chief Maxton can be contacted at 913-585-0076 or toddmaxton@nwcfd.org.

Former Fire Chiefs:

Dale Walker, DFD -2000 & JCFD3

Terry Zahner, JCFD3 1984-2010

Kevin Ritter, DFD 2000-2010

Terry Zahner, NWCFD 2010-2014

Mike Whim, NWCFD 2014-2018