Fire Department

The City of Ghent Fire Department's mission is to protect and enhance the quality of life for all citizens and visitors from the adverse effects of natural and man-made emergencies. 

Our goal is to provide a protection program through a cost-efficient approach to emergency response, fire code application and public fire education.

2026 Ghent Fire Department

2026 Ghent Fire Department Members (left to right):  Jesse Christianson, Steve Sussner, Mike Warren, Adam Karbo, Matt Norby, Alex Bueltel, Dallas Mahoney, Chief, Billy Maertens, Mike Stassen, Matt Buysse, Dude Myhre, Jadyn Walberg, David Anariba, Jonathan Maeyart, Chase Beernaert , Josiah Kroger, Derek Esping, Justin Hjermstad, Kurt Gillund, Jason Mackinnon, Ross Williams, Corey Crowely, & Matt West.  

Contact Info

William Maertens
Fire Chief
507-428-3214
[email protected]