In 1984 the New Paris Community passed a levy to combine the New Paris Fire Department and the New Paris-Jefferson Township Emergency Squad into the Northwest Fire and Ambulance District on January 1, 1985. They also serve the Northern part of Jackson Township, Preble County, Ohio
In 1984, the New Paris Community made arrangements to unite its fire department and emergency squad under a single organization, Northwest Fire and Ambulance District, which went into effect on January 1, 1985. This new entity also covers services for Jackson Township in Preble County, Ohio.