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
The New Paris Community made a decision in 1984 to consolidate its fire department and emergency squad into a new district, which officially began on January 1, 1985. This new entity serves not only the original community but also parts of Jackson Township in Preble County, Ohio.