The German Township Fire & EMS was established in 1966 serving communities across 48 square miles in both Clark and Champaign Counties. The department originated as a volunteer department and has grown to a totally paid department responding to nearly 2,000 emergency calls per year. The staff prides itself in delivering excellent services to the community. Serving today, protecting tomorrow.
German Township is an Approved Ohio State Continuing Education site for EMS Training. EMS Continuing Education is provided each month on the third Monday. The department is an American Heart Association Training Center providing both ACLS and CPR courses to the public. For Information regarding ACLS or CPR classes call 937-964-8994; please leave a message with your contact information.
German Township is continuously looking for new employees to join our department! Look below for a link to our employment application.
Fire training is conducted on the fourth Monday of each month. Training includes fire suppression, fire attack, fire ground operations, rope rescue techniques, water rescue procedures, and trench rescue operations.
We are Serving Today, Protecting tomorrow.
Ohio’s Fire Laws: What you need to know about ODNR’s fire laws before conducting prescribed fires & open burns in Ohio.
Look at the Boost Ohio’s Kids brochure for more information on Booster Seats for children.
German Township Fire & EMS now has two (2) Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST). Karina Emory, Lt FF/AEMT and Adessa Harris, FF/Paramedic, have completed the certification program for technicians. Our department is offering FREE child safety seat inspections at the station Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm or by appointment. Those who would like to take advantage of this free service should contact German Township at (937) 964-1661 or (937) 964-8994 to schedule an appointment.
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Ohio State Fire Marshall – For The Kids
FEMA Ready.gov Publications
Ohio EPA Open Burning Regulations
Ohio DNR Division of Forestry Laws
German Township Fire & EMS Application For Employment
CADET Program Application (13-18yrs)
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