WTFD is a 100% Volunteer department with a current
ISO Class 4 rating. Our authorized roster strength is 42 personnel.
This includes the Fire Chief, 3 Assistant Chiefs, 6 Captains, 2
Dispatchers and 30 Firefighters. All Firefighters are trained to
Ohio Volunteer Firefighter and EMT-B certifications. Many members
have extensive additional training and certifications in
firefighting, hazardous materials, rescue operations and EMS.
Members are required to attend weekly training sessions to keep
skills and information up to date with the latest advances in fire
fighting tactics and EMS protocols. The WTFD prides itself on being
a progressive department that also holds true to the greatest
traditions of the fire service. Help Wanted:
Washington Township Fire &
Rescue is seeking dedicated men and women who are willing to serve
their community as a Firefighter/EMT. No experience is
necessary, we provide all training.
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Our Location:
We are located in
Lucas County, Ohio (just outside Toledo) at
the Michigan / Ohio border. We protect a primarily residential area
with a population of 3,500 people in both areas of
Washington Township - Shoreland (including
Creekside and Shoreland Heights) and Alexis Place (including
Raintree Village) and the adjacent waters of the Ottawa River and
Maumee Bay. We also respond on Automatic Mutual Aid to the
Morin Point area
of Erie Twp. Michigan for structure fires and other types of calls.
We operate out of 1 station with 2 engines, a combination Heavy
Rescue Squad-Engine, an
EMS unit and 3 water/ice rescue vessels.
Our History:
Fire protection in Washington Township was first
organized with a bucket brigade in the Trilby area in 1919. At one
time the Township was covered by three stations. Visit our
History page for more
information.
Our
Services:
Fire Prevention and
Suppression,
Emergency Medical Services, Water and Ice
Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Haz Mat Initial Response.
