Elm Valley Joint Fire District

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For the current guidelines and additional information go to the (CDC) Centers for Disease Control website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov and the Ohio Department of Health’s website at https://www.coronavirus.ohio.gov for up-to-date information.

Community Room rentals are suspended until further notice due to COVID-19

General access to the Fire Station is restricted until further notice due to COVID-19

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Welcome to Elm Valley Joint Fire District located in Ashley, Ohio.

For 138 years and counting, we proudly serve and protect the residents of the

Village of Ashley, Oxford Township, Peru Township and Westfield Township.

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider."

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****Notice of Special Fire Board Meeting****

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Elm Valley Joint Fire District's, Fire Board will hold a Special Meeting on Sunday January 24th, 2021 at 6:00 PM in the Training room/Community room, located in the Elm Valley Fire Station at 9821 US Highway 42, Ashley, Ohio.

The purpose of the Special meeting is regarding pending litigation.

Due to Ohio Health Department guidelines restricting the number of people in an indoor group, the in-person meeting is restricted to Fire Board members and staff.

Posted 01/21/2021 5:00PM

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Fire Safety - Prevention

The purpose of Fire Prevention is to educate the public on precautions that they can take to prevent potentially harmful fires and how to survive if they occur. Preservation of Life and the Protection of property is our goal. Fire Prevention is a proactive method of preventing Fire Emergencies or reducing the damage caused by them. The Elm Valley Joint Fire District currently has 4 State Certified Fire Safety Inspectors on staff.

The EVFD Fire Prevention Office performs Fire Inspections annually at Businesses and Public Buildings located within the Fire District. Responsibilities include enforcing the Ohio State Fire Code as it relates to new commercial construction, remodeling of existing businesses, change of business usage in an existing structure and annual fire inspections to commercial properties.

For questions pertaining to: