Welcome to Elm Valley Joint Fire District, Station 310, located in Ashley, Ohio.

 For over 140 years, we proudly serve and protect the residents and visitors to the

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

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WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING PART TIME FIREFIGHTER/EMT'S

Job Posting: Part-time Firefighter/EMT

Updated 2.23.2023

The Elm Valley Joint Fire District located in Ashley, Ohio serving a population of approximately 5,000 residents within a 70.5 square miles radius is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-time Firefighter/EMT. To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please submit the Department application along with your most recent resume and copies of all required degrees, licenses and/or certifications to the address above. (To the Attention of Asst. Chief Stewart)

DEFINITION OF POSITION
Under the general supervision of a Fire Officer, the successful candidate would be responsible for performing firefighting, rescue, emergency, and non-emergency medical service activities in the protection of life and property throughout the Elm Valley Joint Fire District; Performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED, currently hold a State of Ohio FF-ll and Basic EMT certification; Must possess and maintain a valid Ohio driver’s license. All applicants are required to pass a written test, physical agility test, background check, interview process and physical examination. 

Any questions should be directed to the office of the Assistant Fire Chief. Monday – Friday between the hours of 8a. -5p.

 

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                                                                                 ****2023 Monthly Fire Board Meeting Schedule**** 

All meetings will have a start time of 8:00pm unless noted otherwise.

January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12

Juley 10, August 14, September 11, October 9, November 13

December 11 which will also include the Annual Budget Meeting. 

 

A copy of the 2022 financial report for Elm Valley Joint Fire District is available for public inspection at

the office of the Fiscal Officer for Elm Valley Joint Fire District. Dedra Hall, Fiscal Officer

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Fire danger index
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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 of commercial properties.

For questions pertaining to:

  • Annual Fire Safety Inspections
  • Commercial Plan Reviews
  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • Fire Safety Presentations
  • Life Safety Inspections

Contact our Fire Prevention Officer:

Captain Bob Lavender @ 740-747-2510 

                          Email:

prevention311.lavender@elmvalleyfire.com

For home fire safety tips and videos go to: https://www.beaherosaveahero.org/

Public Relations

Interested in a Station tour? Would like our crews to attend your special event?

Please contact our Public Relations Coordinator

Firefighter Ritter @ 740-747-2510

email:

 amy.ritter@elmvalleyfire.com

Links
Fire Code - State of Ohio
Find out what the Law says with regard to Fire Safety in Ohio.
Ohio State Fire Marshal
Ohio's Division of State Fire Marshal, located in Reynoldsburg, is the oldest established office of its kind in the United States. The Division's mission is to safeguard the public, its property and the environment from fire and related risks through educ...
U.S. Fire Administration
As an entity of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency, the mission of the U.S. Fire Administration is to provide national leadership to foster a solid foundation for our fire and emergency services stakeholders in ...
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