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

 For over 139 years, we proudly serve and protect the residents and visitors to the

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

2022 Ohio's New Fireworks Law for Consumers

Be part of the team and Ride With Us. Learn more at www.MakeMeAFirefighter.org                       

Ride With Us PSA from National Volunteer Fire Council on Vimeo.

****Monthly Fire Board Meeting**** 

The next regularly scheduled Fire Board Meeting will occur Monday August 8th, 2022 at 8:00 PM.

 

A copy of the 2021 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

"This institution is an equal opportunity provider."
Fire danger index
May 19th, 2022
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Under these conditions, fuels do not readily ignite.
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Call volume
2022 total
Fire Calls
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Medical Calls
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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
Open Burning Laws - Ohio Division of Natural Resou...
What you can burn and when you can burn.
Morrow County Special Needs Registry
For Morrow County residents with disabilities, chronic conditions, and other special healthcare needs. This system is designed to identify individuals who may require special assistance during emergencies.
USDA - U.S. Department of Agriculture non-discrimination Statement
Link to the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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