Bloom Township Fire Department

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September is National Preparedness Month

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Emergency warning device to be installed in Lithopolis

The tornado siren, in Lithopolis, failed in June 2008. The siren ,which was purchased used around 1940, was unable to be repaired. The Village of Lithopolis, Bloom Township Trustees and the Bloom Township Fire Department have be working together to research and purchase a new unit. A new emergency warning device is schedule to be installed sometime in September of this year. The warning siren should alert people who are outside of their homes and businesses. The Bloom Township Fire Chief Terry Gill encourages all residents to purchase a NOAA Weather Alert Radio to receive emergency notifications while inside their homes, businesses and while they are asleep.

Bloom Township Firefighters Association recently added a light tower, new electrical generator and traction devices to our Fire Engine. The cost of these additions total close to $30,000. The Light Tower and Generator were mounted and installed by the firefighters. The generator replaced a smaller unit which was purchased when the fire engine was new in 1985. The light tower gives 3500 watts of additional lighting to our night time operations. The traction control devices were added to assist us when road conditions are icy and snow covered. The cost for these improvements came from profits from the fish fry, donations from the American Legion and from individuals. We would like to thank everyone for their support!!!

File of Life

In 2007, the Bloom Township Fire Department will make available the “File of Life” to our residents free of charge. This program involves a medical information packet designed to provide emergency personnel with necessary medical data to begin immediate treatment.

Benefits to Fire/EMS

Instantly know medical history of patient. Corrective treatment can begin at once.

Benefits to hospital emergency staff

On arrival, data is immediately available to medical staff.

Benefits to each individual

Peace of mind knowing they will have prompt and quality care.

Benefits to each individual

Peace of mind knowing they will have prompt and quality care. Easy access to potentially life-saving information

** This program paid for by the Bloom Township Firefighters Association

Welcome to Bloom Township Fire Department!

Mission Statement: Bloom Township Fire Department, recognized as a progressive leader in providing the highest quality emergency services, is committed to the preservation of life, property, and the environment by effectively and efficiently meeting the emerging public safety and welfare needs of our diverse community. We will accomplish this by maintaining the highest standards of professional service through prevention of harm, surviving the environment, and "being nice"!

Bloom Township Fire Department
66 S. Market St
P.O. Box 551
Lithopolis, Ohio 43136-0551
Emergency Dial 911
614.837.5530
Fax 614.833.9589
Chief Terry B. Gill
E-mail

Bloom Township Fire Department proudly protects 7000 people living in an area of 45 square miles. Bloom Township Fire Department provides emergency services to the residents of Bloom Township, Fairfield County and part of Madison Township, Pickaway County. We operate out of 2 stations that protect a primarily residential area.

Our department is a public department whose members are on a combination of paid and volunteer status. We have an ISO rating of 4 in the Village of Lithopolis, 7 in the Township.

The Bloom Township Fire Department is home to the IAFF Local 3465. We are proud to work with our volunteers and part time employees.

The department is governed by the Bloom Township Trustees.

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