Hamilton Township Fire Rescue

Mission

Protect the Citizens and Visitors of Hamilton Township by providing Emergency Response, Public Education, Prevention and Community Interaction, while maintaining a high degree of Professionalism.

Vision

Provide the quality of service required by a rapidly developing upscale community by expanding our services and enhancing our capabilities commensurate with the growth and demands of our community.

Chief's Welcome

Welcome to the Hamilton Township Fire Rescue web site. Our Township of 20,000 plus is located in Warren County Ohio, which is in Southwestern Ohio between Cincinnati and Dayton. We are one of the fastest growing Townships in Ohio. In fact, we are projected to double our population by 2010.

We are a combination department consisting of Career, Part-time and Volunteer personnel who staff both of our stations 24-hours a day.

These are exciting and challenging times as we look to the future, and our present demands for emergency and community services, which are directly related to our rapidly growing and diversifying Township.

We will always strive to provide professional highly skilled Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, Fire Prevention & Inspection and Public Safety Education. Our department also offers a myriad of additional Safety and Educational Services that are outlined in detail throughout our web site.

On behalf of Hamilton Township Fire Rescue, I want to thank you for taking the time from your busy schedules to visit our web site. Please feel free to contact us at any time, because we are here to assist you.

Sincerely,

Goebel E. Williams, Jr.

News

Unit 3 responds to Structure Fire

Published: June 17, 2007

On Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 03:58AM Engine 76 and Ladder 77 responded to the 6800 block of Lighthouse Point for a report of a structure fire. Ladder77 arrived first due to find heavy flames through the roof. Engine 76 arrived right behind the Ladder and established command. Engine 76 crew attacked the fire at the back of the hose, while the Engine 58 crew began an interior attack. Concerns over the stability of the roof caused command to withdraw the interior units and mount a defensive attack. Ladder 77 began protecting exposures with it's Blitzfire, and soon raised the ladder to attack the fire from above. Crews made a hasty stop to the heavy flames, and left much of the structure intact. The Warren County Fire Investigation Team was called to the scene to assist with the investigation of the fire cause. The Red Cross was called to the scene as well. Units responding included Hamilton Township Engine 76, Ladder 77, Medic 76, Deerfield Engine 58, Engine 57, Inspector 57 Chief 56, South Lebanon Engine 46, Lebanon Medic 42 and Salem-Morrow Chief 71. Click below for more photos.

Published: April 18, 2007

On Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Hamilton Township Fire Rescue swore in five full time Firefighter/Paramedics. Thanks to the support of the Hamilton Township voters in our past levy we were able to hire the township's first group of full time Firefighter/Paramedics. Click below for additional photo's of the swearing in.

Unit 1 responds to Structure Fire

Published: December 19, 2006

On Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 7:30AM Engine 76 and Engine 77 responded to the 10000 block of Butterworth Road for a report of a structure fire. Engine 76 arrived first due to find flames through the roof. Engine 76 established command. Water supply issues prevented an aggressive attack, and defensive operations were established. Ladder 62 began master stream operations, while additional units attacked the fire with handlines. The stubborn fire took several hours to fully extinguish followed by an extensive overhaul. The Warren County Fire Investigation Team was called to the scene. Units responding included Hamilton Township Engine 76, Engine 77, Chief 77, Tanker 76, Inspector 76, Loveland-Symmes Ladder 62, Engine 60, Medic 63, Chief 62, Chief 64, Deerfield Ladder 57, Inspector 57, South Lebanon Tanker 46, Chief 46, Salem-Morrow Brush 71 with Air 71, Harlan Township Tanker 82, Tanker 83, Tanker 84, Goshen 1 George 12 , Chief 1 George 90 . Click below for more photos.

Published: December 7, 2006

On December 7, 2006 Hamilton Township Fire Rescue took delivery of a new ladder truck. Ladder 77 is a 2006 Custom Sutphen SL75 Quint. Ladder 77 is a 75 foot Aluminum Aerial Ladder. Ladder 77 also contains a 2000GPM Waterous pump allowing it to function as an engine company in addition to a truck company. The new ladder will be housed at Station 77 along with Engine 77. Ladder 77 is currently having it's graphic package and fire radios installed. Crews will spend the next several months training with the new ladder. The ladder will be responding to runs in the early part of 2007. Click below for additional photos and a video.

Unit 1 runs a mutual aid trap

Published: October 29, 2006

On Ocober 29, 2006 at approximately 2:30PM Engine 77 was called mutual aid into Union Township for an auto accident with entrapment in the 2190 block of Stubbs Mill Rd. Chief 46 reported a single car accident, truck into a wall. Chief 46 then called for Rescue 41 out of Lebanon and later Engine 77. Engine 77 arrived second due and proceeded to remove the roof of the Ford pickup and assist with patient extracation. Rescue 42 covered the landing zone for Careflight (in a backup helicopter). The patient was flown to Miami Valley Hospital. Units Responding included Chief 46, Engine 46, Squad 46, Engine 46-2, Lebanon Rescue 41 and Hamilton Township Engine 77. Click below for additional photos.

Hamilton Township Fire Rescue Safety Day

Published: September 11, 2006

Hamilton Township Fire Rescue will be hosting a safety day on Saturday, October 14th. The Safety Day will be held at Kroger on State Route 48 near River's Bend. The event will last from 1:00PM until 5:00PM. HTFR will be displaying our Fire Engines, Ambulances, and the Public Education House. Sparky the fire dog will be making an appearance along with Patches and Pumper robot. Their will also be a bike rodeo. Come out for a great time! For more information contact Jason Pollitt at Station 77 at 513.899.1967.

Unit 3 responds to Structure Fire

Published: September 2, 2006

On Friday September 1, 2006 at 3:30PM Engine 76, Squad 76, Engine 77 responded to the 8300 block of Ulysses Pass for a report of a structure fire. Engine 76 arrived first due to find a fully invovled residence, with flames through the roof. Chief 76 established command. Engine 76 began an aggressive interior attack with a 3 inch line. Units began to protect exposures with hand lines, while crews searched structure for any residents. The fire was brought under control and the crew of Rescue 56 was brought in to stabilize the garage with T-Shores. Crew then began overhaul on the structure and managed to save several family heirlooms. The Warren County Fire Investigation Team was called to the scene. Units responding included Hamilton Township Engine 76, Engine 77, Chief 76, Chief 77, Squad 76, EMS 76, Inspector 76, Deerfield Ladder 57, Rescue 56, Battalion 56, Inspector 57, South Lebanon Engine 46, Chief 46, Salem-Morrow Engine 71, Chief 71, Chief 72, Air 71, Harlan Township Chief 81, Engine 82, Tanker 84, Lebanon Engine 42, Medic 41, Battalion 41, Loveland-Symmes Engine 62, Chief 61, Chief 64, Goshen 1 George 21 , Chief 1 George 90 . Click below for more photos.

Published: May 21, 2006

On Sunday May 21, 2006 at 7:45PM Engine 76, Engine 77 and Squad 77 responded to the 530 block of Grandin Rd for a report of a structure fire. Engine 76 arrived first due and found nothing showing from the exterior. Units on scene began investigating and found flames showing from the top of a hydrogen tank. Thermal Imagining revealed active hydrogen fire coming from the tank, The visible flames appeared to be the insulation burning. Unmanned master streams were placed in-service spraying the area of fire. Liquid Nitrogen was then introduced into the tank to extinguish the hydrogen fire. HazMat sealed the leak. The plant was then ventilated with positive pressure with air quality monitoring taking place. Damage to the plant was minimal and one person was transported to Bethesda Medical Center with minor injuries. Units responding included Hamilton Township Engine 76, Engine 77, Engine 78, Squad 76, Squad 77, Chief 76, Chief 77, Inspector 76, South Lebanon Engine 46-2, Deerfield Ladder 57, Medic 57, Engine 58, Battalion 56, Chief 56, Salem-Morrow Engine 71, Chief 72, Harlan Township Engine 81, Engine 82, Mason Medic 52, Lebanon Ladder 41, Battalion 41, Loveland-Symmes Engine 62, Goshen Ladder 1G21, Chief 1G90, Warren County HazMat, and Warren County Emergency Management Agency. Click below for more photos.

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