Regular Fire Board Meeting

Regular fire board meeting tonight, Wednesday March 13, 2024 @ 7:00 pm.

Location: Fredericktown Village Council chambers

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

The FCFD Board of Trustees is having a Special Meeting Tuesday, December 19th at 7:00 p.m. at the Village’s Council Chambers where they intend to enter executive session with legal counsel.

JOB POSTING:

The Fredericktown Community Fire District is seeking to hire a Clerk in January 2024 who, after training, will act as the Fiscal Officer of the District. The fiscal officer is responsible for the overall fiscal operations of the Fredericktown Community Fire District. This includes payroll, processing and maintaining accounts payable, preparing fiscal reports, reporting fiscal information to agencies and organizations as appropriate, and ensuring overall security of the District’s fiscal information. A high school diploma or GED is required. An associate degree in business, administrative or secretarial science, or related field and/or at least 2 years of experience in a similar position is preferred. Interested individuals may submit a resume to fcfd410@hotmail.com no later than December 15, 2023. Any questions may be directed to Mollie at 614-404-0735

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

The FCFD Board of Trustees is having a Special Meeting Tuesday, November 21st at 7:00 p.m. at the Village’s Council Chambers where they intend to enter executive session with legal counsel.

FCFD Responds to brush fire on Lucerne

CH411, E419, G412, G414 were dispatched to the 14000 block of Lucerne Road at 6:17pm Monday on the report of a brush fire that had gotten out of control.

Upon arrival a large pile of debris was found on fire just a few feet away from a standing corn field. The fire spread to the woodpile that was right next to it. Crews quickly stopped the fire from spreading to the corn field, knocking down embers that were traveling in that direction. Around 1300 gallons of water were used during suppression. No damage to structures or neighboring crops occurred.

Although the fire came in after the State of Ohio burn ban hours for the day, the fire contained materials and items that are not permitted to be open burned at any time. Tires, trash, and other items are not permitted, and are under laws from the Ohio EPA through the Ohio Revised Code.

Residents were advised of the proper burn laws in the State.

All FCFD units were back in quarters at 7:04pm.

Mulch fire on Sparta Road

CH411, CAPT415, E419, T417 were dispatched to the 10000 block of Sparta Road at 5:15pm Monday on the report of a commercial structure fire. Mount Vernon Fire Department was automatically dispatched mutual-aid, but later cancelled.

Upon arrival, several small spot fires were located in a large mulch pile on site at the business. The fires were extinguished by the crew of E419.

All FCFD units were back in quarters by 5:42pm

Painter road woods fire

G412 and T417 were dispatched to the 2300 block of Painter Road (Perry Twp) at 5:01am Friday morning on the report of a woods fire. Mutual-aid from Jefferson Township (Bellville) were also dispatched and responded with G121 and an ATV.

Upon arrival to the scene, roughly 2-3 acres of leaves, brush, and trees were on fire behind the residence. With limited access, firefighters worked with hand tools in addition to the fire apparatus for suppression.

The fire had been burning for several hours before being reported. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Thank you to the many neighbors this morning that came to the aid of the landowner and firefighters. Great information and assistance from them aided in the fire from getting any larger. Quick work by all saved any structures nearby from being damaged.

All FCFD crews were back in quarters by 8:30am.

FCFD visits career and hobby day

Firefighters visited the Fredericktown Elementary School on Thursday for their second annual Hobby and Career Fair. They are showing off some of the tools, gear, and equipment that we use on a regular basis and answering all sorts of questions. This is just one of the many ways that the Fredericktown Community Fire District is interacting and educating within the area.

Yearly our programs reach out to thousands of people of all ages and not just from our area, but those passing through or interested in learning more. Thank you to Lt. Rook, FF Leasure, FF Mast, and FF Thompson for spending the day with the kids!

Firefighters start morning out right

Fire crews starting the morning out with a little sweat at the Fredericktown track. It’s great having this facility in addition to our in-house workout/training facility that our firefighters have invested and put together on their own. This regularly keeps more firefighters on station and supports the objectives of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Life Safety initiatives.

FCFD replacement levy passes

We would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to residents of the Fredericktown Community Fire District for voting in support to pass the replacement 1-mil levy that was on the November 7th ballot.  

“We are blessed to have the backing of the community in the many facets of the work that our firefighters do,” said FCFD Assistant Chief Jason Bostic.  “Our interaction with the community since the announcement of the levy has been very positive and the feedback from residents has been equally such.” 

The replacement levy is the first of its type that the fire district has went after since 2003 when it was originally voted in.  At that time the only change was in the Village of Chesterville leaving the fire district. 

“We know and understand that this election there were several issues on the ballot to be decided in addition to the current economic climate that weighed heavy on decision making,” said Assistant Chief Bostic.  “Our firefighters don’t take lightly their call to service or asking for support.  We will continue to be good stewards to make best use of the finances you have entrusted us with.”