Washington Twp. Volunteer Fire Department

08/31/2026

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08/24/2026

🚒 WTVFD GUN RAFFLE — BENEFIT FOR FIREFIGHTER KYLE ALBERT 🚒

Please help us support Kyle Albert, one of our firefighters who was recently injured in an off-duty accident. Our fire department family is coming together to help Kyle during his recovery, and we’d love the support of our community!

🎟️ Tickets: $20 each
🎟️ Only 602 (Kyle's unit number) tickets available!
📅 Drawing will be held two weeks after the final ticket is sold.

There are 6 great prizes included in the raffle!

All proceeds from this benefit will go toward helping Kyle and his family as he recovers.

If you’d like to purchase a ticket, reach out to a Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department member (or commment below). Please help us spread the word by sharing this post!

🚨Must be 21 or older to enter and legally eligible to receive a firearm under state and federal law. Winners must successfully complete the required background check.

08/19/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Retired Firefighter Dale Caskey.

Dale dedicated 32 years of service as a volunteer firefighter with Washington Township, answering the call and serving his neighbors and community.

Dale’s dedication and willingness to serve will not be forgotten.

We are grateful for his many years of service and the difference he made in our community.

Please keep Dale’s family, friends, and his fire service family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Dale. We’ll take it from here. 🚒🖤

View Dale F. Caskey's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

08/14/2026

Join us for a day on the greens!

08/12/2026

One month from tomorrow!!! Let's fill the golf course and enjoy some fun times!

https://pleasantviewgolfclub.com/wtvfd26/

08/07/2026

🚑🎉 Congratulations, Jeff & Tracie Snook! 🎉🚑

Please join us in congratulating Jeff and Tracie Snook on successfully passing their National Registry EMT certification!

Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to serving our community have paid off. We’re proud to have you as part of our fire department family and excited to see you put those new skills to work! 🚒❤️

🚨Congratulations, FF/EMT Jeff & EMT Tracie! Well deserved! 👏👏

08/05/2026

*The Roadway is reopened*

Salemchurch between Hartzell and Oakhill was closed as crews operated on a working structure fire. Units have cleared, and the roadway is reopened.

08/04/2026

🐷 Calling all Washington Twp 4-H families! 🐷

We're on the hunt for a 2026 Stark County Fair Market Hog Project to support!

🚨Our department is looking to purchase a market hog from a local Washington Township 4-H member, and we'd love to be included on your 2026 Stark County Fair buyer letter mailing list.

💚 Know a Washington Township 4-H'er raising a market hog? Please tag them below or share this post with them!

📬 Buyer letter deadline: August 15 — so don't wait!

We're excited to support a hardworking 4-H member and can't wait to see all the amazing projects at next year's fair! 🐽🍀

07/18/2026

Washington Twp. Volunteer Fire Department is proud to announce the receipt of a $157,000 federal grant dedicated to upgrading our SCBA’s and RIT Pack. This grant was used to purchase 16 brand new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air packs and all-new masks, and RIT pack, ensuring the highest level of safety for our firefighters.
SCBA are a crucial piece of firefighting equipment and safety. These new packs have approximately 45 minutes of clean, breathable air, allowing firefighters to safely do their jobs in searching for victims, fire extinguishment, ventilation, overhaul, HAZMAT situations, and confined space rescue scenarios. A RIT pack is used in a situation of needs for a Rapid Intervention Team, to recuse a downed, or lost firefighter. A RIT pack contains its own air bottle, with approximately 60 minutes of air, as well as face piece in the event that a firefighters SCBA fails, or a downed victim needs fresh air.
With firefighter safety top of mind, the $157,000 award also provides immense financial relief to the local community. With the funding of this grant, previous, current and future levy money, graciously voted on by our fantastic supporters, can be allocated towards other needs by the department, such as structural firefighting gear, tools, truck and equipment maintenance and other necessities, without putting strain on our current levy money.
We appreciate the hard work by those who put together the request for the grant. Without their hard work, research, knowledge and efforts, the acceptance of this grant would not have been possible. These SCBA’s and RIT pack will be a great piece of safety equipment, not only to the residents of Washington Township, but the other communities we provide mutual aid to. As always, we appreciate your continued support!

07/16/2026

🚨 Air Quality Alert – Thursday and Friday 🚨

Does anyone smell smoke? Is something on fire?

What you are likely smelling and even seeing is from the Canadian Wild Fires!

An Air Quality Alert has been issued for all of Northeast Ohio as a thick layer of wildfire smoke continues to move into our area from the north. This is expected to create some of the poorest air quality we've experienced in northern Ohio.

🌫️ If possible:
• Limit prolonged time outdoors, especially strenuous activities.
• Keep windows and doors closed.
• Run your air conditioning on recirculate if available.
• Those with asthma, COPD, heart disease, older adults, young children, and anyone sensitive to smoke should take extra precautions.

Please check on family members, friends, and neighbors who may be more vulnerable to poor air quality.

Stay informed, stay safe, and take steps to protect your health.