Blanchard Township Fire Department

08/18/2026

🌟Happy Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day! 🌟

A special THANK YOU ❗️to those who volunteer on our team and contribute their personal time to helping people in our community when they need us most … you are one of a kind and we appreciate you! 🥇❤️

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

08/18/2026

Community, Fun & a Whole Lot of Water! 💦🚒

What a fun way to wrap up the summer! ☀️

This past weekend, Good Shepherd Church of Benton Ridge invited the Blanchard Township Fire Department to join them at the Village Park for Summer’s Last Blast — and we were happy to bring the water! 💦

Our firefighters had a great time helping keep the BIG slip-and-slide nice and wet while kids and families enjoyed an afternoon of fun, laughter, and community fellowship.

We love opportunities like this to get outside the station, connect with our community, and be part of events that bring everyone together. ❤️

A big THANK YOU to Good Shepherd Church for inviting us and for putting together such a great community event!

From all of us at Blanchard Township Fire Department — thanks for letting us be part of the fun! 🚒💦

08/06/2026

📢Today, the Blanchard Township Fire Department proudly recognizes and celebrates an incredible milestone.📢

After 48 years of dedicated volunteer service (WOW‼️)we extend our deepest gratitude to one of our own as he retires from the department. Robert Crawford!

Over the past four decades, Bob has served in multiple roles, always answering the call with dedication, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to our department and the community we proudly serve. His leadership, experience, and willingness to help wherever needed has left a lasting mark on our members and on countless lives throughout Blanchard Township.

On behalf of the entire Blanchard Township Fire Department and the community we serve, thank you for your selfless service, countless sacrifices, and unwavering dedication. Your legacy will continue to inspire future generations of firefighters.🥇

👏Bob's retirement and long term service was recognized at the department's business meeting this week. Please join us in congratulating our retiree and wishing Bob many years of health, happiness, and a well-deserved retirement.

❤️🚒 Thank you for 48 years of service Bob!

07/28/2026

Thank you to those who came out and helped with Truck Checks at the fire department last week!

Truck checks are one of the most important things our volunteer firefighters do behind the scenes to ensure we're ready when our community needs us. Every compartment, every tool, and every piece of equipment is inspected to make sure it's in working order and ready to respond at a moment's notice.

Our volunteers spent time inspecting and organizing essential equipment, including:
🚒 Emergency maps and guidebooks
🔦 Flashlights, batteries, tools
🧰 General truck maintenance
💧 Pumps, hoses, and water supply
🩹 First aid kits, AEDs, LifeVac devices, oxygen, and masks
🧯 Fire extinguishers
🚧 Road flares and wheel chocks
🪜 Ladders
🌊 Water rescue equipment
💡 Emergency lighting and truck lights
…and so much more.

Thank you to our dedicated volunteers for taking the time to ensure every truck is prepared for whatever emergency comes next. Your commitment and attention to detail make all the difference.

Prepared. Equipped. Ready to Serve. ❤️🚒

07/21/2026

Have you been wanting to make an impact in your local community❓
Learn valuable emergency response skills ❓
Be a part of a great team ❓
Help protect lives and property ❓

⭐Come join us at Blanchard Township Fire Department as a Volunteer Firefighter!

With our current shortage of volunteer firefighters, we could use more help to answer various calls related to: smoke, fire, vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, etc.

💬Send us a message here on Facebook if you are interested!
OR apply here: https://sfmengage.com.ohio.gov/volunteer-firefighter-recruitment-portal/

07/12/2026

07/03/2026

🔥 Interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter? The Ohio Fire Academy is offering a FREE 36-hour Volunteer Firefighter Course on Aug. 14-16 & Aug. 21-23. To learn more and register, click here: https://bit.ly/4abhWRw

Use keyword: “Volunteer Firefighter”

06/30/2026

More heat safety tips to share with you!

Love how they say…
“Well…Ohio has officially entered “walk outside and immediately regret your life choices” season.” 🤣🤣🤣

It’s so true!

06/30/2026

⚠️Extreme Heat Warning for our area!
Take a moment to review the Information in the graphic below to learn the signs of heat illness and when to call for help.
Please be smart and stay hydrated, dress cool, and take breaks in the a/c !

06/28/2026

Gosh that chicken was good wasn’t it ⁉️
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our Chicken BBQ! Your support, generosity, and community spirit made the day a wonderful success.❤️

We hope you enjoyed the meal and the opportunity to spend time with friends, family and neighbors. Every meal and dessert purchased helps support our volunteer fire department, allowing us to continue serving and protecting our community.

Also a BIG THANK YOU to our volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who helped make this event possible.

Thank you for supporting your local volunteer firefighters—we look forward to seeing you at our next event! 🚒❤️🐔