Columbia Township Fire Department

Columbia Township Fire Department Columbia Township Fire Department, Columbia Station, Lorain County, Ohio 44028 The station is manned 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by two firefighters.

Columbia Township Fire Department is a volunteer/part-time department in Lorain County, Ohio. The department is comprised of 1 station and 33 total members, with each member being a trained firefighter & EMT. There is one (1) member trained to Firefighter Level I and thirty-two (32) members trained to Firefighter Level II. There are twelve (12) members trained to the EMT-Basic level, one (1) membe

r trained to the EMT-Advanced level, and twenty (20) members trained to the Paramedic level. Various members have specialty education/training(s) such as: Rescue Diver, Ice Rescue Technician, Hazardous Materials Technician, Bomb Squad, Fire Investigator, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor, EMS Instructor, Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Instructor, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Instructor, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor, etc...

All firefighters have pagers provided to them by the department where they receive all fire, EMS, and miscellaneous calls that are toned out through the Lorain County 911 dispatch center. Additionally, firefighters are divided into three shifts (A shift, B shift, & C shift) that are a part of an "on call" rotation. The rotation calls for two firefighters to work "on call" each night (7 days a week) from 6pm to 6am, to support the station duty personnel. On Saturday and Sunday from the hours of 6am to 6pm, one firefighter works "on call day coverage" to support the station duty personnel. Comments made by the public are not always verified, and do not necessarily reflect the views, policies or practices of the Columbia Township Fire Department. By using this page, you agree to the following:
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Join us August 29th for a Blood Drive sponsored by the American Red Cross! You will find all the information below. You ...
08/05/2026

Join us August 29th for a Blood Drive sponsored by the American Red Cross! You will find all the information below. You must register to give blood.

Columbia Township Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Firefighter Paramedic. Applica...
07/30/2026

Columbia Township Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Full Time Firefighter Paramedic. Applications are available online at www.columbiatwp.us/fire or at the Columbia Town Hall located at 25496 Royalton Rd., Columbia Station, OH 44028. Office hours are from 9am to 1pm Monday through Friday. More information and requirements are listed below.

Columbia Township Fire Department would like to extend our utmost condolences to the family, friends, and our brothers a...
07/19/2026

Columbia Township Fire Department would like to extend our utmost condolences to the family, friends, and our brothers at North Randall Fire Department for the loss of Firefighter Camron Duvall. Such a tragedy and immense loss. May you rest in peace, brother.

NRFD lost a brother this morning due to a tragic accident. Condolences to friends and family, and his brothers and sisters of NRFD

Be Advised ⚠️ Upcoming road closure
07/10/2026

Be Advised ⚠️ Upcoming road closure

🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧

West River Road, between Sprague Road and Osborne Road, will be closed for repairs by the Lorain County Engineer’s Office beginning Monday, July 13, through Monday, July 27.

Please follow the posted detour signage and plan for extra travel time.

Thank you for your patience while these improvements are completed.

From all of us at Columbia Township Fire Department, have a safe and happy Independence Day!
07/04/2026

From all of us at Columbia Township Fire Department, have a safe and happy Independence Day!

07/04/2026

⚠️ 🚧 Road Closure Advisory 🚧 ⚠️

Due to power lines and/or trees down in the roadway, the following road closures are in effect:

- E. RIVER ROAD (252)… between Redfern Road and Sprague Road

- JAQUAY ROAD… in the 12000 block area (just north of Nichols Road)

- EMMONS ROAD… between S. Boone Road and E. River Road

**Please avoid these areas and find alternate routes until crews are able to clear the roadway.**

Tonight, Captain Gerald Peters was sworn in as Fire Chief by Columbia Township Trustees. This marks a notable and major ...
06/16/2026

Tonight, Captain Gerald Peters was sworn in as Fire Chief by Columbia Township Trustees. This marks a notable and major milestone for Columbia Township Fire Department, as Chief Gerald Peters serves as the *FIRST* full-time Fire Chief in department history. Chief Peters ushers in a bright future serving the department and the community. Much earned and deserved!

Congratulations, Chief!

🚨 Get your applications in now! 🚨 Application is due by June 30th at noon. Full time applications are available at the C...
06/08/2026

🚨 Get your applications in now! 🚨

Application is due by June 30th at noon. Full time applications are available at the Columbia Township Fire Station.

Details will be available at https://www.columbiatwp.us/

Columbia Township Fire Department is accepting applications for Part-time Firefighter Paramedic. Applications can be pic...
06/02/2026

Columbia Township Fire Department is accepting applications for Part-time Firefighter Paramedic. Applications can be picked up at the Columbia Township Fire Department.

Contact Chief Peters at 440-236-8812 with any questions.

(Applications will be accepted for Firefighter/EMTs who are currently enrolled in Paramedic School)

Blood Drive Saturday, June, 27th! All information and QR code for registering can be found below.
06/02/2026

Blood Drive Saturday, June, 27th! All information and QR code for registering can be found below.

Address

25540 Royalton Road
Columbia Station, OH
44028

Telephone

(440) 236-8812

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