Monclova Township Professional Firefighters Local 5450

06/12/2026

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

1st Prize: Weller Special Reserve, Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye, and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (9 year 1 month) 2nd Prize: Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3rd Prize: Four Roses Small Batch Select and Maker's Mark Cask Strength (7 year 5 month)

Congratulations:
1st: Brent Geer
2nd: Alex Lantz
3rd: Sam Mcmurran

05/17/2026

🚨Bourbon Basket Raffle Drawing🚨

Congratulations:
1st: Brent Geer
2nd: Alex Lantz
3rd: Sam Mcmurran

05/13/2026

🚨 LAST CALL UNDER 20 TICKETS REMAINING 🚨

⏳ Time is running out! We are down to fewer than 20 tickets left for the Monclova Township Professional Firefighters Local 5450 Bourbon Raffle — and once they’re gone, that’s it.

📅 DRAWING ANNOUNCEMENT COMING THIS FRIDAY!

Once the final tickets are sold, we will be making the official drawing announcement on Friday. Don’t get left out.

🎟️ $20/ticket · Only a handful left

Contact any Local 5450 member to grab your ticket before the drawing is called!
Your support helps us serve and protect our community.

05/05/2026

Monclova Township Fire-Rescue | Founding Member

Today, we commemorate and lay to rest the life and service of Melvin “Pete” Plocek, one of Monclova Township Fire’s founding members, who dedicated 26 years to this township and significantly contributed to the development of our fire department.
Pete was part of the founding generation that built this department from the ground up — his commitment, sacrifice, and service laid the foundation that every member who followed has stood upon.
The courage of those who built this department lives on in every call we answer, every life we protect, and every generation of firefighters they inspired.
We are proud to have served alongside him. We are honored to carry his legacy forward.

05/03/2026

🥃 BOURBON RAFFLE 🥃

Support your local firefighters and win some seriously impressive bourbon! We're raffling off 3 incredible prize baskets featuring premium, hard-to-find bottles.

🏆 PRIZE #1 (~$350 Value)
• Weller Special Reserve
• Colonel E.H. Taylor Straight Rye (Bottled in Bond)
• Elijah Craig Barrel Proof (9 Year 1 Month)

🥈 PRIZE #2
• Jefferson's Ocean Aged at Sea
• Woodford Reserve Double Oaked

🥉 PRIZE #3
• Four Roses Small Batch Select
• Maker's Mark Cask Strength (7 Years 5 Months)

🎟️ Tickets: $20 each — only 150 available!
🎯 Drawing will be held when all 150 tickets are sold (Updates will be posted on our Page)
📍 Need not be present to win

Contact any Local 5450 member to grab your tickets before they're gone!

Every ticket sold goes directly to supporting the men and women of Monclova Township Professional Firefighters Local 5450.

✅ Must be 21+ to purchase.

05/01/2026

We honor the life and legacy of Melvin “Pete” Plocek, a man whose commitment to Monclova Township helped shape the very foundation of our Fire Department. Alongside his day job and farming, Pete proudly served 26 years as a volunteer firefighter, answering the call whenever his community needed him. As a founding member of Monclova Township Fire~Rescue, his dedication, steady presence, and belief in public service set the standard.
Like many of our earliest volunteers, Pete balanced life, work, farming, and service without hesitation, giving his time not for recognition, but for the safety and well-being of his neighbors. His legacy lives on in the department he helped build. Pete's Department photo is from 1974. Engine screenshot is a general picture of Monclova firefighter attire from 1966. We extend our gratitude for a life of service and offer our heartfelt condolences to the Plocek family.

04/25/2026

🚨 Safety Township Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨
Is your child entering kindergarten this fall? Don't miss Monclova Township's Safety Township program — a hands-on safety experience designed just for them!
Kids will practice walking to school, riding the school bus (using a real AW school bus!), navigating traffic signals, and learn how to react safely in an emergency. All skills they can use every single day.
📅 Program Dates: June 8–12, 2026
📍 Location: Monclova Primary Elementary, 8035 Monclova Road, Monclova, OH 43542
📋 What you need to know:
✅ Registration: $30 (check payable to Monclova Township)
✅ Class size: Limited to 30 students per session — first come, first served!
✅ Sessions: AM & PM available — be sure to indicate your preference on the form
✅ Drop off registration at the Administration Building, 4335 Albon Road (Mon 12p–4p / Tues–Fri 8a–4p) or mail it in — payment must accompany registration
📝 Register here: https://monclovatwp.org/monclova-townships-safety-township-program-is-designed-for-children-entering-kindergarten-in-the-fall-of-2024/
❓ Questions? Reach out to the Fire Prevention Bureau at [email protected]
⏳ Registration closes when spots are filled — sign up today before it's too late!

04/22/2026

TEAM MEMBER TUESDAY

This week we are proud to introduce Firefighter/EMT Doug Bergman, currently assigned to B-Shift at Monclova Township Fire & Rescue.

Doug began his career after graduating from Penta Career Center with his Firefighter II certification. He joined Allen-Clay Joint Fire District as a volunteer/part-time member while earning his EMT certification in Oregon. Doug joined Monclova Township Fire Department in 2018 as a part-time member and was hired full-time in 2022. He also serves as a Firefighter with NASCAR Motorsports.

What inspired you to become a firefighter?
Doug shares that his inspiration came from his father and grandfather. With family roots in law enforcement through the Toledo Police Department, he always knew he wanted a career in public service—but ultimately found his passion in the fire service.

Favorite part about working for Monclova Township?
Doug enjoys that there’s never a dull moment. Between the crews and the community, the job brings constant energy, strong camaraderie, and the ability to have fun while serving others.

Favorite firehouse meal?
Anything Kiah is cooking—she always has something great up her sleeve.

Off the job you’ll find him:
Spending time with friends and family, fishing, riding SXS, camping—basically anything outdoors.

Favorite part of the job:
Doug says his favorite part is working alongside people he continues to grow with and considers family, while also making a difference in a community that always puts a smile on his face.

👏 Thank you, Doug, for your dedication and commitment to serving the Monclova community!