North Georgetown Fire Department

North Georgetown Fire Department The North Georgetown Fire Dept. located in North Georgetown, Ohio is a Private Fire Department that

In cooperation with ODNR-Div of Wildlife, along with receiving a ODNR-VFA grant to install a dry hydrant at Zepernick La...
08/15/2026

In cooperation with ODNR-Div of Wildlife, along with receiving a ODNR-VFA grant to install a dry hydrant at Zepernick Lake, the hydrant was installed today. This dry hydrant not only will benefit our dept, it will benefit all of the surrounding depts.

We would like to thank Hanover Twp. Vol. FD for assisting with the installation, and also would like to give a big Thank You to Troy Koehn from Equiprents LLC in westville who donated the use of a mini excavator to assist with installation.

What is a Dry Hydrant? A dry hydrant consists of a few parts, a strainer which is placed in a body of water, no less than 2 ft from bottom of body of water and atleast 2 ft deep from top of water. The strainer is connected to pipe which is then buried in the ground below the frost level and rises to a threaded head, which allows us to connect a fire truck to with suction hose. These dry hydrants allow us quick and easy access to water sources that we know are good sources and that do not have to drive into yards, down boat ramps, etc. to try to find a water source to fill tankers.

Ever wonder how much hose is carried on some of our trucks? Just one of our trucks carries 3,600 ft of hose between hand...
07/26/2026

Ever wonder how much hose is carried on some of our trucks? Just one of our trucks carries 3,600 ft of hose between hand lines and supply line.

Today was our annual hose testing, which complies with NFPA regulations and allows us to test every section of hose for any issues or leaks it may have developed over the past year. We use an independent hose testing company, Firecatt Hose Testing, to come in and test all the hose on every truck to make sure there is no issues. This is our seventh year using this company and have always worked well with us on getting this accomplished.

Why use a hose testing company you may ask? It gives us the opportunity to not only have a crew come in who does this everyday and tests thousands upon thousands of hose every month, but also allows us to get all of our hose tested in one day.

We also have our ground ladders tested by this company while doing hose testing. This allows us to not only meet NFPA regulations, but also is tested to their weight ratings to make sure there is not underlying damage.

We would also like to thank West Branch Schools for allowing the use of the parking lot for the hose testing.

Please see the following from the Homeworth Community Group in reference to the Knox Township Festival for July 18th tha...
07/17/2026

Please see the following from the Homeworth Community Group in reference to the Knox Township Festival for July 18th that is held at our Fire Station Grounds:

‼️KNOX TOWNSHIP FESTIVAL POSTPONED‼️

After closely monitoring the forecast, we've made the difficult decision to postpone tomorrow's Knox Township Festival. With the potential for severe weather and conditions that could impact the safety of our vendors, volunteers, entertainers, and community, we believe postponing the event is the best decision for everyone involved.

We know many of you were looking forward to a fun day together, and we're disappointed too. Our team is already working to secure a new date so we can bring the festival back under better conditions and give everyone the experience they deserve.

Please keep an eye on our page for updates. We'll announce the new festival date as soon as it's confirmed.

Thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support of the Knox Township Festival. We can't wait to celebrate with you soon!

03/15/2026

While the weather is nice today and people would like to start cleaning up from winter storms and the recent wind storm, we would like to remind you that the state of Ohio is under the Odnr burn ban. There are several brush fires going on in the area as of this time.

01/31/2026

North Georgetown Fire Department has been awarded a Ohio Dept of Natural Resources- Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant (ODNR-VFA) While this is a 50/50 matching grant, the total amount is for $16,410 with a cost share of $8,205.

The grant will allow us to purchase wildland firefighting gear, which is a lighter and much cheaper (price wise, not quality) version of our structural gear and allows us to keep our structural gear for structure fires, which is its intended use. While it’s a lighter and cheaper version of our structural gear, this gear can not be used on structure fires, as it doesnt contain the certifications for it, as well as the liners required. This gear can also double as extrication/medical gear, which will allow it to be used on accident scenes, and other non structure fire scenes. This gear with it being lighter and less bulky will also increase maneuverability and also lessen the chance of heat stress when there is warm temperatures.

The second part of the grant award will also allow us to purchase and install a dry hydrant at Zepernick Lake, it will allow water to drafted from the lake without worrying about any apparatus sliding down the boat ramp while drafting or sending a person out onto the ice in winter months to make a hole in the ice to be able to get water. Which is both a huge safety factor. This hydrant will not only assist us, it will also assist several other depts in that area, and many residents.

We would like to thank ODNR for all of the gracious assistance they have provided the North Georgetown Fire Department over the last several years.

01/28/2026

Need a place to hold a party, family reunion, or just a large gathering? Contact us about renting the old North Georgetown one room schoolhouse. Indoor seating can hold roughly 40 people, in warmer months also enjoy the outdoor pavilion, along with a large yard for kids to roam or to play games. If interested please contact the chief at 330-525-7029, cost is $150.

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4051 North Street
North Georgetown, OH
44665

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