Truro Township Fire Department

06/07/2026

Firefighter Dustin Mogg is commended on his last day on company prior to taking on the responsibilities as Fire Marshal. His dedication and expertise will undoubtedly serve him well in his new role, and we are all proud of his career progression. Congratulations Dustin!

06/04/2026

Congratulations to Jack Mignery on your official swearing-in today. Truro Township Fire Department is proud to have you on the team. Welcome aboard, and best of luck as you begin your fire service career!

06/02/2026

Today we celebrate Fire Marshal Theo Schmidt as he retires after more than 25 years of dedicated service to the department and community. Theo began his career on March 8, 2001, and has spent his time serving with professionalism, leadership, and commitment to fire prevention and public safety.

He has been a trusted colleague, mentor, and friend, leaving a lasting impact on the department. Thank you, Theo, for your service and dedication. Wishing you a long, healthy, and well-deserved retirement.

05/30/2026

Always great getting together with neighboring departments! Thanks for coming out Engine 151

Great training yesterday with Truro Township Fire Department. Crews focused on Saving Our Own and victim movement to sharpen critical response skills. 🚒🔥

05/25/2026

Today, on Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We also remember the families who carry that sacrifice every day — spouses, children, parents, siblings, and friends whose lives were forever changed.
Their courage, loss, and resilience deserve remembrance and gratitude.

05/21/2026

Station 161 crews spent the morning utilizing a new training prop built by members of the department over the last few weeks. Today’s drill focused on self rescue by going through a 16 inch stud wall and crawling through a low profile clearing.

05/17/2026

The Truro Township Fire Department honors the life and legacy of former Fire Chief James “Jim” Sharps, who dedicated 30 years of faithful service to our community. Retired Chief Sharps passed away on Friday, May 15th.

Chief Sharps began his career with Truro Township in 1977, rising through the ranks with unwavering commitment—promoted to Lieutenant in 1984, Assistant Chief in 1995, and ultimately serving as Fire Chief from 1996 to 2007.

Throughout his distinguished career, Chief Sharps was known for his dedication not only to the department, but to the firefighters he mentored and inspired, including our current Fire Chief, Chase Bryan. Many remember him for his genuine connection to the crews—often stopping by the station on weekend mornings to share coffee and conversation with the crews. His leadership left a lasting impact, including his instrumental role in the construction of Station 162 on Livingston Avenue and his passion for training the next generation as an instructor with the Ohio Fire Academy.

His legacy of service continued through his son, Jeff Sharps, who also served as Fire Chief for Truro Township from 2018-2025. A testament to the family’s enduring commitment to the fire service and community service.

We are deeply grateful for Chief Sharps’ decades of leadership, mentorship, and dedication. His contributions will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, Chief Sharps. Your watch has ended.

05/16/2026

As EMS Week begins tomorrow, we want to recognize and thank all EMS providers for the work they do every day to serve their communities.

A special thank you to the paramedics and EMTs of Truro Township Fire Department, along with the surrounding agencies we work beside regularly. Your professionalism, dedication, and compassion make a difference on every call — whether it’s a major emergency or someone simply needing help on their worst day.

Thank you for the long hours, the missed holidays, the teamwork, and the commitment to caring for others. We appreciate everything you do for our community.

05/10/2026

04/24/2026