Porter Township Fire Department

04/10/2026

The Little League Parade will begin at 6:00 PM tonight in Porter Township.

Motorists are asked to use caution, watch for children and pedestrians, and expect brief traffic delays along the parade route.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we hope to see you out supporting our local teams! ⚾🚦

03/18/2026

🚨 Public Service Announcement 🚨

The Porter Township Fire Department will be participating in the statewide Tornado Drill today at 9:50 AM.

🔊 At that time, the Tornado Siren will sound as a steady 3-minute blast.

⚠️ This is only a drill. There is no emergency.

This drill helps ensure our community is prepared in the event of severe weather. Thank you for your attention and cooperation!

02/09/2026

Happy Birthday to our daytime supervisor, Dylan Hale. Thank you for your leadership and dedication to the crew and our community. We hope you have a great day — stay safe and enjoy it!

01/14/2026

We extend our sincerest condolences to the Cunningham family and to all who knew and loved John. John made a tremendous positive impact in our community, including his 7 years of service with the Porter Township Fire Department. John leaves a legacy of service that we respect and appreciate. May his family and friends feel the love and support that John provided to so many during this difficult time.

Home > Obituaries > John Cunningham John Cunningham 1969 - 2026 John David Cunningham, 56, of Wheelersburg, OH passed away Thursday, January 9, 2026, at his residence. He was born December 17, 1969, to the late Karl and Melva (Akers) Cunningham and survived by his wife, Linda (Oppy) Cunningham, whom...

12/31/2025

We hope you have a fantastic New Year & Remember The Best Resolution: Drive Sober

12/03/2025

10/31/2025

Don’t forget this weekend.

10/22/2025

Happy Birthday, Deputy Chief Dave Prater!

Today we celebrate one of our own — Deputy Chief and Porter Township Trustee Dave Prater!

Dave’s leadership, steady hand, and commitment to serving our community are second to none. Whether he’s on scene, in the station, or representing Porter Township, he always leads with integrity, compassion, and a servant’s heart.

From all of us at the Porter Township Fire Department, thank you for everything you do!

10/11/2025

Reminder: Today is the Fire Department Open House between 5-7pm!

10/06/2025

🚒 Community Announcement!

To make sure everyone can join us — and to avoid conflicts with youth games and the Ohio State game — this year’s event will start a little later, running from 5:00–7:00 PM!

Come out and spend the evening with your Porter Township Fire Department! Bring the family, enjoy the fun, and meet the firefighters who serve our community.

📍 Porter Township Fire Departmen

🗓️ October 11, 2025

🕔 5:00–7:00 PM

We’re looking forward to seeing you there! 🔥🚒