Fire Department
SCIOTO TOWHSHIP FIREFIGHTER APPLICATION
Click on the link below to begin the application process.
Once completed, email to Ncline@sciototownship.com
We are collecting toys from now until Christmas Eve. We are located at our new station at 440 Walker Road. This drive gives directly to local children in our community. Our local churches distribute to families that truly need the help. We can also take gift cards for the older children or to fulfill specific requests.
JOB POSTING
PART-TIME FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC/ EMT
SCIOTO TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT
PICKAWAY COUNTY, OHIO
The Scioto Township Fire Department is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Part-Time Firefighter & Paramedic/ EMT. Part-time pay rate is $16.00/hr. Due to our community’s rapid growth, Scioto Township is building a new fire house and looking to add additional part-Time staffing. These positions are under the direct supervision of a Captain/Lieutenant that performs fire suppression, fire prevention, and emergency medical services related functions. Qualifications include:
- Valid Ohio EMT-Paramedic or EMT-B Certification
- Valid Ohio Firefighter II Certification;
- Ability to be insured by the Township’s insurance carrier;
- Successfully complete drug screening examinations
- BCI Criminal history check
A complete job description and application may be obtained from the Scioto Township Fire Department, 440 Walker Road, Commercial Point, Ohio 43116, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM Monday through Friday. Also, an application may be obtained by emailing Ncline@sciototownship.com
To be considered, candidates must submit a completed application with copies of relevant certifications
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Questions should be directed to Chief Cline at ncline@sciototownship.com or (614) 877-9124.
Scioto Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSTED: November 22, 2021
Scioto Township Fire Department
In the 1950s, Scioto Township and the Village of Commercial Point were served by the Commercial Point Volunteer Fire Department and the Harrisburg Fire Department. The Fire Chief at this time was Hopper Printle. These Departments eventually disbanded. During the early to mid-1960s, the community experienced several major structure fires. In response to these incidents, several concerned citizens banded together to form the Scioto Township Volunteer Fire Department.
Employment opportunities at the Scioto Township Fire Department
For any employment opportunities at the Scioto Township Fire Department, please email Fire Chief Neil Cline at ncline@sciototownship.com
Firehouse Visits & Parties
The Scioto Township Fire Department is here for you with open doors to residents, school classes and community groups. To tour the departments stations, contact the Fire Department at 614-877-9124 or via email at ncline@sciototownship.com. Fire Department staff will arrange a time that’s convenient for your group.
FIREHOUSE VISITS & PARTIES
TOURS
To tour the departments stations, contact the Fire Department at 614-877-9124 or via email at ncline@sciototownship.com. Fire Department staff will arrange a time that’s convenient for your group.
BLOCK PARTIES
Block parties provide an excellent opportunity for fire prevention education training. If your neighborhood is planning a block party, contact the Fire Department to arrange for staff to bring a fire pumper to the outing for show-and-tell.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Children’s birthday parties are a wonderful opportunity for fire prevention education. If you have a birthday party planned, contact us about including a fire engine celebration. Scioto Township Fire Department staff will bring a fire pumper to birthday parties for show-and-tell for the kids.
CPR/AED
Scioto Township Fire Department offers CPR/AED classes for residents at no cost. They typically take two hours to complete. If you would like more information, please contact the Fire Chief at 6141-877-9124. We also offer healthcare provider CPR classes for small groups. These classes are five hours long and geared towards those working in the health care field. The cost for these classes is $35.00 per person. The minimum number of people needed for these is 5 and the maximum is 8.
The founding members of the Scioto Township Volunteer Fire Department included Chief Don Thrasher, John Parmenter, Chuck Parmenter, and several others. These men and several other citizens sought donations and raised funds to purchase used fire apparatus and equipment. The Scioto Township Volunteer Fire Department was known throughout the country for its annual fundraiser a go kart grand prix that was held in the Village of Commercial Point. Scioto Township has had a long lineage of excellent staff including those who serve now.
In the early 1970s, the members of the Department built the current fire station located at 25 Harsh Alley, in Commercial Point. In the late mid 1980s, the Department expanded and completed an addition to the Station. This addition provided much-needed living quarters, a training room, and kitchen facilities. In January of 1980, the Department expanded its services to the community by staffing the Station with a full-time firefighter and full-time Fire Chief. In 1987, the Department expanded to three full-time firefighters. These firefighters worked five, ten hour shifts during the week. In response to increased call volumes, the Department expanded to a three platoon schedule (24 hours on-duty/48 hours off-duty) with four fighters on-duty every day, 365 days a year. This occurred on June 1, 1996.
The Scioto Township Fire Department currently consists of twelve full-time firefighters and a full-time Fire Chief. In addition, we have twenty-one part-time personnel. The Department provides primary fire protection services to approximately 11,000 residents in Scioto Township and the Villages of Commercial Point and Orient. In addition to fire protection, the Department provides rescue services, Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services, trench/cave-in rescue services, and hazardous materials services. The Scioto Township Fire Department also provides mutual aid assistance to Harrison Township Fire Department, Hamilton Township Fire Department, Jackson Township Fire Department, Pleasant Township Fire Department, and the Tri-County Joint Fire District/Sterling Joint Ambulance District.