FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO
Chief 231
The Pleasant Township Fire Department was established in 1976
Harry H. Jahn - Chief - Kenneth A. Green - Assistant Chief - Richard M. Welch - Captain - John Cooper - Lieutenant
Grass Fighter 231
2018 Rosenbauer Engine/Rescue 1500 GPM Pump, 750 Gallons Water, 30 Gallons Foam
Pleasant Township Fire Department Logo Established in 2017
Pleasant Township Fire Levy
On March 19th, a fire levy will be on the ballot for the Pleasant Township Fire Department. The levy will be used to sustain the current services provided to the residents. To learn more about the levy, the Township has two informational sessions scheduled. The following dates are Tuesday, February 27 at 6:00 pm and Tuesday March 5 at 7:00 pm. The location will be Township Hall, 5373 Norton Road.
Soon, there will be more information with a link to questions provided by ‘Citizens to Keep Pleasant Township Safe’.
PUBLIC BID NOTICE: Please review our public bid process and list for exercise equipment, here.
Captains
NOW HIRING
JOB POSITION: Part-Time Firefighter/Paramedic
The Pleasant Township Fire Department located in South Western Franklin County is seeking to fill part time positions. Once orientation training is completed part time members are assigned to a unit day and have the opportunity to work a “provisional” or every 6th day schedule, or can work per diem according to their schedule. Part-time members must work a minimum of 18 hours per month.
Pleasant Township is a suburb of Columbus consisting of 43 square miles with a population of approximately 7,000 permanent residents. The department responds to nearly 1,300 calls for service from a single firehouse staffing a Rescue Engine and Medic as primary equipment daily. Other equipment includes a 3,000 gallon tanker, state of the art grass fire vehicle, as well as water and agricultural technical rescue capabilities. The department maintains a reserve engine and medic as well. In 2021 we responded to 57 working fires. We consistently provide mutual aid to departments in 3 counties.
Working under the direction of a shift Lieutenant, daily staffing is 5-7 personnel per day with multiple shifts available daily for part time members. Other benefits include access to state of the art fitness facility, ability to attend training outside of the department, holiday pay for 10 holidays annually, uniforms.
In the past five years the department has upgraded over $1.5 million in equipment to include new 2018 rescue engine, remounted 2018 medic, SCBA’s, turnout gear, radios, cardiac monitors, power cots, Lucas III CPR devices and various other systems and equipment. We are expecting delivery of a new medic and e-draulic extrication tools and other extrication equipment this year.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS PROCESS
-Certified Ohio Firefighter II - Application - DOWNLOAD & PRINT
-Certified Ohio Paramedic - Reference Check
-Valid Ohio Driver’s License - Interview with Lieutenants
- Background Investigation
- Driving Abstract
Interested individuals who meet the minimum qualifications can obtain an application at the firehouse located at 5373 Norton Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123, or click here to access the PDF version of our application. Completed applications can be dropped off at the firehouse with copies of your driver's license and all applicable certifications, or emailed to btaylor@pleasanttownship.com. Though we accept applications at all times, to be considered for this hiring period, applications must be received no later than January 31, 2022. The PTFD is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace.
Lieutenants
Engine 231
Medic 232
Pleasant Township Fire Department Logo Established in 1976, Retired in 2017
Medic 231
5373 Norton Road
Grove City, Ohio 43123
Phone # (614) 877-4375 or (614) 877-4376
Fax # (614) 877-9795
2009 International/Pierce Tanker 1250GPM Pump, 3000 Gallons Water
2017 International with a 2003 remounted Horton box.
2018 Ford F-550/Weis Fire & Safety 300GPM, 300 Gal Water, 20 Gal Foam
2009 International/Horton
2017 Ford F-350 Station Truck.
Utility 231
Tanker 231
Harrisburg Homecoming-Sparky & Pluggie
2009-Jason Adams with Students & Staff from Pleasant View MS
2017 Ford Explorer