Fire Department
The Bethel Township Fire Department consists of 35 members. Personnel work a combination of 12 hour shifts and 24 hour shifts. Staffing consists of 4 cross trained Firefighters/EMS, staffing is supplemented with township staff should the need arise. There is also a night time "on duty chief" who is on call and responds with command vehicle. With staffing the way it is the department is able to have personnel on station 24 hours a day thus ensuring a quick response should an emergency arise. The Fire Department can be reach by calling 937.845.4274 for non-emergency calls. All emergency calls should be directed to 9-1-1.
Command Staff
Andy Ehrhart - Fire Chief
Jay Zimmerman - Assistant Fire Chief
Josh Schiebrel - Assitant Fire Chief
Terry Weldon - Captain
Mike Arnold - Captain