FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP

FIRE DEPARTMENT

PROTECTING FRANKLIN

TOWNSHIP FOR OVER

70 YEARS

DEDICATED TO

SERVICE

In 1951, a group of Franklin Township residents met in the living room of a family farmhouse and discussed the need for a volunteer fire department. Since that day, we have proudly built a legacy of community-driven emergency services in northern Richland County.

As first responders to fires, medical emergencies, disasters and public service needs, Franklin Township Fire Department protects the lives and property of township residents and visitors. FTFD advances public safety and knowledge through its fire prevention, investigation and education programs. Your support allows FTFD to continue making significant contributions to the safety of Franklin, Weller and Butler townships, as well as EMA and homeland security efforts.

STATIONS & COVERAGE

Franklin Township Fire Department operates out of two stations that service all of Franklin Township, Weller Township, and a portion of Butler Township.

Our coverage area is approximately 55 square miles.

Station 1 (Franklin Township)

505 Boyce Rd

Shelby, OH, 44875

Station 2 (Weller Township)

3517 St. Rt. 545

Mansfield, OH, 44903

MABAS

READY

FTFD is proud to support our neighboring fire departments by providing mutual aid. We utilize the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) to request and provide mutual aid for our neighbors.

OFFICER STAFF

RANDY WASHBURN

CHIEF

DARREN STOUT

CAPTAIN

TANNER HANUSCIN

CAPTAIN

DONNIE OSTRANDER

CAPTAIN

ED MCQUILLEN

LIEUTENANT

MEET CHIEF

WASHBURN

Randy Washburn joined Franklin Township Fire Department in May of 2007. He was promoted to acting chief in July of 2011 and took the role officially in December of that year.

Chief Washburn also serves as a captain with Shelby City Fire Department, where he has been employed since 1998. Chief Washburn is a strong advocate for education and training for all firefighters. He is well-known for seeking ways to teach others and share his fire service knowledge with everyone.

2024 Q1

REPORT

In January through June of 2024, FTFD responded to ​179 calls throughout the community.

128 - EMS/Squad

20- Motor Vehicle Accident

31 - Fire

UPCOMING PUBLIC

EVENTS

PLAN YOUR OWN

EVENT

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We're here to help make your event a success. Simply click below, fill out our form and we'll follow up with pricing and details.

JOIN OUR

TEAM

We are looking to add the following team members: Firefighter / EMT / Paramedic.

• Must be 18 years of age
  
• Volunteer applicants preferred to be local or surrounding area (no certs required at start)
  
• Part-time opportunities available for applicants with current Fire & EMS certifications.
  

If you are interested in applying, click below to submit your contact info or stop by Station 1 - 505 Boyce Rd, Shelby.

information@franklintwpfirefighters.org

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