SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP/ONTARIO FIRE-EMS
Proudly serving Springfield Township and the City of Ontario Richland County Ohio
Those we serve
STFD operates 24/7 365 from two firehouses. Staffing from 6-9 cross-trained Firefighter/Emt or Firefighter/Paramedics. We employ Full-time, Part-time and volunteer members. Covering 36.6 square miles including the City of Ontario we answered 2133 calls for service in 2019. As of the 2010 census a population of 10,685 live in the township and City.
The district is also a major regional retail hub serving the entire North-Central Ohio area, with a shopping population of over 150,000. The city's industry has since diversified into a service economy, including education, finance, and healthcare.
Many well-known retail, food and home improvement businesses call Ontario home. Two hospitals are also located in the City.
How your department operates
The department command and support staff consist of Chief Matthew Carey, Captain Michael Mullins, and Administrative assistant Robyn Gast.
Dr. Joseph Bocka operates as the department's medical director. Lt. Ellen Meredith is the EMS Coordinator for the dept. Line officers consist of Lt. Ron Conn on A crew, Lt. Anthony Shelton on B Crew and Lt. John Gray on C Crew. Lt Jim Kinney operates as the part-time/volunteer officer.
Fire prevention and education are assigned to Josh Bradley and Prevention assistant Kirstin Gray. FF/EMT Don Daugherty oversees apparatus and station maintenance.
Our mission to you
To prevent and Combat fire, provide pre-hospital care and comforting those in need while supporting our community and neighbors.
Applications (pdf)
Fire Department STFD History
or read the History of STFD 1948-1970 (PDF)
(above) #2 Fire Station & Dept. Headquarters, 400 S. Lex-Springmill Rd.
Station #2 Non-Emergency Phone number (419)529-5512
Shift Lt Cell phone St#2 (419) 543-1273
(below) #1 Fire Station & Township Hall, Fire Prevention 3700 Park Avenue West
Station #1 Non-Emergency Phone number (419)529-4416
In charge Cell number St#1 (419) 543-1273
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Contact us
Chief Carey This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Captin Mike Mullins This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Admin Asst. Robyn Gast This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
A Crew Lt. Ronn Conn This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
B Crew Lt Anthony Shelton This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
C Crew Lt. John Gray This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Maintenance Don Daugherty This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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