Washington Township Fire - Rescue

08/31/2026

Meyers Road is currently closed to through traffic from Mullen Rd to the dead end due to a tree onto wires. The wires are live, proven by units on the scene.

Yes, the tree appears to be passible, however, the tree may shift, it may be energized or your vehicle may become stuck underneath. Do not attempt to drive under the tree, you will be putting yourself and passengers at a great risk.

08/13/2026

As your Fire Department we have been out throughout the duration of this weather event. We have been dealing with the public safety issues that we can manage. We tie up caution tape and close roads that are deemed unsafe for the public to protect you.

We understand it is inconvenient when roads get closed and route are blocked. But we treat all wires as if they are live. We are not the electrical experts.

What we are asking:

- Please DO NOT drive over, through, around, under, power lines that are not in their normal position. We treat all wires as live until they are fixed.

- Please DO NOT take down caution tape, electrical hazard tape, cones or other barriers. This is put in place for your safety. We do not close roads for fun, closing roads also affects us while responding to emergencies, but we have to keep our community safe from imminent hazards.

- Please be patient with us as the Fire Department. We often are the messenger to Duke Energy for issues that arise in our area because it pertains to public safety. Clermont County 911 makes the notification directly to Duke Energy at our request. We do not have a special phone number that makes them come faster, we make very similar contact with them as you would, putting a request in via website or phone call.

We will get through this event and everything will go back to normal as soon as it can. But please help us take care of you and your neighbors by heeding these safety messages.

Thank you, Stay Safe.

08/10/2026

08/01/2026

This morning units from Washington, Franklin Township Fire and Ems and Bethel-Tate Fire Department responded to the 435 Ohio River Mile Marker for a disabled boat. It was reported from the Coast Guard that a boat was partially submerged near the river bank on river right, above the lock.

Units responded to the the Chilo Park Boat Launch as well as the Meldahl Lock and Dam.

Medic 66 made contact with the vessel which appeared to be abandoned and was partially submerged. Boat 14 was launched and inspected the vessel from the water side.

The information gathered was relayed to the Coast Guard and all units returned available.

07/21/2026

No need to be concerned, there has not been a massive pile up at the Training area of WTFR!

On Wednesday, personnel from Washington Township and Franklin Township Fire and Ems will be participating in a vehicle extrication class hosted at the WTFR training center. The class will focus on many of techniques used with the vehicles on the roads today that find themselves in many precarious positions other than on 4 wheels.

Setup took place today by positioning the cars for each of the different skills stations.

07/04/2026

*** Update*** State Route 756 has been reopened

Due to a rollover accident involving a box truck and its load, State Route 756 between Pumpelly and Collier Road is closed for an unknown amount of time.

06/29/2026

Especially for the populations of the vulnerable or higher risk. Please heed the forecast for hot and humid weather this week. Drink plenty of water and don’t over do yourself if you have to be out in these conditions!

High confidence in hot and humid conditions developing Monday and persisting through much of next week. Take steps to prepare for hot weather now. Visit www.weather.gov/safety/heat

06/29/2026

On Friday June 26, at approximately 1:30pm. Units from Franklin Township Fire and Ems along with Medic 66 were dispatched to a single vehicle auto accident in the area of State Route 756 and Neville- Penn Schoolhouse Road.

Further information gathered from the Clermont County Communications Center provided that this accident had a high velocity impact with a vehicle on fire and telephone pole snapped .The information also found the incident to be within Washington Township jurisdiction. Rescue 66, Engine 14 and Bethel-Tate Fire Department Medic 2.

Upon arrival of the first units, the vehicle had gone off the road struck a telephone pole, rolled multiple times and taken down field fencing. The vehicle was on fire however, all occupants were out of vehicle.

Two patients were transported to the hospital with significant injuries. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated the incident.

06/21/2026

We want to wish all fathers a happy Fathers Day.
We especially want to recognize the fathers who can’t be with their families today while they are protecting their communities!

06/14/2026

We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Firefighter Harcourt. Our love and thoughts go to the family of Odessa, Franklin Township Fire and EMS and the community she served.