Plain Township Fire Department

09/04/2026

** Update
911 is restored back to normal.

There is currently an outage impacting the ability to call 911, including within the City of New Albany. This issue is also affecting other jurisdictions within Franklin County.

If you are experiencing an emergency or need non-emergency assistance, please call 614-855-8589.
Please share this information with others who may need it. We will provide updates as they become available.

09/01/2026

Today through Thursday, you might see firefighters conducting technical rope rescue training at the New Albany School Annex Building. No need to be alarmed, we are just honing our skills.🚒🪢

09/01/2026

Just training….

Plain Township Fire Department is conducting specialized training today and tomorrow until 4 p.m. at the NAPLS Learning Campus. There is no active emergency.

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08/26/2026

We are looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming Plain Township Fire Department Open House!

08/20/2026

This morning between 4:15 am - 7:30am, Plain Township Fire Department responded to 14 incidents related to the flash flood emergency, including several water rescue incidents. Many roads were completely closed / flooded in and around New Albany. A unified command center was established at the New Albany Police department to help coordinate the response between law enforcement, fire department, and service departments.

08/20/2026

Flash Flood Warning until 7:45 Many roads in Plain Township and New Albany are closed from high water.

5:30 p.m. update: Thompson Road has reopened to traffic.

8 a.m. update: New Albany Police say Thompson Road east is closed at Thompson Park due to flooding. Expect high water around Beech Road, Reynoldsburg-New Albany Road, and Jug Street and Harrison Road. Please avoid these areas.

7:15 a.m. update from our partners at New Albany-Plain Local Schools: Out of an abundance of caution and the extreme rain combined with the possibility of flooding in areas of the district, New Albany-Plain Local Schools will be on a two-hour delay this morning. There is no morning Eagles Nest, and Kindergarten assessments will be impacted. Communication on that will go directly to ELC families later this morning.

5 a.m. update: New Albany Police are warning motorists of hazardous high water across the city following heavy rainfall. Several major roadways are impacted, including portions of Morse Road, Beech Road and S.R. 161.

If you’re traveling, check for road closures before you leave and use caution. Please avoid flooded areas, follow posted closures, and never drive through high water.

08/18/2026

Finally, the rain has subsided and construction crews begin working on Plain Township Fire Station 122.

08/11/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY NOTICE – GAS LEAK 🚨

The Plain Township Fire Department is currently on the scene of an outside natural gas leak in the 7700 block of Arboretum Ct. Fire Department personnel are working with Columbia Gas to address the issue.

At this time, there is no danger to residents in the area. Columbia Gas anticipates the repair will be completed within the next few hours.

Please avoid the area and allow emergency responders and Columbia Gas crews to work safely and efficiently.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation. 🚒

08/05/2026

This morning at 07:08 Plain Township Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire on New Albany-Condit Road in Plain Township.
E122, R121, L121, M121, M122, BN121, CH122, EMS121, P121 responded from Plain Township Fire.
Mutual aid was provided from Harlem Twp FD, Westerville FD, Monroe Township FD, Genoa Twp FD, West Licking FD, Jefferson Twp FD, Columbus Fire.
On arrival, fire crews found a two story single family residential house, with two add-on single story features, with heavy fire showing through the roof.
The house was not occupied at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters.
Firefighters faced numerous challenges with the layout of the property and numerous void spaces from previous additions. No fire hydrants are located in this area, so additional tankers were called from BST&G FD and Hartford FD to bring additional water supply to the scene. Support units were requested from Box-15 and CFD ISU 19.
Firefighters extinguished and contained the fire quickly. Units remained on the scene for overhaul and hot spots for several hours.
Plain Township FD would like to thank our mutual aid partners for their assistance during the incident.
Plain Township FD fire inspectors determined the cause of the fire was accidental as a result of rags with finishing materials being placed in a trash container.