Perrysburg Township Firefighters IAFF Local 4170

05/25/2026

05/03/2026

04/03/2026

The lead from the Line: “It’s OK to Love the Job” leadership conference was a success!! Thank you to everyone that registered and attended. Thank you to our donors for your firefighter sponsorships, drink sponsors, and lunch sponsors. You helped make this event what it became. Thank you to Bowling Green State University Fire School’s dynamic duo of Kerry Fritz and Gentry Green. We would also like to thank our presenters Dr. Ben Martin and retired Captain Mike Gagliano. Both of you took a chance on us to come to NW Ohio, leave your families for three days, and share your knowledge. IAFF Local 4170 appreciates everyone involved in this event.

03/28/2026

The Lead from the Line: It’s OK to Love the Job leadership conference is less than a week away.

We have a set of irons donated by Citizens First Fire Training and Council Tools. The irons (Made in the USA) are an 8 # flathead axe with a forged 4140 alloy steel halligan. We will also have some Ragtop gloves for door prize and raffle. Dinges Fire Company is also donating gloves for raffle and door prize.

Tickets for the irons will be $5 for 1 and $20 will get you 6 tickets, need not present to win.

Gloves tickets will be $1 for 1 and $5 gets you 6.

Venmo will be available

Drive safe and see you Wednesday April 1 and 2.

03/23/2026

The other day we heard from Captain Gagliano, now Dr. Ben Martin lets you in on a little bit of what his presentations are going to be like at the Lead from the Line: It’s OK to Love the Job, leadership conference.

These men have combined over five decades worth of experience in the firehouse. They’ve been around a lot of different people and have learned a lot of different things.

Perrysburg Township IAFF Local 4170 and Bowling Green State Fire School are so excited to have these two come to Northwest Ohio on April 1 and 2, for this outstanding opportunity.

A reminder the conference is now going to be held at Station 74, that is the home of the Perrysburg Township firefighters.

The address is 26711 Lime City Rd. Perrysburg OH 43551.

If you have any questions, please message us or feel free to call Mike Thompson at 419-348-7019

03/21/2026

For anyone who has signed up to attend the Lead from the Line: It’s OK to Love the Job, leadership conference on April 1 and 2nd, we have a location change for you.

The conference will now be held at the World Headquarters of Perrysburg Township Fire, that is Station 74, located at 26711 Lime City Rd. Perrysburg OH 43551.

Captain Gagliano and Dr. Ben Martin are still coming, they are both jacked to come to the area and meet everyone.

We have just a few spots left if you’re interested please register quick. If you’d like to be a sponsor or a donor of our event, please reach out to us and will be more than happy to get you the information you need to join our conference.

https://www.bgsu.edu/state-fire-school/lead-from-the-line--it-s-ok-to-love-the-job.html

03/17/2026

Lead from the Line Conference, April 1-2

03/17/2026

A little preview from Mike Gagliano. Look forward to seeing everyone at Lead from the Line Conference April 1-2.

03/04/2026

IAFF Local 4170 and BGSU State Fire School is hosting “Lead from the Line - It’s OK to Love the Job“ leadership conference April 1 and 2, 2026. One and two day tickets are available at BGSU.edu/state-fire-school.

Retired Captain Mike Gagliano from Seattle Fire and Dr. Ben Martin are coming to Perrysburg, looking to reignite that fire and passion for all levels of rank.

It doesn’t matter if you are in the fire service, police officer, or work in the hospital. This conference is for you if you want to set up your game and those around you.

Lunch will be provided both days and there will be plenty of time to network and talk with our guests.

We look forward to seeing you.

02/28/2026

🔥 108 Years Strong 🔥

For 108 years, the has brought fire fighters and emergency medical workers together to improve safety on the job and raise the standard of the profession.

Here’s to the members who came before us – and those carrying it forward today. 🚒💪