Harlan Township Fire & Rescue

06/01/2026

UPDATE @ 7:57 one lane of 28 is open.

28 is CLOSED at Gustin Rider for an accident with entrapment. Please avoid the area.

06/01/2026

Happy Birthday Chief Andy Mitten who turns 90 Years Old Today!

05/16/2026

As the warmer weather finally breaks through, we’re already seeing more motorcycles on the road. Unfortunately, this also means an increase in accidents, and our first motorcycle crash of the season occurred yesterday.

The motorcyclist was ejected after striking a guardrail and was thrown approximately 25 feet down an embankment, requiring a low‑angle rope rescue for extrication. HTFR medics, assisted by Salem‑Morrow, stabilized the patient and brought him up the slope to an ambulance, where care was transferred to UC Air Care. Luckily the patient remained conscious and alert throughout extrication but suffered multiple fractures.

Motorcycle Safety Reminder:
With riding season underway, we encourage all motorists to stay alert and share the road responsibly. Riders should wear proper protective gear, maintain safe speeds, and stay visible to other drivers. Drivers should take an extra moment to look twice at intersections and before changing lanes, a quick second glance can prevent a serious crash.

Thanks to Salem / Morrow Fire Department and Clinton-Warren Joint Fire District for the assistance.

05/14/2026

Please support this fundraiser next Monday May 18th!

Mark your calendars!! Monday May 18th

Don’t want to make dinner? Or don’t know what to make? That’s fine stop over at Goshen Skyline and present this flyer and a portion of your bill will go to our auxiliary so we can continue to host fun events throughout the year!!!

05/14/2026

Nearly Five Decades of Service—and Still Growing!
Be part of the proud tradition at Harlan Township Fire & Rescue and help shape the future of service in Pleasant Plain and beyond.

Get involved—volunteer today: bit.ly/3ZX5P5R

04/28/2026

While you were sleeping HTFR responded to multiple calls in the township including a house fire.

The fire on Jackson Runyon was quickly contained to the crawl space under the house.

Duke is back on scene at 123 near Blackhawk for a pole that snapped and low hanging wires. Currently no road closures but SR 123 may have to be closed later today to finish repairs.

HTFR responded to 4 calls overnight in the township and 19 in the past 7 days.

Thank you to our mutual aid this morning Goshen Township Fire & Ems Station 18 Salem / Morrow Fire Department and Wayne Township Fire and Rescue

04/24/2026

* Final Update @ 9:00 PM -
Road is Open *

UPDATE 12/Noon road is again CLOSED in order for Duke to repair poles and power lines, they are estimating the closure for up to 12 hours!

* UPDATE 9AM while the road is re-opened Duke continues to work to restore power in the area. *

SR 123 is closed near Blackhawk (just north of SR 132) due to an accident, pole down and multiple power lines down, power is out in the area. The power company is responding. Please avoid the area.

04/19/2026

Harlan Township is accepting sealed bids for the renovation of the firehouse to create living quarters for our 24/7 part-time staff. Qualified contractors can e-mail the Fire Chief for a copy of the bid documents / plans at [email protected] or copies can be downloaded from our website https://www.harlantwp.us/post/open-bid-notice

Bids are due Wednesday May 20th at 4PM and bids will opened during the Regular Board of Trustees Meeting also on May 20th at 7PM

PUBLIC NOTICE Sealed proposals will be received at the Township Administration Building, 9120 Morrow Rossburg Road, Pleasant Plain, Ohio 45162, until 4:00 PM local time on May 20, 2026, at 7PM on May 6th the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud during the Regular Session of the Harlan Townshi...

04/16/2026

Extrication Training on a beautiful Thursday night!

Thanks to Phipps Auto Parts & Towing for the vehicles.