Newton Township Fire Department

06/14/2026

We would like to congratulate Scott Smith on becoming our newest certified paramedic. Scott has spent the last 14 months in his studies and successfully passed his national registry test, certifying him to practice in this capacity. Scott, Great work!

06/03/2026

Newton Township Fire Department would like to welcome and congratulate the promotions of FF Hunter Baker and FF Cameron Smith to the level of Lieutenant.

Lt. Baker, with 12 years of experience, started his career with us as a junior firefighter and has been a great asset to our agency for many years. He holds credentials as a FFII, EMT-A, and Fire and EMS instructor. Hunter will be attending paramedic school in August. He resides in Newton Township with his wife and 2 children.

Lt. Smith joined our agency in early 2024, and brought with him 27 years of experience. He proved to be a leader, assisting our agency in many projects, the most recent being our levy campaign. Cameron has brought new ideas for improving our agency and has assisted in training our young members. Cameron is a certified FFII and has been certified as a paramedic since 1999. He will be filling the role of our EMS coordinator. Cameron Resides in Johnstown with his wife and children.

Gentlemen, congratulations on your promotion.

05/12/2026

*We play how we practice*

A fundamental slogan from everyone's childhood.

Our team spent the weekend training on fundamental search, hose movement, and pump operations. "Fundamentals" are the foundation for success. Every second counts when lives are on the line. These fundamentals ensure efficiency, quickness, and accuracy.

A team that is stacked, trained, and prepared to work is unstoppable!

04/22/2026

Newton Township Fire Department would like to extend its sincerest condolences to the Newark, OH Division of Fire for the loss of one of their own. Devastating news like this shakes an entire region. Our thoughts and prayers are with Newark, their members, and the family.

04/13/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FATAL FIRE ON MARTINSBURG RD

At approximately 6pm Newton Township, along with multiple mutual aid companies, were dispatched to a residential structure fire with reports of a victim trapped. Crews were met with heavy fire conditions from the front of the structure and through the roof. An aggressive interior attack and search were launched. A short time later 1 male victim was located, removed, and subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene.

Licking county investigating team, licking county sheriff, and the State Fire Marshal Investigators are currently working the investigation.

No other injuries are reported

Chief Turner
Newton Township Fire Department

03/29/2026

Thank you to Jordan Hempker from Western Buckeye fire training for coming out today. He presented topics covering leadership, 360/size up, and engine company operations.

03/21/2026

Our annual easter egg hunt was a success and our newest tradition of adding a pancake breakfast was a hit. We love seeing the excitement from the children in our community .

03/19/2026

A reminder to our community that our annual easter egg hunt will be this Saturday, 3/21. Hope to see everyone there.

To our Newton and St. Louisville community.

Our annual easter egg hunt will take place on March 21st, beginning at 10am. Please share with your friends and family.

As we did last year, a pancake breakfast will be offered to anyone who wants one. You can come early and eat before the hunt or grab some delicious pancakes after.

Hope to see you all there!

03/14/2026

We had a busy Friday the 13th with 20 runs for service throughout the township. Thank you to the 3 on duty personnel and 6 volunteers for staffing the station. Thank you to all the departments who provided mutual aid and assisted with calls. County Line Joint Fire District Newark, OH Division of Fire Granville Township Fire Department Mary Ann Twp. Fire Dept. Newark Township.