Wayne Township Fire Department

08/23/2026

CLARIFICATION REGARDING THE AUGUST 22 FIREWORKS DISPLAY

We have received questions regarding the legality of the fireworks display held near 5615 Lytle Road.

The display was legal and properly permitted. It was a privately hosted event conducted by an Ohio-licensed professional fireworks exhibitor. The required local approval and permit process was completed before the display.

The specific dates listed in Ohio Revised Code 3743.45 apply to the personal discharge of 1.4G consumer-grade fireworks. Those dates do not restrict professional fireworks exhibitions conducted by state-licensed exhibitors under ORC 3743.50 through 3743.55.

Ohio law requires a licensed exhibitor to secure a site-specific exhibition permit and receive approval from the appropriate fire and law enforcement authorities. Those requirements were satisfied for this display.

The Wayne Township Fire Department did not sponsor or produce the event. Our role involved reviewing the permit and applicable safety requirements.

We appreciate residents who reached out with questions and gave us the opportunity to clarify the difference between consumer fireworks and a licensed professional exhibition.

Jason W. Beckett
Fire Chief
Wayne Township Fire Department

08/22/2026

Reminder Tonight @ 9:00pm

08/18/2026

08/06/2026

If you have questions or want more information, contact me directly.
Chief Jason Beckett
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (513) 897-3010 ext. 700
I am always willing to talk and answer questions.

07/23/2026

We join the Spring Valley Township Fire Department in mourning the loss of Battalion Chief Nick Page.

The fire service is a close family. When one department loses one of its own, we all feel that loss.

Battalion Chief Page dedicated his life to serving others with courage, professionalism, and compassion. His impact reached far beyond the calls he answered. It lives on in the firefighters he mentored, the lives he touched, and the community he faithfully served.

On behalf of the members of the Wayne Township Fire Department, we extend our deepest condolences to Battalion Chief Page's family, his brothers and sisters at Spring Valley Township Fire Department, and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.

Please keep his family and our fellow firefighters in your thoughts during this difficult time.

Rest easy, Chief. We have the watch from here.

07/03/2026

We've received several calls about consumer fireworks. To help answer those questions, we've attached the Ohio State Fire Marshal's Consumer Fireworks flyer outlining Ohio's laws and safety tips.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July
The Wayne Township Fire Department.

05/06/2026

Wayne Township Residents,
Thank you.
Yesterday, you showed up. You made your voice heard. You chose to support your fire department and the service we provide to this community.
Because of you, the levy renewal passed.
This result matters. It reflects your trust in the work our members do every day. It shows your commitment to keeping emergency services strong, reliable, and ready when you need them most.
We do not take that lightly.
Our members train hard. They respond at all hours. They serve with pride and professionalism. Your support allows us to continue building on that standard and improving the level of service we deliver.
To everyone who took the time to vote, thank you for standing behind your fire department.
We will keep earning that trust.
Chief Beckett