JACKSON CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT

The Jackson Center Fire Department is a 100% volunteer organization that responds to an average of 50 emergency calls a year of which consist of: emergency medical; fire suppression; automobile accidents; and field fires. The Village of Jackson Center currently has a ISO Class 4 Rating.

Being a member of the Jackson Center Fire Department is an opportunity for you to give something back to your community. The Fire Department is always looking for residents who are willing to serve the village as volunteer firefighters. If you are interested in joining the Jackson Center Fire Department, we would be happy to have you! If you have questions about becoming a volunteer, you can contact Fire Chief, Braden Lotz at 937-596-6314.

Fire Detectors

The Village of Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Department provides smoke detectors at no charge to residents of our fire district and carbon monoxide detectors for $20.00 each.

Contact any firefighter or the Village Office at 937-596-6314.

CO Detectors

The Village of Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Department provides smoke detectors at no charge to residents of our fire district and carbon monoxide detectors for $20.00 each.

Contact any firefighter or the Village Office at 937-596-6314.

Emergency Mass Notification System

Shelby County has instituted the Emergency Mass Notification System - an ultra high-speed telephone communication service for emergency notifications. This system allows us to telephone all/or targeted areas of the County in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.

Residents may sign up by clicking the Emergency Mass icon above or at: www.co.shelby.oh.us  Residents may also sign up by calling the Shelby County Emergency Management Office at 937-492-5635.

Recreational Fires

On April 10, 2006, the Jackson Center Village Council adopted the 2005 Ohio Fire Code. Included in the Ohio Fire Code is the definition of a “Recreational Fire.” 

A recreational fire is an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill, or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes. 

A recreational fire shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire spread within 25 feet of a structure should be eliminated prior to ignition. The recreational fire shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose, or water truck shall be available for immediate utilization. 

For more information, contact the Fire Department at 937-596-6314.