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Our mission is to prevent fires, promote health and safety, provide emergency medical services, protect life and property from fires, hazardous materials, and hostile acts of nature. Department members are committed to serve the public with professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and a never-ending quest to improve services.


        Jackson Township Adopts New Fire Code and Permit/Fee Schedule

Effective May 1, 2006, The Jackson Township Fire Department has adopted the 2005 Ohio Fire Code, along with various addendums and permit and fee schedule changes; by resolution of the Jackson Township Board of Trustees.  The newly adopted code, known as the Jackson Township Fire Code, effects commercial and industrial properties, public and private roadways as well as public and private hydrants.  With the exception of licensing for day care providers and foster care homes, residential properties are not affected by the code. 

Copies of the Jackson Township Fire Code are available for review at the Franklin County Law Library, the City of Grove City Building Department, the Grove City branch of the Southwest Public Library, Urbancrest Municipal Building, Jackson Township Administration Office, as well as at the Jackson Township Fire Department Headquarters at 3650 Hoover Road in Grove City. 

Most fees, associated with construction and licensing, increased for the first time in several years.  more

 

Emergency Medical Services Transportation Billing
 

Jackson Township implements billing for EMS transports.

The Jackson Township Board of Trustees recognizes the importance and value of providing exceptional safety services to the community. In addition, results of the 2002 Community Survey clearly indicate that many residents rate safety high on their list of Grove City and Jackson Township strengths, with fire, emergency medical and police services ranking the highest of all Township/City services.  More. . .


Child Car Seats are required by law!

Today in the United States around 1000 infants and children will be injured in auto crashes – some fatally. Research has shown that properly installed car seats can dramatically reduce the risk of serious injury for children in a crash.
 

Columbus Board of Health is addressing this public health issue by creating a FREE car seat fitting station. Certified child passenger safety technicians are available to answer questions and teach parents and caregivers how to properly install their child’s car seat. The service is for available for both typically developing children and children with special transportation needs. More..

 

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