Fire Department and EMS
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Fire Chief
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The Thorn Township Fire Department provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, rescue operations, fire prevention, and public education services to the residents and visitors of Thorn Township and the Village of Thornville.
The department serves approximately 45 square miles and responds to emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
The department currently employs seven full-time personnel along with additional part-time firefighters, EMTs, and paramedics.
We maintain 24-hour staffing with two full-time Firefighter/Paramedics assigned to each shift along with two part-time personnel. A paramedic-level provider is on duty every shift, allowing us to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical services around the clock.
The department provides fire safety education, inspections, and community outreach programs designed to improve public safety and reduce emergencies within our community.
Station 290
740-246-6735
Fire Chief
Jeremiah Weekly
