![]() ![]() More: Push for better EMS in Ross County could address pay and benefitsįire equipment is costly and needs to be maintained or replaced frequently, creating big expenses for the department. As a volunteer fire department with a limited budget, the increase as impacted the department dramatically, Harper said. Established in 1976, Harrison Township Fire Department has been proud to serve the entire Harrison Township community. The department's call volume has steadily increased through the years. we need upgrades but the main thing is just to keep us going," Harper said. "As long as we can get the levy and try to save what we can. Harper said that the department goes for "every grant they see" to pay for major equipment and holds fundraisers, but the department has been struggling to keep up with demand with its current funds. This levy was also on the November ballot, but lost by 42 votes. Harper said the money from the levy would go towards utilities, insurance of the equipment, supplies, equipment maintenance, state mandated testing and general day-to-day operations of the department. More: Contested commissioner's seat, Adena Local School District tax levy on tap for May primary ![]()
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