Franklin Twp Professional Firefighters IAFFLocal 1441

05/03/2026

Support your local fire department. Vote YES! On May 5th. Reopen your fire house.

05/03/2026

Support your community by supporting us! Vote YES on Tuesday, May 5th. Reopen your fire station.

Did you know Ohio law prevents fire levies from growing automatically?

Many people believe property taxes automatically increase when home values go up.

In Ohio, that’s not how fire levies work.

Because of HB 920, fire levies generate the same revenue year after year, even when property values rise.

That’s one reason communities return to voters with new levies.

This graphic explains Issue 24 in Franklin Township and how fire department funding works and why you should vote for it.

Vote YES! on Issue 24. Re-Open Your Fire station.

05/01/2026

Every fireground task is time-critical. Search, rescue, ventilation, fire attack. they all have to happen at once.

When we’re understaffed, we’re behind before we even step off the truck.

Automatic mutual aid helps, bringing additional crews from neighboring departments so the job can be done safely and effectively.

But here’s the reality:

• Costs have doubled in the last 20 years
• No new permanent funding has been approved since 2008
• Staffing has been reduced significantly

Mutual aid ensures help is coming, but it also means those same departments are balancing the same challenges.

It’s a system that works because we work together, but it works best when every department is properly supported.

The following is General President Edward Kelly’s column from the Spring 2026 edition of Fire Fighter International Magazine.

04/29/2026

Support your local firefighters. Re-open and staff your closed station. Vote YES on Issue 24 on May 5th!

04/24/2026

Join us tomorrow at the closed fire station on Frank Rd. From 12-4pm!

04/18/2026

Open house is live! Come on Down to 4100 Sullivant Ave.

04/14/2026

Curious how Issue 24 could affect your property taxes?

Use the Franklin County Levy Estimator to see an estimate for your property:
https://audr-apps.franklincountyohio.gov/taxestimator/levy

Just enter your address or parcel number.

If Issue 24 passes, the estimate shown represents the total fire tax for your property.

Feel free to share so more Franklin Township residents can review the estimate before Election Day.

04/14/2026

Did you know Ohio law prevents fire levies from growing automatically?

Many people believe property taxes automatically increase when home values go up.

In Ohio, that’s not how fire levies work.

Because of HB 920, fire levies generate the same revenue year after year, even when property values rise.

That’s one reason communities return to voters with new levies.

This graphic explains Issue 24 in Franklin Township and how fire department funding works and why you should vote for it.

Vote YES! on Issue 24. Re-Open Your Fire station.

04/11/2026

If you would like a yard sign, they are available for pick up at Station 192. 4100 Sullivant Ave. They will also be available during the Open house on Saturday.

01/25/2026

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As a reminder to all residents: when Snow Emergency “No Parking” signs are posted, all vehicles must be removed from the roadway.

These restrictions are in place to ensure our snow warriors can safely and effectively clear the streets and to allow first responders unobstructed access during emergencies. ❄️🚓🚒

Vehicles left parked in posted no-parking areas may be ticketed and subject to impound.

We appreciate your cooperation in helping keep our roads safe and passable for everyone. Please move your vehicles accordingly.

Stay safe and thank you for doing your part!