Greenville Township Fire & EMS IUOE Local 20

07/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating Tim Harshman on his upcoming retirement after an extraordinary 42 years of dedicated service in EMS and Fire.

Throughout his career, Tim's commitment, professionalism, and compassion have made a lasting impact—not only on the countless patients whose lives he touched, but also on the coworkers he mentored and the communities he faithfully served.

Tim earned his Firefighter certification in 1984 and his EMS certification in 1986. He began his EMS and Fire career with the Union City, Ohio, Fire and Rescue in 1984 before joining Greenville Township Emergency Services in 1995, where he has proudly served for more than three decades. He also served part-time with Arcanum Rescue from 1998 to 2003.

In addition to providing exceptional patient care, Tim was deeply committed to EMS education. As a Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) instructor, he dedicated countless hours to educating EMS professionals. One of Tim's greatest passions was mentoring new providers, and he took tremendous pride in helping develop the next generation of EMS personnel at Greenville Township Emergency Services. His knowledge, patience, and willingness to teach have left a lasting legacy within our department.

Tim's dedication to EMS and Fire has been evident throughout his career. His leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment to serving others have earned the respect and admiration of everyone who has had the privilege of working alongside him.

We would also like to extend our sincere appreciation to Tim's family for their unwavering support throughout his career. A career in EMS and Fire requires sacrifices not only from those who serve, but also from the families who stand behind them. Thank you to his wife, Tracy Harshman; his daughters, Sha-Nelle Osornio and Sydney Harshman; and his son, Andrew Harshman, for sharing Tim with our department and our communities over the past 42 years.

Tim, thank you for your extraordinary service, your dedication to excellence, and the positive influence you have had on so many lives. We wish you a long, healthy, and well-deserved retirement filled with happiness, family, and new adventures.

Congratulations, Tim, and thank you for 42 years of outstanding service!

05/20/2026

During EMS Week, we recognize and honor the dedicated men and women who serve our communities each and every day. Their commitment, compassion, and professionalism make a difference in countless lives, often during someone’s most difficult moments.

Thank you to all EMS providers for your unwavering dedication to patient care and public safety. Your service does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for everything you do for our community.

Here at Greenville Township Emergency Services, we are proud to have 35 Paramedics, 3 Advanced EMTs, and 4 EMTs serving our community with passion and dedication. In 2025, our department responded to 3,315 EMS calls, providing care and assistance to those in need.

Thank you to all of our EMS professionals for the sacrifices you make and the care you provide each and every day.

05/20/2026

02/25/2026

02/24/2026

Please help us in congratulating FF Jacob Garrison on successfully completing and passing his paramedic certification. Jacob continues to progress within our department and obtaining his paramedic certification was just another step towards this progression. Congratulation Jacob on this endeavor, as it is well deserved.

02/19/2026

Personnel from Greenville Township Emergency Services and Greenville City Fire recently completed QPR Training with our partners at Tri-County Board of Recovery & Mental Health.

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, Refer — three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from su***de. This nationally recognized training equips participants to recognize the warning signs of a crisis, have courageous conversations, and connect individuals with the help they need.

The signs of crisis are often all around us. By investing in continued education like this, our personnel are better prepared to serve not only during emergencies, but also in moments when someone simply needs support, compassion, and a connection to resources.

Thank you Julia Rose and Brad Reed with Tri-County for helping us strengthen our commitment for the health and safety of our community. 💙

02/19/2026

This month, as we recognize our Behavioral Health Counseling team, we want to remind our community that support is available.

If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. It is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

Our Behavioral Health Counseling team is also here to help connect patients to ongoing care.

You are not alone.

02/19/2026

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02/19/2026

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