Primary Fire/ Rescue Department for Garrettsville Village, Freedom Township and Nelson Township Ohio.
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The Garrettsville Freedom Nelson Joint Fire District serves the Village of Garrettsville OH, Freedom Township OH, and Nelson Township OH. The department started in 1884 as Remington Fire Company and has grown with the times spanning it services to the two surrounding townships. In 1983 the fire district was formed in order to better serve and protect all the residents in the area.
The fire district now covers 52sq. miles including an approximate 7mi stretch of the Ohio Turnpike.
Today the department has a roster of one Fire Chief, an Assistant Chief, two Captains, two Lieutenants and an average number of thirty active members with an additional six probationary and two junior members.
The department operates with one aerial/ladder truck, one rescue engine, two tankers, two grass trucks, one gator and one support SUV.
If you would like anymore information or have questions we encourage you to reach out to us on facebook, call or simply stop by our station.
