Warren Township, Trumbull County, Ohio
Past Fire Chiefs
Fire Chief Millard Galloway
Fire Chief J. Ray Balentine
Fire Chief Chas McDermott
Fire Chief John Vingle
Fire Chief Ralph Jones
Fire Chief Kenneth Schick Jr.
Fire Chief Randy Daniels
Our Fire Department Story
Travel Through History with Warren Township Fire Department
November 17th, 1941
Warren Township Fire Department & Warren Township Volunteer Fireman's Association was Founded
Charter Members: Millard Galloway - Fire Chief, Milton Poulton - Asst. Fire Chief, Ray Balentine - Cpt., Nelson Donley - Cpt., Francis Fletcher - Association President, Floyd Williams - Vice President, George Stoddard - Secretary, Virgil Seck - Treasurer.
Foster Sucy, Fearon J. Fleming, Virgil Mansell, Richard Sharp, Carl Burkhardt, Clayton Galloway, Edward Myers, John Vingle, Paul Clemmens, William Hann, William Marsh Jr., John Vingle Jr., Glen Dietelbach, Earl Kaler, Ray Phillips, John York, Al Engster, Kenny Lee, William Raines, John Williams.
The department that was set up was one in which an association worked with the township to provide services. The association would recruit, hire, train, and fire; the township would provide the buildings, equipment, and tax funding.
September 25th, 1942
Delivery of our First Fire Apparatus
Engine 1A is still owned by Warren Township Fire Department
On this day a 1942 Mack Fire Apparatus with a 500 GPM pump was delivered by Love's Garage for a price of $6,380. Pictured is the delivery of the truck (from left to right): Francis Fletcher - Association President, Millard Galloway - Fire Chief, R. Thompson - Township Clerk, Bill Miller - Road Sup. & Mr. Love - Salesman. Standing on the ground (Left to right) are Warren Township Trustees Wm. R. Chapman & Frank Klingensmith.
Engine 1A is still owned by Warren Township Fire Department. Second photo is at "Touch-a-Truck" in Newton Falls, OH on August 3rd, 2019. You may notice that Engine 1A has changed over the years since it was purchased in 1942. It has served as a front line engine at all 4 fire stations (original station 1 and 2nd station 1) of Warren Township and has served as a reserve fire engine until the mid 1990s.
1941 - 1942
First Fire Station utilized by the volunteers.
The location of the first fire station was near the intersection of S. Leavitt Rd & W. Market St in Leavittsburg.
Engine 1A on the left hand side.
January 3rd, 1944
Qualified for Ohio State Volunteer Fireman's Association Membership
On this day, the Warren Township Volunteer Fire Department and Warren Township Volunteer Fireman's Association qualified for membership in the Ohio State Volunteer Fireman's Association.
1950
West Market Station - Leavittsburg Station 1 built
In 1950, the West Market Station was built. It was originally a 4 bay door station built across from the high school on the bank of the Mahoning river. Around this time, WTFD started to provided ems transport services.
Engine 1A is the middle apparatus.
1961
Dover Avenue - Southwest Side
Station 2 built
In 1961, Warren Township decided to better serve the residents of the township, that a 2nd station was needed. It was built for $34,000. Trustees: Cash E. Fox, Roy A. Green, & Robert D. VIngle. Clerk: Carl J. Burkhart. Fire Chief J. R. Balentine.
1968
N. River Road - Brookside
Station 3 built
A 3rd station was built, in 1968, to cover the northern part of the township. Trustees: David W. Blahu, Stanley O. Haymaker, Albert J. Myers. Clerk: Robert D. Vingle. Fire Chief: J. R. Balentine.
1960s - 1980s
Station expansion and upgrades
Station 1 and station 2 were expanded. 2 double deep bays were added onto station 1, and a meeting room and basement were added onto station 2. Station 3 had remodeling done.
1990
Identical Engines
3 Identical Pierce fire apparatus were purchased by the township, one for each station. Having 3 identical 1250 GPM, 1000 gallon engines made it much easier for any member to learn and adapt to being at a different station.
1994
Warren Township EMS Department Formed
By 1994, the demand for EMS rose and it was decided to staff an EMS crew at station 1. Warren Township EMS Department was formed. Staffing was originally provided for 16 hours a day and was later expanded in the 2000s to 24 hour coverage. 1994 was also the last year in which Warren Township provided dispatching services.
2014
New Ice & Water Rescue Equipment
New Ice & Water Rescue equipment, along with training, which helped certify and prepare responders to better handle specialized emergencies in the township. (Also note that in the 2000s, Trumbull county renumbered the fire stations to reduce confusion. Station 1, 2, & 3 became station 47, 48, & 49 respectively.
2018
All Apparatus Together
After all 3 stations were built, this is the only known occurrence in which all of Warren Township Fire Department's apparatus was photographed together.
Engine 1A shown front left.
2020
Volunteers become paid per call.
After 78 years, Warren Township Volunteer Fireman's Association voted to no longer be the employer of the volunteers. All volunteers became employees of the township and started a paid per call system. The association remained as a non-profit 501C3 organization to further the goals of the department as a whole and continue involvement in the community. The association continues to provide services to the community, members of the department and provides a scholarship to students at the local school district.
2021
Dräger PSS 7000 SCBAs
Warren Township was awarded a FEMA AFG Grant of $178,075.00. We evaluated 4 manufactures that met the new NFPA standard and it was selected by the committee, members and chief to go with Dräger SCBAs for the first time in Warren Township's history.
