About The Chief
Chief Todd Cooper has been a resident of Delaware County since 1966 and is a 32-year veteran of the Concord Township Fire Department. He joined the department in 1989 as a part-time firefighter and in April of 1992 he was hired as a firefighter/paramedic. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1994, to Captain in 2002, and to Fire Chief on July 26, 2007.Chief Cooper has extensive specialized training and certifications including: numerous National Fire Academy courses, State Certification as Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, Fire Inspector and Emergency Medical Technician / paramedic. He has a Bachelor's of Science from the University of Cincinnati.Concord Township Fire and rescue covers 23 square miles and provides an array of services for the 11,300 residents. We currently employ a full-time Fire Chief, 19 Full-Time Firefighters, and 18 part-time firefighters. We have a daily manning of 5 firefighters minimum. All of our full-time firefighters are also paramedics, and many are rescue technicians with specialized training in rope rescue, water rescue, large animal rescue, auto extrication, confined space, trench rescue, and structural collapse.Services provided and trained in:
Emergency Medical Services
Fire Protection
Hazardous Materials
Water Rescue
Auto Extrication
Fire Prevention Education
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Employment
Concord Township Fire Department accepts applications at any time and hires when needed. Complete the application and mail to:
Chief Todd Cooper7990 Dublin RoadDelaware, Ohio 43015An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Concord Twp Fire & Rescue to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and to abide by all applicable federal, state and local equal opportunity laws. All employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placing, promoting, and compensation, for all job classifications will be made without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other legally protected category, except as required or allowed by job necessity, preemptive statues or other law.
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Concord Township Fire and EMS
"Concord Township Fire and Rescue exists to provide emergency services to the community and to assist anyone who needs the professional services or support provided with the abilities of our firefighters."If you have an emergency, please call 911.Fire Chief Todd Cooper, (740) 881-5997Concord Township Fire Department7990 Dublin RoadDelaware, OH 43015Phone: (740) 881-5997Fax: (740) 881-5422Important Information
Delaware County Health Department
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Equipment
Quint 3412000 Sutphen61' ladder1500 Gallon per minute pumpPut in service Dec 2001
Engine 3432007 Sutphen1500 gallon per minute pumpClass A and B foam systemPut in service April 2007
Medic 3412007 Horton InternationalPut in Service Sept. 2007
Hazmat 34120ft Tandem Axle TrailerPut in Service March, 2006Includes equipment for use of decontamination of victims, firefighters, equipment that have been exposed to a toxic substance
Grass 3411998 Ford F-350250 Gallon Tank
Boat 3412008 Achilles Inflatable BoatPowered by 30hp Evinrude Outboard
Chief 3402008 Ford Expedition
Battalion 3402010 Ford Expedition
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Fire Department In Action
Between training exercises and real-life emergencies, our fire fighters keep busy serving our Concord Township community. Below are a few pictures and videos of them in action.
A Training Fire by Concord Fire Department
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Fire Prevention Tips
Always stay in the kitchen while cooking.Keep grills at least ten feet away from other objects, including the house and any shrubs or bushes.If you must keep matches or lighters in your jacket or purse, put them in a place where children cannot see or touch them.Space heaters need space. Keep them at least three feet away from things that can burn, such as curtains or stacks of newspaper. Always turn off heaters when leaving the room or going to bed.Only light candles when an adult is in the room. Do not allow children to keep candles or incense in their rooms.Kids try out this website to learn about fire prevention: http://www.sparky.org
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Emergency Medical Services
Central Ohio Poison Control Center
700 Children's Drive, Room L032
Columbus OH 43205
Emergency Phone: 1-800-222-1222
revent Poisonings
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Move Right for Sirens and Lights
If you or someone you love is in need of emergency assistance, you want help to arrive immediately. Did you know that there's one simple thing everyone can do to help firefighters, ambulances, and law enforcement officers provide emergency assistance as quickly as possible? Just Move Right for Sirens & Lights.Every year in the United States there are 16,000 collisions involving fire department emergency vehicles responding to or returning from incidents. These collisions result in over 1,000 firefighter injuries and 50 deaths. Many, if not most, of these accidents would be avoided if everyone would just Move Right for Sirens & Lights.Why, then, doesn't everyone just pull to the right? Many people panic. Some don't know or understand the law. Others simply don't adhere to the rules of the road.The law is very specific: Drivers must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle. Firefighters work hard to avoid vehicle collisions by driving slowly when traveling against traffic, coming to a complete stop at intersections, etc. However, the cooperation of ALL vehicles on the roadway is essential.Simple Rules
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