Overview

Miami Township Fire-Rescue (MTFR) is a primarily volunteer department consisting of three full-time employees, several part-time employees, and many volunteer members. We provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) emergency medical transportation, fire prevention and suppression, rescue services, and safety education to the residents and over 1 million annual visitors to our service area. MTFR responds to emergencies in a 24 square mile area, encompassing the villages of Clifton and Yellow Springs and the unincorporated parts of Miami Township. This area includes John Bryan State Park, the Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve, the Glen Helen Ecology Institute and Antioch College. Services are provided from two fire stations, located in Clifton and Yellow Springs. MTFR’s full-time employees, Chief Denny Powell and Prevention Officer Captain Nate Ayers provide daily coverage along with part-time staff members and available volunteers. Department volunteers provide weeknight coverage. We are funded both through a property tax levy that has consistently received overwhelming support during elections as well as by EMS Transport Billing which became effective October 1st, 2007. MTFR also has a very active Fire Explorer program attracting high school students from age 14. Explorers are trained in all aspects of Fire Fighting and EMS, leadership and team work and are able to assist members in the field during emergency responses.