At the request of the Exeter Township Board of Supervisors, the Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department (ETVFD) is proud to present the proposal for a new centralized emergency services building for Exeter Township!  The purpose of this posting to help inform the residents of Exeter Township and St. Lawrence Borough about our proposal.  If at any point, you have specific questions or would like to meet with the ETVFD to learn more, please email Deputy Chief Chris Jordan at cjordan@exetertwpfire25.com .  Please click on the story headline to download additional information and view our formal presentation to the board.

(Note: All drawings, figures, and informational items provided are strictly conceptual and are not finalized until approved by the ETVFD and Exeter Township).

The proposal is being presented to the board for two fundamental reasons:

1. To provide a faster and more efficient fire department response to emergency incidents to increase life safety of the residents and fire department members.

2. To solidify the future of our current in-station staffing and live-in programs to help avoid a more substantial tax increase.

In 2009, the Reiffton Fire Company and the Stonersville Fire Company formed the new Exeter Township Volunteer Fire Department.  Since its inception, the ETVFD has developed aggressive programs to provide an immediate emergency response to the residents of Exeter Township, St. Lawrence Borough, and surrounding communities.  Please note that even with the new central station, the fire department plans to keep both the Reiffton and Stonersville stations open and operational at a minimal cost to the fire department.
 

The programs we have implemented have allowed the ETVFD to decrease its dependence  on the "traditional" volunteer fire company system, where firefighters at home must first respond to the station before they can respond to the emergency incident.  It takes a typical volunteer firefighter 3 to 5 minutes (or more) to reach the station from their home.  By having our on duty volunteers in station, we are able to have our initial response units on the way to the emergency in under 1 minute.  This time savings during the first crucial moments of a fire or rescue incident can significantly affect the ultimate outcome when lives and property are at stake.

The programs are very in-depth, take dedication from the members, and have been recognized both locally and nationally as "best practice" initiatives. The new emergency services building is critical in order to maintain these programs and keep the ETVFD's service at a level the residents deserve.

We appreciate the support of the residents of Exeter Township and St. Lawrence Borough and we look forward to providing superior service to the community for many years to come!   Please email Deputy Chief Chris Jordan at cjordan@exetertwpfire25.com with any questions, concerns, or comments.