Ross Township approves two part‑time firefighter hires and staffing changes

Apr 6, 2026

Trustees approved hiring Thomas Rogers (part‑time EMT) and Tyler Teeters (part‑time medic) and adopted resolutions to add a part‑time lieutenant position and revise staffing/pay for 2026 after fire chief reported operational needs and a new equipment grant.

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Chief Chris Jones told trustees that March included flood response, dozens of inspections and training hours and that the department had received a $3,300 grant from Duke Energy for rescue equipment. "We received a grant from Duke Energy for $3,300 this week, and that will replace all of our outdated rescue equipment," he said.

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