FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, OH – The Franklin Township Board of Trustees has voted to close Fire Station 193 at 2193 Frank Rd. and lay off six firefighter/paramedics, according to a statement from IAFF Local 1441 at 2:30 PM EDT on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. The decision stems from residents rejecting a township-wide fire levy in three previous elections, leaving the department with insufficient funding.
Residents can expect significant delays in emergency response times, ranging from 30 seconds to up to 5 minutes, across the township. The union has refrained from commenting on the board’s reasoning and urges the public to direct questions to the trustees directly. They also encourage greater community involvement, including attending meetings and voicing concerns to the board, emphasizing that resident participation is key to being heard.
