About US

The Central Joint Fire District proudly serves approximately 4,500 residents in Liberty Township, Portage Township, the Village of Rudolph, and the Village of Portage. Located in rural Wood County in Northwest Ohio, the district operates from a modern fire station built in 2000.

Founded in 1989, the district initially operated from the former Portage Fire Department station before relocating to its current facility in 2000. The station features five apparatus bays, shower facilities, a training and meeting room, a fully equipped kitchen and break area, a dispatch room, and ample storage space to support daily operations and emergency response activities.

The department maintains a diverse fleet that includes a pumper engine, a rescue engine, an EMS rescue pickup truck, a tanker, a brush rig, and a gator. The Central Joint Fire District is staffed entirely by dedicated volunteers whose training ranges from 36-hour firefighter certification to advanced 240-hour firefighter qualifications. In addition to firefighters, the department includes EMTs and paramedics with specialized training in hazardous materials response and vehicle extrication.

Through the support of state and federal grant funding, the district is able to provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities, ensuring personnel remain prepared to meet the needs of the community with professionalism, skill, and dedication.