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Harlan Township
Fire & Rescue

FAQ

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You can contact the the Harlan Township Fire & Rescue at 513-877-2727
You can contact the the Harlan Township Fire & Rescue at 513-877-2727 to schedule or use the Events Form and someone will be in touch.

Test each smoke alarm monthly by pushing the button.

  • Replace 9 volt and AA batteries in smoke alarms twice a year. (Remember: change your clocks, change your batteries.)
  • If the alarm “chirps,” warning that the battery is low, replace the battery right away.
  • All smoke alarms have a recommended service life of 10 years. Replace your smoke alarms at this time or sooner if they are not functioning properly.
  • Vacuum or dust out cobwebs and dust that have accumulated in smoke alarms at least once per year.

BUSTR regulates petroleum and hazardous substances stored in underground storage tanks (USTs) similar to what you find at gas stations. However, there are some tank systems that are excluded from BUSTR’s jurisdiction. These tanks are regulated by the local fire department and by Ohio EPA:

  • Above ground storage tanks.
  • Underground heating oil tanks used for heating on the premises.
  • Underground farm and residential tanks smaller than 1,100 gallons.

A. BUSTR regulations require the current “property owner” to remove USTs from the ground. The environmental sampling, investigation, and clean-up is only required to be conducted by the “owner” as defined in rule 1301:7-9-02 of the Administrative Code. A copy of this rule may be found on the BUSTR website at http://www.com.ohio.gov/fire/BUSTRResources.aspx . Please note, the determination of the “owner” may be very complex and detailed.

Evacuate your home and call 911 from a cellphone or neighbor’s house. Do not attempt to shut off the gas or pilot light as this can cause a spark and igniting a gas leak.

Evacuate your home and call 911 from a cellphone or neighbor’s house. We ask that you do not try to ventilate your home before the fire department arrives. If the Carbon Monoxide has been ventilated before our arrival, it can make it hard for us to find where it is coming from and fix the problem.

Evacuate your home and call 911 from a cellphone or neighbor’s house. We ask that you do not try to ventilate your home before the fire department arrives. If the Carbon Monoxide has been ventilated before our arrival, it can make it hard for us to find where it is coming from and fix the problem.
Yes. Residential inspections are performed at the request of the property owner. Businesses will normally be inspected annually by the Harlan Township Fire & Rescue at 513-877-2727.

In addition to installing smoke alarms and testing them twice a year, create a home escape plan so that every member of your family knows at least two ways out from every room or space in your home. Your family should know how to:

  • Crawl low in smoke. Smoke rises so the air near the floor will be clearer. It will be easier to see and breathe near the floor.
  • Feel doors before opening them. If the door is hot, do not open it. If the door is cool, stay low as you open it. There still may be heat, smoke or fire on the other side.
  • Leave immediately. Don’t stop for anything. No possessions are worth your life.
  • If you cannot leave a room, make sure the door is closed and go to the window. Open it or break it out and exit if you can. If you can’t exit the window because it’s too high, use a bedsheet, towel, etc. to wave and yell to attract attention. If necessary, use towels, clothing, pillows, etc. to block smoke coming through door cracks or vents.
  • Have a family meeting place outside. Count to ensure everyone is out safely.
  • Once you are out, stay out. Never go back inside for anyone or anything.
  • Call the fire department once you are out safely. The emergency number is 911. Call from a neighbor’s home or a cell phone.
  • Additional Tips:
    • Practice your escape plan at least once a year. Try different ways out. Try it with your eyes closed or in the dark.
    • Consider an escape ladder for windows too high to jump from. They are available at local hardware stores.
    • Consider and plan for family members with special needs. The fire department can assist you in your escape planning.

Contact the Harlan Township Fire & Rescue at 513-877-2727.

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