Tate Township, Ohio
Bethel Tate Fire Department
149 N. East Street
Bethel, OH 45106
(513)734-4444
Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm
Richard Stowell, Chief
Phone: (513)734-4444
Email: rstowell@tatetownship.org
Bethel-Tate Fire/EMS Information:
Written October 2023
- The Bethel-Tate Fire Department (BTFD) is the 7th busiest department out of 15 departments in Clermont County. The fire and EMS calls average 2,100 each year.
- Proud of being rated an ISO class 3/3Y for the first time since the department was organized putting BTFD in the top 12% in the US.
- Fire and EMS grants are competitive and hard to get. Bethel-Tate’s fire department has received over $2,000,000 in grants over the last 5 years.
- 2017- FEMA grant for $$235,000 for air packas and breathing air compressor.
- 2018- Community Block Development Grant (Cler Cty) for $100,000 to repave and stripe the firehouse oarking lot.
- 2018- FEMA grant for$131,000 for new fire hose and nozzles.
- 2019- FEMA grant for $175,000 for 2 complete sets of hydraulic, battery powered auto extrication tools and stabilizer jacks.
- 2020- FEMA grant for $460,000 for a $2,500 gallon pumper/tanker to replace 2 trucks.
- All FEMA grants are 95% funded with a 5% match.
- 2021- FEMA SAFER grant for %903,000 to pay for 3 additional firefighter/EMTs that is 100% funded for three years.
- :Brthel-Tate FD personnel
- Conduct over 200 fire safety inspections annually.
- Issue open burning permits.
- Visit the schools to teach fire prevention and safety.
- Moniter school fire drills, tornado drills, and train on active shooter drills.
- Offer CPR classes upon request.
- In cooperation with American Red Cross, provide a smoke detector giveaway program and installed, if needed.
Address Sign Orders
Green reflective address signs are available year-round at the Fire Station and are only $20.00. These reflective signs make finding your house or business so much easier for not only emergency responders but delivery trucks as well. Remember, your Fire Department does not go door to door selling address signs, so order your sign online. Link to Order Form
BTFD & EMS-Monthly Updates
Year-End Department Reports Page
Department Earns Recognition From American Heart Association 2019
At the regular July Trustee meeting, representatives from Clermont Mercy Hospital were on hand to see Bethel-Tate’s Fire Department receive the 2019 Mission: Lifeline EMS 
Recognition Award from the American Heart Association. This achievement award is given to EMS provider organizations that demonstrate continued success in using the Mission Lifeline program. Translated, that means that BTFD uses evidence-based treatment guidelines and interventions that improve patient care and outcomes in the community they serve.
This program recognizes EMS teams across the nation for their vital role for offering timely treatment to heart patients. There were only 2 departments in Clermont County that received this recognition – Tate Township and Miami Township. Congratulations!
Ice Rescue Training Photos 2018
While everyone was trying to stay warm and dry inside, the BT Fire Department took advantage of the extreme weather outside to train for potential ice rescues.
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