Welcome To
Lexington Fire Department

History of LFD

For many years Lexington Township existed with no in-house fire department, relying on other departments, primarily Marlboro Township, to supply whatever protection they could. Finally, in 1956, Marlboro Township served notice that as of June 1 of that year they could no longer provide such services to Lexington Township, leaving the Township in a bit of a bind. The township Trustees responded by requesting the taxpayer to approve a two and one-half mill fire levy on the may 1956 primary ballot. Fortunately local residents saw such a levy as an investment in their future safety and approve it, to create the Lexington Township volunteer Fire Department. Years of growth lay ahead.

The year 1957 saw construction of the Township's fire station, still in use today, located at the corner of Gaskill Drive and Northside Street. In its original form, the station house consisted of two truck bays and a combination 'gathering room' and office. In 1972 four large truck bays were added to the north side of the building, and in 1987, with the aid of a $125,000.00 Federal Grant, a wash bay and a training/meeting room were built. How things have grown since way back in 1957!

The first Township Fire Chief was Lewis Grubb, who held the position until 1964 when Noah Collins stepped in. In 1967 Lester Barber filled the position serving 21 years until Charles Devan took over the reins in 1988. In 1992 William Milburn took the position of Chief until 1998 when Mark Taschwer took over. The current Chief Ed Johnson took the reins in 2002.

Also new in 2000 was the opening of substation 2 located at 11700 Rockhill Avenue NE. This station has been remodeled and is capable of holding two trucks. New equipment includes a Cascade system used to replenish our Scott Air Packs and a complete second set of extrication equipment. To learn more about the Lexington Township Volunteer Fire Department visit the fire station or schedule a group tour. The fire department holds weekly meetings every Wednesday night at 7:00PM and the public is always welcome.