The West Chester Fire Department protects the citizens, visitors and businesses of West Chester Township. The department operates out of five fire stations, staffed around the clock. The department currently operates three Fire Engines, two Quints (75’ aerial/pumper combination), one 100’ Tower Ladder, four Paramedic Ambulances, a Battalion Chief, a Heavy Rescue Truck, a Hazardous Materials Unit, an Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Technical Rescue vehicle, a Rescue Boat, a Brush Fire Pickup, in addition to two Reserve Fire Engines, and two Reserve Paramedic Ambulances. Much of the staffing for these apparatus is provided by the highly trained members of the West Chester Professional Firefighters, International Association of Firefighters Local 3518. Our members are made up both Firefighters and Lieutenants. Every Local 3518 member is an Ohio Firefighter Level 2, Paramedic, Fire Safety Inspector, and Hazardous Materials Response Technician.. IAFF Local 3518 was chartered in 1994 and included all of the department’s career firefighters. Local 3518 has steadily grown with the explosive growth West Chester Township has incurred. Today, Local 3518 has 57 Career Firefighters and Lieutenants. West Chester Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 3518 looks forward to serving the residents, visitors and neighbors of West Chester for many years to come with the utmost dedication and professionalism.