Recruitment Open Houses

The SHJFD will hold two open houses for anyone with an interest in joining the department. Meet our volunteer firefighters and EMTs when you visit at the Mowrystown Fire Station. New member applications will be available to fill out or to take with you. The Open Houses will be held on

March 26 at 7:00 p.m.

April 26 at 3:00 p.m.

For more information about applying for membership, see the SHJFD website FAQs.

Chief Mosely elected HCFECA president...

Congratulations to Chief Kevin Mosely on his election to President of the Highland County Fire/EMS Chiefs Association for 2009.

Chief Gregory L. Young -- "One of Our Own"

We mourn the passing of former Chief of the Mowrystown Fire Department:

Gregory L. Young

Former Chief Young died Tuesday, February 3, at his home in Mowrystown.

The trustees, firefighters, and EMTs of the Southern Highland Joint Fire District extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of our former Chief Gregory L. Young.

Fire & EMS Levy Passes 177 - 86

According to news reports this morning, the SHJFD Fire and EMS Levy on the ballot February 3 passed by a vote of 177 For and 86 Against.

The firefighters, EMTs, and trustees of the SHJFD thank all those supporting this important levy that will help us improve our service to District citizens. Also, we thank all the 263 voting citizens that braved the inclement weather to go to the polls.

THANK YOU.

Members of the Southern Ohio Joint Fire District