FIRE
The Township is served by the Amherst Fire Department (440-988-4117)
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OUTDOOR BURNING IS PROHIBITED
Click here for a link to Ohio EPA's "Open Burning Regulations".​
Or type in the following link: https://epa.ohio.gov/static/Portals/27/regs/3745-19/3745-19_Complete.pdf
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Click here for a link to "Ohio's Outdoor Fire Laws".
Or type in the following link: https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/com.ohio.gov/documents/fire_ForestryLaws.pdf
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Click on the following link for more information about Open Burning from the Ohio EPA:
​ Before You Light It... Know Ohio’s Open Burning Regulations
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Ohio’s New Fireworks Law for Consumers:
https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/com.ohio.gov/SFM/Code/SFM_fireworks_flyer_2024.pdf
Mobile Food Units
Mobile Food Vending Units, (aka Food Trucks) that wish to do business in Amherst Township are required to be inspected by the Amherst Township Fire Inspector, Chris Niehart. These permits are only good for one year and must be renewed annually.
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He can be contacted by phone at 440-597-0005
or by email at amhersttwpfire@gmail.com.
Sheriff's Department
​The Sheriff's Department staffs a sub-station at the Township Garage.
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Non-Emergency Phone: (440) 329-3710
Non-Emergency Cell Phone: (440) 323-1212
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Emergency: 911
Emergency Medical Service
LifeCare Ambulance, Inc.​​
Phone Numbers:
Office: (440) 323-6111
Emergency Calls: (440) 323-2527
Dispatch: (440) 323-7222
Education: (440) 365-1140
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Emergency: 911