Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I call for services of the Gallipolis Fire Department?

For an emergency, call 911 and give the dispatcher your name, address/location, and the emergency. Never panic, stay calm, and be prepared to give the dispatcher as much information as you can give them. This helps the dispatcher and the department with preplanning the emergency when they are enroute.

2.      How many stations do you have and your ISO rating?

We operate out of 2 stations from the City of Gallipolis. Station 1, which is manned 24 hours a day, is located at 2018 Chestnut Street and Station 2 is located at 518 2^nd Ave. beside the City of Gallipolis city building.

3.      Are you a paid department or strictly volunteer?

We have 1 paid full-time firefighter and 32 volunteers. The fulltime firefighter is housed at station 1 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and responds to each emergency with the first responding fire truck. All other volunteers will respond from their home to the fire in their personnel vehicles.

4.      What area do you cover around the City of Gallipolis?

The Gallipolis Fire Department covers the City of Gallipolis, Addison, Clay, Gallipolis, and Green Townships. This area is approximately 93 square miles.

5.      What special building codes does the fire department abide by?

The Gallipolis Fire Department follows the Ohio Building Code, Ohio Fire Code, and various city ordinances established by the city commission.

6.      How do I get a building permit?

A person requesting a building permit will need to file with the State of Ohio code enforcement and the City of Gallipolis code enforcement officer. You will be provided a permit package to be completed.

7.      When my building is complete, whom do I call for a final inspection?

You will need to the contact the State of Ohio Code Enforcement Office to request the final inspection. The state will work with the fire department on the inspection.

8.      How do I retain a fire report for incident that occurred on my property?

Please stop by station 1 located at 2018 Chestnut Street in the City of Gallipolis during the hours of 8-5 Monday through Friday. A copy of a fire report is $5.00.

9.      Do you have a good response from the volunteers?

The fire department has an average of 53.50% of our members respond to each emergency.

10.  Do you have sufficient equipment if I live outside the city where no hydrants are located?

The Gallipolis Fire Department has 4 pumper/tankers, which carries a total of 4250 gallons of water to a fire. If this water will not cover the size of the fire, the fire department has mutual aid agreements with every department in the county, which can be activated at anytime.

11.  How do I become a member of the Gallipolis Fire Department?