"The primary mission of the Massie Township Volunteer Fire Department is to provide a full range of services designed to protect the lives and the property of the inhabitants of Massie Township and the Village of Harveysburg from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies, or exposure to dangerous conditions created by man or nature.

The Massie Township Volunteer Fire Department will strive to maintain and improve the quality of life of all who live, visit, work, or invest in the communities in which we respond.

Proudly serving the Village of Harveysburg, Massie Township, and surrounding areas in Warren County, Ohio, the Massie Township Fire Department would like to thank the citizens for their support and we pledge vigilance in providing quality Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services."

- The Staff of the Massie Township Fire Department

Chief Paul Bernard 

Paul Bernard, Fire Chief of the Massie Township Fire Department.

Paul was born and raised in Waynesville, Ohio where he attended Waynesville Schools and the Waynesville United Methodist Church.  Paul joined the Wayne Township Fire Department in January of 1986 as a firefighter and EMT.  Paul was Promoted to Fire Lieutenant in 2001 and Captain in 2018.  Paul’s original fire class was held at Massie Township in the old fire house on Main St.  Paul retired from Wayne Township with 37 years of service.  Paul also worked for Warren County Communications as a Dispatcher and Dispatch Supervisor and Telecommunications as a Project Manager and CAD System Administrator retiring in 2023 with 35 years of service.  Paul also drove a school bus for Waynesville Schools for 40 years starting when he was just 18 years old.  Paul is married to Rhonda Inlow Bernard, and they have two sons.  Kenny and his wife Kristin who lives in Remindersville, Ohio and Alex and his wife Brittany who live in Waynesville.  Alex and Brittany have two children, Adelyn and Jase who we love to spoil.  Alex is also a firefighter with Massie Township.

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