Basil Joint Fire District

10/22/2026

Today the BJFD visited with the Real Christian Academy Preschool for a tour of our apparatus, a little fire safety education and a visit with R***r. Thanks for having us. FDK9 R***r

10/22/2026

10/22/2026

If you need help for Christmas this year please follow this link https://forms.gle/QFyveMPcUp6MF4Ub7 . Applications are due no later then November 30, 2026 @ 0800 (no late applications will be accepted this year). You can also visit www.basilfire.com. ALL applications must be done on this form. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE OR ACCEPTED! If you need to use a computer or need help please call 740-862-8596 to schedule a time to stop by the station to complete and application online.

10/22/2026

Assistant Fire Chief, Kasey Farmer, will be at the Baltimore-Thurston Area Food Pantry on Saturday, November 14, from 9:45-11:00 to accept applications for the Firefighter
Santa Program!

10/21/2026

Yesterday the BJFD got to visit the Christ United Methodist Preschool Touch-A-Truck day. We enjoyed our time with all the kids!

10/21/2026

We are pleased to announce that supporting Firefighter Santa has become more convenient this year. To facilitate your donations, we have established a Venmo account, accessible via -Santa.
We will still accept cash/check donations at the stations.

10/19/2026

Why Annual Ladder Testing is Essential
1. Ensuring Firefighter Safety, Structural Integrity & Load Capacity: Firefighters carry heavy gear, tools, and sometimes rescued victims up and down ground and aerial ladders. Testing subjects ladders to specific horizontal static loads and stress points to ensure they won't fail, bend dangerously, or collapse under extreme stress during emergency operations.
3. Detecting Hidden Heat or Stress Damage: Fire service ladders are frequently exposed to high heat, harsh weather, and heavy impacts. Annual service testing (following NFPA standards) identifies hidden structural fatigue, hairline cracks, metal degradation, or compromised welds before they lead to catastrophic failure. 4. Component Reliability: Beyond the rails and rungs, ladder testing verifies all mechanical hardware—such as extension ropes, pulleys, pawls (dogs), locks, and aerial hydraulic mechanisms—to guarantee smooth, safe deployment.
5. Protecting the Community - Rapid & Dependable Rescue Operations: When seconds count during a structure fire or rescue, the community relies on equipment that operates flawlessly. Tested ladders ensure firefighters can reach upper-story windows and roofs safely and swiftly to save lives.
6. Operational Readiness: Ensuring every ground ladder and aerial ladder is tested and certified safe guarantees that the Basil Joint Fire District remains fully equipped to handle complex emergency responses without unexpected equipment downtime.

10/15/2026

If you need help for Christmas this year please follow this link https://forms.gle/QFyveMPcUp6MF4Ub7 . Applications are due no later then November 30, 2026 @ 0800 (no late applications will be accepted this year). You can also visit www.basilfire.com. ALL applications must be done on this form. NO PAPER APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE OR ACCEPTED! If you need to use a computer or need help please call 740-862-8596 to schedule a time to stop by the station to complete and application online. See less

10/12/2026