Porter Township Fire/EMS

10/20/2026

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT | CHIEF ALEX PRATER

Chief of Emergency Services | Porter Township Fire & EMS

This week, we are proud to recognize Chief Alex Prater, who has dedicated 18 years of service to Porter Township Fire & EMS. Alex has served as Fire Chief since 2022.

Chief Prater grew up around the firehouse, developing a passion for emergency services and a commitment to serving the community he calls home.

Throughout his career, Chief Prater has earned numerous certifications and qualifications, including:

* Firefighter II
* Paramedic
* Fire/EMS Instructor
* Fire Inspector
* Tactical Medical Provider
* Rescue Technician

Outside of his responsibilities with Porter Township Fire & EMS, Alex serves as the Director of Operations/Safety for Wheelersburg Schools, Head Boys Basketball Coach, and Assistant Football Coach.

Alex and his wife, Erin, have a son, Brady. As a family, they enjoy spending time together attending sporting events.

In His Own Words:

“It is an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Porter Township. Growing up in the halls of Porter Fire/EMS has cultivated a passion for ensuring that we provide the highest level of emergency service to our community.

I am immensely grateful for the men and women, both past and present, who courageously serve our community through their roles with Porter Fire/EMS.

Our department has a proud history of operating with a standard of excellence. We honor our past members by remaining focused on the cause for which they sacrificed and seeking continuous improvement to ensure we are prepared to respond to the challenges of today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our mission is to save lives and protect property. We carry out that mission by focusing on our opportunities to make a positive impact within our department and overall community.

The opportunity to serve alongside our Fire/EMS personnel and make a positive impact in our community is what I value most!”

Please join us in recognizing Chief Alex Prater for his 18 years of dedicated service, leadership, and continued commitment to the citizens of Porter Township.

10/13/2026

Happy Birthday to Firefighter/Medic Hunter Armstrong today! We are thankful for all you do for our community - have a great day!!!

10/10/2026

Come out and spend the morning with us at the Porter Township Fire & EMS Department Open House!

Saturday, October 10, 2026
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

This event is **FREE for the entire community!

Bring the family out for hot dogs and popcorn, let the kids check out our fire trucks, ambulances, and other emergency equipment, and give them a chance to go through the smoke house and learn a little about fire safety.

We would love to see our community stop by, meet some of our firefighters and EMS personnel, and get a closer look at the equipment we use to serve Porter Township every day.

Mark your calendar and bring the kids! We hope to see you October 10!

09/22/2026

This evening, Porter Township Fire Department had the pleasure of hosting the Ohio Valley Firefighters Association.

We truly appreciate all the fire departments throughout our county and the dedication, hard work, and sacrifices made by the men and women who serve our communities.

It was a great evening of fellowship and an opportunity to strengthen the relationships between our departments.

Thank you to everyone who attended, and thank you for all that you do to keep our communities safe!

08/06/2026

Porter Township is looking for dedicated individuals who want to serve their community and be part of a team committed to providing professional emergency services to Porter Township and our surrounding area.

If you’re interested in joining our department, we’d love to hear from you.

All inquiries regarding these positions should be directed to Chief Alex Prater at [email protected].

Please share this post to help us reach qualified candidates.

07/21/2026

07/09/2026

Porter Fire Department is now accepting applications for a full-time firefighter position.

For more information and application details, please visit the link to the full posting on our website.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply.

02/09/2026

Happy Birthday to our daytime supervisor, Dylan Hale. Thank you for your leadership and dedication to the crew and our community. We hope you have a great day — stay safe and enjoy it!