About the Township

Responsibilities

In Ohio, the township is a critical component in an integrated approach to service delivery. This approach involves the state, the county, and the township in a system that designates each jurisdiction's specific responsibilities in the areas of policing and road maintenance. In addition, the township, a political subdivision of the state, has certain local powers and functions designated by the state. Harrison Township, like other Ohio Townships, is responsible for providing the following services and functions for our residents:

  • Road maintenance
  • Police protection
  • Fire protection
  • Parks and recreation
  • Zoning
  • Waste disposal

Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the township is the responsibility of the administrator and his staff. The duties of this department include general government, finance, accounts payable, human resources, payroll and trash services, including billing.

The offices are located at the Government Center, 5945 North Dixie Drive and the phone number is (937) 890-5611.

Service Department

Keeping the township roadways safe, passable, clean and attractive is the responsibility of the Harrison Township Services Department. Below are some of the duties of the Services Department.

  • Road and Bridge Maintenance and Repairs
  • Stormwater Facility Maintenance
  • Street Signs 
  • Leaf Pick Up
  • Maintenance of Township Facilities and Buildings
  • Park Maintenance
  • Snow/Ice Removal
  • Bulk Trash Pick Up
  • Nuisance Abatement  Support

The Service Department offices are located at 2409 Rector Avenue, near the I-75/Needmore Road interchange and the phone number is (937) 274-6871.

Fire Department

The Harrison Township Fire Department provides comprehensive fire protection, education and prevention as well as emergency medical services to township citizens. The staff is trained and equipped to handle special emergency situations, including hazardous material (Haz-Mat) incidents and extrication (confined space rescue). With the department responding to more than 7,600 fire and emergency medical service calls per year, the second most active fire department in Montgomery County behind the Dayton Fire Department.

The department is led by the Fire Chief and employs a Fire Marshal, Administrative Assistant, three Battalion Chiefs and 22 full-time firefighters and 30 part-time firefighters. 

The department operates from two strategically located stations. Station 94 is located at 2400 Turner Road, Dayton and Station 95 is located at 2301 Needmore Road. The administrative office is located at Station 94. 

The fire departments dispatch methods include 911 and an 800 Mhz radio system. Non-emergency calls should be directed to (937) 274-4351. In the event of an emergency, dial 911.

Development Department

The Harrison Township Development Department works to protect the community's health, safety, welfare and appearance. We accomplish this goal primarily through the enforcement of the zoning code, which ensures that new developments and other improvements are compatible with the surrounding community and neighborhood.

The main duties of the Development Department are zoning administration, property maintenance, community and economic development and planning and special projects.

Code-enforcement duties are shared by two code enforcement officers. The department is responsible for all aspects of community development, zoning and code enforcement activities.

Harrison Township Sheriff's Substation

Police services are provided to Harrison Township residents through a contract between the Township and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Thirty-six Sheriff's deputies work out of the Harrison Township Substation, located at 5945 North Dixie Drive. Non-emergency calls should be directed to (937) 225-4357. For emergency calls, dial 911.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office is one of only 15 sheriff's offices in the country to be nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.