Walnut Township Fire Department was established in 2021, when the Walnut Township trustees assumed operations for both the Millersport Fire Department and Thurston-Walnut Township Fire Department.
Walnut Township Fire Department covers over 48 square miles including the majority of Buckeye Lake State Park, serving a population of approximately 6600 which dramatically increases during the summer months.
Walnut Township Fire Department is led by Fire Chief Robert Price and operates out of 3 stations with a combination staff of fulltime, part-time and volunteer.