GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio — Nearly four years after a powerful tornado tore through Goshen Township and badly damaged its fire station, firefighters finally have a new home.
Goshen Township Fire & EMS Station 18 has been rebuilt at State Route 28 and Goshen Road, giving the department a modern base after years of working through the long aftermath of the July 2022 storm.
The old station had served the community for more than 40 years before the EF2 tornado hit Goshen on July 6, 2022. The storm caused widespread damage across the township, including homes, businesses and the fire station itself.
For firefighters, the damage meant more than the loss of a building. The station was their workplace, emergency base and second home. In the months and years that followed, crews had to continue serving the community while operating from temporary arrangements.
The new Station 18 is a major upgrade for the department. According to the project builder, the new Fire and EMS station covers more than 17,500 square feet and includes modern facilities designed for day-to-day emergency service.
The building includes living quarters, a kitchen, lounge space, a gym and other areas for firefighters who often spend long shifts at the station. The new design also gives crews a safer, more efficient space to work from as they respond to calls across Goshen Township.
The rebuild marks one of the most visible signs of recovery from the 2022 tornado, which left a lasting mark on the Clermont County community.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is being held at 1 p.m. today, Friday, May 8, at the new station at 1849 State Route 28. The public will also be able to see inside the new facility during an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Saturday, May 9.
For Goshen residents, the opening is more than a construction milestone. It is the return of a key community building — and a symbol of how far the township has come since the tornado.
