Bath Township Fire Department to Honor Retiring Fire Chief Joseph Kitchen 

 

The Bath Township Fire Department will host a retirement celebration honoring long time Fire Chief Joseph Kitchen on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bath Township Fire Department, 1787 N. Dixie Highway, Lima, Ohio. 

Chief Kitchen is retiring after 36 years of dedicated service to the fire service, including many years leading the Bath Township Fire Department. Formal presentations will begin at 2:15 p.m., followed by an opportunity for guests to meet with Chief Kitchen. 

Community members, colleagues, and friends are invited to attend and recognize Chief Kitchen’s outstanding career and commitment to public service. 

Contact information: 

Brenda Meyer (419) 221-0550 

Bath Township Fire Department to Honor Retiring Fire Chief Joseph Kitchen 

Bath Township Fire Department to Honor Retiring Fire Chief Joseph Kitchen 

 

The Bath Township Fire Department will host a retirement celebration honoring long time Fire Chief Joseph Kitchen on Friday, June 26, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Bath Township Fire Department, 1787 N. Dixie Highway, Lima, Ohio. 

Chief Kitchen is retiring after 36 years of dedicated service to the fire service, including many years leading the Bath Township Fire Department. Formal presentations will begin at 2:15 p.m., followed by an opportunity for guests to meet with Chief Kitchen. 

Community members, colleagues, and friends are invited to attend and recognize Chief Kitchen's outstanding career and commitment to public service. 

Contact information: 

Brenda Meyer (419) 221-0550 

Bath Township Fire Department to Honor Retiring Fire Chief Joseph Kitchen