Jon Harvey was elected President of the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters (OAPFF) at the Association's 53rd Convention in May 2022.
Jon joined the Middletown Fire Department (MFD) as a Firefighter/Paramedic in 1995. He currently serves as a Captain at Station 81, where he leads the city's Hazardous Materials Response Team and serves as co-chair of the Butler County Regional Hazardous Materials Team.
Harvey became involved in union leadership early in his career, first serving as a Trustee, then as Vice President, and later being elected President of IAFF Local 336—the birthplace of the OAPFF. His dedication and leadership earned him an appointment to the OAPFF Legislative Committee, where he served until being elected by his peers as the OAPFF 4th District Vice President, a position he held for 12 years.
Harvey has an extensive background in both the fire service and labor leadership. He holds an Associate Degree in Fire Science and is certified by the State of Ohio as a Fire Safety Inspector, Fire Instructor, Rescue Technician (water, ice, trench, and confined space), and Fire Officer I, II, and III.
At the national level, Jon has completed the IAFF Political Training Academy, Redmond Health and Safety Symposium/Barbera EMS Conference, Alfred K. Whitehead Legislative Conference, IAFF Political Education Program (PEP), and IAFF Field Service Representative Training. Through his field service work, he helped organize 17 local unions into the IAFF and OAPFF.
At the state level, Jon has been a featured speaker at numerous OAPFF educational events, including the OAPFF Winter Educational Seminar, Health and Safety Seminar, and Fire Ops 101.
During his tenure as OAPFF 4th District Vice President, Harvey was proud to be part of the leadership team that successfully helped repeal Senate Bill 5 and secure passage of Senate Bill 27, the "Michael Louis Palumbo, Jr. Act," establishing presumptive cancer legislation for Ohio firefighters.
Jon was born and raised in Germantown, Ohio, where he continues to live with his wife, Tina, and their two children, Claire and Owen.
Rich was hired by the City of Springfield Fire Rescue Division in 2008 and immediately became a proud member of Springfield Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 333. Throughout his career, he has served on numerous committees within the local, held the position of Local Secretary, and served as President of the union hall. During his eight years as Secretary, Rich helped modernize the organization's operations and significantly improve communication among Local 333 members. He currently serves as a Lieutenant with the Springfield Fire Rescue Division.
Rich became involved with the Ohio Association of Professional Fire Fighters (OAPFF) shortly after joining Local 333. Since then, he has served on several state committees and was a charter member of the OAPFF Peer Support Team. In 2018, he was elected as an OAPFF Trustee. During his three terms in that role, Rich provided fiscal oversight of the Association's finances, enhanced banking operations, and streamlined the annual audit process.
In 2024, delegates from across Ohio elected Rich as OAPFF Secretary-Treasurer at the Association's 54th Biennial Conference in Hamilton, Ohio.
Rich resides in Urbana, Ohio, with his wife, son, and their two dogs.
