Farmersville Fire Chief Jeff Erisman has been saving lives in the community since he graduated from Valley View in 1980. He worked his way up through the ranks of the Farmersville Fire Association to be named chief in 2019.

During his time as a volunteer firefighter, Erisman delivered propane for Foreman’s Hardware and was head of maintenance for Valley View Schools in Farmersville.

In high school, Erisman participated in the marching band, playing saxophone and drums. And he’s still got it. He stunned family and friends a few years ago by playing saxophone at a Fire Chiefs Conference in Columbus.

Erisman regularly goes above and beyond in service to the citizens and visitors of Farmersville and Jackson Township. He dedicates an extraordinary amount of time and effort to ensuring the town and township receive the high level of fire and EMS coverage.

Chief Erisman embodies selfless service and sets the standard for what it means to put others before oneself.

Featured Valley View Alumnus

Name: Jeff Erisman

Class: 1980

Education: Fire Science and Emergency Medicine

Current position: Fire Chief, Farmersville Fire Association

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