Mount Gilead Fire Dept. serves the village's of Mount Gilead and Edison in addition to Gilead Township and a portion of Franklin and Canaan Township. The Fire Department also assists other Fire Department's through a mutual aid contract. The mutual aid contract provides a mutual share of resources in the time of need. The firehouse is staffed Part-time, 7 days a week between the hours of 8am-4pm. During the hours of 4pm-8am volunteers respond to emergencies in the district.