Ashland Fire Local 1386

Ashland Fire Local 1386 International Association of Firefighters Local 1386, established 1853 We provide Fire & EMS service to the City of Ashland, Milton, and Montgomery Townships.

Established in 1853 the "Ashland Protection Fire Company No. 1" or "Citizens Relief Fire Company" is now known as the Ashland Fire Department. We became a chartered member of the International Association of Fire Fighters in August, 1960. We provide EMS service also for Orange Township. We provide reciprocal mutual aid to numerous Ashland County Volunteer Fire Department or Fire Companies. We serv

ice 96 square miles from one central station, responding to an average of 3,800 calls per year with an annual operating budget of 3.2 million dollars per year.

05/29/2026

On this week's Ashland Angle, Matt Miller talks about the Ashland Fire Department Training Facility with Fire Chief Rick Anderson and Assistant Chief Gabe Campbell. Link in comments:

Thank you to Bad Day Training for another awesome class and Ashland County Pictures for covering the story.
05/02/2026

Thank you to Bad Day Training for another awesome class and Ashland County Pictures for covering the story.

03/30/2026
IAFF Local 1386 A-crew with all 4 paramedic units out at the same time on this busy Sunday morning.
03/29/2026

IAFF Local 1386 A-crew with all 4 paramedic units out at the same time on this busy Sunday morning.

Ashland Fire Local 1386 A-crew is busy on this wintery St Patty’s Day. Second time today with multiple medic units out a...
03/17/2026

Ashland Fire Local 1386 A-crew is busy on this wintery St Patty’s Day. Second time today with multiple medic units out at the same time.

Over the past 3 days, the crews have been training on grain bin rescues. A member of our department brought in a gravity...
03/06/2026

Over the past 3 days, the crews have been training on grain bin rescues. A member of our department brought in a gravity wagon full of corn from his farm for us to safely practice extricating “victims” trapped in corn. This method of practice allows us to safely work in a controlled environment with a realistic media while getting multiple reps in. Today’s pictures are from A-crew.

03/02/2026

🔥Burn Ban in Effect🔥

Every year the state of Ohio issues a state wide burn ban for the months of March, April, May, October, and November. During these months between the hours of 6 A.M. to 6 P.M. no outside open burning is permitted anywhere in the state.

Outside of these months certain regulations still apply to open burning depending on your location either in the city or township.

02/25/2026

It is truly the end of an era for the Ashland Fire Department. Captain Chad Buzzard’s retirement on January 7, 2026, marks the conclusion of a remarkable 26-year career defined by leadership and excellence.
His legacy is clearly cemented by his numerous accolades and the impact he made as a Firefighter. Here is a quick look at his decorated history with the department:
• Service Milestone: Over 26 years of service (Started April 6, 1999).
• Leadership: Promoted to Captain on January 7, 2018.
• Top Honors:
o Firefighter of the Year: 2005 & 2010
o EMT/Paramedic of the Year: 2006
o Officer of the Year: 2018 & 2020
Losing a "contagious source of positivity" is always tough, but his influence as a mentor ensures his standards will stick around long after his last shift.

Congratulations Captain Buzzard enjoy your retirement!

01/24/2026

As the winter storm approaches please be mindful of where you plow and blow snow. Make all attempts to keep hydrants clear and accessible. Thank you for helping us help you when seconds count.

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274 Cleveland Avenue
Ashland, OH
44805

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