Richfield Township Fire Department

09/06/2026

Crews on scene of a major accident on Old State Line. Please avoid this area.

09/05/2026

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE 🚧
Bancroft St will be closed at the bridge just east of Langenderfer Rd, beginning SEPTEMBER 14, for bridge repairs.

📅 WHEN:
Starts SEPT. 14
Approximately 30 days
Weather permitting

🚧 WHAT TO EXPECT:
The road will be closed to all traffic at the bridge. Traffic will still be able to go through north/south on Lagenderfer Rd but will not be able to turn left to go east on Bancroft.

Please follow posted detour signs to keep our workers safe.

🚗Detour map is pinned in the comments.

🙂We appreciate your patience while this work is completed.

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09/05/2026

Both Sylvania Ave and Bancroft will be closed during same time frame just west of Sylvania.

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE 🚧
Sylvania Ave, just west of the Sylvania/Mitchaw roundabout, will be closed, beginning SEPTEMBER 14, for bridge repairs.

📅 WHEN:
Starts SEPT. 14
Approximately 30 days
Weather permitting

🚧 WHAT TO EXPECT:
The road will be closed to all traffic at the bridge. Traffic will still be able to go through the Sylvania/Mitchaw Rd roundabout in every direction except westbound.

Please follow posted detour signs to keep our workers safe. If you are coming from the west to drop off your kids at nearby Sylvania Schools, save the map and share to your fellow parents. Kilburn and Brint will be your best friends for the next month.

🚗Detour map is pinned in the comments.

🙂We appreciate your patience while this work is completed.

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09/05/2026

Your RTFD volunteers helped our neighbors in Metamora during an early morning structure fire.

08/25/2026

Still time to get registered! Spots are filling up quick!

08/19/2026

Thank you just isn't enough in my mind. I've had the absolute honor to be around some amazing people. We've got guys that are brand new, and a few that have been doing it since before I've even been on the planet.

Day after day, night after night, they show up and show out. I watch them come in exhausted from full time jobs, and put just as much effort in on the training grounds. They don't shy away from community events, they create them. They're your neighbors, family, and friends.

Thank you for doing what you're doing. It's a thankless job most days, but that's not why you do it anyways. It's the blood, sweat, and tears when nobody is watching. It's being the community you want to have. Our strength is our community, our mission is to serve.

Chief Ryan Sedlock

Today is Volunteer Firefighters Recognition Day, and we're honoring the dedicated men and women who selflessly serve their communities.

Volunteer firefighters respond to emergencies at all hours, train year-round, and sacrifice time with their families to help others when they're needed most.

To every volunteer firefighter across the country: thank you for your courage, your commitment, and everything you do to keep your communities safe.

Tag a volunteer firefighter who deserves a shoutout. ❤️🚒

08/15/2026

Wednesday night your RTFD members toured the Fritsch family farm to learn how to better handle farm emergencies. Thank you for walking us through and sneaking a peek 🐷 🐖

08/09/2026

Last week we had the honor of giving two of our members their badges after successfully completing their first year at RTFD. Both received their EMT-B and are planning to attend our fire class this fall.
We are excited to see what the future holds as you serve our community. Welcome to the RTFD family! Derek Braithwaite Curtis Menke Richfield Township, Lucas County Ohio

08/05/2026

Richfield Township Fire Department will be hosting a Firefighter 1, (120 hour) course starting 9/1/2026. The class will be through Four County Career Center.

Start Date: 9/1/2026
End Date: 12/12/2026
Class Days and Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6PM-10PM, every other Saturday 8AM-Noon (TBD)
Lead Instructor: Ryan Sedlock Richfield TWP Fire

This class is available for grant funds for area departments. Any interested candidates should contact Randy Trausch at (419) 403-8381, or Chief Ryan Sedlock at (419) 308-3299.

08/04/2026

Our deepest condolences to Richard's family, and our Brothers and Sisters in Metamora. Rick served on the Berkey Volunteer Fire Department from 1971 to 1987.

View Richard H. “Rick” Raab's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.