CADIZ FIRE DEPARTMENT

04/12/2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Firefighter/President Tom Ott of the Cadiz Volunteer Fire Department.

Tom served his community and our department with courage, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to helping others. He answered every call with selflessness and strength, always willing to put others before himself.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and his brothers and sisters at the Cadiz Volunteer Fire Department during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Tom. Your watch has ended, but your legacy will live on in every life you touched and every call answered. ❤️🔥

03/20/2026

🚨Free smoke alarm installation event for Cadiz residents on April 17th! 🚨
If interested please call the Harrison County Health Department at 740-942-2616 BEFORE April 17th to get scheduled for your free smoke alarm installation.

03/17/2026

12/24/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and Very Merry Christmas

12/07/2025

The 2026 Elections concluded this evening. The following individuals have been elected.
Chief- Leonard Merryman
Asst Chief- Chris Mansfield
Captain 1- Kyle Carter
Captain 2- Cody Young
Lt 1- Greg Erwin
Lt 2- Zach Eckley
Trustee- Bruce Cogar
Mechanic 1- Zack Eckley
Mechanic 2- Cody Young
President- Tom Ott
Vice President- Greg Erwin
Secretary- Jaynelle Mansfield
Treasurer- Wayne Hawthorne
Chaplin- Mark Smith

11/27/2025

Hope Everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving

10/29/2025

🚨 Incident Update – Meadows of Cadiz 🚨

Earlier today, Fire and EMS units were dispatched to the Meadows of Cadiz for a reported odor of natural gas.

Upon arrival, facility staff had already begun a prompt and well-coordinated evacuation of more than 60 residents, including those who were wheelchair and bed-bound.
Their swift actions greatly contributed to the safety of all occupants. Staff also responded from Gables Care Center in Hopedale to assist in the evacuation. We cannot emphasize enough the outstanding job the nursing home staff did to quickly evacuate all residents.

The county’s Emergency Mass Casualty Plan was activated to ensure adequate ambulance resources were available to assist with the evacuation. Following an extensive investigation and sweep of the facility in coordination with Columbia Gas, no hazardous conditions were found.

During the incident, several nearby homes and businesses also reported gas odors. These were simultaneously investigated by the fire departments, Columbia Gas, and Cadiz Utilities.

We extend our sincere appreciation to all agencies and partners who responded and assisted in this coordinated effort.

Special thanks to Harrison Hills Schools for opening the Stevenson Center Gymnasium as a temporary evacuation center and providing wheelchair-accessible transportation for residents.

Thank you to
Hopedale Fire EMS • Harrison County EMA • Harrison County Sheriff’s Office • Cadiz Police Department • Capital Health Buses • Jewett EMS • Freeport EMS • Tippecanoe EMS • Bowerston EMS • Jefferson County:• Unionport EMS • Belvedere EMS • Shortcreek EMS • Richmond EMS • Wintersville EMS •Columbia Gas. And the Ohio State Highway Patrol for assisting with traffic.

10/11/2025

Today is the day! Come on out and get you a dinner. $15.00 will get you a 1/2 chicken cheesy hasbrown potatoes and green beans.