East Sparta FD

09/11/2026

We have a 9/11 tribute on a compartment door of most of our trucks.
This is our Engine #1 attending a memorial ceremony. The tribute image is on the back compartment.

09/09/2026

We are fortunate to have so many local churches that reach out to their community.

❤️ Thank you to Magnolia Methodist Church for this tray of cookies.
❤️ RiverTree Sandy Valley presented this heartfelt card to us.
❤️ NewPointe Community Church recently gave us a bowl of goodies.
❤️ East Sparta Community Church recently provided breakfasts for the crews.

We are BLESSED to have you in our communities. Thank you!
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09/03/2026

Full-size pickup into a guardrail at the 98MM on I77SB.
RIGHT lane open.
No transports.
FD/EMS and Stark County Sheriff's Office units on-scene.
Please stay in the RIGHT lane for our safety.
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08/31/2026

LET'S SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY!!
Did you know that in the height of it's membership in the 1950s, the Ohio State Grange had 902 chapters? There are currently only 91 chapters statewide.
And, there are just three in Stark County today.
Established in 1907, we are proud to say that our Pike Grange #1669 is active!
As costs continue to rise and membership continues to thin, we all have an opportunity to help our locals!!
There are a couple of fund raisers coming up soon.
Please take the time to help support this community organization!
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08/26/2026

Today is National Dog Day.
As we co-parent with this new addition to our station, we'd like to introduce you to Gunner. 🤎

Today is National Dog Day so it seems like a perfect time to introduce the latest addition to our station.
This is Gunner--
aka Gunner the Bestest Boy
aka Gunner the Goodest Guy
aka Silly Goose.
He is a one'ish year-old lab mix and we sprung him from the Tusc Co Pound.
With all that has been thrown at him in a very short time--leaving the pound in a cone after neutering, a constant rotation of personnel through the doors and overhead tones at all hours--
he's doing great!!
You'll see us walking him around the Village. Stop us and meet him. He's a very friendly guy!
This pic was his first day in quarters.
Welcome home, Gunner! 🤎

08/17/2026

If you see Chief Kyle Wilkins out and about today, be sure to holler a hardy HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY!!
Let's make this a birthday he won't forget!! 👋😊🎈
(FYI: He's not 40.🤣)

08/05/2026

Safety first!!
Today is our annual testing of ground ladders and the tower.
We are ready to roll when you need us most!
Stay safe, folks!
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07/23/2026

MVA at SR800 and SR183 in Sandy Twp/Tusc Co.
Minor damages. Responding units on scene. Please use caution traveling through this area.
Travel safe, folks.
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