Glendale Fire Department

05/18/2026

Do you have a passion to serve? Reach out to us today to apply and earn your first certification via the Ohio Fire Academy. Visit www.glendalefd.org

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05/18/2026

Today, we remember Captain Tim Burns, who lost his battle with occupational cancer 9 years ago. Captain Burns rides with us today in spirit.

05/01/2026

Congrats to our own Explorer Siemete Traore as he is officially a FII in the state of Ohio as of today. Way to go Joseph! Joesph will be following in his father’s foot steps into the fire service and will be swearing in on Monday May 4th, 2026! Way to go Joseph!

04/29/2026

We are proud to announce the following promotions within the command staff of your Glendale Fire Department:

Charles Solomon has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Chief and will operate as C4502. Assistant Chief Solomon comes from a long line of firefighters and brings over 15 years of experience to the role. Throughout his career in Hamilton County, he has served in the ranks of Lieutenant, Captain, Assistant Chief, and Fire Chief.

Carter Pittman joins us with 30 years of fire and EMS experience and will assume the rank of Assistant Chief, operating as C4503. Assistant Chief Pittman has served several local departments in various capacities and most recently held the position of Assistant Fire Chief for the past eight years. He is a respected leader and mentor, and we are grateful to have him as part of our team.

Dane Fienning has been promoted to Division Chief of EMS and Community Risk Management. With nearly 20 years of fire and EMS experience, Chief Fienning will lead EMS training efforts and provide hands-on, real-world guidance to help prepare our EMTs for the field. He will also oversee community risk reduction initiatives to better protect our residents, visitors, and businesses.

Kyle Schwable has been promoted to Division Chief of Logistics. Chief Schwable will oversee our vehicle fleet, equipment, and supplies. He brings nearly 20 years of experience, having served departments in Central Ohio, the Carolinas, and throughout Northern KY and Hamilton County.

Please join us in congratulating these individuals on their well-earned accomplishments. They will be officially sworn in on Monday, May 4th at 7:00 PM at Glendale Town Hall. Family, friends, and colleagues are welcome to attend.

04/27/2026

Today we remember FF Josh Hennedy, who passed away 1 year ago today. His infectious laugh and sense of humor will never be forgotten.

04/11/2026

The crews finished up the Fire Apparatus Operator Class Crews finished up Fire Apparatus Operator today from Ascent FD ACT. Crews received in-depth, hands on instruction from a great group guys! Crews will continue to hone their skills to become skilled operators for Glendale Fire Department!

04/03/2026

Today, we commemorate Captain Broxterman and FF Schira, honouring their memory by learning from the circumstances surrounding their deaths to prevent similar incidents.

04/01/2026

We remember Chief Thacker on this day. Chief Thacker was a beloved Chief of GFD and his impact still is felt today. Rest easy, Chief.

02/04/2026

🔥 Promotion Announcement! 🔥

We are proud to announce that the following members have been promoted to the rank of Fire Lieutenant:

FF/EMT Jordan Flynn
FF/EMT Whitney Nichols
FF/EMT Brianna Ritchie
Each of these outstanding firefighters has been a dedicated member of our department for several years and has successfully completed a rigorous promotion process, including a written exam, a panel interview, an assessment center, and evaluations.

We are especially proud to recognize Lt. Whitney Nichols and Lt. Brianna Ritchie, who, as far as we know, may be the first female firefighters promoted to lieutenant in our department in over 130 years—a remarkable milestone!

Please join us in congratulating these talented leaders as they step into their new roles. 👏🚒