Carlisle Township Fire Department

04/14/2026

Monday night drafting and water shuttle practice

04/12/2026

03/26/2026

4:36 AM EDT 3/26/26: Up to an enhanced risk (level 3 of 5) of severe t-storms exists today. A disturbance may trigger isolated severe storms in NE OH and NW PA this afternoon, before a strong cold front likely triggers scattered severe storms late this afternoon into the evening in northern OH and NW PA.

03/11/2026

10:40 AM Wednesday: A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of northern, central, and eastern Ohio until 5:00 PM today. Storms across western Ohio will continue to move east-northeast. Pockets of damaging winds and a couple of tornadoes will be possible with the more intense storms. Remain weather aware over the next few hours.

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

CTFD Ice rescue training on a beautiful Saturday morning. Most realistic ice training we've had with ice breaking throughout. The new ice sled proved itself effective on ice and open water. Thanks to all members in attendance.

02/10/2026

Monday night training on SCBA confidence. Members rotated through several drills in full gear breathing air until completely empty. Consuming every possible breath of air from their 45min bottles. This allows everyone to see their limitations and exactly how long they have to work and the time needed to exit a hazardous to life atmosphere. Breathing techniques to extend air time were practiced and proved beneficial.

02/04/2026

NEW SNOW EMERGENCY PROCESS – IMPORTANT UPDATE

The Lorain County Sheriff is updating how snow emergencies are declared to better reflect the size of our county and the reality that winter weather does not impact all areas the same. Snow emergencies will now be area-specific, not countywide. The traditional three snow emergency levels will be replaced with two clearly defined winter weather notifications: Snow Emergency Advisory and Travel Ban.

Moving forward, the Sheriff will no longer declare “Level” Snow Emergencies which affect the entire county as one. Instead, snow emergencies and roadway closures will be issued when conditions only affect certain locations with the collaboration of County Commissioners, Township Trustees, Mayors and Managers. During significant winter weather events, the Sheriff will activate a Virtual Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coordinate directly with local leaders, road crews, law enforcement, and weather data.

If winter weather begins impacting a specific city, township, or area, the Sheriff will work directly with that area’s Mayor, Manager, or Trustee to assess conditions and determine appropriate action.

This approach ensures:
• Decisions are localized
• Road conditions are accurately assessed
• Public safety actions are timely and appropriate
• Residents receive clear, accurate guidance


Snow Emergency Advisory – What This Means

A Snow Emergency Advisory is issued when winter weather is beginning to significantly impact a specific area of Lorain County.

At this stage:
• Snow and road conditions are deteriorating
• Local leadership and the Sheriff are actively coordinating
• Residents should use caution, limit travel when possible, and monitor updates
• Emergency services and road crews are preparing for worsening conditions

This advisory serves as an early warning to help residents make safe decisions before conditions become dangerous.

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Travel Ban – What This Means

A Travel Ban is issued when road conditions in a specific area have become dangerous or unsafe for travel.

At this stage:
• All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel in specific areas or the county
• Travel is strongly discouraged and should only occur for true personal emergencies
• Individuals traveling during a Travel Ban may be subject to arrest
• The restriction remains in effect until conditions improve and it is lifted by the Sheriff

Travel Bans are used only when necessary to protect lives and allow emergency responders and road crews to operate safely.