Holmes Fire District #1

Holmes Fire District #1 Protecting Our Community with Courage, Compassion, and Commitment.

Holmes Fire District #1 protects the Village of Millersburg and Hardy, Mechanic & Monroe Townships in Holmes County Ohio.

Come see us at the Holmes Co. Fair! We will be in the Safety Building for Kids Day starting at noon. We are giving away ...
08/12/2026

Come see us at the Holmes Co. Fair! We will be in the Safety Building for Kids Day starting at noon. We are giving away 3 girls and 3 boys backpacks filled with back to school items. Be sure to enter your child for a chance to win!

07/20/2026
Please see the attached Full-Time FF/EMT opening. We are also accepting applications for Part-Time FF/EMT positions. App...
07/15/2026

Please see the attached Full-Time FF/EMT opening. We are also accepting applications for Part-Time FF/EMT positions. Applications are available at https://holmesfiredistrict1.org/join/

07/12/2026

There is no way to express our appreciation to everyone that has helped and supported our department, our members and most importantly Lt. Kyle Yoder's family, over the last week, but we'll try our best here...

To our neighboring brothers and sisters who covered our station and community last weekend immediately after Kyle's passing, this weekend so we could honor his life and service, and those that had some part in the funeral service. We were amazed, but not surprised by your support. THANK YOU!

To our community who stepped up with meals, drinks, station needs, donations, condolences, or even a hug, you are why we are here. Your love and support is humbling. THANK YOU!

To the members of the Ohio LAST (Local Assistance State Team) and anyone else who had any part in helping the family and the department in planning and assisting with the service and funeral, your hard work and compassion was amazing. THANK YOU!

To the members of Holmes Fire District #1 and the nurses and doctors at Pomerene ER that were there for Kyle during in his final hour, he would have been so proud of your hard work and determination in trying to save his life, THANK YOU!

Finally to Kyle's family, we hope we were able to show you just how much Kyle meant to us and our community. THANK YOU for allowing us to honor him!

Chief Brian Rafferty

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE7-9-2026PROCESSIONAL ANNOUNCMENT FOR FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC KYLE YODER 7-11-26Expected processional star...
07/09/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
7-9-2026
PROCESSIONAL ANNOUNCMENT FOR FIREFIGHTER/MEDIC KYLE YODER 7-11-26
Expected processional start time of 12:30
Apparatus Parking: please use the open lots designated for apparatus parking.
NO DRONES ALLOWED AT THE FAIR GROUNDS
NO DRONES ALLOWED AT THE CEMETERY
Processional traffic will start at The Holmes County Fairgrounds, 8880 State Route 39, Millersburg, Ohio 44654.
Traffic will exit onto Township Road 301- north to State Route 39
Traffic will turn right onto State Route 39 going East towards downtown Millersburg
Traffic will turn left at the square of Millersburg, and will proceed north (State Route 83)
Traffic will turn right at County Road 245 (North of the Village of Holmesville)
Traffic will arrive at the cemetery, New Life Fellowship Cemetery, 8580 County Road 245, Holmesville, Ohio 44633
APPARATUS will park and stage along the roadway in the SOUTH BOUND lane of County Road 245.
The parking lot of the cemetery is reserved for family members.
Personal vehicles will stage directly behind apparatus

07/08/2026

Please Share!! Times and Dates at end of post! We're keeping a close eye on the weather so if the time changes for when we'll be out, we'll post it!

Witnessing the sudden loss of a dedicated firefighter on the 4th of July, followed by the tragic line-of-duty death of an officer, multiple injured deputies, and a hurt K9 just days ago, has hit us all with an incredible weight.
​The boys know they can’t stop these devastating tragedies from happening. But they also know that their support doesn’t stop at the city limits or county lines.
​They know that when a tragedy happens further away, outside our own immediate neighborhood, it can sometimes be harder to get a massive turnout. They just experienced it recently, feeling a little discouraged and we've seen that in the past how there just aren't as many people when tragedy hits farther away. Sometimes people don't always feel the impact the same way when it’s across county lines. But the boys feel it, and they know those families and departments need that support just as much right now. The brotherhood and sisterhood of first responders have no borders, and the boys want to send a massive wave of comfort and financial relief straight from the Brooklyn/Cleveland area down to our neighbors who are grieving. They want that kindness to spread even farther than our own city.
​Their hearts are entirely set on making this weekend their biggest turnout yet. They want to absolutely fill the street with people, cars, and community spirit to show that distance doesn't matter when it comes to backing our heroes. Especially with their hearts set on helping more this time!
​Just like it has always been for the last 8 years, all proceeds from our refreshments and snacks will go directly toward supporting these heroes, their families, and their departments.
​We can't do this alone. Absolutely no donation is too big or too small. Whether you stop by for a quick snack, a cold refreshment, drop some pocket change in the jar, or just pull over to show your solidarity, every single ounce of support matters.

​Let's pack the stand, fill the street, and show our neighboring counties the massive, unstoppable heart of our communities when we all rally together. ​If you’ve ever thought about stopping by the stand, please make this the weekend you do. Let’s show the boys and all our first responders what community looks like when we all rally together 👮🚒🚨🚓🚑 They're looking forward to seeing you all! Thank you for backing our boys for the past 8 years and continuing to do so!

Where: Vandalia Ave in Brooklyn

When: Saturday July 11th, and Sunday June 12th (Because they ALWAYS do the full weekend and out there for hours lol)

Starting at 11:00 am (weather permitting, if it's raining, noon!) until whenever they feel like coming back in. Sometimes they're out there until almost dark waving down people. Other times, they stop earlier when there hasn't been anybody stopping by for awhile!

If you stop by, please bring exact change if we're just getting started! Or we have the QR codes sitting on their lemonade stand to scan for info listed below...or go to www.heroeslemonade.com

If you can't make it and would like to donate. I'll post that info also since we do get asked often!

Venmo: (8540 for digits if asked)
CashApp: $HeroesLemonade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECALLING HOURS AND FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC KYLE YODER JULY 6TH, 2026To...
07/07/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CALLING HOURS AND FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC KYLE YODER

JULY 6TH, 2026

To all who wish to pay their respects to Firefighter/Medic Kyle Yoder, his family and Holmes Fire District #1, calling hours will be at The Holmes County Fair Grounds, 8880 State Route 39, Millersburg, Ohio 44654 from 2pm – 4pm and again from 6pm-8pm on Friday, July 10th, 2026.

Fire service personnel who wish to pay their respects please arrive at 1830 hrs., for fire service viewing at 1900hrs.

Funeral services will be held at the Holmes County Fairgrounds, on Saturday at 11am. After services have been completed, a full processional with a graveside memorial service at the New Life Fellowship Cemetery, 8580 County Road 245, Holmesville, OH 44633.
A press release with processional routes, restrictions, and details will be announced in the coming days.

Address

8478 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH
44654

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