Newark, OH Division of Fire

Newark, OH Division of Fire Chief Brandon Metzger
Headquarters- Station 1, 75 S. 4th St.

04MAY202623:51:19 hrs.Working Commercial Fire-79 Vine St.NFD units along with mutual aid assistance from Heath FD, Granv...
05/05/2026

04MAY2026
23:51:19 hrs.

Working Commercial Fire-79 Vine St.

NFD units along with mutual aid assistance from Heath FD, Granville Twp, Madison Twp, MaryAnn Twp, and NPD. Upon arrival, smoke and flames were visible. Crews worked quickly and aggressively to initiate fire attack and ensure no occupants were inside the structure. No firefighters were injured; incident currently remains under investigation. AAC B. Howe was in command.

Visitation and Funeral information for Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron WebbFire apparatus wanting to participate in lining t...
04/23/2026

Visitation and Funeral information for Firefighter/Paramedic Aaron Webb

Fire apparatus wanting to participate in lining the interment procession route, contact Fire Chief Jeremy Weekly at:
[email protected]

12MAR2026 (17:21:22 hrs.): NFD 3 Unit crews along with mutual-aid units responded to a working fire in a multi-family re...
03/13/2026

12MAR2026 (17:21:22 hrs.): NFD 3 Unit crews along with mutual-aid units responded to a working fire in a multi-family residence, located at 382/384 Mt. Vernon Rd. Crews immediately initiated search/rescue and suppression efforts. The fire was contained shortly after making initial entry and all occupants were found to have self-extricated from inside the structure.

Investigators have determined the origin to be on the rear porch of the primary unit, and as a result of an unintentional human act, a discarded cigarette. 6 Adults and 2 animals were assisted by Red Cross.

Photo Credit: Unit G/NFD Staff

11FEB2026: 1 Unit: Working Fire, SFR.Crews arrived to find fire conditions visible. Crews immediately initiated search a...
02/11/2026

11FEB2026: 1 Unit: Working Fire, SFR.
Crews arrived to find fire conditions visible. Crews immediately initiated search and rescue efforts along with suppression efforts. One female victim was removed and transported to the local hospital. The origin and cause remain under investigation.

Over the next few days, NFD crews will be conducting "Ice-Rescue" training in various locations. Training and overall p...
02/11/2026

Over the next few days, NFD crews will be conducting "Ice-Rescue" training in various locations. Training and overall preparedness to respond to emergencies in extreme weather conditions is a critical component of physical readiness and tactical proficiency.

05DEC2025: Today the NFD placed the second brand new Pierce Saber fire engine in service at Station 2 on Hollander St. ...
12/05/2025

05DEC2025: Today the NFD placed the second brand new Pierce Saber fire engine in service at Station 2 on Hollander St. We are grateful for the support of Mayor Jeff Hall, City Council, and for the members of the Hall administration. Thank you!

Photo Credit: NFD Staff

Congratulations to Ethan Walters on graduating from Grant’s EMS paramedic program. Ethan obtained his paramedic certific...
11/19/2025

Congratulations to Ethan Walters on graduating from Grant’s EMS paramedic program. Ethan obtained his paramedic certification and is providing Advanced Life Support to our community.

On 11/18/2025, The Division of Fire & EMS placed in service the first of our new Pierce Saber Engine Pumpers at the Shar...
11/19/2025

On 11/18/2025, The Division of Fire & EMS placed in service the first of our new Pierce Saber Engine Pumpers at the Sharon Valley Road firehouse. Thank you to Mayor Hall, his administration and Newark City Council for providing our members with the newest emergency equipment to respond to our community’s emergencies.

3 Unit 1847 hrs. NFD crews along with multiple mutual aid units responded to a working commercial fire in the storage f...
11/13/2025

3 Unit 1847 hrs. NFD crews along with multiple mutual aid units responded to a working commercial fire in the storage facilities located at 334 Wilson St. Aggressive deployment tactics limited the fire spread and prevented further damage. No injuries were reported. Fire cause remains under investigation.

Photo Credit: NFD Staff, Unit G.

0652 hrs: NFD units along with mutual aid crews responded to 254 Fleek Ave. on a working residential fire. Upon arrival...
11/04/2025

0652 hrs: NFD units along with mutual aid crews responded to 254 Fleek Ave. on a working residential fire. Upon arrival, crews initiated search and rescue along with an aggressive interior fire attack and well coordinated ventilation. No injuries reported. There were no working smoke detectors found inside the residence. Fire cause remains under investigation.

Photo Credit: NFD Staff

0823 hrs: NFD units along with various mutual aid companies on scene of a working commercial structure fire at 1377 N. 2...
10/28/2025

0823 hrs: NFD units along with various mutual aid companies on scene of a working commercial structure fire at 1377 N. 21st. St. Crews were able to safely remove all occupants, including animals. No injuries to report, origin and cause remain under investigation.

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Newark, OH
43055

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