Urbana Fire Division - Urbana, Ohio

06/07/2026

The Urbana Fire Division would like to express our sincere gratitude to the many organizations and individuals who assisted in honoring and laying retired Firefighter George Cady to rest yesterday.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to:

Box 13
Champaign County Sheriff's Office
Christiansburg Fire Department
JSP Fire Department
Mechanicsburg Fire Department
Northeast Champaign County Fire District
Marysville Fire Division
Springfield Fire & Rescue Division
The Final Ride
West Liberty Fire Department
Urbana Fire Division Retirees
Urbana Fire Division Members
Urbana Police Division
Vernon Funeral Home

Your support, professionalism, and participation helped provide a fitting tribute to George's life, service, and dedication to the fire service. The outpouring of respect shown to George and his family was truly appreciated and will not be forgotten.

Thank you for standing with us as we honored one of our own.

06/03/2026

UFD retired Firefighter George Cady funeral arrangements.

View George Harrell Cady's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

06/02/2026

It is with profound sadness that the Urbana Fire Division announces the passing of our retired brother, George Cady.

George dedicated his life to serving the citizens of Urbana, beginning his career with the Urbana Fire Division on August 8, 1968. Over the course of his distinguished career, he faithfully served this community and helped shape generations of firefighters who followed in his footsteps.

Even after retirement, George remained deeply connected to the department he loved. He was a proud steward of our history, a trusted source of knowledge, and a familiar face whose stories, wisdom, and friendship helped preserve the legacy of the Urbana Fire Division for future generations.

06/01/2026

May of 2026 incident statistics.

05/30/2026

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05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, The Urbana Fire Division pays tribute to the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Today, we honor their selflessness, bravery, and unwavering commitment to defending our freedom.

Enjoy the long weekend with family and friends; remember and hold with honor the true meaning of the day.

05/23/2026

This morning, along with other community members, The Urbana Fire Division C Shift assisted with setting up the Honor Field at Urbana Mercy Hospital.

The Honor Field is hosted by Walter & Lewis Funeral Home and serves as a meaningful tribute in remembrance and honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

You can learn more about the display by visiting the Walter & Lewis Funeral Home page:
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05/21/2026

The Urbana Fire Division (UFD) would like to recognize two of our firefighter/paramedics for their recent achievement of earning their State of Ohio Fire and Emergency Services Instructor certification. Firefighters Wagner and Sidders recently completed the program at Bowling Green State University.

Fire and Emergency Services Instructors are responsible for teaching critical skills, safety practices, and emergency response techniques that help ensure crews are prepared when emergencies occur. UFD has certified instructors assigned to each shift, allowing for in-house training to count toward state-mandated continuing education hours.

Congratulations to Firefighters Wagner and Sidders on this outstanding accomplishment.

The Urbana Fire Division

05/17/2026

In 1974, President Gerald Ford authorized EMS Week to celebrate EMS professionals and the important work they do in our nation's communities. National Emergency Medical Services Week brings together local communities and medical personnel to honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine's frontline.

The Urbana Fire Division (UFD) takes pride in providing 24/7, 365-day advanced & basic life support services to the Urbana community. Regardless of the nature of the EMS incident, UFD is committed to delivering the highest level of care by ensuring paramedics respond to every EMS call for service. We do not do this because we have to — we do it because it is the right thing to do for our community.

05/14/2026

Tomorrow, May 15, is Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed in honor of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. Government officials are directed to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on all federal buildings on that day. State and local governments, as well as the people of the United States, are also encouraged to display the flag at half-staff in recognition of their sacrifice.

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