West Manchester Fire Dept. Station 30

02/20/2026

A tornado watch has been issued for Preble County until 11:00

02/19/2026

Pray for good weather and come join us for a great time!!

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

With the coming storm predicted to dump a substantial snow amount this weekend, we are asking that anyone who has a hydrant in the vicinity of your house, please take the time to clear it if you are able, It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance, and please, if it's not necessary to travel during this event, stay home and enjoy it from the warmth of your couch or favorite recliner.

01/21/2026

At 1727 hrs, crews were dispatched to a possible structure fire, possible fire in the attic. With aid of a Thermal Imaging Camera, crews located an electrical issue related to the homes water heater. A second crew checked entire attic with a TIC and located no issues. Power was killed to the water heater and homeowner was advised to contact an electrician. At 1759, while still on scene of 1st call, Station was dispatched for a vehicle fire on Interstate 70, vehicle was located around the 6.5 mile marker westbound on the side of the road, fire had extended to the ditch and worked it's way to a corn stubble field to the north. Fire was quickly extinguished and units returned to service. Good job by all.

10/17/2025

2:49 pm today, crews were dispatched to the area of Hamburg Rd and Pence Shewman Rd on report of a tractor and baler on fire, while enroute dispatch advise there was multiple calls that it was approximately 2 acres and several bales on fire and spreading fast. Mutual aid was requested from The City of Eaton Fire & EMS-Ohio and Northwest Fire and Ambulance District and Lewisburg Fire and EMS for brush trucks and New Madison Fire for an additional tanker. Additional help in the form of a tractor and disc aided in the quick stop and fire potentially crossing the corn stubble and reaching a standing corn field. I don't have the farmers name but the help was greatly appreciated. Our Crews cleared the scene around 3:45.

10/10/2025

This morning, members of the department were at National Trail for a Fire Prevention presentation with Kindergarten children. The kids were able to look at all the equipment we use, try on gear and go through the trucks and ambulances. Thanks to everyone who took the time to make this happen!!

10/01/2025

Starting tomorrow Giant Maintenance and Restoration will be in West Manchester to paint fire hydrants. Below is a map where those hydrants are. Thank you for driving carefully near work zones and giving plenty of space for this project to be completed.

10/01/2025

State of Ohio Ban goes into effect today, just a reminder.

09/25/2025