Ohio fire departments receive $2.5M for training first responders

Local fire departments get share of funds - Daily Advocate & Early Bird News

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has awarded approximately $2.52 million to fire departments across the state to better train and equip first responders and protect Ohio communities. The funds were awarded through SFM’s annual Equipment and Training Reimbursement grant programs for 2025. This year, 141 departments in 70 counties will split more than $2 million to address critical equipment needs through t…

Ohio fire departments receive $2.5M for training first responders

Over $1 million of the grants were awarded to 70 volunteer and mostly volunteer fire departments.

Ohio fire academy trains next generation amid staffing shortages

As communities across Central Ohio and the state continue to grow, safety and security remain a major focus. Establishing well-staffed fi

Deputies Attend Grain Bin Rescue Training

(From the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office) Another opportunity to work with our public safety partners and watch and learn on some life saving measures should we ever have a grain bin emergency. It is important for our deputies to get this type of training as they will most likely be one of the first responders on scene and understanding the dangers of grain bins. thank you very much to Green Springs FD and for Commissioner Frankart and his wife …

Stateline Area Fire Departments Receive Grants

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal has awarded approximately $2.52 million to fire departments across the state to better train and equip first responders and protect Ohio communities. The funds were awarded through SFM’s annual Equipment and Training Reimbursement grant programs for 2025.   This year, 141 departments in 70 counties will split more than $2 million to address critical equipment needs t…