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Toledo Fire and Rescue Department responded to a residential structure fire on Belmont Ave near Forest Ave. Engine 16 ar...
06/04/2026

Toledo Fire and Rescue Department responded to a residential structure fire on Belmont Ave near Forest Ave. Engine 16 arrived on scene first and reported a working fire. Initially, neighbors stated the homeowner was believed to be home, and may possibly still be inside the structure. Primary and secondary searches were both negative for any victims. The fire was quickly knocked down, but crew spent significant time completing overhaul and making sure there was no extension. There were no reported injuries, and at this time the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Providence Township Fire & Rescue placed their new Tender 88 into service yesterday. Specs include:• Freightliner 114 SD...
06/03/2026

Providence Township Fire & Rescue placed their new Tender 88 into service yesterday.

Specs include:
• Freightliner 114 SD chassis
• 3,000-gallon water tank
• 20-gallon foam cell
• 1,500 GPM Hale pump
• FoamPro 1600 foam system
• Four suction locations (front, both sides, and rear)
• Whelen emergency lighting
• Fire Research Corporation scene lighting
• Side and rear telescoping dump chutes

TFRD responded to a car vs motorcycle accident with one patient trapped at the corner of Hill Ave and Parkside Blvd on M...
06/01/2026

TFRD responded to a car vs motorcycle accident with one patient trapped at the corner of Hill Ave and Parkside Blvd on Monday, June 1, 2026. Crews arrived on scene and found the motorcycle rider pinned underneath the front of a passenger car. They used airbags, hydraulic spreaders, and cribbing to lift the vehicle off the patient. The patient was transported to an area trauma center for treatment of their injuries. No other injuries were reported, and TPD is investigating the accident.

Toledo Fire responded to a motor vehicle accident on Detroit Ave near Capistrano Ave around 3:30 am on May 31, 2026. Ini...
05/31/2026

Toledo Fire responded to a motor vehicle accident on Detroit Ave near Capistrano Ave around 3:30 am on May 31, 2026. Initially, this was dispatched as a vehicle flipped with one person unconscious and possibly trapped inside. Crews arrived on scene and found no one trapped but one patient with serious injuries. This patient was transported to a local trauma center for treatment of their injuries. The accident also snapped a power pole resulting in power lines down on the road. Detroit Ave remained closed as the accident was investigated and the electrical hazard was repaired by the utilities company.

Toledo Fire and Rescue Dept. responded to a residential structure fire in the 2700 block of Parkwood Avenue in the early...
05/31/2026

Toledo Fire and Rescue Dept. responded to a residential structure fire in the 2700 block of Parkwood Avenue in the early morning hours of May 31, 2026. Firefighters arrived on scene and found heavy fire coming from the structure. They initially made an aggressive interior attack, but were forced to evacuate due to heavy fire conditions and poor pressure from the two closest hydrants. The initial search of the house was clear of any occupants. Firefighters set up a defensive attack utilizing hand lines and an elevated master stream from Truck 17. Firefighters operated on scene for nearly 6 hours. The house was a total loss, and had to be demolished due to structural instability. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Toledo Engine 16 on scene of a residential structure fire on April 26, 2026.
05/29/2026

Toledo Engine 16 on scene of a residential structure fire on April 26, 2026.

“Under pressure, you don’t rise to the occasion — you sink to the level of your training.” — Jocko WillinkMembers of the...
05/27/2026

“Under pressure, you don’t rise to the occasion — you sink to the level of your training.” — Jocko Willink

Members of the Springfield Township Fire Dept trained on search and rescue and forcible entry operations inside a condemned structure on May 19, 2026. STFD conducts weekly, department-wide training to ensure every crew remains proficient in the skills needed to respond when lives are on the line. This week’s training focused on coordinated search techniques, victim removal, and gaining access in challenging environments.

Maumee, Monclova, and Springfield Township Fire Departments responded to a residential structure fire on River Road near...
05/26/2026

Maumee, Monclova, and Springfield Township Fire Departments responded to a residential structure fire on River Road near Ransom St in Maumee on Tuesday May 26, 2026. Maumee firefighters arrived on scene and found smoke and fire in the attached garage. The fire was quickly knocked down, preventing spread into the house. The house was under renovation, and a primary search was clear for any victims. The cause is under investigation and there were no injuries reported.

Oregon (Ohio) Battalion Chief Wells on scene of a recent commercial structure fire.
05/24/2026

Oregon (Ohio) Battalion Chief Wells on scene of a recent commercial structure fire.

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