Logan County HazMat Team

09/20/2026

Would like to congratulate the following gentlemen on their promotions.

Nick Newland- Asst. Chief
Jonathan DeCola- Captain

Nick not only is a member with us but also is a Captain with Ridgeway - Ohio Fire Department.

Jon not only is a member with us but also runs with Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department, Ohio, Macochee Joint Ambulance District , and works for Jerome Township Fire Department in Union County.

Both men bring a wealth of knowledge to their new positions!

09/13/2026

09/11/2026

9/11 - 25 years

We remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost...

Every first responder, volunteer, and ordinary person who stepped forward to help.

We remember the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, and all who ran towards danger to save others.

We remember those at the Pentagon.

We remember the passengers and crew aboard the four planes - including those who showed incredible courage and tried to save others in their final moments.

We remember the survivors who still carry the trauma of that day.

May we never forget their courage, their sacrifice, and the lives they touched.

09/11/2026

08/30/2026

On 8/29/2026 at 1254 hrs, we were paged reference Milk Tanker that crashed in the 5900 block of CR 40 with Bokescreek Fire/EMS Dept. Hazmat 131 responded. On scene, H131 assisted with containing the milk spill and contacting the Ohio EPA. Tops Towing & Garage handled the clean up.

Responding Departments:
Bokescreek Fire & EMS
Engine 121, Grass 121, Squad 121

Logan County Sheriff's Office

Logan County HazMat
HazMat 131

08/28/2026

08/24/2026

Last night at 8/23/2026 at 2043 hrs, we were paged to assist West Liberty Fire Department and Macochee Joint Ambulance District for a single vehicle MVA in the Mad River outside West Liberty. H131 responded and assisted with fluid containment/removal. Wren’s Towing assisted with vehicle removal.

08/23/2026

Today we were able to attend a valuable training session presented by Bad Day Training focused on modern-day decontamination (Decon) operations.

The training covered current decontamination practices, techniques, and considerations for effectively protecting responders, patients, and the community during hazardous material incidents.

We appreciate Bad Day Training for bringing quality, real-world instruction to our members and helping us continue to improve our readiness and capabilities.

Departments in Attendance:
Huntsville Volunteer Fire Department, Ohio
Ridgeway - Ohio Fire Department
Bellefontaine Fire Department
Logan County EMA
Richland Twp Vol Fire Dept

08/23/2026

Last night 8/22/2026 at 1742 hrs we were paged to assist Bellefontaine Fire Department with a MVA with fluids leaking into the drainage ditch. H131 responded and assisted with containment/removal of the fluids.

08/20/2026