Bainbridge Township Fire Department

03/27/2026

Don't forget about this Saturday!

03/18/2026

Geauga County Sheriff Dispatch will be activating sirens on Weds. Mar. 18 at 9:50 AM for the Ohio Statewide Tornado Drill during Severe Weather Awareness Week.

The former Fire Siren on top of the Bainbridge Twp. Fire Station will be activated, as well as other sirens in Geauga County simultaneously for a 3-minute period. This test is to verify that everything is working as expected.

Please understand that this siren was never designed initially to be used as a Tornado Siren and may not be heard inside many residences. Its intended use is to notify anyone that may be outside in their yards. Weather Radios and Mobile Device Weather Apps are still the more reliable option for Severe Weather notifications.

03/06/2026

Services for Firefighter/Paramedic Darrell Rose will be on March 15th at:

St. John Funeral Home
16381 Chillicothe Rd.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

Visitation will be from 12p-2p.
Honor Guard Ceremony from 2p-3p
Prayer Service from 3p-4p

There will be a Celebration of Life following the services at a location to be announced.

02/24/2026

Bainbridge Firefighters are mourning the loss of Firefighter/Paramedic Darrell Rose. Darrell was a dedicated member since 2005, and charter full-time member since 2017. He loved his 2 children. Darrell will be missed. Please keep his family in your prayers.

02/21/2026

Save the date!

01/25/2026

We agree, Governor.

01/23/2026

You may have heard that it is going to be cold for the next week. Here are some tips to stay warm safely:

-Keep space heaters 3 feet from anything that can burn.
-Plug space heaters directly into receptacles and never into power strips or extension cords.
-Don’t leave space heaters or electric blankets unattended.
-Never leave candles unattended.
-Never fold an electric blanket while it’s on.
-Use only indoor‑rated heaters inside.
-Do not use ovens or ranges for auxiliary heating.
-Run generators outdoors, away from windows and vents.
-Make sure your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are working.
-Pre‑charge phones and other devices and keep flashlights and extra batteries handy.
-Layer clothing or use blankets instead of raising the thermostat.
-Run ceiling fans clockwise on low to push warm air down.
-Close the fireplace damper when not in use.
-Seal drafts with caulk or weather stripping.
-Keep vents free of obstructions.
-Turn off non-essential appliances, equipment and electric lights that you are not using.

01/18/2026

PLEASE BE CAREFUL IN THIS FREEZE!

HEATING is a leading cause of US home fires and home fire injuries and third leading cause of home fire deaths. December, January and February are the peak months for heating fires. SPACE HEATERS are the type of equipment most often involved in home heating equipment fires, accounting for one-third of the fires, as well as the vast majority of deaths and injuries in home fires caused by heating equipment.
• ALWAYS turn Space Heaters off when going to bed or leaving the room.
• ALWAYS keep Space Heaters at least 3-feet away from anything that can burn.
• Always plug Space Heaters directly into electrical receptacles and NEVER into an extension cord or power strip.
• Make sure you have WORKING Smoke Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors!

Dan Do**us gets it all wrong in the “Hot Flashes” cartoon about heating safety. Space heaters are a popular appliance to provide additional heating at home, ...

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a very Happy and Fire Safe New Year!

12/25/2025

The Bainbridge Twp. Fire Dep. Family wishes you and your Family a Very Merry Christmas!

12/22/2025

At 5:45 am Saturday morning the Bainbridge Twp. Fire Dept. was dispatched to a report of a residential structure fire in the Canyon Lakes sub-development. A family of four were awakened by their smoke detectors to find heavy smoke inside and immediately evacuated. Once outside, they saw fire coming out of a second story bedroom window that was just occupied. Neighboring Fire Depts. were called to assist and the fire was quickly extinguished. Crews experienced heavy smoke and visibility conditions along with complications related to the freezing temperatures. There were no civilian, pets or firefighter injuries.
We have stressed the importance of having working smoke detectors for many years. This family survived because their smoke detectors woke them up and they evacuated in time. At the time of our arrival, only minutes later, conditions presented where any occupants would have been overcome by heavy smoke and heat if still inside.
Extensive Fire damage resulted to rooms and attic space on the second floor with smoke damage throughout. The house will not be lived in for some time, but fortunately a father, mother, and two adult children are alive and safe. The cause of this fire is still under investigation.
Mission Accomplished!

11/27/2025