Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association Inc.

06/25/2026

Tonight's meeting is canceled due to medical emergencies. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

Happy Father's Day from Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association!

Today, we want to recognize and thank all of the fathers in our community and beyond. Fathers are teachers, protectors, role models, and providers, and we are grateful for everything they do for their families every single day.

A special thank you goes out to the dads who answer the call to serve others. Whether it's leaving the dinner table, missing family events, or responding in the middle of the night, these fathers willingly put themselves in harm's way to protect their neighbors and community. Their dedication and sacrifice do not go unnoticed.

We are especially proud of the fathers of Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association, some of whom are pictured in this post. Thank you for your service, your commitment, and for setting an incredible example of courage and selflessness for your families and our community.

From all of us at Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association, we wish every dad a safe, happy, and blessed Father's Day!

🚒🔥🚑

06/09/2026

🚒 Structure Fire Response – A Job Well Done 🚒
Yesterday, Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association personnel responded to a structure fire and were able to make a good stop, preventing further extension and limiting damage to the structure.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to Grovespring Fire Department, Mansfield Fire Department, and Hartville City Volunteer Fire Department for their mutual aid assistance. The teamwork and cooperation between departments play a critical role in protecting our communities, and we are thankful for their support.

During operations, a firefighter experienced a heat-related issue and was evaluated on scene. Thankfully, the firefighter is doing well.

As temperatures continue to rise, we'd like to remind everyone to drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. Whether you're fighting fire, working outdoors, or enjoying time outside, heat can take a toll quickly. Taking care of yourself and those around you is important, especially during the summer months.

Thank you to all responding personnel for your hard work and dedication. Incidents like these demonstrate the value of training, teamwork, and mutual aid.

💧 Stay hydrated. 🚒 Stay safe. 🤝 Take care of one another.

06/08/2026

🌤️ WEATHER UPDATE 🌤️

Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association has terminated weather spotting operations, and the imminent severe weather threat to our area has passed.

We would like to thank all of our personnel who assisted with weather monitoring and storm preparedness efforts throughout the event. We also appreciate the cooperation of our community members who took precautions and stayed weather aware.

While the immediate threat has moved out of the area, we encourage everyone to remain cautious, as downed limbs, debris, and localized flooding may still be present in some locations.

If you encounter any storm-related hazards, please report them through the appropriate channels and avoid unnecessary travel in affected areas.

Thank you for your vigilance and support. Stay safe, Hartville!

06/08/2026

🚨 TORNADO WARNING SHELTER INFORMATION 🚨

The FEMA shelter at Hartville High School is now OPEN for anyone who needs a safe place to take shelter during the current tornado warning.

If you are in the path of the storm, live in a mobile home, or do not have access to adequate shelter, please do not hesitate to utilize this resource.

Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association urges everyone to take this warning seriously and seek shelter immediately. Stay away from windows, move to an interior room or designated shelter area, and continue monitoring local weather updates.

Our crews are monitoring conditions and stand ready to respond as needed. Please stay safe and check on your family, friends, and neighbors, especially the elderly and those who may need assistance.

📍 Shelter Location: Hartville High School

We will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

05/25/2026

🚒 Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association wants to hear from our community! 🚒

As we continue looking for ways to bring people together and support our department, we’d love your input on the kinds of community events you would enjoy seeing here in Hartville.

What would you and your family like to participate in?
• BBQ or fish fry?
• Community breakfast?
• Kids’ day or touch-a-truck event?
• Raffle nights?
• Bingo?
• Car show?
• Holiday events?

Events like these not only help bring the community together, but also help us continue improving our equipment and capabilities for the people we serve. Thanks to the support we’ve already received, we were recently able to purchase several new air packs to replace outdated equipment, helping keep our firefighters safer and better prepared on emergency scenes. The new air packs are pictured below.

Drop your ideas in the comments — we’d love to hear what the community would like to see next!

Thank you for continuing to support your local volunteers and the mission of protecting our community. ❤️🚒

05/20/2026

🚑 EMS Week 🚑

This week, we proudly recognize and thank all Emergency Medical Services providers who answer the call day and night to serve our communities. Whether it’s providing lifesaving care on scene, responding in severe weather, or comforting patients and families during difficult moments, EMS personnel are always there when they are needed most.

Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association would like to extend a sincere thank you to all of our local fire departments, as well as the dedicated crews of Mercy EMS, Cox EMS, and TCMH Ambulance Services, for your continued commitment, professionalism, and teamwork. Your hard work and sacrifice do not go unnoticed.

Thank you to every EMT, paramedic, dispatcher, firefighter, nurse, and first responder who plays a role in emergency care throughout our area. We are proud to work alongside you in serving and protecting our communities.

Happy EMS Week, and stay safe out there! 🚑🇺🇸

05/04/2026

Hartville Rural Fire Protection Association responded to a structure fire earlier today. Crews quickly pulled a line and made entry, allowing us to rapidly locate and extinguish the fire before it could spread further.

This quick stop is a direct result of the dedication, teamwork, and ongoing training our members put in day after day. We’re proud of how our personnel performed on this call.

We’d like to thank Grovesprings Fire for their mutual aid and support on this incident.

We also want to remind everyone to make sure your smoke alarms are working properly and to have a fire escape plan ready for your household. Taking these simple steps can make a big difference in an emergency. 🔥 🚒