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Kenton Firefighters Local 563 will be hosting our 7th annual golf outing on July 16th 2022 at Veterans Memorial Park Golf Club in Kenton.
Spots fill up quickly so call the firehouse phone number at the bottom of the flyer and register your team! You MUST have the names of all 4 members playing at the time you call to register.
The Kenton Fire Department has changed drastically over the last several years and we'd like to provide a brief history of the evolution of EMS within the Department.
Prior to 2015, Kenton firefighters responded to fire suppression calls and specialty calls to include water rescues, SCUBA, HAZMAT, and auto extrication.
In 2015, due to an increase in medical calls, KFD began carrying medical equipment on Engine 72 (far left) to allow KFD EMT's and Parmedics to back up BKP as needed.
In late 2015 Engine/Rescue 71 (second from left) replaced E72 and became the primary response vehicle for fire and medical calls.
In 2018, Medic 78 (center) was purchased to use as our primary EMS response vehicle which gave Kenton Firefighters the ability to treat and transport patients to the Emergency Room.
In June of 2019, KFD and BKP began alternating every other 911 EMS call in the City of Kenton.
In late 2019 Medic 79 (second from right) was purchased as a backup to Medic 78.
In the Fall of 2021 Medic 77 (far right) was purchased to replace the aging Medic 78.
Currently, KFD continues to alternate 911 medical calls with BKP EMS. This partnership has allowed KFD and BKP to work together to provide the highest quality of care possible to the City of Kenton.
On 4/16/2022 at 1:14 Kenton firefighters were dispatched to the 300 block of West Columbus Street reference an unoccupied structure fire. Crews left the station and immediately noticed large amounts of smoke in the city Square. Upon Engine 71's arrival, crews found heavy fire and smoke from the entirety of the second floor accompanied by a partial roof collapse.
Two initial attack lines were pulled and crews began a defensive attack on the fire. Two additional lines pulled to protect exposures. Quint 21 provided an elevated master stream.
No injuries were reported. Crews were on scene for 3 hours before returning to service.
A big thank you to the Kenton Police Department, BKP EMS, McGuffey Fire, Dunkirk Fire, and Mt. Victory Fire for the assistance!
The members of the Kenton Fire Department hope you and your family are having a great Thanksgiving!
While celebrating the day at work, C shift was able to make time for rope access and confined space training. Your Firefighters are constantly training and preparing for the next emergency.
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Just a friendly reminder before Thanksgiving, if you use a turkey fryer, keep it outdoors on a sturdy, level surface. Make sure you follow the instructions!
Over the last two days, crews from the Kenton Fire Department as well as the Kenton Public Works Department attended confined space rescue training. Training was provided by Cleveland State University. A big thank you to Heritage Co-Op for allowing us to use their facility and providing water!
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ATTENTION KENTON RESIDENTS - Kenton Fire Department will be preforming annual fire hydrant testing next week. May 17-22 in the 1st ward (South of Columbus St. + East of Main St.). You might have a little rust in your water. If you do turn on your water and let it run until water is clear.
Tonight we had a visitor at the station. Greg Williams from Virginia is riding his bicycle from Washington DC to Seattle, Washington. Greg stopped by the firehouse tonight for dinner and to camp out. Greg is doing this trip in honor of his brother Paul Williams. We are thankful Greg stopped by KFD and wish Greg a safe trip to Seattle.
A great department and great guys/girls to work with. No training or experience needed. If interested contact McGuffey Fire
!!! HELP WANTED !!! McGuffey Volunteer Fire Company is seeking volunteer firefighters that live in or around the district below which includes, Marion, Cessna, McDonald, and Lynn township including the village of Mcguffey and Foraker. You must be 18 years of age with a current GED or High school diploma. If you do not currently have a fire card or you have an expired fire card we will work with the applicant to get you certified. Any questions can be directed to our messenger and we will help as much as possible! Thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!
March 2021
"C Shift" out training on Ladder 76 today.
Kenton Professional Firefighter's would like to WELCOME HOME Chief Newland! A long battle with covid but Chief Newland is now home.
Timeline photos
𝟯 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝟱 home fire deaths result from fires in properties without working smoke alarms?
Keep yourself and your loved ones safe — test your smoke alarms monthly, and plan and practice a home fire escape plan!
B Shift on a First Alarm Fire. Fire was contained to the back room of the residence. Thank you to our automatic aid from Richland TWP Fire, McGuffey Vol. Fire Company, and Dunkirk Fire
Emergency Crews on the scene of a house fire in the 300 block of W Columbus Street.
We will have more details once they become available.
Please help us CONGRATULATE now Firefighter/Paramedic Tyler Pitts on passing his National Registry Paramedic Exam.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Jason Lagore, his family, and brothers/sisters in blue. Officer Lagore became part of the Kenton Community when he put in countless hours to assist us in a time of need. Officer Lagore went above and beyond for the Kenton Community and will be missed by all. RIP Officer Lagore.
Please avoid the 400 block of West Columbus St!
2nd Alarm Fire
Kenton Fire Department B Shift (Capt. Hastings) was dispatched for a structure fire in the 400 block of West Columbus St around 530 this morning. Engine 71 arrived to fire a two story house fully involved with two other houses involved. Engine 71 made an interior attack on one of the structures to extinguish the fire and a defensive attack on the structure that was fully involved. The third house had damage to the siding but no interior damage.
Thank you to the following departments for your help - South East Hardin Northwest Union Joint Fire District, Richland Twp Vol Fire Dept, Northern Hardin County Fire District, Forest Fire Department, McGuffey Vol. Fire Company, Ridgeway - Ohio Fire Department, Blanchard Dunkirk Washington EMS, BKP Ambulance District, Kenton Police Department, Hardin County Sheriff's Office
Kenton Fire Department had the following activity for January 2021:
EMS - 80
Motor Vehicle Accidents- 8
Service Calls - 11
Structure Fires - 5
Vehicle Fires - 1
Gas Leaks - 1
Fire Alarms - 8
Total of 114 calls for service
Average of 3.7 calls a day
7 calls were mutual aid
Thank you to the city crew that was out in the freezing cold 🥶 fixing the water main break! The city crew is an important part of our team as they keep our water sources in operation. Thank you guys
Please help us welcome Firefighter/EMT Ryan Boyd. Ryan is from Waverly, Ohio and brings 8 years of experience to KFD. Ryan is married to his wife Alex for 2 years. Ryan enjoys hunting, riding his motorcycle, and the outdoors. Welcome Ryan and best wishes on a long healthy career!
See a problem? WE NEED YOUR HELP! Fire hydrants throughout the city are covered with snow. In an emergency it's important that we have easy access to the hydrants as it is our water source for a fire. If you have a hydrant on your property please help us out by clearing 3 foot around the hydrant. Firefighters Foulk and Easterday would appreciate the help as they are out clearing hydrants today.
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Kenton Professional Firefighter's Local 563
Congratulations to Sgt McNamara on his retirement! We wish you a happy and healthy retirement!
Kenton Firefighters Local 563 would like to congratulate Sgt Newfer on his promotion.
A Shift on a 1st Alarm Fire today. Great work by Captain Conley and his crew. Also a thank you to the automatic aid - Richland TWP Fire, McGuffey Fire, and Dunkirk Fire. No injuries were reported
A house in Kenton was damaged by a fire Sunday evening. According to information from the Kenton Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to 344 West Columbus Street at around 6:30pm. Nothing was visible upon arrival, but a resident stated that the fire was in the basement and everyone was out....
Congratulations to Cody Blair on his hiring at Kenton Fire Department. Cody lives in Ada with his wife Sommer and his daughter Noelle. Cody is a veteran of the United States Navy and a big supporter of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. He enjoys time with his family and the outdoors.
Congratulations to newly promoted Chief D. Bruce Donnelly. Chief Donnelly is a 17 year veteran of the department and is a great asset to Kenton Fire.
Congratulations to Jason Conley on his promotion to Captain. Captain Conley started his career at Kenton Fire in 2012 and is a great asset to Kenton Fire.
Congratulations Chief Tim Clark on your retirement. We wish you a happy and healthy retirement. We also would like to thank you for all your years of service and dedication to Kenton Fire Department.
Photo credit- Kolt Buchenroth
Great work by B Shift today! Also thank you to the mutual aid companies that assisted. No injuries were reported.
Wishing everyone a safe and Merry Christmas from Kenton Professional Firefighter's Local 563!
Photos from City of Kenton Government's post
First and foremost our thoughts and prayers go out to Quinton’s family. Our guys along with all the agencies never gave up and this was not the outcome we hoped for. Rest In Peace Quinton.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
We would like to thank Chief Musser and the amazing people we are working alongside with! We appreciate all the help from assisting agencies that have been apart of the search. Long and exhausting hours have been put into this search but we are determined to do anything and everything we can to assist in finding Quentin. Please be respectful of the family as we need positively during these difficult times.
Quentin Ellcessor, a four year old with severe autism, went missing in Kenton Thursday afternoon. Since then, law enforcement and the community have been searching nearly around the clock.
Mr. Hall’s 4th grade class at Indian Lake Middle School is taking a virtual tour of the Kenton Fire Department today. Mr. Hall is Lieutenant on Richland Township Fire Department (Belle Center) and a 4th grade teacher. We are glad we could work together with Mr. Hall and his students to keep fire safety a priority in the school systems. Hope the students enjoyed the video and stay fire safe.
Indian Lake Schools
Richland Twp Vol Fire Dept
May we never forget the tragic events and the lives lost 19 years ago today. 9.11.2001
Great job Bellefontaine Professional Firefighters Local 351!
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Kenton, OH
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