Newton Falls Joint Fire District

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

MISSING PERSON ALERT: (Person found as of 09/03/2026)

Juvenile Matthew James Bunea, last seen on Warren Road near Grant Street, is missing.

Please refer to the graphic below for more information. If you have information regarding Matthew, please dial 9-1-1 to report it.

08/04/2026

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08/01/2026

Our deepest condolences and prayers to Lt. Bungardners family, friends.

It is with great sadness that the Warren Township Fire Department announces the passing of Lieutenant Tom Bumgardner on July 31st, 2026.

Tom joined Warren Township Fire Department in April of 2000, serving for 26 years. Tom went on to also serve the communities of Champion and Bristol as a firefighter/EMT. For years, Tom would work night shifts at Warren Township, often after he completed a shift working at LaBrae schools as a janitor. Tom spent many years serving our community with LaBrae and Warren Township. Tom, and his wife, Pam; were constant figures in local community events and fundraisers. If there was a community project, a fundraiser, or spcial event, Tom and Pam were both there. As one of the "old men of the fire house," Tom was always willing to step in to teach, guide, and mentor anyone who walked the halls of the station. Tom was a father figure to many, both at the fire station, and in every day life. You need dad joke, a moment to make you laugh, or a stern father pointing you in the right direction, Tom had us covered. Compassionate, caring, dedicated, funny, and loving. That was Tom.

We ask for your thoughts and prayers to be with his family. "Bump" will never be forgotten, and will be forever loved. Rest easy Bump, we will take it from here.

07/29/2026

🚒 NFJFD RESPONDS TO APARTMENT FIRE 🚒

At 9:47 a.m. this morning, the NF Joint Fire District was dispatched to Newton Village Apartments, 613 Ridge Road, for a reported fire alarm. While crews were responding, the incident was upgraded to a working structure fire with smoke showing.

Firefighters arrived on scene at 9:51 a.m. and quickly began fire suppression efforts. The fire was contained by 9:57 a.m. and was successfully confined to the kitchen of the affected apartment, preventing extension into neighboring units.

We are thankful that the building’s working smoke detectors and fire alarm system alerted residents, allowing everyone to evacuate safely.

One firefighter was injured while operating at the scene and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. We are happy to report the firefighter is in stable condition.

Thankfully, no residents were injured as a result of the fire. Damage is estimated at approximately $4,000.

The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

The NF Joint Fire District would like to thank our mutual aid partners for their outstanding assistance:
• Braceville Fire Department
• Lordstown Fire Department
• Champion Twp Fire Department
• Warren Township Fire Department
• Milton Township Fire Department
• Newton Falls Police Department
• Braceville Police Department

We appreciate the teamwork and professionalism displayed by all agencies involved in helping bring this incident to a safe conclusion.

James Williamson, OFC
Fire Chief
NFJoint Fire District

07/18/2026

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