North Ridgeville Fire Department

North Ridgeville Fire Department North Ridgeville (OH) Fire Department. Operated by the North Ridgeville Firefighters’ Local 2129 Station 1:
7000 Ranger Way

Station 2:
34523 Lorain Rd.

Founded in 1931, the Ridgeville Township Fire Department was originally formed as a volunteer service, serving a population of less than 5,000 residents. In 1957, an official station (Old Station 1) was built to house fire apparatus and equipment used by the firefighters. By 1960, the township had grown enough, and the city of North Ridgeville was formed. Along with a surge in population, the need

to expand city departments was soon evident, and the fire department transitioned to a full-time service in 1967, affording the residents protection around the clock. In 1970, the department's first ambulance was put into service, responding to medical emergencies throughout the city and providing basic life support (BLS). In 1974, Station 2 was built to help improve response times to a quickly growing southern portion of the city. 1995 saw an expansion of the department, adding 7 new members who were all state certified Paramedics. With these Paramedics, the city was now able to provide advanced life support (ALS) service to it's residents. All members hired since 1995 are required to be state certified Paramedics prior to employment. The department now responds to both fire and medical emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All active members are state certified Firefighters and Paramedics. At this time, the North Ridgeville Fire Department is made up of 40 members including:
One Fire Chief,
Two Assistant Fire Chiefs (Training and Fire Prevention),
Three 12 member shifts working in 24 hour rotations known as A, B, and C shift, each comprised of 1 Captain, 3 Lieutenants and 8 Firefighters,
and one Civilian Administrative Assistant. Per the City of North Ridgeville’s Social Media Policy:

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For all official information, please visit:
https://www.nridgeville.org

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08/28/2026

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Team fundraising page for North Ridgeville OH Fire Fighters L2129

08/12/2026

🚒 **North Ridgeville Fire Department – August Fire Safety Tip**
**Monthly Fire Safety Tips**

The North Ridgeville Fire Department continues our Monthly Fire Safety Tips series to help keep our community safe throughout the year.

As summer winds down and families prepare for a new school year, August is a great time to review a few important safety habits with children and the entire family.

🎒🚒 **August Fire Safety Tip: Back-to-School Safety**

A new school year brings new routines, activities, and environments. Taking a few minutes to review basic safety practices can help keep everyone prepared for the year ahead.

🏠 **Home Fire Safety**
🔸 Make sure everyone in your home knows two ways out of every bedroom and sleeping area, if possible.
🔸 Test your smoke alarms and make sure everyone can hear them from their sleeping areas.
🔸 Review your family's fire escape plan and make sure everyone knows your designated meeting place outside.
🔸 Remind children that if a smoke alarm sounds, they should get outside and stay outside.

🚌 **School & Bus Stop Safety**
🔸 Stay alert around school buses and never walk behind a bus.
🔸 Wait for the bus in a safe location away from traffic.
🔸 Teach children to look both ways before crossing the street and to follow the instructions of crossing guards and bus drivers.

🎒 **Backpack & Electrical Safety**
🔸 Keep backpacks, clothing, papers, and other combustible materials away from heaters and other heat sources.
🔸 Don't overload electrical outlets when setting up computers, chargers, or other school equipment.
🔸 Inspect charging cords and electronic devices for damage before use.
🔸 Keep charging devices on a hard, flat surface rather than on beds, couches, or other soft surfaces.

🚨 **Know What To Do — And Practice Calling 9-1-1**

Make sure your children know what to do if they encounter a fire, see someone who is hurt, or experience another emergency.

One thing that can easily be overlooked is making sure children actually know **how to make a phone call**. Kids may be experts at navigating games and apps on a phone or tablet, but that doesn't necessarily mean they know how to use a phone to make an emergency call.

🔸 Teach your child how to unlock your phone and access the phone or emergency calling feature.
🔸 Make sure they know to dial **9-1-1** and understand that 9-1-1 is for emergencies.
🔸 Teach them to tell the dispatcher **what happened, where they are, and who needs help**.
🔸 Practice speaking clearly and answering the dispatcher's questions.
🔸 Teach them **not to hang up until the dispatcher tells them to**.

📞 **Practice Makes Perfect**

Consider practicing how to make a phone call with your child. Have them call a trusted family member, such as Grandma or Grandpa, and practice finding the phone app, entering a phone number, pressing the call button, and speaking clearly.

You can even make it part of your family's emergency preparedness routine. The goal isn't to make children afraid of emergencies—it's to make sure they feel confident knowing what to do if one happens.

**Remember: If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1.**

A new school year is a great opportunity to establish safe habits that can last a lifetime.

If you have questions about fire safety or other emergency preparedness topics, the North Ridgeville Fire Department is here to help.

Have a safe and successful school year, North Ridgeville! 🚒🎒📚

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08/11/2026

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07/10/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the wonderful kids and youth from First Congregational Church UCC for stopping by and delivering an incredible assortment of snacks to our firefighters!

Your kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness truly mean a great deal to all of us. Gestures like yours remind us how fortunate we are to serve such a caring and supportive community.

We know the time and effort that went into putting everything together, and we sincerely appreciate your generosity. These snacks will definitely keep our crews fueled during long shifts and emergency calls!

From everyone at the North Ridgeville Fire Department, thank you for your support and for thinking of us. We are honored to serve a community with such amazing young people. ❤️🚒

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7000 Ranger Way
North Ridgeville, OH
44039

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+14404902040

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