Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department

08/31/2026

Help Us Make Our 50th Annual Clambake one to Remember!

We’re looking for raffle basket donations for our 50th Annual Clambake! Whether you’re a local business, organization, or community member, we’d love your help. Gift cards, merchandise, experiences, and themed baskets are all greatly appreciated!

Interested in donating a basket? Send us a message to Ashley Mann at [email protected]

Thank you for helping us celebrate 50 years clam and chicken dinners!

08/24/2026

Looking to get your flu shot taken care of this fall before the flu season hits? The Ottawa County Health Department will be coming out to Put-in-Bay October 7th from 9am-1pm to take care of that just for you.

Call today to schedule an appointment and have your insurance information ready 419-734-6800.

08/21/2026

50 Years of Winner, Winner, Clam & Chicken Dinner!

Mark your calendars for the Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department’s 50th Annual Clambake!

Join us September 26 at the Chicken Patio from 11am-7pm for a day packed with fun, including raffles, games, and, of course, our famous clams! Help us make this year’s celebration one we won't forget.

Stay tuned for more information and updates as we get closer to the big day!

05/27/2026

05/19/2026

Each year, NFPA requires annual hose testing on each hose piece on every apparatus. Over the next couple of days, Fire Catt will conduct a high pressure test to determine if the hose meets the passing criteria and restock all our engines in an organized manner.

04/25/2026

This past week Volunteer Firefighter/EMR Nik Pettenski and EMT Bree Reynolds spent their time training at Tri-Med Tactical for their TEMS course.
In this course Nik and Bre trained for any potential situations that would require a tactical response. They studied MARCH assessments, K9 medicine, hazmat treatments, extrication methods and more! We couldn’t be prouder of the time and dedication these two and put in to serving out island. Thank you Nik and Bree!

04/20/2026

This weekend, the Ohio Fire Academy came to the island to help our department train on our ladder truck. During this six-hour training, we reviewed basic mechanics, operations, thinking outside the box, and how to better utilize our equipment.

We traveled around the island and practiced positioning the ladder in difficult to reach areas, as well as the best ways to set up the ladder truck in tight spaces.

We would like to thank Perry Holiday, Sand Bar at Put-in-Bay, Islander Inn, and Commodore Resort Hotel for their cooperation and help during our training exercises, and the Miller Ferry to Put-in-Bay and Middle Bass Island for transporting our instructors to and from the island.

We would also like to thank the Ohio Fire Academy for once again making the trip to our little island to provide another impressive training!

With the busy tourist season approaching, trainings like these help us stay prepared and ready to keep our community safe!

04/04/2026

We would like to thank everyone who came out to our fish fry yesterday! It was a great day full of friends, walleye, and music! We are incredibly grateful for the generous support we receive from from our community!

04/03/2026

TODAY’S THE DAY! Be sure to stop by the station to grab some crispy walleye! All proceeds go directly to the Put-in-Bay Volunteer Fire Department!

04/02/2026

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Monthly IPAWS/WEA Test Alert 🚨

As part of our commitment to public safety, the Ottawa County Emergency Management Agency will conduct our monthly IPAWS/WEA test TOMORROW (04/03/2026) at 12:00 PM, in conjunction with our monthly outdoor warning siren test.

📱 A test Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) will be sent to all mobile devices located within Ottawa County between 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM. You must be physically located in Ottawa County during that time to receive the alert.

These tests are part of the Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS) and are used for serious emergencies like:
• Tornado warnings 🌪️
• Evacuation orders 🚨
• Other critical incidents where outdoor warning sirens are activated

⚠️ This is only a test and no action is required. These monthly tests help ensure the system is functioning properly and ready when needed. No sign up is required, if you don’t receive the test alert, please check your phone settings to ensure emergency alerts are enabled and TEST ALERTS ARE ON.

ℹ️ For more information or questions, visit the Ottawa County Emergency Management website https://www.co.ottawa.oh.us/230/Emergency-Management-Agency
Thank you for helping us keep Ottawa County safe and informed.