Rootstown Fire Department

05/28/2026

🚒 Recently, the Rootstown Fire Department was awarded a grant through the Ohio Fire Marshal’s Office for 35 new helmets, hoods, and pairs of gloves for our firefighters.

These items are critical in helping keep our members protected while serving our community. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Marshal Reardon and the staff at the Fire Marshal’s Office for providing this grant opportunity and supporting departments across Ohio.

We are grateful for the continued investment in firefighter safety and the protection of our community. 👨‍🚒

05/18/2026

A huge thank you to Ravenna City Dispatch for stopping by the Rootstown Fire Department and dropping off snacks for our crew! Your kindness and support mean a lot to all of us. We truly appreciate everything you do for our community and for keeping all of us connected and safe every day. Thank you for all you do!

05/15/2026

🐥🦆 B-Shift had an unexpected rescue today after a group of ducklings became trapped inside a storm drain.

Using patience, teamwork, and a little creativity, crews were able to safely remove the ducklings and reunite them with mom nearby.

Not every rescue involves lights and sirens — sometimes it’s the little things that make a big impact in our community. Great work by B-Shift today! 🚒👏

05/09/2026

Today, some of our firefighters had the opportunity to join Deerfield Fire Department along with several surrounding departments for a Water Movement Class hosted by the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association.

This was a great hands-on learning experience for everyone involved. Crews were able to see firsthand what a rural water shuttle operation looks like, along with drafting water directly from a lake into a tanker. 🚒💧

Training like this is invaluable and helps departments work together more efficiently when large-scale incidents happen in our communities. Huge thank you to everyone involved for making it a successful day of learning and teamwork! 👨‍🚒

02/02/2026

This afternoon at 2:30pm Brimfield Police Department and Brimfield Fire Department, along with the Ohio State Patrol, the Portage County Sheriff's Office - Ohio, Rootstown Fire Department and Suffield Fire Department responded to a report of a small plane crash in the area of Ranfield Rd./ Saxe Rd. Two occupants were on board and were initially evaluated on scene by Fire/EMS, and then transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Akron Children’s Hospital respectively with non-life threatening injuries. There is no report of any property damage or injury caused on the ground.

The investigation is being coordinated by the Ohio State Patrol, and a complete news release and/or updates will be provided by that agency.

01/25/2026

Good information if you do need to drive today.

01/25/2026

**EXPIRED effective 6:00am, January 26th - downgraded to Level 1**
Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski has elevated the snow level emergency to a Level 2 until further notice.

01/01/2026

🚒 2025 By the Numbers — and the People Behind Them 🚑

In 2025, the members of the Rootstown Fire Department responded to 1,271 calls for service.

That number reflects countless hours of training, dedication, and teamwork — and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support of our community. Your trust, encouragement, and backing make it possible for us to serve when you need us most.

At the same time, we recognize that every call represents a moment when someone was having one of their worst days. Behind each response is a neighbor, a family, or a loved one facing an emergency, crisis, or loss. While we are proud of the work we do, we never forget the human side of the numbers.

As we move forward, we remain committed to:
• Serving with professionalism and compassion
• Training to be ready for whatever comes next
• Supporting our community not just in emergencies, but every day

Thank you for standing with us — in the good moments and the difficult ones. We are honored to serve Rootstown.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas from our family to yours.

12/24/2025

Quick safety tip if you plan to deep a turkey for Christmas.

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