Seville-Guilford Fire & EMS

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Hinckley Fire & Rescue on an outstanding accomplishment, every member of their department is now a certified Paramedic, a first in their department’s history.

This is a tremendous achievement and, more importantly, a significant benefit to the residents they serve. Having highly trained Paramedics throughout the department strengthens the level of care available when their community needs it most.

At Seville-Guilford Fire Department, we are working toward that same goal. We have made significant progress in raising our training and certification standards, and our long-term objective is to continue developing our EMTs and providing opportunities for them to obtain their Paramedic certification.

With the majority of the calls we respond to being EMS-related, investing in advanced medical education is an investment directly back into our community.

Congratulations to Chief Payne and the entire Hinckley Fire & Rescue team. This is something your department and community should be extremely proud of.

Well done, Hinckley Fire & Rescue!

~Chief Keith Geiger~
Seville-Guilford Fire Department

All members of Hinckley Fire and Rescue are now paramedics. Story in comments.

08/22/2026

~A HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR OUR DEPARTMENT~

Congratulations to Firefighter Jacob Jariga on successfully passing his State Firefighter II certification exam!

With Jacob’s achievement, every responding member of the Seville-Guilford Fire Department is now certified as a State of Ohio Firefighter II, the highest level of basic firefighter certification in Ohio.

This milestone directly strengthens our ability to respond safely and effectively. It means every member arriving on an emergency scene has completed the advanced training necessary to perform interior structural firefighting, conduct search and rescue operations, operate safely at fire scenes, and work effectively as part of a coordinated emergency response team.

Having every responding member certified at this level improves firefighter safety, strengthens teamwork, and provides greater consistency on every shift and at every emergency. It also ensures our residents receive capable, professional service regardless of which members are on duty when the call comes in.

Our commitment to professional development does not stop here. We currently have nine responding members who are certified as EMT-Basics:

* One has completed Paramedic School and will soon take the state certification exam.
* One will complete Paramedic School within the next two months and is expected to become certified by the end of the year.
* Three additional members are preparing to begin Paramedic School by the end of this year or early next year.

My goal as Fire Chief is to have every member on our roster trained to the highest level possible by the end of 2027. Reaching that goal will help ensure every shift is consistently staffed with highly trained firefighters and emergency medical professionals.

The residents of the Village of Seville and Guilford Township deserve the very best. As Fire Chief, I will continue doing my part to ensure every member of this department possesses the essential skills, knowledge, and advanced training needed to serve our communities safely, professionally, and effectively.

Congratulations again, Jacob, and thank you for your hard work and dedication to the fire service and our department!

~Chief Geiger~

08/20/2026

🔥 Please Welcome Firefighter/Medic Terra White! 🔥

The Seville-Guilford Fire Department is proud to welcome Terra White as our newest part-time Firefighter/Medic!

Terra brings more than 22 years of full-time experience with the City of Akron Fire Department. Her extensive knowledge and experience will be a tremendous asset to our department and the community we serve.

Please join us in welcoming Terra to the Seville-Guilford Fire Department family!

08/19/2026

Mark your calendars! Community shred day!

08/12/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to Skoops to celebrate Marshall’s birthday! 🎉🐾🍦

We had a great turnout and loved seeing so many members of our community stop by to help celebrate our favorite four-legged member of the fire department!

Marshall is more than just our firehouse dog, he’s part of the crew, a friend to everyone who walks through our doors, and definitely one of the most popular members of the department!

Thank you to Skoops for helping us make the celebration possible, and thank you to everyone who stopped by, said hello, grabbed some ice cream, and wished Marshall a Happy Birthday.

Happy Birthday, Marshall! 🐾🚒🎂

We think it’s safe to say he enjoyed all the attention!

08/06/2026

This incident on I-71 is another reminder that danger can appear anywhere, at any time. I want to recognize the outstanding work of all the agencies involved, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, U.S. Marshals, Jackson Police Department, and everyone who played a role in quickly locating and taking the suspect into custody.

I am especially proud of the men and women of the Seville-Guilford Fire & EMS Department who responded to the initial call to care for the victims. When the tones drop, our crews don’t know exactly what they’re walking into. They don’t know if the scene is secure, how many patients there are, or what dangers may still exist. What they do know is that someone needs help.

These types of incidents happen every day across our country. Our firefighters and paramedics answer those calls without hesitation, placing the needs of complete strangers ahead of their own comfort and, at times, their own safety. They don’t ask who the patient is, what happened, or what choices led to the situation. They simply do what they have been trained to do, provide professional, compassionate care to anyone in need.

I couldn’t be more proud of our personnel and the professionalism they demonstrate every single day. Their commitment to serving our community, regardless of the circumstances, is what defines the fire service.

To our crews: thank you for your courage, your dedication, and your willingness to answer the call.

Flock cameras helped catch a suspect wanted for shooting two people in a road rage incident Tuesday, according to the U.S. Marshals.

08/05/2026

Last night’s National Night Out was a tremendous success, and on behalf of everyone at the Seville-Guilford Fire Department, I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who came out to spend the evening with us.

Seeing so many families, friends, and community members at the station reminds us why we do what we do. Events like this strengthen the relationship between the fire department and the community we are honored to serve.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, explored the apparatus, met our firefighters, and spent time with us. We also appreciate all of the volunteers, department members, and community partners who helped make the evening possible.

We are proud to serve such an outstanding community and look forward to seeing everyone again at future events.

Thank you for your continued support!

Seville-Guilford Fire Department

08/05/2026

🎉 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR 2026 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT SPONSORS! 🎉

The Seville Police Department and Seville-Guilford Fire Department would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the businesses, organizations, and community members who helped make this year’s National Night Out such an incredible success!

This event simply wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and support of our sponsors. Your commitment to our community helps create a fun, safe, and memorable evening for hundreds of local families each year.

🚔🚒 Planning for National Night Out 2027 has officially begun!

If your business or organization would like to become a sponsor and be part of this amazing community event, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 Please contact:
• Lieutenant Brittany Banks at the Seville-Guilford Fire Department
• Patrolman Turner at the Seville Police Department

Thank you again to everyone who helped make National Night Out 2026 our best one yet. We can’t wait to make 2027 even bigger and better! ❤️💙

08/03/2026

Please join me in congratulating Lieutenant Brittany Banks on 15 years of service, Firefighter Ben Grega on 3 years, and Firefighter Landon Gardner on 2 years with the Seville-Guilford Fire Department!

Together, they represent 20 years of dedication and service to our department and the communities we proudly protect. Their commitment, professionalism, and willingness to serve make a difference every day.

Thank you for your continued dedication to SGFD and our community and congratulations on your work anniversaries!

~Chief Keith Geiger~

08/03/2026

Based on 557 calls through July, the Seville-Guilford Fire Department is on pace to answer approximately 955 calls in 2026, an average of nearly 80 calls every month. That would be 106 more calls than the 849 handled in 2025, representing a substantial 12.5% year-over-year increase.

For perspective, national fire-department call volume increased approximately 43% over the 20-year period from 2001 to 2021, which averages roughly 1.8% annually. If the current pace holds, SGFD’s growth rate will be nearly seven times the long-term national annual trend, demonstrating the rapidly increasing demand being placed on our personnel, apparatus and resources. ~U.S. Fire Administration/NFPA data~