Chatham Township Fire Department

08/22/2026

Congratulations to Two of Our Members!

The Chatham Township Fire Department would like to congratulate the following members on reaching major milestones in their fire and EMS training:

🚑 Blake Paul — Paramedic

🔥 Kelly Cheek — Firefighter II

Both of these accomplishments require countless hours of classroom instruction, hands-on training, studying, and dedication.

Please join us in congratulating Blake and Kelly on their achievements! We’re proud to have you as part of CTFD and look forward to seeing you put these new skills to work serving our community.

Congratulations, Blake and Kelly!

08/21/2026

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🔥 100% PASS RATE! 🔥

Congratulations to our Fire II students on achieving a 100% pass rate on their exam!

We are incredibly proud of your hard work, dedication, and commitment to your training. Way to represent MCCC Adult Education—congratulations to our newest Firefighter II graduates! 👏🔥

08/10/2026

Reminder to All Department & Association Members

This week will be an Association Meeting in place of our regularly scheduled training.

All department and association members are encouraged to attend. Please plan accordingly.

Regular training will resume next week.

08/02/2026

Yesterday at approximately 8:47 PM, crews from The Chatham Township Fire Department responded to Old Mill Road for a motorcycle crash involving a deer.

A 67-year-old male was traveling on Old Mill Road when his motorcycle struck a deer. Chatham crews treated the rider at the scene before transporting him to the helipad at Lodi Hospital, where care was transferred to Metro Life Flight for transport to a higher level of care.

The patient was reported to be in stable condition at the time of transport.

We appreciate the teamwork and coordination of everyone involved in providing care to the patient.

07/13/2026

Avoid the area until further notice.

ROAD CLOSED:

SR 83 between SR 162 and Spencer Lake Rd. Is closed due to a water main break. Please avoid the area.

06/25/2026

Last night members from the Chatham Township Fire Department and Lodi Fire and Rescue spent the evening practicing on our new rescue boat. This boat will replace an older style flat bottom boat for rescues; and is designed to be inflated rapidly and be deployed more efficiently for water rescues.

The boat was purchased with funds awarded from the Lorain-Medina Rural Electric Cooperative Inc People’s Fund. A big thank you to LMRE for their continued support of organizations in the community!

06/19/2026

Today we’d like to congratulate Captain Jared Arters on passing his NREMT! Captain Arters has been working hard over the last six months obtain his EMT, showing his commitment to the community he serves. Well done Sir!

06/11/2026

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT

CRITICAL REMINDER: STOPPING AT INTERSECTIONS SAVES LIVES

On June 8, Medina County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a two‑vehicle motor‑vehicle accident at the intersection of State Route 83 and Smith Road. The vehicle on Smith pulled onto 83, causing a severe collision.

The impact was so forceful that the driver was ejected from the vehicle, suffering critical, life‑threatening injuries. Emergency responders immediately requested Life Flight, and the individual was airlifted from the scene for urgent medical care.

This crash is a stark reminder that every stop sign exists for a reason. Intersections are among the most dangerous points on any roadway, and failing to stop — even for a moment — can have irreversible consequences.

06/10/2026

Media Release 06-10-2026

05/30/2026

The Chatham Township Fire Department congratulates the following individuals on their successful completion of certification training:

FF/Medic Jeremey Hughes, who has achieved FFII status

FF Kelly Cheek, who has earned FFI
certification and is presently pursuing FF2.

Your commitment to your community and department is greatly valued!