Urbana Fire Division - Urbana, Ohio

08/18/2026

Urbana City Schools start this week. Let's make it a safe and positive start. Slow down, stay alert, and look out for kids.

08/17/2026

Below are the Division’s incident statistics for the week of the fair.

08/13/2026

As our community continues recovering from this week's severe weather, The Urbana Fire Division is sharing a helpful resource. Rescue 101 SAR is an organization that works to connect people with volunteers, faith groups, and relief organizations for things like tree debris, tarping, and related needs after severe storms.

Please note, the City of Urbana and the Urbana Fire Division are not affiliated with or endorsing this organization. We're simply passing along information that may be useful to residents. For details, see the post below.

🚨 CRISIS CLEANUP HOTLINE NOW OPEN 🚨

Were you or someone you know affected by the severe storms that moved through Ohio on August 11, 2026?

Rescue 101 SAR has opened a Crisis Cleanup Hotline for residents who need assistance with storm-related cleanup and recovery.

📞 CALL: 740-207-2397

If you need help cleaning up following the storms, please call the hotline to report your needs and request assistance.

Our teams are working to help connect affected residents with available volunteer resources and organizations supporting recovery efforts.

📲 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!
Even if you weren't affected, sharing this information could help it reach a family, neighbor, friend, or community member who needs assistance.

Crisis Cleanup Hotline
☎️ 740-207-2397

Together, we can help our communities recover.

Rescue 101 SAR, Inc.
Serving Our Communities When They Need Us Most

08/12/2026

Open letter to our Urbana community from UFD Fire Chief Dean Ortlieb.

08/07/2026

The Urbana Fire Division would like to congratulate Probationary Firefighter (PFF) Burghardt on the successful completion of his two-week onboarding and his assignment to B Shift.

During his orientation, PFF Burghardt shadowed the Urbana Police Division, Dispatch, the Sheriff’s Office, Public Works, Community Paramedic services, and the Urbana Mercy Emergency Room. This cross-departmental shadowing allowed him to see firsthand how all of these agencies are connected and work together to serve and assist our community.

He was also introduced to shift operations and started his yearlong training in The Urbana Fire Division’s approach to fighting fires and saving lives.

The Urbana Fire Division extends its sincere appreciation to Pastor Tim West for delivering the opening prayer, to Mayor Bean for officiating today's swearing-in ceremony, and to Box 13 for providing refreshments.

08/03/2026

July of 2026 incident statistics.

07/31/2026

Earlier this week, we had the pleasure of welcoming some of our youngest community members from the Center for Creative Child Care to The Urbana Fire Division!

During their visit, the children toured the firehouse, met our firefighters, learned important fire safety tips, and even left with a few fun fire safety goodies.

We always enjoy opening our doors to the community and helping children become more comfortable around firefighters while teaching them how to stay safe.

If your school, daycare, or community group would like to schedule a firehouse visit, give us a call at **937-652-4371**, Monday through Friday, between **8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.** We'd love to have you visit!

07/29/2026

Structure Fire Response – South High Street

At approximately 1837 this evening, The Urbana Fire Division (UFD) A Shift responded to a reported fire in a structure in the 1000 block of South High Street. The initial response included Battalion 1 (B1), Engine 1, and Medic 2. Through automatic mutual aid, Engine 111 from the West Liberty Fire Department also responded and B1 asked for an additional engine from JSP Fire.

All UFD units arrived on scene at 1841, where B1 reported smoke coming from the residence. The incident was upgraded to a working fire, command was established, and crews initiated an interior fire attack. Command reported water on the fire at 1844, and the fire was declared under control at 1855.

One occupant was evaluated at the scene for injuries related to the incident. The fire was successfully contained to the room of origin. A damage assessment is underway, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

To maintain emergency coverage, UFD recalled off duty personnel. UFD extends its sincere appreciation to Box 13, Champaign County Dispatch, JSP Fire Department, Macochee Joint Ambulance District, and the West Liberty Fire Department for their assistance and continued partnership.

07/24/2026

As we prepare for the 2026 Champaign County Fair, The Urbana Fire Division has spent the past several weeks working alongside members of the Champaign County Fair Board conducting fire inspections and safety reviews to help ensure the fairgrounds are ready for a safe and successful week.

In the days leading up to the fair, our personnel will also be working with food vendors to verify that concession trailers meet all applicable fire safety requirements and confirming that amusement rides are operating in compliance with State of Ohio safety regulations.

The Urbana Fire Division is proud to partner with the Fair Board, vendors, ride operators, and other public safety agencies to help provide a fun, safe, and enjoyable experience for everyone attending this year's fair. We look forward to seeing you there!

07/17/2026

Thank you to the Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities for hosting today's Touch-A-Truck event! We appreciate the opportunity to connect with our community and share what we do to help keep Urbana and the surrounding area safe.