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Short Creek Joint Fire District is a non profit organization providing fire, rescue, & ems services

The Short Creek Joint Fire District is a Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Service that provides to approximately 3,600 citizens in the villages of Adena and Smithfield as well as Smithfield Township. SCJFD currently staffs out of 2 locations in Adena and Smithfield Ohio. SCJFD has paid personnel on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. For more information please visit our website at:

www.scjfd.org

10/14/2026

County Road 10 incident update.

Yesterday at approximately 4:40 PM, crews were dispatched to County Road 10 between Adena and Township Road 129 for an oil spill that caused the roadway to become hazardous, resulting in several vehicles sliding and the road being closed for several hours.

Upon arrival, crews discovered approximately five gallons of oil had spilled from a truck onto the roadway. Crews contacted the county for assistance with cleanup. Unfortunately, the five gallons of pea gravel provided were unsuccessful in cleaning up the spill.

Poppy’s Towing was contacted and responded with five vehicles, including a vacuum truck and a Bobcat, along with the manpower and equipment needed to successfully clean up the spill and get the roadway reopened.

A big thank-you to Josh and Poppy’s Towing for stepping up and assisting our crews in getting this spill cleaned up and the road safely reopened. We appreciate your help and support!

Please remember to secure all loads and ensure vehicles are safe for travel to help prevent incidents like this.

10/02/2026

🔥🚨 OHIO BURN BAN REMINDER! 🚨🔥

October & November means NO OPEN BURNING from 6 AM–6 PM!!

09/14/2026

🍂❄️ WITH FALL & WINTER APPROACHING, NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE! ❄️🍂

As temperatures begin to drop, take a few minutes to make sure your home is ready for the colder months ahead. A little preparation can help prevent fires and keep your family safe.

🏠 Fall & Winter Fire Safety Checklist:

🔋 Check Your Smoke Detectors
• Test every smoke alarm
• Replace batteries if needed
• Make sure alarms are on every level and outside sleeping areas
• Replace alarms that are 10 years old or older

🌬️ Check Your Furnace & Filters
• Replace dirty or clogged furnace filters
• Have your heating system inspected and serviced if needed
• Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from heating equipment

🔥 Check Your Chimney & Fireplace
• Have your chimney inspected and cleaned before using your fireplace or wood stove
• Check for cracks, damage, or excessive buildup
• Use a sturdy screen in front of your fireplace
• Never leave a fire unattended

🧯 And Don't Forget:
Make sure everyone in your household knows two ways out of every room and that your family has a working fire extinguisher readily available.

🍂 A little preparation now can make a BIG difference later!

❤️‍🔥 Stay warm. Stay safe. Stay prepared.

🚒 Short Creek Joint Fire District

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from the Short Creek Joint Fire District! 🇺🇸

Today we celebrate the birth of our nation and the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy. As you spend time with family and friends, we hope your day is filled with laughter, great memories, and gratitude for those who have served and continue to serve our country and communities.

Whether you're enjoying a cookout, parade, or fireworks, please celebrate responsibly and keep safety in mind.

From all of us at the Short Creek Joint Fire District, we wish you and your family a safe, happy, and blessed Independence Day!

❤️🤍💙 Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🚒

06/30/2026

06/11/2026

⚠️ Watch out for Motorcycles ⚠️

06/11/2026

☀️ HOT WEATHER SAFETY REMINDER ☀️

With temperatures on the rise, the risk of heat-related illnesses increases for everyone.

💧 Drink plenty of water throughout the day
🌳 Take breaks in the shade or a/c
👕 Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
🧢 Protect yourself from direct sunlight
👥 Check on family, friends, neighbors, and the elderly

🚨 Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
• Heavy sweating
• Dizziness or weakness
• Headache
• Nausea or vomiting
• Confusion or altered mental status

If someone is experiencing signs of heat stroke, call 911 immediately.

The members of the Short Creek Joint Fire District encourage everyone to stay hydrated, stay cool, and stay safe during this period of hot weather.

Stay Cool • Stay Hydrated • Stay Safe 🚒☀️

06/05/2026

🚒 The members of the Short Creek Joint Fire District ask that you keep Antrim Fire Chief Donald Warnock and his family in your thoughts and prayers as he continues to recover from the serious accident he was involved in on I-470. We are thankful for the progress he has made and wish him continued strength, healing, and a full recovery.

If you are able, please consider attending the benefit being held in his honor to help support Chief Warnock and his family during his recovery. ❤️🙏🚒

06/01/2026

⚠️ LOCATION CHANGE ⚠️

The Short Creek Joint Fire District Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, June 4th at 6:00 PM at Station 2 in Smithfield.

Please note that this meeting has been moved to Station 2.

📍 Station 2 – Smithfield
🗓 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 6:00 PM

All are welcome to attend. We encourage community members to join us, stay informed, and be involved in the future of our district.

We look forward to seeing you there.

05/29/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the West Liberty Volunteer Fire Dept. in the loss of Lt. Hunter Seidler.

Sending our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers from all of us at the Short Creek Joint Fire District during this difficult time. Stay strong, brothers and sisters.

Address

PO Box 33, 270 East Main Street
Adena, OH
43901

Telephone

+17405464113

Website

http://www.scjfd.org/

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