Bowling Green Fire Division

10/13/2026

Bowling Green Fire Division is HIRING Entry Level and Lateral Transfer Firefighters/Paramedics
• Competitive Wages – $29.32 starting for entry level and $33.82/hr for lateral
• Generous Leave Time – vacation you can use the first year + paid sick leave + 11 paid holidays!
• Health, Dental, Vision & City-sponsored Life Insurance
• Ohio Police & Fire Pension Fund + Deferred Comp
• 24-hour shifts, 52-hour workweek, bi-weekly pay periods, 2,704 annual hours
• 24hr-on/48hr-off work schedule
• 9 Kelly Days (FEDs) per year
Deadline to complete all requirements is 10/31/26
The City of Bowling Green is an equal opportunity employer.
To learn more, visit: https://ayrs.io/Mq9el7

10/06/2026

Safe Charging Is a Superpower!

Fire Prevention Week™ is October 4–10, 2026. “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower” focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safer. For more, visit: fpw.org

Plug in. Power up. Stay safe.


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09/29/2026

Moving dirt and making history! 🪏🚒
What a wonderful day to officially break ground on the two new Bowling Green Fire Division Stations! Thank you to those who joined us for this exciting occasion.

A special thank you to:
🔥 The Bowling Green Fire Levy Committee
🔥 Bowling Green City Council
🔥 Mosser Construction
🔥 The Collaborative
🔥 KZF Design
🔥 Our City of Bowling Green Staff

09/27/2026

Join us this Tuesday! 🚒🪏
The Bowling Green Fire Division will celebrate its two new fire stations with an official groundbreaking ceremony at 2 p.m. Sept. 29. The community is invited to Carter Park (447 Campbell Hill Road) for a brief ceremony. Parking will be available just past the event site and the water tower.

More information🔗 https://ayrs.io/ElHnXO

09/25/2026

Will we see you this weekend?
🚗 Saturday: Join us for a quarterly car seat safety check-up event at the Pearl Street Fire Station from 9 a.m. to noon! Bring your car seats to be installed or adjusted. A limited number of low-cost or free car seats and booster seats are available to qualifying families. Walk-ins are welcome!

🚒 Sunday: Stop by the Pearl Street Fire Station for our Annual Open House! 🚒🔥
Come hungry for pancakes, plus spend some time with our firefighters while learning about fire safety. Doors are open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Demos start at 10 a.m.

Parking can be accessed to the west of the fire station.
More event details 🔗 https://ayrs.io/z8Jmex

09/23/2026

BGFD, along with Citizens First Fire Training, had the opportunity to teach the Penta Career Center Fire Academy senior FF students basic extrication. A big thank you to Shipley Automotive for the use of their facility!

09/21/2026

Beginning a new historical chapter in our community! 🔥
The Bowling Green Fire Division will celebrate its two new fire stations with an official groundbreaking ceremony at 2 p.m. Sept. 29. The community is invited to Carter Park (447 Campbell Hill Road) for a brief ceremony. Parking will be available just past the event site and the water tower.

More details 🔗 https://ayrs.io/ElHnXO

09/18/2026

Pancakes and fire demonstrations! Did we get your attention?🔥🥞
Our Annual Open House is Sunday, Sept. 27! Bring the whole family to explore the Pearl Street Fire Station, meet your local firefighters, watch safety demonstrations and check out the trucks. 🚨

More details 🔗https://ayrs.io/z8Jmex

09/11/2026

We will never forget.
This morning, members of the Bowling Green Fire Division joined the BGSU ROTC 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb & Walk and Ceremony. Participants climbed the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs to honor the brave FDNY firefighters who lost their lives 25 years ago.