Official account for the Independence Fire Department (Ohio). This account is not monitored 24/7, al Each shift works 24 hours on, 48 hours off, schedule.
The department's staff consists of Fire Chief Steve Rega, Assistant Chief Jim Wheeler, three Fire Lieutenants, a Fire Prevention Lieutenant, three shifts of six fire fighters each, an administrative assistant, and up to ten part-time firefighters filling in as needed to maintain staffing. All shifts are under the command of a Fire Lieutenant and are divided into three working groups (shifts). Mini
06/11/2026
Congratulations to two of the Independence Fire Department's very best - firefighter Anthony Caruso and Lt. Joe "JJ" Lecznar, each for serving Independence residents for 14 years! Both firefighters celebrate their anniversary with the City tomorrow, June 12.
06/05/2026
05/21/2026
Congratulations to firefighter Frank Aiello for his 18 years of service to the residents of Independence!
05/20/2026
Congratulations today to firefighter Caleb Ernshaw for his five years of service to the residents of Independence!
05/07/2026
Congratulations to firefighter Chris Hampton on his six years of service to the residents of Independence!