Sheffield Township Fire Department

10/25/2026

Sheffield Township fire department along with Lorain County technical rescue team, practice on a simulation of a vehicle that crashed into a house. The training involved extraction of the driver pinned in the driver's seat, a person trapped under the car inside the house, and a person that was under the kitchen cabinets. The Tech team taught us how to look for the dangers in possible collapse of the house and how to secure the house to make it safe. They then shored the house up to prevent a collapse and make it safe.The tech team brought in their truck that carries equipment that helps support them in different types of rescues they may encounter.
Great training involving cross training across different agencies. Thank you Lorain county Technical team for training with us, what a great experience working with all of you. Thanks to the Vaughn family for your support with providing the vehicle. Vaughn's Auto Repair And 24 Hour Towing , D&A Towing and Recovery.

10/25/2026

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Sheffield Township is seeking revenue for its fire department and emergency services through an additional 2.5-mill levy in November.

A larger 3.5-mill levy was voted down last year, which would have generated $307,000 per year to help pay for a new fire truck and other expenses.

This caused the township to continue to seek revenue for the fire department with the smaller 2.5-mill levy.

A statement from Sheffield Township trustee Chad Parsons said the levy would be used to help cover everyday costs of the fire and EMS department, including: utilities and other operating expenses, fire station maintenance and repairs, firefighting and EMS supplies, maintenance and operating costs for emergency vehicles and equipment and other necessary expenses.

Fire Chief Richard Husar said the demand for the department has increased dramatically, even with being in a small community.

“We’re looking to run near 1,300 calls this year, and that’s police and EMS together,” he said. “For a very small department, that’s very overwhelming.”

If the levy does not generate the anticipated revenue, the township may have to make reductions or other changes to its fire and EMS operations, which could affect the level or availability of services, the statement said.

There could also be an impact on the department’s staffing, which currently has two personnel on duty all day and night, Husar said.

Husar said the levy will help the department maintain the rising costs of equipment, fuel and other day-to-day expenses that help keep the department going.

“The cost of equipment nowadays has gone up immensely, just because of the demand for equipment and the cost to repair things,” Husar said.

10/23/2026

Sheffield Township fire department participated in Vincent elementary school Trunk or Treat last night. Always a joy to be involved with the community.

10/21/2026

The fire department will be training at a house on 44th Street this Saturday, 9am to 3 pm. The road will be closed to traffic in that area. We will simulate a vehicle into a building and learn how to stabilize the building and rescue people that are trapped.

10/17/2026

More training today. Members were able to hone their skills in different to scenarios. Specialized search and rescue, VES (vent, enter, search). Overhaul and search for fire extension. Mayday and how to get themselves out in case they become trapped.

10/09/2026

🚨 September Call Volume Update 🚨

EMS calls 63

Fire related 24

Total for the month 87

Year to date total calls 853

09/06/2026

🚨 August Call Volume Update 🚨

We were a little busy last month.

📊 August Call Volume
🚑 EMS Calls: 78
🔥 Fire-Related Calls: 30
Total Calls for the month: 108

📅 Year-to-Date Total Calls: 765

As always, thank you to our firefighters, Paramedics/EMTs, and mutual aid partners for your dedication and commitment to serving our community. And thank you to the residents of Sheffield Township for your continued support and trust.

09/06/2026

Thank you to Hometown Cheese cake for dropping off a cheese cake for us to enjoy on Labor day. This looks delicious and amazing.
Thank you so much for dropping by and see you later with our future firefighter.

09/05/2026

Sheffield Township fire department wants to thank Veterans Who Care for donating a grill to our department. The fire department members enjoy cooking out when they are on duty. They wore out the previous grill that was a used hand me down.
Craig A Lukes and the Veterans Who Care are a great asset to the community and veterans need.

08/30/2026

Come out to Support Veterans Who Care. Some teaser on their raffles.