Medina Fire Dept

10/07/2026

🚨OPEN HOUSE🚨

Join us for a day of fun, safety, and community at the Medina Fire Department Open House & Safety Day!

Saturday, October 10th
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fire Station 1
300 W. Reagan Pkwy, Medina, Ohio

Bring the family and come GET TO KNOW YOUR PUBLIC SAFETY FORCES!

For more information: Steve Ingersol — 330-725-1772

09/28/2026

🚨 DEADLINE TOMORROW 🚨

🔥The City of Medina is looking for Part-Time Firefighters/EMTs! 👨‍🚒🚑

⏰Deadline to Apply: September 29, 2026, at 3pm

📋Required Written Exam: October 1, 2026, at 6pm

See comments for link to more details and application

09/14/2026

At 1:04 p.m. yesterday, the Medina Fire Department was dispatched for a residential fire in the city. Engine 2 arrived four minutes later at 1:08 p.m. and reported a fully involved attached garage with fire extending to the home. The crew of Engine 2 placed two 1-3/4" hose lines into operation and was able to stop the fire from extending any further into the home. They were assisted by crews from MFD Ladder 1, Engine 3, Engine 5, Engine 7, Lafayette FD, and Erhart FD. The occupant of the home was alerted to the fire by someone working nearby and was able to evacuate safely. The resident was provided with clothing items from the MFD After-the-Fire program and the American Red Cross also responded to provide assistance.

Thank you to Medina Police Department (Ohio), Medina LST, Lafayette Township Fire Department , Erhart Firefighter's Association / EYFD and American Red Cross of Northern Ohio.

09/01/2026

🚨 NOW HIRING! 🚨

🔥The City of Medina is looking for Part-Time Firefighters/EMTs! 👨‍🚒🚑

⏰Deadline to Apply: September 29, 2026, at 3pm

📋Required Written Exam: October 1, 2026, at 6pm

See comments for link to more details and application

08/31/2026

The Medina Fire Department is excited to host the Bay to Brooklyn riders for the 25th anniversary of 9/11!

UPDATE: We expect the Bay to Brooklyn Memorial Bike Ride to pass through the Square shortly after 4 pm.

Bay to Brooklyn is a Memorial Bicycle Ride to remember the 343 firefighters who originally died on 9/11, those FDNY firefighters who have died due to post 9/11 conditions, and the thousands of military personnel that have given their lives since.

In honor of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Bay to Brooklyn left the San Francisco Bay Area on August 2nd and will be riding their bicycles through Medina tomorrow! Join us in welcoming them to Medina tomorrow afternoon by lining the west side of the Square as they are escorted from West Smith Road, up Court Street, then west on Reagan Parkway to Fire Station #1 and the Medina 9/11 Memorial. They will spend the night at Fire Station #1, then continue their journey to Ground Zero and then to the Brooklyn Bridge.

We are expecting them to arrive between 4-5 PM, and will update you on social media as to the exact time of their arrival so you can show your support!

For more information on the Bay to Brooklyn Memorial Bicycle Ride, and to follow their journey, visit https://baytobrooklyn.org/.

08/29/2026

Congratulations to Firefighters Kirby, Borchert, Bueno, and Stuchal on completing their year of probation at the Medina Fire Department!

These four have lived and breathed what it means to be a probationary firefighter over the past year. They showed up early, worked hard, dedicated themselves to the craft, and embodied the brotherhood/sisterhood that is at the heart of the fire service.

Keep up the strong work!

07/29/2026

New Emergency Alert System for Medina County. This is a free service for all Medina County residents and those who work in Medina County.

07/11/2026

City of Medina fireworks are tonight at Medina High School. The show will begin at 9:45, hope to see you there!

05/06/2026

At 4:52 yesterday, the Medina Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire in Medina Twp. Chief 1 and Engine 2 arrived to heavy fire in the garage that had already extended into the attic and the interior of the home. The crew from Engine 2 placed a 2-1/2" hose line into operation on the garage and secured their own water supply while Ladder 1 split their crew, placing a hose line in service on the interior and performing a primary search for occupants. They were later assisted by mutual aid crews from Brunswick Hills and the City of Brunswick. During interior operations, a large section of the 2nd-floor drywall ceiling collapsed onto a Medina firefighter from Engine 3, briefly trapping him at the bottom of the stairs. A nearby Brunswick Hills firefighter transmitted a Mayday call over the radio, and crews were able to quickly remove the firefighter from the building to the awaiting Medic crew from LST. The firefighter was transported to Medina Hospital, where he was evaluated and released later that evening. He is at home and doing well. One occupant of the home was also transported with minor burn injuries and later released from the hospital.

Medina Fire Department would like to thank our mutual aid partners from Brunswick Division of Fire, Brunswick Hills Firefighters, Medina Township Police Dept., Medina LST, and American Red Cross.

04/29/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Date: April 29, 2026
Contact: Larry Walters, Fire Chief

Medina Fire Department Rescues Man Trapped in Grain Bin

Medina Twp., OH – At approximately 2:12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, the Medina Fire Department responded to a report of a male who was trapped in a grain bin. Due to the complex and technical nature of this type of rescue, the Rope and Confined Space Rescue disciplines from the Medina County All-Hazards Team were immediately requested.
Upon arrival, the male was found alert and oriented, buried up to his chest in corn inside the grain bin. (For reference, when a person becomes partially trapped in grain such as corn or beans, they are unable to move due to the weight of the material pressing on them. Attempts to dig or move the grain away from the victim are ineffective, as the grain immediately fills back in against them.)
The first arriving crew from Engine 2 entered the bin through a side door and quickly secured the victim with a rescue sling to prevent him from being engulfed any deeper. At the same time, paramedics from LST Medic 1 began early treatment.
Rope and Confined Space rescue team members arrived and assisted the Engine 2 crew with assembling a Grain Rescue Sleeve around the victim. This specialized device allows the corn to be removed. After removing corn to a level below his waist, rescuers were able to free the victim and placed him in a Stokes basket. He was then safely removed from the bin and transferred to the awaiting medical helicopter crew for transport to a trauma center. He has since been released from the hospital. No other injuries to civilians or responders were reported.
The Medina Fire Department would like to thank all the agencies that assisted in this difficult rescue, including the Medina Life Support Team, Medina County All-Hazards Rescue Team, Brunswick Hills Firefighters, Medina Township Police Dept., Medina County Sheriff's Office, Ohio, Cleveland Clinic Critical Care Air Medical, and incident command support from Hinckley Ohio Fire and Rescue, Lafayette Township Fire Department , Sharon Township Firefighter’s Association, and Medina County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.