Middletown Fire Protection District

09/11/2026

08/05/2026

Community Safety Update

The Village of Middletown and the Middletown Fire Protection District have worked together to upgrade the village's outdoor weather warning siren.

As part of this project, the siren has been connected to the dispatch center and the Emergency Operations Center, allowing dispatch and EMA personnel to activate it remotely when necessary. This added capability provides an important layer of redundancy and helps ensure timely warnings during severe weather and other emergencies.

This partnership reflects our shared commitment to improving emergency preparedness and protecting the residents of Middletown.

Please remember: Outdoor warning sirens are designed primarily to alert people who are outside. Residents should also use multiple sources for emergency information, including weather radios, mobile alerts, Nixle and local news.

06/29/2026

**REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS – CONCRETE APRON/LOT REPLACEMENT PROJECT**

The Middletown Fire Protection District is now accepting sealed proposals from qualified contractors for the replacement of the fire station's concrete apparatus apron and parking lot.

This project includes the removal of the existing pavement, installation of a new heavy-duty reinforced concrete surface designed to support fire apparatus, and restoration of the project area.

**Proposal Deadline:**
**Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM**

Interested contractors are encouraged to review the complete Request for Proposals (RFP), including project specifications, insurance requirements, prevailing wage requirements, bonding requirements, and submission instructions.

The complete RFP can be viewed and downloaded here:

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A pre-bid site visit is strongly encouraged so contractors may verify dimensions, site conditions, access, utilities, and drainage prior to submitting a proposal.

Questions regarding this project may be directed to the Middletown Fire Protection District.

The Middletown Fire Protection District appreciates the interest of qualified contractors and looks forward to receiving proposals for this important infrastructure improvement project.

05/05/2026

The outdoor warning siren has been repaired and is now fully operational.

As a reminder, today is the first Tuesday of the month, and the siren will be tested at 10:00 AM as part of our routine testing schedule.

***This is only a test. No action is required.***

Regular testing helps ensure the system is functioning properly and ready to alert the community during emergencies.

Today is the first Tuesday of the month, and outdoor warning sirens will be tested at 10:00 AM.

This is only a test. No action is required.

Regular testing helps ensure the system is working properly and ready to alert the community in the event of severe weather or other emergencies.

04/30/2026

We will be conducting a test on the outdoor warning siren at approximately 10:30 this morning to ensure the siren repair is completed. This is just a test.

04/25/2026

***Weather Siren Update***

At this time, the outdoor warning siren remains out of service due to damage sustained from a recent lightning strike. Replacement parts have been ordered, and we are awaiting their arrival to complete the necessary repairs. We will provide an update as soon as the system is restored.

With a potentially significant storm system forecasted for Monday, April 27, residents are reminded that outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert those who are outside. They should not be relied upon as your primary means of receiving severe weather warnings.

The National Weather Service recommends the following:
• Have multiple ways to receive warnings, including NOAA Weather Radio, smartphone alerts, and local media.
• Monitor forecasts closely, especially as conditions may change rapidly.
• Know where you will take shelter if a warning is issued. The safest place is a basement or an interior room on the lowest level of a sturdy building, away from windows.
• Be prepared for the possibility of severe thunderstorms, including damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes.

Please take time now to review your severe weather safety plans and ensure your family is prepared.

We appreciate your patience as we work to restore the siren system and thank you for your continued support.

04/21/2026

**Weather Siren Update**

The Middletown Fire Protection District would like to inform residents that our primary weather siren is currently out of service due to what appears to be damage from a recent lightning strike. Additional repairs will be required to restore full functionality.

In the meantime, we have coordinated with the Village of Middletown to ensure access to the village’s siren system so that emergency alerts can still be provided to our community if needed.

At this time, the weather forecast indicates no significant severe weather threats for the remainder of the week. We will continue to monitor conditions closely and keep you informed of any changes.

Public safety remains our top priority. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to complete these repairs and ensure reliable warning systems are in place.

As always, we encourage residents to have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts, including weather radios and mobile notifications. We recommend signing up for the free county Nixle alerts, link below: