Swanton Fire & Rescue Divison

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The Swanton Fire Department is dedicated to prooviding excellent service to our village and surrounding townships, and making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. We know that through our interventions we are enhancing and changing our community one life at at time.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Cuyler Kepling, Fire ChiefCell: (419) 654-0186Email: firechief@swantonfire.comSwanton Fire...
10/15/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Cuyler Kepling, Fire Chief
Cell: (419) 654-0186
Email: [email protected]

Swanton Fire & Rescue Mourns the Loss of Lieutenant Sean Griewahn

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Cuyler Kepling, Fire ChiefCell: (419) 654-0186Email: firechief@swantonfire.comSwanton Fire...
10/14/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Cuyler Kepling, Fire Chief
Cell: (419) 654-0186
Email: [email protected]

Swanton Fire & Rescue Responds to Structure Fire Involving Multiple Buildings, Vehicles, and Cornfield

Some calls stay with you long after the tones stop.Recently, Swanton Fire & Rescue and ALS 7 were dispatched alongside P...
10/06/2026

Some calls stay with you long after the tones stop.

Recently, Swanton Fire & Rescue and ALS 7 were dispatched alongside Providence Township and Whitehouse (Second ALS Ambulance) for a cardiac arrest. What followed was a true example of what can happen when aggressive medical protocols, state-of-the-art equipment, quality training, and teamwork come together.

Every second mattered. Every provider had a role. Firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and our partners worked together with one goal: give this patient the best possible chance to survive.

Today, we had the privilege of seeing that effort come full circle.

Mr. Preston stopped by the station to visit the crew who responded to his call for help. Seeing him standing there, talking with the people who helped care for him on what could have been the worst day of his life, was a powerful reminder of why we do what we do.

For emergency responders, there is no better outcome than seeing the person we were called to help walk back through our doors.

This success belongs to everyone involved—from the first provider on scene to the crews who continued care throughout the call.

Training matters. Equipment matters. Protocols matter. Teamwork matters.

Most importantly, people matter.

Thank you to our partners at Providence Township and Whitehouse for working alongside us, and congratulations to the entire team who played a role in giving Mr. Preston another chance.

This is why we answer the call.

💜 PLEASE HELP US ANSWER THE CALL FOR SEAN 💜For more than 30 years, Swanton Fire & Rescue Lieutenant Sean Griewahn has an...
09/21/2026

💜 PLEASE HELP US ANSWER THE CALL FOR SEAN 💜

For more than 30 years, Swanton Fire & Rescue Lieutenant Sean Griewahn has answered the call when others needed help. He has served local communities as a firefighter, lieutenant, nurse, councilman, husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend.

Now, it’s our turn to answer the call for Sean.

Sean is currently battling pancreatic cancer, and we are coming together as a community to support him and his family. 💜

Please join us for a Benefit for Sean Griewahn:

📅 Sunday, November 8, 2026
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM
📍 Swanton American Legion Hall

🍔 Food & Drinks
🎟️ Raffle Baskets
🔨 Silent Auction
💜 Most importantly — Sean!

There will also be an opportunity to donate directly to Sean and his family. Please scan the QR code on the flyer for more information and to donate.

Let’s show Sean and his family what the Swanton community, the fire service family, and all of Northwest Ohio are about.

💜 When one of our own needs help, we answer the call.

Please share this post, invite your friends and family, and help us spread the word.

09/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to three of our Swanton Firefighters!

Over the past several months, these dedicated members balanced school, families, and service to our community—earning a combined 3,086 hours of education to reach major milestones in their careers.

👏 Lieutenant Ashley Leach – Paramedic Certification
👏 Paramedic McKenna Messenger – Paramedic Certification
👏 Firefighter/Paramedic Emma Krabill – Firefighter II Certification

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding individuals on their hard work, commitment, and achievement. Our community is stronger because of them.

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the dads of Swanton Fire & Rescue Division! 🚒❤️

Today we celebrate the fathers who answer calls at all hours, serve our community with dedication, and still make time to be role models, coaches, teachers, and heroes at home.

Thank you for the sacrifices you make both on and off duty. We appreciate all that you do for your families and our community.

Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and Happy Father's Day! 👨‍🚒👨‍👧‍👦

🇺🇸 Come out and celebrate with us as we honor two historic milestones — the 250th Anniversary of the United States and t...
06/14/2026

🇺🇸 Come out and celebrate with us as we honor two historic milestones — the 250th Anniversary of the United States and the 100th Anniversary of the Doughboy!

Join us at Memorial Park for an evening of community, food, and celebration. Enjoy food trucks and fellowship beginning at 4:00 PM, then cap off the night with one of the area’s most anticipated fireworks displays at dusk.

Bring your family, bring your friends, and help us celebrate history, community, and independence together! 🎆

🚒 Some people bring healthy snacks to work. Some people bring coffee. And then there's Allen... who knows that any junk ...
06/01/2026

🚒 Some people bring healthy snacks to work. Some people bring coffee. And then there's Allen... who knows that any junk food left unattended in the station doesn't stand a chance. 🍕🍪🍩
This month's Meet the Team spotlight features **Firefighter/EMT-B Allen Naiber**! From double-checking his radio 📻 to surviving on 100% coffee ☕, Allen gives us a quick look at life around the firehouse.

Check out his answers below and tell us:
☕ Are you Team Coffee, Team Energy Drink, or Team "I'm Fine" (but you're really not)? 😆

05/18/2026

🚑💙 Happy EMS Week to our incredible EMS providers!

Thank you for the compassion, dedication, and care you give our community every single day. Whether it’s a late-night call, a medical emergency, or simply being there when someone needs help most — your commitment never goes unnoticed.

We are grateful for each and every one of you. 👏🚑

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECrews Investigate Suspicious Odor at Swanton High SchoolContact: Cuyler Kepling, Fire ChiefPhone: (...
05/06/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Crews Investigate Suspicious Odor at Swanton High School

Contact: Cuyler Kepling, Fire Chief
Phone: (419) 654-0186
Email: [email protected]

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432 Church Street
Swanton, OH
43558

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