COVID-19 Response
The Ashland City Fire Department (AFD) has canceled all CPR, First Aid, and other public education classes until further notice. Station tours and ride alongs are suspended.
All public events, including Pancake Day, are canceled.
In order to protect the public and themselves, all AFD personnel will be wearing goggles, masks, and gloves for all EMS runs. When answering a call involving a person who is experiencing symptoms consistent with the coronavirus, AFD personnel will also wear a Tyvek suit.
We sincerely appreciate your understanding and cooperation. As always, you can contact us at 419-289-6575.
Ashland Fire House
274 Cleveland Ave
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Richard Anderson
Fire Chief
firechief@ashland-ohio.com
419-289-6575
Sally Strine
Administrative Assistant
strine.sally@ashland-ohio.com
419-289-6575
Our Mission Statement
To be a community leader in life safety and property conservation through dedication, training, and education
The Ashland Fire Division is led by Fire Chief Rick Anderson. The Division provides emergency fire, medical, and rescue services to the City of Ashland and two contractual townships, Milton and Montgomery both located in Ashland County. Our total coverage area is approximately 62 square miles. We currently operate out of one centralized fire station located at 274 Cleveland Avenue. In 2019 the division ran 4341 alarms, 84.4% of these were medical related while 15.6% were fire/rescue related alarms. Dispatch for the Ashland Fire Division is handled through the Wooster-Ashland Regional Council of Governments (WARCOG).
The Ashland Fire Division is made up of 37 uniformed personnel and 1 administrative assistant. Administrative personnel work Monday through Friday while shift personnel work a 24/48 rotating schedule.
From the Chief's Desk Statistics Public Education EMS Billing
Updated 2-2020
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Open Burning Regulations
Open Burning is restricted by the Ohio Revised Code, Ohio EPA, and Local Ordinance. Please reference below for further information. Questions please contact the Fire Department.
ORC 1503.18 Regarding kindled fires
ORC 1307:7-7 Section 307 Open burning, recreational fires, and portable outdoor fireplaces
City of Ashland Ohio
206 Claremont Ave.
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
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