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 two fire stations located at 274 Cleveland Avenue and 2115 Mifflin Ave. In 2025, the division had 5087 incidents, 82% of these were medical related while 18% were fire/other related incidents. Dispatch for the Ashland Fire Division is handled through the Wooster-Ashland Regional Council of Governments (WARCOG).

Currently. the Ashland Fire Division is made up of 41 uniformed personnel and 1 administrative assistant. Administrative personnel work M-F, while shift personnel work a 24 on/48 off rotating schedule.