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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Structure Fire at 1283 Wapakoneta Avenue

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 8:38 p.m. on May 24, 2023, Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 1283 Wapakoneta Avenue for a structure fire. 

Sidney Fire was dispatched on the initial alarm. A box alarm was called to recall off-duty Sidney firefighters, as well as Lockingto...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Hazmat Called to 300 East Parkwood

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 7:22 p.m. on May 22, 2023, Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 300 E. Parkwood for a chemical reaction in the basement.  The original call stated that the chemical was 10 ounces of Chlorine poured into a 40-gallon tank of Sulfuric Acid crea...

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Posted on: May 3, 2023

Chemical Spill at 1905 Progress Way

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 9:04 a.m. on May 2, 2023, Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 1905 Progress Way on a Chemical Spill with an employee exposed. The original call stated that the chemical was Hydrochloric Acid. 

Upon Sidney Fire Department arrival, they found ...

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Posted on: April 24, 2023

2022 Firefighter of the Year Announced

Firefighter of the Year Scott Marchal receives his award from Fire Chief Chad Hollinger

The Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services has announced that Scott Marchal has been named Firefighter of the Year for 2022. 

Marchal has been with the department for 15 years and has distinguished himself as a strong leader with a solid...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Structure Fire Rekindles at 1703 Letitia Drive

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 11:02 p.m. on April 10, 2023 Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 1703 Letitia Drive for a structure fire. 

Sidney Fire was dispatched on the initial alarm. A box alarm was requested to recall off-duty Sidney firefighters, Lockington Fire, An...

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Posted on: April 10, 2023

Structure Fire at 1703 Letitia Drive

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 12:55 a.m. on April 9, 2023, Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 1703 Letitia Dr. for a structure fire. 

Sidney Fire was dispatched on the initial alarm. A box alarm was called to recall off-duty Sidney firefighters, as well as Lockington Fi...

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Posted on: March 7, 2023

Fire at 2000 Schlater Drive

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 10:39 a.m. on March 6, 2023, Sidney firefighters were dispatched to Auria of Sidney at 2000 Schlater Drive for a dumpster fire. Upon arrival firefighters found a fully involved semi-trailer fire. The trailer was full of material from the manufacturing ...

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Posted on: March 4, 2023

New Emergency Mass Notification System for Shelby County

Shelby County Logo

The Shelby County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has announced a new mass emergency notification system that will be utilized for local emergencies beginning March 1, 2023. Civic Ready will be the new platform; Hyper-Reach was the old platform.&nbs...

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Posted on: February 22, 2023

Structure Fire at 3293 Knoop-Johnston Road

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 2:20 p.m. on February 21, 2023, Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 3293 Knoop-Johnston Road for a structure fire. Along with Sidney Fire, Lockington Fire, Port Jefferson Fire, and Anna Fire were dispatched on the initial alarm. 

Upon arriva...

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Posted on: February 17, 2023

2022 Fire & EMS Annual Report Available

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

The 2022 Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services Annual Report is available online. Below are some highlights from the report:

  • Total calls for service (Fire and EMS) for the seventh straight year have exceeded 4,000 calls (3,001 EMS and 1,126 Fire...
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Posted on: February 6, 2023

Structure Fire at 528 South Main Avenue

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 2:42 PM on February 4, 2023, the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services were dispatched to 528 S. Main on a report of a structure fire. 

A two story duplex with smoke showing from the attic space was found upon Sidney Firefighter arri...

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Posted on: January 30, 2023

Structure Fire at 751 Campbell Road

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 12:45 AM on January 30, 2023, Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 751 Campbell Road for a structure fire. 

Sidney Police officers were in the area checking on a possible breaking and entering and saw smoke coming from the apartment. ...

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Posted on: January 12, 2023

Fire at 204 Forest

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 11:39 p.m. on January 11, 2023, Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 204 Forest on a reported structure fire. 

While fire units were responding Sidney Police Officers on scene advised of a fully involved camper fire extending into a garage. T...

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Posted on: January 6, 2023

City Awarded MARCS Grant

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

Late last week, the city was notified of its successful Ohio Department of Commerce, State Fire Marshal 2023 MARCS grant application. The city was awarded $41,723.78 as a part of the program.

With the funding, the city anticipates purchasing 11 additional ...

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Posted on: December 28, 2022

Structure Fire at 228 South Miami Avenue

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 4:48 p.m. on December 27, 2022, Sidney firefighters were dispatched to 228 S. Miami for a reported structure fire, with a person trapped inside. 

Upon Sidney Fire Department arrival, they found a two-story duplex with a large amount of fire com...

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Posted on: December 27, 2022

Fire at 2400 Industrial Drive

Sidney Fire and Emergency Services

At 8:45 a.m. on Christmas Day December 25, 2022, Sidney firefighters were dispatched to Cargill, 2400 Industrial Drive for a reported dryer fire. 

When Sidney firefighters arrived, they found a bean extractor dryer on fire with some extension into...

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Posted on: December 2, 2022

Assistant Fire Chief Barhorst earns OFCA Credentials

Barhorst

Sidney City Manager Andrew Bowsher announced earlier today, that Assistant Fire Chief Eric Barhorst was notified by the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association (OFCA) of his successful completion of the organization’s uniform credentialing progr...

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Posted on: November 15, 2022

Deputy Fire Chief Davis Graduates from Fire Executive Program

Head shot of Dallas Davis

Sidney City Manager Andrew Bowsher announced earlier today, that Deputy Fire Chief Dallas Davis successfully completed The Ohio Fire Chief’s Association Fire Executive Program. As a part of the curriculum, Davis explored the central themes of ex...

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Posted on: November 14, 2022

Fire and Police Departments Awarded Grant Funding

Sidney City Hall Sign

The Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services and the Sidney Police Department have been awarded $46,500 through the Ohio First Responder Recruitment, Retention and Resilience program. The funding will be used to implement a program called &ldq...

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Posted on: September 29, 2022

Hollinger Earns Ohio Fire Chief's Association Credentials

Chad Hollinger

Sidney City Manager Andrew Bowsher announced earlier today that Fire Chief Chad Hollinger was notified by the Ohio Fire Chiefs’ Association (OFCA) of his successful completion of the organization’s uniform credentialing program.&nb...

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