Macedonia Firefighter's Association

09/26/2026

Macedonia Fire Dept.

09/18/2026

We are used to being the ones called to help, but now we are asking for help on behalf of one of our own.

Lieutenant Best and his wife purchased their home in 2014, and have lived and raised their 5 amazing kids there for the past 12 years. Not only have they raised a wonderful family, they have built Best Garage Door USA (the broken spring specialists) out of their home, who many residents have used and loved for their friendliness, expertise and prompt service. They recently found out that the land in which their home was built was never properly zoned as a residential plot with the city of Twinsburg. They are unable to make improvements, sell, or God forbid, rebuild in the event of loss or damage.

The Bests truly live up to their namesake. They are kind, caring, selfless, amazing people. Always have a hug, room at their table, or will give the shirt off their backs to those in need. If you or your friends or family live in Twinsburg, please vote yes on Issue 38, so that they can continue calling their home, home.

09/13/2026

It’s easy to miss. It sits in a garden planter in front of City Hall, atop a rock painted like Old Glory. Through the hustle and bustle of daily life, our visitors may not spare it a second glance. It’s not intended to be obtrusive and flashy. It serves as a somber reminder.

This steel beam was once a structural support for the World Trade Center. On September 11th, 2001, it was reduced to this 6ft section. And in 2010, former Fire Chief Tim Black secured it to its new home in our city.

Fast forward 25 years. We have employees who weren’t even born in 2001. We have employees who watched in real time when United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower. Some who have only known about 9/11 from history books, and some who hugged their brothers (and sisters) in bunker gear a little bit tighter that day.

While we encourage everyone to visit Ground Zero at least once in their lifetime, there’s a piece of history right here at home, if you just want to make a quick day trip. 9/11 comes once every year, but this steel beam remains somber and silent in our city 24/7/365.

09/04/2026

Three of our members (Brian Leffler, Michael Velazquez, and Kris Longo) alongside Twinsburg Fire, Cleveland Fire and the Cleveland Pipes & Drums were able to present the colors for the Lake County Captains.

A great honor to be invited to do something like this.

Thank you again, Captains!

08/21/2026

🚒 Is your child interested in becoming a Firefighter/EMT? 🚑

Come check out the Twinsburg/Macedonia Fire Explorers Program! Our program gives young people the opportunity to learn about the fire service, gain hands-on experience, and get their feet wet in the world of firefighting and EMS. It’s a great way to see if this career is right for them while building valuable skills and experience for their future.

👨‍🚒 Parent/Student Informational Meeting
📅 Monday, August 24th
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Twinsburg Fire Department – Station 1
10069 Ravenna Rd.

Come learn more about the program and what the Fire Explorers have to offer! We hope to see you there! 🚒

07/11/2026

C-shift getting after it this morning with some high-angle rescue training. Led by FF Grimm, who is a member of the Summit County technical rescue team, members of Macedonia Fire went over rope systems and scenarios for hauling patients out of precarious situations. As Macedonia Fire responds to portions of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, members will initiate rescue efforts prior to the arrival of the technical rescue teams.

🏔️🌲TIPS FOR HIKING 🌲⛰️

👟: Let someone know where you’re going, and your expected time back
👟: KNOW YOUR LIMITATIONS! Remember, the distance that you hike IN, is also the same distance that you need to hike OUT
👟: STAY HYDRATED! 💦 With the heat and humidity, water is a must.
👟: Stick to marked trails and platforms. While we encourage you to get out and enjoy nature, stay to designated trails and pathways. Or you may find yourself stuck at the bottom of a waterfall, and a member of our department will be taking a swim in Brandywine Creek
👟: Manage your time. While summer affords us the maximum amount of sunlight, nighttime will roll in quickly. It’s easy to become disoriented in the dark

06/30/2026

☀️ 💦 🌡️ STAY COOL EVERYONE! 🌡️ 💦 ☀️

06/13/2026

05/25/2026

🇺🇸🇺🇸Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

Today we honor the sacrifice of those who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms.

So while we hope you have a fun (and safe!) time at your family cookouts, camping trips, or however you decide to celebrate, take a moment and remember the sacrifices that were made that allow us to celebrate this day.

Thank you to all Veterans and current military service members for your service!

05/23/2026

As EMS Week comes to a close, it’s time for us to express our gratitude. In a profession built on service, we are constantly reminded that none of us do this job alone.

To the city that gives us the opportunity to serve this community every day: thank you for your trust, support, and investment in those who answer the call. It’s an honor to wear this patch and represent a city that stands behind its first responders.

To our families at home: thank you for the sacrifices that often go unseen. Thank you for the missed holidays, late nights, interrupted dinners, and for always being the steady support system that keeps us going. This job wouldn’t be possible without you.

To our crew: thank you for being more than coworkers. Thank you for the laughs during long shifts, the support on difficult calls, and for always having each other’s backs no matter the situation. There’s no other group of people we’d rather stand beside.

To our dispatchers: thank you for being the calm voice on the other end of the radio. You are the first first responders, gathering critical information, managing chaos from behind the scenes, and helping keep us safe before we even arrive on scene. Your work often goes unseen, but it never goes unappreciated.

To the law enforcement officers we work beside: thank you for your partnership, professionalism, and willingness to stand shoulder to shoulder with us on difficult calls and dangerous scenes. Public safety is truly a team effort, and we’re stronger because of the relationships we share. We may wear a different patch, but we hold the same line.

To our mutual aid departments and the departments across the state that we work alongside on specialty teams: thank you for your collaboration, professionalism, and shared commitment to serving others. Thank you for the fist bumps and the nudging elbows when we pass each other in the hallways at various hospitals. The finger waves and head nods when we drive by one another in the squads. We see you, we appreciate you, and we have your backs. Whether it’s on large-scale incidents, trainings, technical rescues, disaster responses, or long operational deployments, it’s an honor to work beside some of the most dedicated men and women in the fire service. The bonds built across departments and counties are a reminder that this profession is one big family.

And to the residents we serve: thank you for trusting us in some of the hardest moments of your lives. Being welcomed into your homes and entrusted with your safety is a responsibility we never take lightly.

This career is demanding, humbling, and sometimes exhausting, but it’s also one of the greatest privileges imaginable. We are grateful every day to serve alongside incredible people and for a community that makes it all worthwhile. ❤️🚒🚑