Mansfield Firefighters IAFF Local 266

05/31/2026

Yesterday C Crew responded to two separate working fire incidents.

At 10:57 a.m. they were dispatched to Armco Inc., formerly AK Steel, for a reported fire involving hydraulic equipment.

Upon arrival, crews worked closely with facility staff and safety personnel to assess conditions and investigate the reported fire area.

Firefighters remained on scene for approximately two hours, No injuries were reported.

Yesterday evening at 5:34 pm, firefighters responded to a rapidly spreading fire involving a detached garage and boat that extended to several nearby garages.

Firefighters contained the fire and prevented further damage to surrounding homes and buildings.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Fire Prevention Bureau.

Photos from Helen Ave posted from AppleseedNews.com

05/21/2026

EMS WEEK AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT

We would like to congratulate multiple of our Local 266 members who were honored with a Star of Life Award for their efforts in the successful rescue of a man trapped in a grain bin silo.

Two of our members, Aaron Hoptry and Brenden Ganshorn were able to attend with their hometown department.

Not pictured who also received the award are Local 266 members Todd Toussant, Jed Cronebach, Devin Ramey, Brinson DeLauder, Dominic Plank, and Brady Hitchcock.

This is a great honor and we are proud of the work these members do for community day in and day out.

Richland Source Mansfield News Journal WMFD TV City of Mansfield, OH - City Government

05/09/2026

B crew responded to a residential structure fire last evening.

Structure Fire, Friday evening.

Mansfield Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire yesterday evening at approximately 9:06 PM in the 100 block of W. 2nd Street.

First-arriving units reported the third floor well-involved upon arrival at the scene.

Crews worked for several hours to bring the fire under control and remained on scene until around midnight.

The Red Cross and fire investigators assisted at the incident. There were no reported injuries.

Richland Source Carl Hunnell Mansfield News Journal WMAN - News Radio 1400 - AM WMFD TV

04/20/2026

Yesterday A crew responded to multiple fires

🚒 Busy Weekend for Crews

Firefighters responded to multiple fires over the weekend:

• Sunday, 12:39 PM – Structure fire in the 300 block of Warren Rd. No injuries were reported. One adult is being assisted by the Red Cross. The fire remains under investigation.

• Sunday, 7:09 PM – Outbuilding fire in the 1200 block of Boyle Rd.

• Sunday, 10:20 PM – Porch fire in the 100 block of Dawson Ave.

Crews also handled the fire on Saturday, making for a very active weekend.

This is a good reminder to check your smoke alarms and take time to practice your home fire drill with your family.

Preparedness saves lives.

04/19/2026

C Crew responded to a residential structure fire last night.

03/29/2026

Rescue 3 and Engine 4 assisted Madison Twp this afternoon on a structure fire

03/25/2026

Chief 3, Engine 4 and Rescue 3 assisted Jefferson Twp on an MVC on I-71

03/24/2026

Crews responded to a residential structure fire this afternoon on Daisy Street.

First arriving units brought the fire under control quickly.

Neighbors watched from the alley at the rear of 525 Daisy St. Tuesday as Mansfield firefighters extinguished a fire. See link below ⬇️

📸 Lou Whitmire/News Journal

03/22/2026

Only 5 days left in the application period for our upcoming civil service exam!

The application deadline is Friday March 27th !

03/17/2026

Your Mansfield Firefighters at work this morning in the area of Sautter Drive. Despite a high call volume due to the weather, firefighters made an effective offensive attack on a basement fire. The first arriving ambulance companies (Rescues) were able to don the their protective gear and hold the fire at bay with a water can extinguisher while engine companies responded in icy conditions from all corners of the City.

This fire highlights the importance of well staffed and properly located fire stations with well trained personnel ready to serve our citizens.

Richland Source Mansfield News Journal WMFD TV