Medina County Firefighters Association

08/31/2026

Great opportunity for youngsters who are thinking about the fire service!

08/26/2026

Chatham Township Fire Department 's Association supporting an incredible resource for Northern Ohio Fire Depts!

08/16/2026

Another line of storms is heading our way this afternoon.
Note the 60mph wind. Batten down the hatches! Secure the pool toys and patio furniture.
Do NOT drive through flooded roads.
Avoid downed wires.
Plan for power outages.
Remember: a tree down in your yard is not an emergency unless someone is trapped under it.

A line of convection is beginning to develop over parts of northwest Ohio and are pushing east. This line has the potential to intensify and produce wind gusts of 60 mph and heavy rain. Stay weather aware into the afternoon!

08/15/2026

Valley City Firefighter's Association annual Street Fair is this weekend! The rain is holding off, so grab the family and head up to see them!

08/08/2026

With great power, comes great responsibility...
AI can be a helpful tool, but it is often wrong or misleading...
And while we have your attention...
HYDRATE!
If you're thirsty, you're already dehydrated.
Water is your friend.

08/05/2026

Congrats to our MCFA President on his appointment as Chief!

We have a new Fire Chief!

Congratulations to Chief Kevin Laux in being selected as the Village of Grafton's new Fire Chief last night.

According to Mayor Charlie Duke, it was a rigorous interview process, and council believed he was the best man for the job. "He lives in Grafton and knows the people, the layout and that's very beneficial for a public employee servant. Myself and council look forward to all he will do to take our fire department to the next level. He's got the youth and vigor, and is up to the challenge. I think he'll do a fine job," Duke said.

Laux has served the Village of Grafton Fire Department since 2019. He works full-time as a firefighter/paramedic for the Oberlin Fire Department. Before that, he served with the Alliance Fire Department.

He trains to do the job right, holding certifications in firefighting, paramedicine, fire instruction, hazardous materials, technical rescue, fire inspection, and child passenger safety.

Laux learned public service at home. His grandfather served as a captain with the Brunswick Fire Department. His uncle retired as a lieutenant from Brunswick and now serves as Fire Chief in Hinckley Township.

Grafton is his home. He grew up here. His fiancée, Stephanie, and he own a home on Chestnut Street. He calls Grafton home, plans to spend his career serving and protecting the people of this fair village. Congratulations to Chief Laux!

We're looking forward to working with you in keeping the village fire department running smooth.

08/05/2026

07/22/2026

We were so focused on what they were saying, we forgot to get a picture!
Huge thank you to Hope Meadows Foundation for speaking at our meeting tonight! The information was fascinating and the services you offer, not only for our First Responders but also the communities we serve, are amazing!

And thanks as always to Medina County Career Center for allowing us to use your beautiful campus! Two of our speakers tonight actually attended MCCC in high school!

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07/07/2026

Great for MCCC FIRE & EMS Instructors! Not only helps our local departments on which they serve but also the students who will join and serve on our departments!

07/07/2026

Funeral Information for the Fallen Firefighter from Holmes Fire Dist. 1 in Wayne Co.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CALLING HOURS AND FUNERAL SERVICE ARRANGMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC KYLE YODER

JULY 6TH, 2026

To all who wish to pay their respects to Firefighter/Medic Kyle Yoder, his family and Holmes Fire District #1, calling hours will be at The Holmes County Fair Grounds, 8880 State Route 39, Millersburg, Ohio 44654 from 2pm – 4pm and again from 6pm-8pm on Friday, July 10th, 2026.

Fire service personnel who wish to pay their respects please arrive at 1830 hrs., for fire service viewing at 1900hrs.

Funeral services will be held at the Holmes County Fairgrounds, on Saturday at 11am. After services have been completed, a full processional with a graveside memorial service at the New Life Fellowship Cemetery, 8580 County Road 245, Holmesville, OH 44633.
A press release with processional routes, restrictions, and details will be announced in the coming days.