In 2024, the Shelby Fire Department had 2,016 total calls for service — increasing its call volume from the previous year by 153 incidents.
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New Year’s night fire causes $20 million damage to Shelby recycling company
SHELBY — A fire on New Year’s night caused about $20 million in damage at Blue BlueScope Recycling and Materials, according to Shelby Fire Department Chief Mike Thompson. The cause of the blaze at 2384 Ohio 39 in Jackson Township had not been officially determined as of Thursday afternoon, according to the chief, who met […]
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No injuries reported from Saturday night fire on Shelby’s East Main Street
The Shelby Fire Department was contacted directly by a neighbor who saw smoke coming out of the East Main Street home.
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Shelby director of utilities intends to keep retirement brief
Shelby lawmakers have accepted Utilities Director John Ensman’s forthcoming retirement for purposes of initiating earned retirement benefits.
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Shelby Fire Department swears in new firefighter, adds ambulance
The Shelby Fire Department now has 16 full-time firefighters after 28-year-old Collin McBride was sworn into the department Thursday evening.
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Shelby mayor reacts to last week’s house explosion near Crestline
Shelby Mayor Steve Schag thanked those who responded to last week’s house explosion on Hook Road near Crestline.
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Shelby officials talk development Friday at Business First Breakfast
City officials and local leaders gathered at North Central State College’s Kehoe Center Friday to discuss development in the City of Shelby.
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No injuries reported from Shelby house fire early Thursday morning
Shelby fire chief Mike Thompson reported the home is a total loss. The garage and outbuildings at 84 ½ East Whitney Ave. are intact, he said.
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Shelby firefighters combat overnight Powell Street house fire
The Shelby Fire Department responded to a Powell Street house fire after receiving a call at 11:21 p.m. Wednesday night.
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Heavy smoke, fire damage a result of Shelby home fire Wednesday
The Shelby Fire Department arrived on scene at approximately 8:42 p.m. Wednesday and found a working structure fire at 14 6th St.