COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine continues to encourage Ohioans to take precautions due to the cold weather. According to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, Ohio is experiencing a deep Arctic air mass that will keep temperatures well below normal throughout the week. The coldest wind chill factor is expected from tonight to Tuesday, with […]
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Three Richland County fire departments awarded MARCS grants
Nearly 200 fire departments representing 63 counties across Ohio have been awarded a combined total of nearly $4 million.
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State Fire Marshal urges Ohioans to remove real indoor Christmas trees
COLUMBUS – With the holidays behind us, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) says now is the time for Ohioans to safely and responsibly discard any real Christmas trees that remain inside their homes. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), approximately 36% of Christmas tree fires across the country occur during the month […]
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Ohio State Fire Marshal accepting application for 2025 equipment grants
COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Fire Department Equipment Grant. Approximately $2 million is available this grant cycle. Applications must be submitted by Jan. 31, 2025, in order to be considered. The Fire Department Equipment Grant is for qualifying fire departments and local government entities, and […]
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2 Richland County stations split $57K award from Ohio State Fire Marshal in MARCS grants
MANSFIELD – Two Richland County Fire Departments were on the receiving end of a couple of grants issued by the Ohio State Fire Marshal this week. The Troy Township Fire Department received a $29,356.15 award, while Bellville’s Jefferson Township Fire Department earned a $27,955.89 award. The funds are part of the statewide 2025 MARCS (Multi-Agency Radio […]