Newark, OH Division of Fire

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[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Newark firefighters to 423 S. 2nd St today on a residential structure fire. The fire was contained quickly and no injuries to report. Several cats were rescued and provided first aid at the scene. #staysafe

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Be responsible and safe this holiday weekend. Keep in mind that if you buy fireworks in the State of Ohio, it is unlawful to set them off here. Don’t put yourself or the community at risk. Attend a local, professionally sponsored fireworks show. https://t.co/VAPjQCDll8

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Newark firefighters responded to a residential structure fire at the 200 block of Hudson Ave around 06:00 this morning. No injuries to report and it remains under investigation. #staysafe

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Newark Fire and Police respond to a reported stabbing on S. 2nd Street today. Air Evac 101 was called to transport the patient to a Columbus Trauma hospital. #staysafe

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Newark firefighters, along with multiple other agencies assist the City of Heath Fire with a large commercial building fire on S. 30th St. this evening. Investigators are on scene. #staysafe
(Photos by Patrick Guanciale)

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Today is a great day for Newark Public Safety. Two new Firefighter/Paramedics and Three new Police Officers were sworn in.
NFD FF/P Justin Kuhel
NFD FF/P Timothy Rummer
NPD Officer Jack Bardsley
NPD Officer Kevin Fairfield
NPD Officer Bradley Ellis
Congratulations and welcome!!

[Mark Labutis @Mark_Newark4th]

Congratulations to Erik McKee on being appointed Newark's new Police Chief! Erik will do a fantastic job leading the Police Dept!

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

It’s Nat’l Public Safety Telecommunications Week. I want to thank the wonderful dispatchers that protect our great nation. A special “Thank you” goes out to the Licking County Regional Communications Center for the great work that they do for NFD every day!

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Train like your life depends on it. 3 Unit practices a new RIT high angle lift system that we hope will never be used. #staysafe

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Just after midnight last night, Newark firefighters called to Maholm Street on a reported residential house fire. Multiple companies extinguished the fire and no injuries reported. The house was determined to be vacant and investigators were on the scene. #staysafe

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Thoughts and prayers for the family and colleagues of Newark Police Chief Steve Baum. His unexpected passing is so sad. Rest In Peace Chief.

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

05:25 this morning, Newark firefighters arrived at the 200 block of Everett Ave. and found a vacant two story residential on fire. No injuries to report and investigators were on the scene. #staysafe

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Change your clocks AND SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERIES!!! #staysafe

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

This is what our firefighters encountered on a fire this week. This hydrant was the next to be connected, but thankfully not needed that day. Please help us help you and keep a min of 10 feet clearance around fire hydrants so we can see them and safely connect to them. #staysafe

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Newark firefighters at 88 N. Hazelwood Ave. this evening on a working residential fire. This is the second working fire of the day. Asst. Chief Clouse in command. No injuries to report and investigators are on the scene. #staysafe

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Newark firefighters along with mutual aid companies on a fire this morning at 237 Hudson Ave. Well involved basement upon arrival. Asst. Chief Simmons in command. Smoke detectors alerted the occupants to safely escape. Check your smoke detector batteries! No injuries to report.

[Lu Ann Stoia @StoiaLu]

A Blacklick couple dies in the hospital from #coronavirus
3 hours apart from each other. Their son @pconnor390 is Newark’s Fire Chief who has been on the frontlines of the pandemic. The family shares their story tonight at 5:30 on @wsyx6

[Patrick Guanciale @PatGuanciale]

Midnight, W. Main at Union ⁦@NewarkOHFire⁩ mini-warehouse 15 on fire, all hands working, mutual aid assigned 20 degrees light snow, AC Decker has command

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Newark firefighters contain a small basement fire today on Cedar Street. No injuries to report. #staysafe

[Newark, OH Division of Fire @NewarkOHFire]

Newark firefighters at 17 Mill Street 07:59 this morning on a detached garage fire. No injuries to report. Investigators are on the scene. #staysafe