Cincinnati Fire Department

Seelbach on his day with Cincinnati Fire

Jay Hanselman — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 19:03:46 +0000

Cincinnati Council Member Chris Seelbach said he learned a lot during his ride along with the city's fire department. He wanted to better understand what's required to be a Cincinnati firefighter.

He was part of a 24-hour shift starting Friday morning with Engine 20 in Northside.

Seelbach said he didn't see one fire during the period.

"They were constantly working on health related calls," Seelbach said. "And the amount of patience and understanding it takes to deal with people, some of which are having their worst day and they're incredibly sick or

Cincinnati gets more federal money for firefighters

Jay Hanselman — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:17:40 +0000

The Cincinnati Fire Department is getting another nearly $6 million federal grant to hire 40 additional firefighters.

The money will fund salaries for 2 years.

In the last several years the number of Cincinnati firefighters has been shrinking because of retirements and resignations.

Construction starts on new Westwood fire station

Jay Hanselman — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 19:18:55 +0000

Construction on Cincinnati's newest fire station is already underway in Westwood. A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday.

Officials say it will improve public safety and residents say they hope it will spur other economic development.

The new Station 35 will sit on Harrison Avenue near the intersection of McHenry.

The 18,000 square foot facility will have 4 bays for equipment and will replace the 105-year-old location about a mile and a half away.