Colerain Fire

💨How many smoke alarms do you have in your home? Chances are that you probably need more.

Smoke alarms should be installed:
✅ Inside every sleeping room
✅ Outside each sleeping area
✅ On every level of the home
✅ In the basement

Don't leave safety to chance. Check and install smoke alarms today.

🔥National fire prevention week is here!

Did you know working fire alarms cut the risk of dying in a reported house fire nearly in half? (NFPA, 2026)

Take a few minutes today to test your alarms, inspect home hazards, review your escape plan, and make sure your family knows two ways out of every room.

U.S. Fire Administration FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency

It is state exam time for this recruit class, and they are absolutely on fire.🔥

(Not literally, luckily... they've been trained for that. 😉)

These future firefighters put their skills to the test, demonstrating proper hose management, radio communication, hose loading and unloading, and roof ventilation techniques.

Safe to say, the future of Colerain Fire & EMS is in good hands. 🚒❤

A small change can prevent a big fall! And for Fall Prevention Month, we are here to remind you that we're here to help.

Bathrooms are one of the most commons places for serious falls to occur. That's why Colerain Fire & EMS, in partnership with AARP, offer free grab bar installation for eligible residents age 50+ and individuals with mobility challenges.

Grab bars provide:
✅Added stability getting in and out of the shower or tub
✅Extra support near toilets and other high-risk areas
✅Greater confidence and independence at home
✅Reduced risk of fall-related injuries

Preventing falls isn't just about avoiding injury. It's about helping our relatives and loved ones live safely and independently in their homes for longer.

☎️ Interested in learning if you qualify? Call (513) 923-5025 or email [email protected].

AARP Ohio

🚒🔥 Happy Firefighter Friday! 🔥🚒

This week we're featuring a firefighter who likes a little chaos in his life! With two kids (and a third on the way) and two dogs already running the house, we're pretty sure Gavyn Ripley has something against down time.

Thankfully, he always shows up to Station 102 to help take care of the rest of us!

Gavyn has served with Colerain Township for 3 years, after volunteering with the Village of Greenhills for 5 years and working on a Mobile Intensive Care Unit for 4 years.

Why firefighting and EMS?
"I fell in love with EMS and helping people get the care they deserve. This is the greatest career I've ever had, and I always strive to do my best for those who need us."

When he's off duty, Gavyn enjoys gaming with his wife and friends, hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with family. Fun fact: Gavyn has played piano for 20 years!

Thank you, Gavyn, for your service, dedication to your family, and the positive impact you make on and off duty. We're proud to have you on the Colerain team! 🚒❤️

There are still a few open spots for you to help out! Please join us and roll up a sleeve for people in need during this national blood supply crisis.

🩸🚑For the second time in its history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis.

In an effort to help combat the blood crisis, Colerain Township Department of Fire & EMS is hosting a blood drive.

📍Colerain Township Community Center (4300 Springdale Rd.)
📆Wednesday, September 30th
🕓9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Please consider signing up for a donation using the link: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=colerainfdems

Welcome, Chief Will Mueller!

🚑 September is Fall Prevention Month!

Did you know that falls are the leading cause of injury-related emergency room visits, hospital admissions, and deaths among adults age 65 and older?

In 2020 alone, our own 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 & 𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏,𝟐𝟒𝟐 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥-𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬, with approximately 𝟔𝟐𝟓 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞.

Simple changes can make a big difference:
✅Remove tripping hazards like loose rugs and cords
✅Improve lighting throughout your home
✅Wear properly fitting, non-slip footwear
✅Stay active to improve strength and balance
✅Install safety devices such as grab bars and handrails

Our Fall Prevention Program provides residents with a personalized assessment to identify potential risks before a fall happens.

☎️ To schedule an in-home assessment, contact call (𝟓𝟏𝟑) 𝟗𝟐𝟑-𝟓𝟎𝟐𝟓 or email 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧@𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧.𝐨𝐫𝐠.

Together, we can help keep our residents safe, independent, and on their feet.

To everyone who came out to help celebrate the retirement of Chief Allen Walls - THANK YOU!

We are so appreciative of the wisdom, leadership, and love Chief Walls has shared with our department and our community. After 30 years in the fire service - 6 of those as Chief - he is now starting a new chapter on Unit 4 (retirement). Thank you, sir!

📷 Contributions by Bob Tamm

HAPPENING TODAY!

Help us send off Chief Walls in style! We will see you at Station 26 for his retirement lunch today at 11:30 a.m.

After decades of dedicated service to Colerain Township, Fire Chief Allen Walls is getting ready to hang up his helmet and begin a well-deserved retirement.

During the past 6 years, Chief Walls has been a steady leader for the Colerain Township Department of Fire & EMS. He has helped guide the department while always keeping the safety of our residents, businesses and first responders at the heart of the work. His commitment to the community and the people who serve it has made a lasting difference.

Please join us as we celebrate Chief Walls, thank him for his service and wish him the very best in his next chapter. Stop by, share a memory and help us give Chief Walls the sendoff he deserves.