Central County Fire & Rescue

Congratulations to Assistant Chief Andrew Stecko and Captain Brian Baglin on 9 years of service with Central County Fire & Rescue! Thank you both for your dedication and service to our community. Congratulations on the milestone! 🚒👏

Congratulations to Finance Director Angela Dothage on 1 year of service with Central County Fire & Rescue! Thank you for your dedication and support of our organization and members. Congratulations on the milestone! 🚒👏

🚗 Vehicle Fire Response This Morning Crews responded to a vehicle fire earlier today. Fire extinguishers were used prior to emergency notification, and firefighters quickly brought the incident under control upon arrival.

Congratulations to Captain Matt Conoyer on 11 years of service with Central County Fire & Rescue! Thank you for your dedication and leadership in serving our community. Congratulations on the milestone!

Congratulations to Engineer Jim Smoot on 15 years of service with Central County Fire & Rescue! Thank you for your dedication to serving our community, and congratulations on reaching this milestone.

Congratulations to Engineer Matt Aubuchon on 16 years of service with Central County Fire & Rescue! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to serving our community. Here’s to many more years ahead. 🚒👏

Congratulations to Engineer Bryan Steinmeyer and Captain Justin Crady on 14 years of service with Central County Fire & Rescue. Thank you both for your dedication, leadership, and continued service to our community.

After more than 30 years of service, Central County Fire & Rescue congratulates Captain Matt Dermody on his retirement. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and lasting impact on our department. Wishing you the best in your next chapter.

On Dec. 22, 2025, a fire was reported at a home on Lynn Drive. Kai Dunn discovered a bathroom fire, got help from Collin Dunn and Alex Bogle, and called 911. Their quick actions likely prevented a catastrophic fire just days before Christmas.

Congratulations to Captain Jake Taylor on 13 years of service with Central County Fire & Rescue. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and continued commitment to serving our community.

2025 Year in Review 🚒 A look back at a year of service, training, and community commitment. This recap highlights select moments—not all incidents or responses are shown—but every call mattered. Thank you to our members and the community we’re proud to serve.

🎉 Jan 4 Work Anniversaries 🎉 CCFR recognizes: • Tim O’Mara – Asst. Chief 16 yrs • Alan Cross – Engineer 16 yrs • Jeremy Loehrer – Captain 16 yrs • Clay Lively – Captain 11 yrs • Brian Weicht – Captain 11 yrs • Sam Martchink – Firefighter 5 yrs Thank you for your service.

CCFR recognizes: • Paul Clark – Fleet Manager/Mechanic (2 yrs) • Andrew Brinkman – Firefighter (3 yrs) • Grant Jacobs – Firefighter (3 yrs) • Kyle Kateman – Firefighter (3 yrs) Thank you all for your continued service and dedication.

🎉 New Year’s Day Anniversary 🎉 CCFR recognizes Captain Chris Jones on 8 years of service. Thank you for your leadership and continued dedication to our organization and community.

As the New Year begins, Central County Fire and Rescue remains ready to serve our community 24/7. Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year. Happy New Year! 🚒🎆

Over the weekend, CCFR crews quickly knocked down a well-involved garage fire on Green Pines Ct. Hats off to a vigilant neighbor who spotted the smoke and alerted the sleeping residents. These aerial images offer a rarely seen look at the scale of the response.

🎄 Happy Holidays from everyone at Central County Fire & Rescue. As you celebrate with family and friends, our crews remain ready to serve—day and night, holidays included. Thank you for your continued trust and support. Stay safe and enjoy the season. 🚒🎄

Holiday appreciation, CCFR style. Our firefighters surprised Administrative Assistant Mendy O’Day and Finance Director Angie Dothage with a pie as a thank-you for everything they do behind the scenes. It takes the whole team to make this department work. Happy Holidays!

When most people take the week of Christmas off, A Shift is still training. This week’s focus: rappelling and high-angle skills to stay sharp, safe, and ready to serve—no matter the season.

Central County Fire & Rescue is rolling out the world’s first automatic tourniquet to our crews. When seconds matter, this technology helps deliver fast, consistent hemorrhage control—another step forward in lifesaving care for our community.