May 9, 2017
34 year veteran Tim Smith, Newark Fire Departments primary Fire Investigator, graduated the Central Ohio Technical College Police Academy Training today. Investigator/Officer Smith not only graduated, he […]
March 1, 2017
The Ohio State Fire Marshal awarded 7 fire departments a total of $243,000 for communications equipment. The intention was to make Licking County entirely MARCS capable. […]
February 28, 2017
The city of Newark, Division of Fire hired five new personnel today. One employee was hired utilizing an existing grant and the other 4 were hired to replace attitioned […]
March 15, 2016
Dispatcher Joey Pierce, Lt Rehbeck, Firefighter/Paramedic Schaumleffel and Firefighter Swearingen were recognized at the 2016 Licking County Red Cross Heroes breakfast on March 15th, 2016. The Licking County […]
February 3, 2016
December 16, 2015
On December 15th the Newark Fire Department honored citizens and firefighters who went beyond the normal scope of duty or activity. To see a photo gallery […]
December 16, 2015
On December 16th, 2015 the new station 1 was dedicated to full service. Click here to see the gallery of photos from the ceremony.
November 11, 2015
Captain Metzger was invited to read a story to Mrs. Simmons’ kindergarten class at Hillview Elementary School on Veteran’s Day. In addition to being an officer at the Newark […]