Kettering Fire Department

Please join us in congratulating Capt. Shawn Morgan, Justin Lakes, Joey Schmelzer, Abe Evans, Merlin Mullett and BC Doug Panstingel on receiving a Lifesaving Award!

On January 24, crews from Ladder 32 and Medic 32 responded to a report of an unconscious person, which was upgraded to a full cardiac arrest response while en route. Upon arrival, a 40-year-old female who had collapsed on her front porch was being attended to by Kettering Police Department officers. Our crews quickly assumed care, initiated CPR, deployed the Lucas Chest Compression System and followed Advanced Cardiac Life Support protocols. She was transported to the emergency department and recovered fully, being discharged home on February 8. Their rapid recognition and coordinated efforts made all the difference. Well done to all involved!

Our crews were busy in May! Here is a look at how the Kettering Fire Department showed up for our community last month.

May 2026 Run Numbers:

Total Runs: 797
Fire: 247 | EMS: 575

Mutual Aid Given: 16
Fire: 9 | EMS: 7

Mutual Aid Received: 17
Fire: 10 | EMS: 7

We are proud to serve Kettering and honored to support and lean on our neighboring departments when it matters most. Thank you to our firefighters and paramedics for their dedication every single day.