June Haasz Auto Mall Training House. The Ravenna Township Fire Department is extremely grateful to Haasz Auto Mall for allowing our firefighters the opportunity to train in a house that was scheduled to be torn down. We would also like to thank Sarah DiPaola for taking pictures of our team.

October Roof Training. The Ravenna Township Fire Department were able to practice walking, cutting, balance, and assisting while working on a roof top.

Trustee Vince Coia swore in Captain Blubaugh, Full Time Firefighter Gemberling, and Part-Time Firefighter Ritchie. Congratulations on your promotions and welcome aboard!

Ravenna Township Fire Department opened its doors on April 22 for the Township’s Open House event. Visitors were able to tour both the Service and Fire Departments as well as speak with Trustees. Among our guest visitors were UH Hospitals conducting free blood sugar tests as well as Black Horse Baptist Church collecting canned goods for their local food pantry.

July Active Structure Fire Training. Residence owner and RTFD worked together with the EPA to conduct fire training on this Ravenna Township home. Neighboring fire departments were invited to join the unique training opportunity.

November extrication training demo of new battery powered tools compared to gasoline powered tools.

October Denver Drill Training. This technique is used to rescue a firefighter out of a window in a limited area (simulated by the washer and the table).