Kettering Fire Department

Heads up, Kettering! Our annual hydrant flushing program is underway. Crews are working weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays.

While crews are in your area, please run cold water to check for clarity and hold off on washing laundry until after 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Week of June 8 - 12: Sections 3F, 4D, 4E

View the full section map, schedule and additional information at https://www.ketteringoh.org/fire-hydrants/

To receive notifications when crews are in your area, sign up for CodeRED at https://www.ketteringoh.org/code-red-emergency-incident-community-alerts/

This week, the Kettering Fire Department teamed up with the Kettering Police Department for vital, hands-on Rescue Task Force (RTF) training. A Rescue Task Force places armed police officers and fire/EMS personnel into a coordinated team. This setup allows paramedics to quickly enter secure areas during active-threat situations. By treating and stabilizing victims immediately, we can save lives faster when every second counts.

A huge thank you to the Dayton Fire Department and the Washington Township Fire Department for sending crews to train alongside us. Your collaboration strengthens our regional emergency response. We also want to give a massive shoutout to all the incredible volunteers who braved the heat to act as victims. Your realistic portrayals made this critical training successful!

As a reminder, you may notice personnel from the Kettering Police and Fire Departments at Van Buren Middle School this week. No need to be alarmed; this is simply a scheduled training exercise. We appreciate your understanding and are grateful for the men and women who take the time to train and prepare to keep our community safe!

TRAINING NOTICE

Starting tomorrow, you will notice a heavy police and fire presence around Van Buren Middle School.

The Kettering Fire Department, Kettering Police Department, Dayton Fire Department, and Washington Township Fire Department will be conducting Joint Rescue Task Force training.

When: Monday, June 1st through Thursday, June 4th

Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM daily

Where: Van Buren Middle School

This is a scheduled, multi-agency exercise designed to sharpen our coordinated emergency response skills. Please do not be alarmed by the influx of emergency vehicles and personnel in the area.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as our local first responders train together to keep our communities safe!

As a reminder, the City of Kettering tests its outdoor warning sirens on the first Monday of every month at noon. This routine test ensures our sirens are functioning properly and ready to alert residents in the event of a real emergency. Please note that if inclement weather is present in the area at the time of the scheduled test, the test will be postponed. We encourage all residents to use these monthly reminders as an opportunity to review your severe weather preparedness plan so that you and your family know exactly what to do when it matters most.

Heads up, Kettering! Our annual hydrant flushing program is underway. Crews are working weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays.

While crews are in your area, please run cold water to check for clarity and hold off on washing laundry until after 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Week of June 1 - 5: Sections 3D, 3E

View the full section map, schedule and additional information at https://www.ketteringoh.org/fire-hydrants/

To receive notifications when crews are in your area, sign up for CodeRED at https://www.ketteringoh.org/code-red-emergency-incident-community-alerts/

In observation of Memorial Day, City of Kettering administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25. Emergency Services are always available by contacting 9-1-1.

Heads up, Kettering! Our annual hydrant flushing program is underway. Crews are working weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding weekends and holidays.

While crews are in your area, please run cold water to check for clarity and hold off on washing laundry until after 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Week of May 25 (no work Memorial Day): Sections 3A, 3B, 3C

View the full section map, schedule and additional information at https://www.ketteringoh.org/fire-hydrants/

To receive notifications when crews are in your area, sign up for CodeRED at https://www.ketteringoh.org/code-red-emergency-incident-community-alerts/

An arcing power line is a serious, life-threatening emergency. Do not wait to see if the sparking stops or the power goes out. Treat it as an active emergency and call AES at 1-800-433-8500 immediately. You can also report issues on the AES website at https://www.aes-ohio.com/contact-us as well as outages here https://myprofile.aes-ohio.com/WebOutage/Default.aspx?t=RO.

Call AES right away if you see or hear any of the following:

* Continuous sparking or bright blue, green or yellow flashes with snapping, buzzing or popping sounds
* A downed line touching the ground, a fence, a vehicle or standing water
* A tree limb or branch actively sparking, smoking or on fire where it contacts a line
* A damaged or leaning utility pole with dangling or low-hanging wires

While you wait for help, stay safe:

* Keep at least 30 to 50 feet away. Electricity can travel through the ground and energize nearby fences and puddles.
* If a line falls on a vehicle, stay away. If you are inside, stay put unless the car catches fire. If it does, jump clear without touching the car and ground at the same time, land with feet together and hop away.
* Never assume a quiet line is safe. A power line does not have to be sparking or moving to be fully energized and deadly.

When you call, provide your exact location, nearest cross streets and whether there is an immediate fire or injury hazard.

Your safety is always the priority. When in doubt, stay back and call for help.