2024 Annual Report for Bluffton Fire Department calls for service
Provided by Chief Jon Kinn, Bluffton Fire Department
The Bluffton Fire Department received 159 calls for service in 2024. This is higher than usual and shows an increase of 48 calls compared to 2023. In 2022, the calls received were 117 and 93 calls for service in 2021. (See chart below.)
The increased call volume was a result of an increase in false alarm calls at various facilities and an increase in motor vehicle crashes. There was also an increase in grass/field fires and also heavy equipment (i.e. combine and tractor) fires.
The Bluffton Fire Department covers an area of forty square miles. The department is responsible for all of the Village of Bluffton and also portions of Richland and Orange Townships.
The entirely volunteer department also recorded a total of 149 of in-house training hours by the members of the department. Additionally, many hours were spent maintaining vehicles, special events and regular business meetings monthly.
Thank you to the residents of the Village of Bluffton and the surrounding areas for their continued support of the fire department and all of Bluffton’s Safety Services.
BLUFFTON FIRE DEPT.
402 N. MAIN STREET
BLUFFTON, OHIO 45817
419-358-2066
[email protected]
CHIEF JON KINN
Stories Posted This Week
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Village meetings announced, Feb. 18-25
- Bluffton K-12 schools cancelled on February 13
- Bluffton Beavers sports roundup, Feb. 5-11
- Bluffton American Legion Post 382 sponsors local students in Buckeye Boys State and Buckeye Girls State programs
- Allen County flu season update
- Applications available for Hancock Youth Leadership Class of 2026
- Feb. 18 Lions program to feature Ryn Farmer
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
- Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday-Thursday
- Pirate boys basketball win vs. Elida
- Pirate girls basketball victory vs. Bath
- Recap of February 2025 Bluffton School Board Meeting
- Bluffton University to host Readers Theatre on Feb. 16
- Student Senate candidates to debate at Forum
- Bluffton University fall 2024 Dean’s List
- Haitian painter spotlighted in fair trade shop
- Cory-Rawson Green & Gold Foundation Fund reaches milestone
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Ed Reichenbach was a State Farm insurance agent
- Join C-R superintendent for indoor walks on Wednesdays
- Taking name suggestions for new Bluffton Park through February 23
- Ryan Turner named next Bluffton University head golf coach
- February 14 Chamber breakfast to feature Southgate Lanes
- BHS Academic Team wins 2025 Ada Invitational Quiz Bowl