OUR JOURNEY, YOUR PROTECTION
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY SINCE 1884.
July 2, 1884 – Pemberville was visited by a conflagration, in which 10 store buildings, one barn and numerous out buildings were totally destroyed by fire. This fire with its terrible effects and the knowledge that the village was without defense, led to a petition from the residents asking for means of fire protection.
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1884
Pemberville was visited by a conflagration, in which 10 store buildings, one barn and numerous out buildings were totally destroyed READ MORE...
1884
The council resolved to purchase a fire engine.
1885
With neglect and ill feelings, a regular organized company formed. The company was known as the Volunteer Fire Company READ MORE...
1905
Heavy smoke was reported coming from the Hobalt and Bowlus Co. It was reported that the Pemberville hand pumper wor READ MORE...
1916
A fire completely destroyed the Pemberville Elevator which was located in the area of Bierly Avenue and Columbus Avenue.
1935
The fire station moves from the village hall to Walnut Street. Next to the village water tower.
1946
Hobart-Bowlus Department Store fire was reported at 7:20 am. The fire eventuly caused the roof and floor to collapse. Early in the fire READ MORE...
1953
A fire destroyed the Hobart-Bowlus Elevator on Hickory Street. The fire was reported around 1:30 pm after a southbound READ MORE...
1956
The Village of Pemberville Fire Department and The Freedom Township Fire Department merged as one department thus the Pemb READ MORE...
1969
Fire started by lightening gutted the Kahler Drug Store and Bettenbrock Paint Store. Firefighters were hampered by high winds READ MORE...
1974
The fire department moves into the new fire station at 104 E. Front Street; the current fire station of Pemberville Freedom Fire Department.
1976
The first EMT class. The Pemberville Freedom Fire Department takes over ambulance service from the funeral home.
1982
The first set of auto extraction equipment placed into service.
1985
Pemberville Freedom Fire Department hosts the 111th annual Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Fireman’s Association convention.
1992
Fire on Front Street severely damaged a bowling alley and barber shop located on the second floor. READ MORE...
1995
The department provides ALS (Advanced Life Support) services on medical calls.
1999
Due to the lack of personnel available to make runs during the day time hours, the fire committee (two Pemberville Village council memb READ MORE...
2000
With the support of the residents of Pemberville and Freedom Township the first day crew starts.
2004
The fire department receives a Firefighters Assistance Grant for $45,000 and the local tax payers share was $4,500. READ MORE...
2005
Fire Chief Herbert W. Martin lost his battle with cancer. Chief Martin had joined the department in 1957 and READ MORE...
2005
New Fire Chief Duane Martin, (Chief Herbert W. Martin’s Son). Duane has been with the department since 1985 and was the Asst. Chief.
2005
The fire department was called to 409 Perry Street for a structure fire. As the fire chief was responding he called for mutual aid from READ MORE...https://pcnettechs.wixstudio.com/freedom-fd/history
2006
The department receives a Firefighters Assistance grant from FEMA for $87,618.00 dollars. This grant was used to purchase: 15 Scott READ MORE...
2007
The department purchased a 2007 T-300 pumper/tanker.
2007
The department received a Firefighters Assistance grant for $112,917.00 dollars. The money was used to purchase a Washing Machine READ MORE...
2010
The department purchased a 2010 International Horton Ambulance. This unit is listed as Medic 777.
2013
The department purchased a New Sutphen Engine. This unit is listed as Engine 771. This unit replaces a 1982 Pierce Engine. The new engine responds to all structure fires and motor vehicle crashses.
2014
The department recieved a BWC (bureau of workers compensation) grant. The grant helped purchase (2) New power stryker cots READ MORE...
2015
The department upgraded its EMS quality by purchasing new cardiac monitors and mechanical CPR devised. We upgraded Lifepak 12 cardiac READ MORE...https://pcnettechs.wixstudio.com/freedom-fd/history
