Established in 2016, Short Creek Joint Fire District serves the residents of Adena, former Village of Smithfield, Smithfield Township, and outlying areas in Jefferson and Harrison counties. As fire and EMS volunteers declined, the local officials determined the need for a paid service in the township to protect and serve our citizens efficiently. Offering the first township wide service in Jefferson County, Short Creek Joint Fire District was formed. SCJFD is a joint service that serves approximately 3500 people in 40 square miles and runs on average 600 calls a year. SCJFD is a full time department with 2 EMT’s staffing 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. These members currently serve out of 2 firehouses, one in Adena and one in Smithfield, with volunteers and mutual aid covering second calls and other emergencies. SCJFD is contracted to provide a multitude of services ranging from medical emergencies, structure fires, rescue operations, hazardous materials, and more. SCJFD operates under a fire board composed of members of council in Adena, representative from Smithfield township residents, as well as a Smithfield Township trustee. The fire district is dedicated to the protection of lives and property, as well as public service to our community.
MVA Rollover Co Rd 1007/11/2020 Short Creek Fire responded to a single car MVA with rollover on Co Rd 10 at approximately 19:00 hours with unknown injuries. Crews arrived on scene to find 2 patient's out of the vehicle with minor injuries. Ambulance 2273 transported both patients for evaluation. Smithfield Fire, Smithfield Twp Police, OSP, and Poppe's towing all assisted SCFD on the call. |
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Co Rd 8 FireCrews were dispatched to a possible barn on fire outside Dillonvale on County Road 8. Dillonvale 3721 reported a fully involved barn with exposures. Tanker Task Force was dispatched with multiple agencies assisting in controlling the fire. SCFD responded with 10 personnel including units 2219, 2280, 2246, 2273, and 2253. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. |
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Local 150 FireIn the evening of June 6th, 2020, SCJFD was dispatched to assist the Dillonvale Volunteer Fire Department with a working fire at the Local 150 restaurant/bar on Smithfield St. Crews responded in Rescue 2231, Brush 2246, and Command 2299 with a total of nine personnel to assist in suppression efforts and RIT operations. Rescue 2231 also provided rehab supplies to firefighters working on the scene. A 'Mayday' was transmitted for the crew of Rescue 2231 who became trapped during a ceiling collapse, however all members escaped without injury. A total of eight companies responded to the incident. The cause is still under investigation. |
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Camper FireOn May 27th, crews were dispatched to a camper on fire near a residence. Arriving units found a camper partially involved outside a signle familly dwelling. Companies swiftly deployed a hose line and had the fire contained and out within minutes. Members were able to contain the fire before any spread to exposures. No injuries were reported and the cause is still under investigation. |
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UTV ACCIDENT - COUNTY ROAD 6On May 13th, 2020, at approximately 22:30 hours, SCFD was dispatched to a utv accident off of county road 6 outside of Adena, Ohio. Upon arrival, on duty crew discovered a group of riders of the road with 2 patients involved in a high speed UTV rollover crash. Members immediately called for a second ambulance to the scene staffed by off duty personnel. SCFD transported 2 two trauma patients to nearby hospitals with non life threatening injuries. Also responding was 2299 and 2246 hauling UTV 22. |
