Middletown Firefighters Local 336

01/18/2026

10 years ago today, we lost a great firefighter and a great person. We continue to remember and honor Scott every day. There’s a good chance that if you sit around the kitchen table and listen to stories being told, there will be some about Scott or ones he was involved in. Badge numbers are a form of identity for us on the department as no number gets reused. Anytime you see #109, like on the Station 85 logo or on our softball jerseys and t-shirts, it’s keeping his spirit alive and bringing him along with us on the journey.

Not only was Scott a great person, but he came from a great family. Ginger and Dave, his parents, and the rest of the family are some of the best people on this earth and we’re grateful for the things they continue to do for our members and the department.

January 18, 2016 - LODD
Firefighter Scott D. Bruggeman, 45
Middletown Division of Fire. Middletown, OH
On March 18, 2014, Firefighter Scott D. Bruggeman suffered a heart attack while restraining an uncooperative patient in the Atrium Medical Center emergency room. Bruggeman was subsequently diagnosed with sarcoidosis and underwent several heart surgeries. After the last surgery which occurred in November 2015, Bruggeman was placed in hospice care. On January 18, 2016, Firefighter Bruggeman passed away from injuries sustained.

01/16/2026

We had the pleasure of hosting LION at our new Fire HQ today for an exciting photo shoot showcasing their innovative gear! A huge thank you to the LION team for their continued open ear to firefighters’ needs and unwavering commitment to making our job safer and more effective. Your responsiveness and dedication truly set you apart—grateful to partner with such a forward-thinking company! 🔥🚒

12/26/2025

We would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! 🎅🏻

We hope you and your loved ones had a great Christmas.

12/21/2025

12/14/2025

We were honored to take part in Wreaths Across America yesterday at Woodside Cemetery.
FF/Paramedic Schank represented Middletown Division of Fire Honor Guard.

National Wreaths Across America Day events took place at 5,598 participating locations across the country! Together, millions of volunteers placed over 3.1 million sponsored veterans’ wreaths.

Thank you, Woodside Funeral Home, Cemetery & Arboretum and Wreaths Across America.
City of Middletown, Ohio - City Hall
Wreaths Across America

12/11/2025

Yesterday, members of the golf committee and Local 336 were able to present a check to Middie Way and Kyle Schwarber with the proceeds from our golf outing in August. It’s a privilege and honor to be apart of this great organization that is doing so much for the youth in our community.

Thank you to all of the participants in our golf outing and all of the sponsors who donate. The sponsors, golfers, and staff of the golf outing make this event successful and allow us to give so much back to the community. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to next year doing it all again!

12/05/2025

Our thoughts go out to the City of Monroe, family and all who knew Police/Fire Dispatcher Danny Rose. Danny dedicated 30+ years to the citizens of Monroe and Lemon Township. Being a dispatcher isn’t an easy task but he did it with pride and he will be greatly missed.

Today, we honor and remember Danny Rose, whose voice guided countless heroes and whose heart made every shift a little brighter. 🖤📞💛

Danny wasn’t just a Police/Fire Dispatcher, he also worked on the Lemon Township Fire Department.
Through 30+ years of Public Service to the citizens of Monroe & Lemon Township — He was the calm in the chaos, the steady presence you could always count on, and a truly amazing person to work beside, day-in and day-out.
Danny’s unwavering compassion, quick thinking, experience and dedication touched the lives of so many, both on and off the radio.

Danny was well loved, deeply respected, and brought a light into our world that can never be replaced. Losing him leaves a silence that’s hard to put into words, but the impact he made, will echo forever.

Rest easy, Danny Rose — Badge #103.
Thank you for your service, your friendship, and the kindness you shared with all of us.
You made all of us, better people.
We’ll carry your memory with us every day. 💛🕊️

#103

12/01/2025

Join us for Pint Night at FigLeaf! This yearly tradition helps raise support for Toys For Tots and $1 of each pint will be donated. Come hangout with the firefighters of Local 336 and join us for this great fundraiser!

December 8th, 5-7pm.

FigLeaf Brewing Company

11/25/2025

This photograph shows the garage bay of Middletown Fire Station No. 1, located at 27 North Broad Street, Middletown, Ohio, around 1935. Partially visible on both sides of the bay are two Middletown Division of Fire trucks, including an Ahrens-Fox model on the left. Through the open garage door on the right, the Paramount Theater at 24 North Broad Street can be seen.

Before 1923, Fire Station No. 1 carried the address 217 South Broad Street, with First Street (now Columbia Avenue) serving as the dividing line between north and south.

Organized firefighting in Middletown began on December 6, 1848, with the privately owned and volunteer-operated Middletown Fire Company. Additional volunteer companies soon followed. In 1882, the Middletown Division of Fire was officially established and initially operated out of the 1880 City Building, with Alexander Hill serving as the first Fire Chief. As the city expanded, the division moved out of the City Building and additional fire stations were constructed to meet growing needs.

11/24/2025

🎄Get ready for a spectacular holiday tradition! The Middletown Fire Department has teamed up with Santa and Mrs. Claus to tour the City of Middletown for Santa and Sirens. Santa and Mrs. Claus will trade their sleigh for MFD’s ladder truck to bring the magic of Christmas directly to the city’s neighborhoods.

"We are thrilled to partner with Santa and Mrs. Claus to bring holiday spirit to the streets of Middletown," said Fire Chief Brian Wright. "It's a wonderful way for our department to connect with residents and spread some cheer."

🎅🏼Santa and Mrs. Claus will wave to residents as they are escorted around Middletown the first and third weekends of December. To help residents enjoy the event without having to wait in the cold, the Fire Department is providing both the official routes and a real-time tracker.

🚒Routes will be delivered from Santa’s workshop by December 1st. Check back for more information on routes!

💻More information: https://www.cityofmiddletown.org/725/Santa-Sirens

Middletown Firefighters Local 336