Volunteer Fire Department

Long considered among the elite volunteer fire departments in Ohio, the Martins Ferry Volunteer Fire Department has been protecting the lives and property of our citizens for 130 years. Four separate stations located strategically throughout the city enable quick responses when the need arises. These stations are The Liberty (located on Center Street), The Alerts (located on North Zane Highway), The Hook and Ladder (located on South 4^th Street), and The Vigilant (located on Pearl Street).

Chief I Ron Hilton

Chief II Justin Smith

Contact Information

Phone: (740) 633-0515

The fire department continues to add state of the art equipment (including a new truck in 2012) and participates in the latest training procedures to ensure the protection of our citizens.

In addition to their regular duties, members also participate in many civic functions throughout the year. The sponsorship of the annual Betty Zane Days Festival, High School Spirit Parade and Bonfire, and the Christmas Parade are just a few examples.

Citizens are encouraged to contact the fire department for more information on becoming a Martins Ferry Volunteer Firefighter.

Martins Ferry Fire Department Past Chiefs

Martins Ferry Fire Department: Today

Rent Our Facilities

Martins Ferry Recreation Center Rental Rates

Rental rates will be as follows:

A NON REFUNDABLE deposit will be requested to hold the date and time of any event, along with a signed agreement. Deposit is due at time of agreement signing.

All events in the dining room will need to conclude NO LATER than 10:00PM

All events in the gymnasium will need to conclude NO LATER than 11:00PM

Dining Room (downstairs, kitchen)
up to 50 people
Rectangle tables
4 hour rental…..Deposit amount due at signing is $75.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$100.00 rental fee
TOTAL $175.00

Gym (birthday parties, wedding/baby shower)
Small gathering (max of 100 people)
6 round and numerous rectangle tables available
4 hour rental………Deposit amount due at signing $75.00 Non refundable and comes off of the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$125.00 rental fee
TOTAL $200.00

Wedding Reception
large gathering (max of 300 people)
4-6 hour rental…………Deposit amount due at signing is $100.00 Non refundable and comes off the total rental fee, this is to hold the date and time of the event.
$350.00 rental fee
TOTAL $450.00

Gym rental for sports training (basketball, softball, etc.)
$30.00/hour for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/hour for Martins Ferry organizations

Batting Cages
$30.00/2 hours for Non Martins Ferry organizations
$25.00/2 hours for Martins Ferry organizations

Skating Parties *********

Rental fee is $25.00 per hour, which includes skates for a MAX of four (4) hours rental, and no more than 50 people. There is a contract that will need to be signed as well as 1/2 total rental fee at time of reservation, to hold the date and time of the event.

Larger organizations will need to contact the Utility office for rates.

To make reservations for the recreation center, please contact the Utility Office at 740-633-6151 ext 312. Monday thru Friday 7:30am till 3:00pm or you can email questions to lriba@martinsferryoh.gov