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Fire Station Modernization Project Our four fire stations were built as part of the Station Modernization Project and are fully operational as of December 2018. Each of these stations is staffed 24 hours a day with members who are trained to respond to both fire and medical emergencies. With the state-of-the-art stations now complete,  your...

Recreational Fires Kettering residents may have a recreational fire on their property as long as certain rules are regulations are followed. These regulations can be found in the Open Burning Information Sheet. Bonfire Before lighting a bonfire in Kettering, a property owner must acquire a permit from the Kettering Fire Department Prevention Bureau. Please call...

The City of Kettering is currently seeking reimbursement from private health insurers, Medicare and Medicaid for ambulance transportation. While no one living or working in Kettering will be required to pay for any uncovered expenses, we expect you might have questions about why the city is charging insurance companies for the service, and how it...

Skills Check Off Currently, the Kettering Fire Department is offering CPR Skills Check Off only. We are not currently offering full CPR certification classes. If you complete the course online through American Heart Association's website and simply need the skills checkoff, please contact the CPR Program Coordinator at (937) 296-2489 to schedule your skills checkoff....

Kettering Fire Department Annual Report Information about the Kettering Fire Department can be found in the Annual Report(s) below. 2024 Fire Annual Report     Fire HQ | 4745 Hempstead Station Drive | Kettering, Ohio 45429 | 937-296-2489

You must call 811 before beginning your project. Are you planning any landscaping projects this summer?  Or maybe you’re thinking about installing a fence or putting in a swing set.  Before you start digging, there are a few facts you should check to ensure all of your outdoor projects go smoothly and safely. Call 811...

    The Kettering Safety Section provides information on developing safe ways of getting to school.  This information can be used in the community to help children safely navigate their neighborhood. Also, It can be used by teachers as classroom resources. Safety Section members are committed to working  pro-actively with school and neighborhood communities to...

Mission Statement To teach basic concepts of traffic safety, to provide injury prevention awareness and life safety skills for children entering the kindergarten grade level. About Safety Village Kettering Safety Village is a week-long program sponsored by the Dor-Wood Optimist Club. The City of Kettering’s Safety Section in collaboration with Kettering City Schools is proud...

CenterPoint Energy is actively working in the City of Kettering to replace gas mains and service lines over the next several years.   If you have any questions or concerns, please call CenterPoint at 800-227-1376.   2025 Project Areas Broad, San Rae, Delmonte, Oak Park, Royalston, East (V-1324 BSCI) Hazelwood, California, Hadley, Broad, East, East Dorothy (V-1326...

Management of Right-of-Way The City manages the use of public rights of way based on Chapter 901 of the City’s Codified Ordinances. View Chapter 901 - Right of Way Ordinance Regulations for Placement of Communication Facilities Certificate of Registration Utility companies having a system within the public right of way are required to obtain and...

The Kettering Safety Section provides school aged students education on transportation safety.  Additionally, the Safety Section manages the Safe Routes to School program. Safety Supervisors provide school safety patrol training to over 400 students annually for all public and private schools in Kettering. The Safety supervisors also work at critical school crossings and major traffic intersections located near the elementary schools....

About Traffic Engineering Traffic Operations Traffic Signals Transportation Safety Section Traffic Engineering manages the transportation system to provide for the safe mobility of the traveling public. This includes maintenance to traffic signals for the City’s 250 miles of streets, review of traffic-related components for proposed development projects, providing for transportation planning and design for City...

  Report An Outage Report an outage directly to Miami Valley Lighting, go to www.lightingsimplified.com or call 888-316-2393 or you can submit a request here www.ketteringoh.org/#/city/report/embed/report-street-light-leaning or contact ketteringengineering@ketteringoh.org or 937-296-2436. About Street Lighting Most of the street lights in Kettering are owned and maintained by the Miami Valley Lighting, LLC, a subsidiary of AES Ohio,...

About The Engineering Department has many construction projects throughout the City of Kettering.  Please check for updates on the projects listed below.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Engineering Department at ketteringengineering@ketteringoh.org. Links to each project below provide the description and bid results. Notice to Bidders The City of Kettering Engineering...

Notice We have made changes to our Construction Drawings and Construction & Material Specifications. City of Kettering Engineering Department's 2025 Standard Construction Drawing, Construction & Material Specs., Drive Approach and Sidewalk Contractor Guide Sheet and ADA Ramp Guidance Forms can be found on our Bid Express home page. Bid Express Thoroughfare Plan Traffic Control All...

Montgomery County Environmental Services   Montgomery County Environmental Services provides water and water reclamation (sewer) services to the City of Kettering. They work to preserve public health, foster economic development, and protect the environment and natural resources for future generations. Montgomery County Environmental Services also offers educational programs to local schools, community organizations, and businesses...

Homeowner's Responsibility As with most communities, Kettering property owners are responsible for the sidewalk, curbs and drive approaches abutting their properties. In Ohio, state law provides for this practice on the premise that property owners get the most benefit from these items because they are available for their use, and it enhances the value of...

What is the Right-of-Way? All public roads are located within an area that is referred to as public right-of-way.  Inside the Right-of-Way typically public facilities can be found such as: Roadway or driving surface Shoulders and ditch Public utilities Sidewalks, curbs, drive approach and tree lawn Traffic signs Public right-of-way width is generally located from...

Protection of Property Flood Hazard Some low-lying areas of Kettering are subject to flooding caused by water settling on flat areas and by overflow of the Little Beaver and Little Sugar creeks. Houses have been built along the stream channel in some areas, so that once the stream leaves its banks, it can quickly spread...

Whether you live in the floodplain or are caught in a flooded area, you should take several steps to reduce your risk. Do not attempt to cross a flowing stream where the water is above your knees. Keep children away from flood waters, ditches, culverts and storm drains. Avoid driving in high-water areas. If your...