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Honoring Ryan Zwick

Firefighter Ryan Zwick

Firefighter Ryan Douglas Zwick joined the Cincinnati Fire Department on May 25, 2014, and served with dedication for more than twelve years. He spent the majority of his career at Station 35 in Westwood, one of the busiest response areas in our city, where he served on the Medic Unit, the Engine, and ultimately the Truck — answering the call in every capacity asked of him.


Beyond the firehouse, Ryan was a lover of the outdoors, an enthusiastic cook who took pride in bringing people together around the table, and a devoted friend, son, and brother. He was 43 years old.


Ryan is survived by his parents Gregory and Marcia Zwick; siblings Jason (Sarah) Zwick and Stacey (Guy) Schaible; nieces and nephew Emily, Laney, and Jacob; and his faithful companion, Hank.

 

Read Ryan's full obituary here.

 

Funeral arrangements:

Public Visitation
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Spring Grove Funeral Homes | 4389 Spring Grove Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223

Funeral Mass
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Peter in Chains | 325 W. 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

 

Information for firefighters in attendance:

  • Fire service is welcome to the visitation.

  • Parking for the funeral mass is located at Cincinnati Union Terminal | 1301 Western Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45203.

    • There will be two Metro busses on the loop; expect pick up every 15 - 20 minutes. Runs will begin at 0700 and end by 0845.

    • Pick up from Union Terminal will be located at the SW corner of Ezzard Charles and Western Avenue. Drop off from the shuttle will be at the intersection of 7th Street and Central Avenue, in order to avoid most downtown traffic.

    • Following the funeral, pick up will be on Central Avenue, near 8th Street, and will return attendees to the Local 48. From the Local 48 Union Hall, attendees will be taken from Dalton Avenue back to Union Terminal.

The area highlighted in orange will be reserved for parking at Union Terminal.
The area highlighted yellow shows pick up location.
 
 
  • For the funeral mass, all firefighters should have arrived and be inside of St. Peter's no later than 0845.

  • All Fire Service Honors will be rendered at the Cathedral immediately following the funeral mass. There will be no public procession or graveside services. 

  • Due to traffic and parking, CFD kindly requests that no apparatus report to the Cathedral. 

  • Communications information:

    • ​Visitation/Funeral Information: XECOMM 1 or 31 CMND H

    • Procession: XECOMM 2 or 31 STAGING H

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  • The processional route that FF Zwick will take is listed below. Those unable to attend mass are welcome to observe the procession.

    • 0900 - 0915: Line up for the procession to St. Peter in Chains Cathedral.

    • 0915 - 0920: Departure from 4389 Spring Grove Ave. 

    • RIGHT on to Spring Grove Avenue

    • Stay RIGHT to continue on Spring Grove Avenue 

    • LEFT on to Ludlow Avenue 

    • RIGHT on to Central Parkway

    • Stay RIGHT to continue on to Plum Street

    • Stay on Plum Street

    • 0945: Arrive at Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains