Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Brooklyn Heights Fire Department to preserve the life and property of the residents, businesses, institutions and guests. This is accomplished through prevention and education of our Firefighters and our community so that we may effectively provide and handle any emergency situation that arises with the highest level of quality service.
The Brooklyn Heights Fire Department consists of a team of efficient, professional and dedicated personnel committed to servicing The Village of Brooklyn Heights by protecting LIFE, PROPERTY AND THE ENVIRONMENT through public education, fire inspections, emergency medical service and fire suppression.
The Village of Brooklyn Heights Fire Department includes a talented thirty-member force. Of the thirty members twenty-eight are Certified Paramedics, three are Certified EMT. Twenty-six of Brooklyn Heights Firefighters also work full time positions in neighboring community Fire Departments.
To ensure the safety of all residents and civilians in the Brooklyn Heights area, three members are on duty twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Of the three Firefighters on duty, at least two are paramedics.
Services
Please contact the Brooklyn Heights Fire Department at (216) 351-3542 with any questions or concerns about the services offered or click here to contact us.
HEAT HOMES SAFELY THIS WINTER
Please focus on fire safety when heating your homes this winter and use extra care if utilizing secondary heating sources like space heaters.
Transportation
Brooklyn Heights Fire Department provides non-emergency ambulance transportation for residents in need of a ride to/from the hospital or Nursing Home. Twenty-four hour notice is recommended.
All Medical & Fire Related Emergencies
Brooklyn Heights Fire Department is trained to handle any situation that may arise.
Fire Inspections
Every business in Brooklyn Heights is inspected by a Brooklyn Heights Fire Inspector to insure a hazard free work environment, thus ensuring the safety of everyone that works or enters a building in Brooklyn Heights. All businesses that need inspections done need to email fireprevention@brooklynhts.org and tharris@brooklynhts.org.
Fire Extinguisher Classes
Knowing when and how to use a fire extinguisher is important in saving lives in a fire emergency. Brooklyn Heights Fire Department offers classes to all residents and businesses on the proper use of a fire extinguisher. This service is offered by appointment only, if staffing is available.
Evacuation Drills
It is important to know how and when to evacuate a building or home in an emergency. Brooklyn Heights Fire Department offers guidance in evacuation drills to all residents and businesses.
This service is available by appointment only, if staffing is available.
CPR Training
Being trained in CPR is a simple thing that could help you save someone's life. Brooklyn Heights Fire Department offers CPR training to all residents and businesses.
This service is available by appointment only, if staffing is available.
First Aid Training
Knowing what to do and how to do it in a medical emergency could save someone's life. Brooklyn Heights Fire Department offers First Aid training to all residents and businesses.
This service is available by appointment only, if staffing is available.
Smoke Detectors
The Fire Department will install resident purchased smoke detectors for all residents who are incapable of installing them. The Fire Department will also change your smoke detector battery bi-annually when the “time changes” or when the detector “chirps”.
This service is available by appointment only, if staffing is available.
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Joe Stefanko,
Fire Chief
Contact Information
345 Tuxedo Avenue
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 351-3542
Fax: (216) 749-0892
IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911
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