Beachwood Fire Department

08/30/2026

Wishing a happy and healthy retirement to University Heights Fire Captain Doug Robinson!

Capt. Robinson is well known to many of our members, both as the father of BFD firefighter Seth Robinson and as an instructor at numerous trainings involving departments throughout our region.

Doug has always been a wealth of knowledge, and his experience, dedication, and willingness to teach will certainly be missed.

Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement, Capt. Robinson!

A Day of Transition, Service, and Tradition

Today, our fire department celebrated both an ending and a beginning. We honored the retirement of Captain Doug Robinson after years of dedicated service, while also welcoming Firefighter Sean Murphy as he embarks on his new career.

Chief Bob Perko captured the significance of the moment, saying, “Today brings together two very different, but closely connected, moments in our fire department. One is beginning to build his career. The other leaves behind a career dedicated to this department and the people in it.”

Mayor Michele Weiss read proclamations from the City and State Representative Eric Synenberg.

Congratulations to Captain Robinson on a well-earned retirement, and best wishes to Firefighter Murphy as he begins his journey of serving our community.

08/04/2026

Great training with the Technical Rescue Team!

07/24/2026

Crews stopped by the Fairmount Camp this week to show off some of our equipment!

07/16/2026

⚠️ Air Quality Alert

Wildfire smoke has moved into Northeast Ohio, resulting in poor air quality. Children, older adults, pregnant individuals, and those with asthma, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions should take extra precautions.

To reduce exposure:
• Limit prolonged time outdoors, especially strenuous activity.
• Keep windows and doors closed when possible.
• Run your air conditioning on recirculate if available.
• If you experience difficulty breathing or worsening symptoms, seek medical attention.

Air quality conditions will worsen throughout the evening and into tomorrow. Stay safe!

07/10/2026

Over the past two days, Beachwood Fire Department hosted a regional aerial operations training in partnership with The Ohio Fire Academy.

Firefighters reviewed and practiced ladder truck setup, aerial operations, ventilation, rescue techniques, master stream operations, and other essential truck company skills.

Training like this gives us the opportunity to sharpen our skills, strengthen relationships with our neighboring departments, and better prepare us to keep ourselves and our community safe.

A big thank you to The Ohio Fire Academy, our neighboring departments, and all of the firefighters who put in the work!

07/09/2026

Training doesn’t stop because of the heat 🔥

Over the past two weeks, members spent several days honing their vehicle extrication skills using donated vehicles. Crews practiced vehicle stabilization with rescue struts and cribbing, along with using extrication tools to cut the cars, simulating difficult entrapment scenarios.

Good work put in by the crews during a very hot 2 weeks!

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July from all of us at the Beachwood Fire Department!

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. Celebrate responsibly, stay hydrated, and leave the fireworks to the professionals.

Have a fun and safe holiday!

07/03/2026

Fireworks Display This Evening

Residents may notice fireworks just after dark this evening at Canterbury Golf Club. This is a private, city-approved fireworks display.

Members of the Beachwood Fire Department will be on site throughout the event to help ensure a safe fireworks show.

To help keep emergency phone lines available for those who need them, there is no need to call police dispatch to report these fireworks.

Thank you for your cooperation, and have a safe evening!

07/01/2026

A-Shift stayed busy yesterday, responding to 34 calls—with 33 of them coming before midnight.

Today is going to be another hot one, with heat index values expected to reach 108°F. If you’re spending time outdoors, stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and move indoors or into the shade whenever possible.

Stay safe and check in on family, friends, neighbors, and pets during the extreme heat.

06/29/2026

Great training for our members at the National Fire Academy!

This weekend, several of our members attended Ohio Weekend at the National Fire Academy. This was a great opportunity to learn and network with firefighters from all over Ohio!