Fairport Harbor Fire Department

06/16/2024

There is a Half Marathon and 2 mile run this morning in town. In town they will be using Second, New Fourth, Vine, Plum, and King Streets. They will also be running out Fairport Nursery into the North End of Painesville Township and back. Please allow extra time for travel this morning, give them plenty of space and maybe even a few words of encouragement!

06/14/2024

Spring hydrant flushing will begin Monday June 17th, weather permitting. We will be out during day time hours checking to make sure the hydrants are operating properly. If you experience discolored water, please run your cold water until it clears up. This process should be completed in approximately a month. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the fire station. (440) 352-6922

06/04/2024

Your Fairport Harbor Fire Department in cooperation with the State of Ohio Fire Marshal's office has started a new safety program for Village residents that use medical oxygen and use ci******es and or v**e pens. The new program involves the installation of a small device, known as the Fire Safe Cannula Valve, on the medical oxygen tubing. The purpose of this device is to eliminate the flow of oxygen if the individual or someone in close proximity were to light a cigarette or use a v**e device while wearing their oxygen cannula. While it is never safe to smoke while using oxygen, and we urge everyone to not mix the two, this provides an extra level of safety for Village residents. In the Northeast Ohio region, there have been several people severely burned due to using smoking products while also using medical oxygen. If you are a Village resident, and you use both medical oxygen at home and use ci******es and or v**e pens, please contact Fire Chief Lloyd to schedule a time to have one of the safety devices installed at no cost.

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(440) 352-6922

06/02/2024

We would like to remind everyone to wear a life jacket when you are in or near the water this season.

05/31/2024

Last week we provided CPR training to Fairport Harbor Harding High School seniors. Thank you to the school administration for this opportunity.

05/27/2024

Please make time today to honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us free.

05/25/2024

Please be careful this morning as the Lake County Just Run 5k is being ran at 9am!

05/16/2024

B-Shift responded to this incident yesterday in Painesville City.

PAINESVILLE, Ohio - At approximately 9:36 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, the Painesville City Fire Department received a call for an apartment fire located at 596 Oakwood Trail. PCFD units quickly arrived at the Cobblestone Court apartment complex to find a kitchen fire around a stove, extending into the cabinets.

Two adult occupants were able to safely exit the apartment, along with two pet cats. Fire personnel extinguished the fire, aided by the apartment’s sprinkler system, and rescued two additional cats from the residence. The fire was brought under control at 10:00 p.m.

The apartment suffered fire and water damage, with three additional units sustaining water and/or fire damage as well. The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time, with damage initially estimated at $50,000.

PCFD received automatic mutual aid from the PPainesville Township Fire Department FFairport Harbor Fire Department CConcord Twp Fire Departmentand GGrand River Fire Department as well as assistance from the PPainesville Police Department Painesville Electric and Orwell Gas. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries, but four occupants were displaced due to damage. The apartment property manager had representatives on site to assist the displaced.

Thomas C. Hummel, Jr.
Fire Chief

05/11/2024

Medic 1812 and the Aurora Borealis over Fairport Harbor last night.

📷 by FF Patterson

04/28/2024

Congratulations Chief Lloyd!

Lloyd was one of four winners of a 2024 Ohio Fire Service Distinguished Service Award. The honor is given to Ohioans “whose leadership and accomplishments have served as a milestone and are widely …

04/13/2024

Join us for Breakfast tomorrow!

03/29/2024

The simple act of closing the door before bed can dramatically slow the spread of a fire, reducing temperatures by as much as 900 degrees!

03/10/2024

Spring ahead safely! Working Smoke Alarms saves Iives.

If you need assistance, call the station at 440-352-6922.

03/08/2024

To continue the week, along with the normal EMS and service calls, on Tuesday March 5, at 0635 a garbage truck was compacting trash and the driver noticed a small explosion and fire. Standard practice is to dump the garbage to help avoid damaging the truck.
FHFD extinguished the fire as the garbage company brought a front end loader to clean up.
These latest incidents underscore the importance of a well staffed and trained Fire Department. We are lucky to have the support of our Village! Chief Lloyd

03/08/2024

On Saturday. March 2 at 1902 hours, FHFD and automatic aid responded to the 100 block of Second St. for a reported house fire. On arrival there was heavy smoke coming from the front. FHFD made entry and quickly knocked the fire down. Unfortunately there was extreme fire, smoke and heat damage throughout the home. The Red Cross was called in to assist the resident. One FHFD Firefighter suffered a minor injury. Thanks again to our mutual aid departments and FHPD. The fire was ruled accidental.

03/08/2024

Last week the FHFD responded to the 1000 block of Third St for a truck fire. On arrival there was a semi with a power pole fallen onto it fully involved. Due to the live wires limiting our approach, the portable monitor was used to protect the structure, diesel tanks and the gas meter. There were no injuries. Thanks to our mutual aid departments and FHPD that responded.

03/01/2024

Your Fairport Harbor Safety Forces escorted the Fairport Lady Skippers Bowling team out of town this morning. They are heading to Columbus to compete in the State Tournament tomorrow. Good Luck Ladies, bring home the hardware!

02/25/2024

Last Tuesday at the Village Council meeting, Alyssa Duer was sworn in as our newest full-time firefighter. She will be assigned to B-Shift. Congratulations Alyssa!

02/23/2024

B-shift responded to this fire on Wednesday.

Brush Fire Off Elm Street

PAINESVILLE, Ohio - At approximately 4:01 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, the Painesville City Fire Department received a call for a large grass and brush fire in the 900 block of Elm Street. PCFD units arrived four minutes later to find fire under the power lines on Elm Street, extending north. Painesville Township Fire Department was also dispatched to the scene.

A MABAS alarm was struck for off-road firefighting vehicles, and assistance was received from Concord Twp Fire Department, Fairport Harbor Fire Department, Leroy Twp. Fire Department and Perry Joint Fire District. A call was also placed for the Lake County Drone team, with personnel from Willoughby Fire Department, Mentor Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

The fire was extinguished with the use of off-road vehicles and personnel on foot. The drone team deployed a drone with infrared capabilities to help identify hot spots to assist on-the-ground personnel. There were no reported injuries. PCFD received assistance from the Painesville Public Works Department for road closures and First Energy, who’s proprietary fiber optic lines received some fire damage. The cause was undetermined after investigation. Approximately nine acres of brush and scrub grass were burned.

Thomas C. Hummel, Jr.
Fire Chief
City of Painesville

01/03/2024

A shift assisted Painesville City on December 31st at this fire.

Hickory Lane House Fire on New Year’s Eve

PAINESVILLE, Ohio - At approximately 10:51 p.m. on December 31, 2023, the Painesville City Fire Department received a call reporting a fire at 448 Hickory Lane. PCFD units soon arrived to find a well-involved house fire, with flames and smoke coming from an attached garage. Two adult occupants and a dog were able to safely exit the home, allowing fire personnel to begin a coordinated fire attack, utilizing several hose lines.

The fire was brought under control at 11:30 p.m. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The house suffered significant damage, specifically to the garage and second floor. Fire personnel were able to assist the occupants in recovering some needed items after the fire was extinguished. No value estimate is available at this time. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Painesville City Fire Investigators.

Painesville City Fire Department received Automatic Mutual Aid from Painesville Township Fire Department, Fairport Harbor Fire Department, Concord Twp Fire Department and Grand River Fire Department. A Mutual Aid Box Alarm was also stuck, and mutual aid was received from Mentor Fire Department, Madison Fire District, Leroy Twp. Fire Department and Perry Joint Fire District. Painesville Police Department provided traffic control and safety assistance and Orwell Gas assisted with utilities.

Thomas C. Hummel, Jr.
Fire Chief

12/22/2023

B-shift assisted Painesville City yesterday.

12/17/2023

Last Friday we brought Santa and Fire Pup to McKinley Elementary, Harding High, and the Fairport Harbor Senior Center for the holidays.

11/23/2023

We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

11/09/2023

Thank you to Mrs. Elmore and the McKinley staff for allowing us to visit during lunch today.

11/09/2023

Thank you to the Library staff for inviting us to come out.

10/31/2023

We hope to see everyone tonight. Trick-or-treat will begin at 6pm until 8pm.