Painesville Township Fire Department

05/09/2021

Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms out there. We hope you have a great day.

Happy Mother's Day to all the great moms out there. We hope you have a great day.

04/19/2021

Our K-9 team Theo and Lt Thompson are currently in Nashville for their annual recertification. The training is sponsored by The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the US DOJ Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. This is a mandatory certification required as part of our partnership with the ATF. There are currently only 58 teams in the US trained and certified by the ATF. They still have several more tests before they are recertified but they are doing well so far!

04/07/2021

Announcing the new Painesville Township App

Painesville Township has a new app! Please take a moment to download it, check it out and let us know what you think!

03/25/2021

3:25 PM: Strong winds are expected late tonight through mid-day Friday and High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect for our entire CWA. There is a low chance of thunderstorms in Ohio late tonight, which may produce damaging wind gusts. Here's the latest forecast.

3:25 PM: Strong winds are expected late tonight through mid-day Friday and High Wind Warnings and Wind Advisories are in effect for our entire CWA. There is a low chance of thunderstorms in Ohio late tonight, which may produce damaging wind gusts. Here's the latest forecast.

03/23/2021

PRESS RELEASE
House Fire on Lexington Avenue

PAINESVILLE, Ohio – At approximately 1:03 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, the Painesville City Fire Department received a call for a possible residential fire at 326 Lexington Avenue. PCFD units arrived two minutes later to find a structure fire in progress with smoke and flames emerging from the rear of the home.

It was reported four people resided in the home, however, no one was home at the time of the incident. Crews brought the fire under control at around 1:15 p.m. The fire is believed to have started in the kitchen with the cause currently under investigation.

Unfortunately, the beloved family dog, Nino, perished during the incident. The property, valued at $111,530, has an estimated damage of $50,000.

PCFD received automatic mutual aid from multiple area fire departments including Painesville Township Fire Department, Concord Twp Fire Department and Fairport Harbor Fire Department.

Robert Mrosko
Administrative Captain
Painesville City Fire Department

03/16/2021

Our crews assisted on this fire in Painesville City this morning.

03/15/2021

We were amazed at the turnout for the Painesville Township St Patrick's Day parade yesterday! It looked like everyone had a great time! Several trucks from station #1 along with our Fire Chief participated. We also had our favorite fire truck themed golf cart built by a retired member and a current member of our department. This is a great family event and we look forward to seeing you next year!

03/14/2021

The weather looks great for today's St Patrick's Day parade. It will be cold but at least the sun will be shining! We hope to see you there!

Remember to sit on the North side (side across from fairgrounds) of Mentor ave. 3pm sharp.

03/10/2021

Truck #2721 is a utility/ chase vehicle that runs out of Station #2 on Bowhall Rd.

03/09/2021

We kindly ask that you consider taking this short survey about the COVID19 vaccine. We are sharing this link from the Lake County General Health District. We thank you for your assistance!

https://neomed.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72LJrLHS2yNK7Bk

We kindly ask that you consider taking this short survey about the COVID19 vaccine. We are sharing this link from the Lake County General Health District. We thank you for your assistance!

https://neomed.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_72LJrLHS2yNK7Bk

03/07/2021

Thank you to Jason Lawson and 501 Window Tinting for donating the window tint on our new K-9 vehicle. It's necessary to tint the windows for our K-9s safety. 501 is a Township business and does excellent work. You can contact them through their page for all your window tinting needs. 501 Window Tinting does automotive, residential, commercial, marine, headlight and taillight tinting as well as vinyl wraps and graphics installation.

03/05/2021

We would like to thank the Lake County Commissioners and the Lake County Sheriff's Office for their continued support and partnership for transferring a patrol unit to our department. This vehicle will be used as our new K-9 vehicle. This 2016 Ford Explorer will replace our 2009 Crown Vic. The new vehicle still needs a K-9 insert (cage) and heat monitoring system for the dog's safety. Our Accelerant Detection K-9 is available throughout Lake County, Northeast Ohio and as part of the ATF National Response Team they can be called anywhere in the US and its territories.

02/24/2021

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We kindly ask that you consider taking this short survey about the COVID19 vaccine. We are sharing this link from the Lake County General Health District. We thank you for your assistance!
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02/19/2021

Painesville Township Fire Department recognized for excellence

https://www.news-herald.com/news/painesville-township-fire-department-recognized-for-excellence/article_526323a2-7081-11eb-b2a0-8fb2fafa6ffe.html

Cleveland Clinic recently presented members of the Painesville Township Fire Department with an Emergency Services Institute Certificate of Excellence and a challenge coin, a small medallion given to honor service

02/19/2021

Painesville Township given the green light for St. Patrick's Day parade

Painesville Township given the green light for St. Patrick's Day parade

The Lake County Health Department has given the green light for Painesville Township’s annual Saint Patrick’s Day parade to kick off once again.

02/14/2021

Things are supposed to get ugly overnight and thru Tuesday. Be careful if you have to be on the roads. Please check on your neighbors. We'll keep you posted if there are any changes.

02/01/2021

Painesville Township fire stations receive CARES Act renovations

Painesville Township fire stations receive CARES Act renovations

Painesville Township has used federal CARES Act funds totaling $98,980 to complete two renovations projects in the living quarters of two fire stations.

01/15/2021

Lake County Ohio Reverse 911 Emergency Notification System

Please watch the following short video on Lake County's new Wireless Emergency Notification System And take a minute to register your mobile device.
https://youtu.be/_YmWXh8Z02U

The Lake County EMA has updated their reverse 911 emergency notification system. The new Wireless Emergency Notification System or WENS went into operation o...

01/15/2021

Grant Madden on TikTok

Please watch this video if you or a family member are using home oxygen. Unfortunately we have had several incidents related to this over the last few years.
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJ3j8deG/

Reply to @dannyt19960703 Oxygen "vigorously accelerates combustion" the tubing will burn like a fuse! #homeoxygen #oxygen #firefightersoftiktok #fyp

01/09/2021

FYI, if your 65+ and want the vaccine

LCGHD's Phase 1B Vaccine Scheduling List is now open. Individuals who are 65+ years old or have severe congenital, developmental, or early-onset medical disorders who qualify them to receive vaccine in this phase, click link below for more information and to sign up to be notified when vaccine becomes available. School personnel, please do not sign up here, coordinate with your school. Complete one form per eligible person.
https://www.lcghd.org/2019-novel-coronavirus-ncov/covid-19-vaccination/

12/28/2020

September 5, 1992 when President George HW Bush visited Painesville Township. He landed at the Lake County Fairgrounds and delivered a speech at the opening of Octoberfest. PTFD provided EMS and Fire protection for the President and First Lady.
Pictured are bottom row: (left) Jack Acker, Ron Terriaco, Chief Larry Thompson, Barry Dodd, Brent Bramley, Homer Varner, Chief Charlie Eisenhart (Fairport), Robert Landgraf
Top left; Gordon Thompson, George Moyer.

12/24/2020

The Painesville Township Fire Department would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We'd also like to remind you to be careful with the beginning of this snow event.

12/22/2020

It looks like Christmas Eve and Christmas day are going to be very snowy! Rudolph should be getting a workout as Santa makes his way through Northeast Ohio! Please be careful and check on your neighbors!

12/17/2020

Lake Health

We’re excited to announce that Lake Health is joining University Hospitals. In University Hospitals (UH), we have found a like-minded organization that shares the same vision for what health care could look like now and in the future. Lake Health will become UH’s flagship health care provider for Lake County and surrounding communities, which means you will still be able to receive outstanding care from the same doctors and nurses in the same locations that you do today. Learn more:
https://hubs.ly/H0CPqgX0

12/14/2020

Painesville Twp. FD assisted Fairport FD at a fire on Plum St. about 6pm yesterday. 12/13/2020

11/30/2020

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Please make sure you water your live Christmas trees daily!

'Tis the season. As you begin to decorate for the holidays, please stay safe and water your trees daily! This video shows just how quickly a dried out Christmas tree fire burns, with flashover occurring in less than one minute, as compared to a well-watered tree, which burns at a much slower rate. More: www.nfpa.org/christmas

(Thanks to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission for their assistance!)

11/30/2020

Living in Northeast Ohio, we all knew this weather was coming. It looks like we will be seeing our first appreciable snowfall of the season. The NWS has issued a Winter storm watch lasting thru Wednesday. Some forecasts call for up to 12" of snow. We ask that you please be careful, slow down and check on your neighbors!

11/25/2020

We would like to wish all of you a very Happy, Safe and Healthy Thanksgiving!

11/20/2020

Ohio State Fire Marshal

It’s no secret Mother Nature can be a bit unpredictable. But when she gets together with Old Man Winter, all bets are off!

Know what to do before, during and after a winter storm with these tips from us and our friends at National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

#WinterSafetyAwarenessWeek OH Weather Awareness

11/15/2020

Be prepared and be safe!

Be prepared for power outages tomorrow! Make sure you have everything you need charged just in case your power goes out due to high winds!

11/11/2020

Thank You to all Veterans!

10/11/2020

Sparky School House - Teach Fire Safety. Save lives.

Today we are posting a link to fire safety videos that you can share with your children from preschool through 5th grade. These videos review all of our fire safety posts from National Fire Prevention Week. Please review them with your children. As we have stated, they will not receive in person fire safety programs in the schools due to Covid restrictions. This concludes our posts for Fire Prevention Week. We will continue to share information and fire safety tips throughout the year. Thank you!

https://sparkyschoolhouse.org/

The NFPA and Sparky provide resources for teaching fire safety including apps, videos, lesson plans and activities.

10/10/2020

Today is the last day of National Fire Prevention Week. Today's topic is:
Heating
• Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires during the
winter months.
• Space heaters are the type of equipment most often involved in home
heating equipment fires.
• All heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet (1
meter) away from heating equipment.
• Have a 3-foot (1-metre) “kid-free zone” around open fires and space heaters.
• Purchase and use only portable space heaters listed by a qualified
testing laboratory.
• Have a qualified professional install heating equipment.
• Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned
and inspected by a qualified professional at least once a year.

10/09/2020

Here's some more information for National Fire Prevention Week. Please review this with your children. As we mentioned earlier in the week, many of them will not receive any in-school fire safety programs due to Covid restrictions. We're counting on parents to get involved with fire safety! Today's topic is:
Home Fire Escape Planning and Practice
Home fire escape planning should include the following:
• Drawing a map of each level of the home, showing all doors and
windows
• Going to each room and pointing to the two ways out
• Making sure someone will help children, older adults, and people
with disabilities wake up and get out
• Teaching children how to escape on their own in case you cannot
help them
• Establishing a meeting place outside and away from the home
where everyone can meet after exiting
• Having properly installed and maintained smoke alarms
• Pushing the smoke alarm button to start the drill
• Practicing what to do in case there is smoke: Get low and go. Get out
fast.
• Practicing using different ways out and closing doors behind you as
you leave
• Never going back for people, pets, or things
• Going to your outdoor meeting place
• Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from a cell phone
or a neighbor’s phone.

10/08/2020

Continuing our National Fire Prevention Week messages, today we want to talk about:

Cooking
• Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.
Thanksgiving is the leading day for fires involving cooking equipment.
• The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking.
• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food.
• If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly and stay in
the home.
• Always keep a lid nearby when cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the
lid over the pan and turn off the burner. Leave the pan covered until it’s cool.
• Keep anything that can catch fire away from your stovetop.
• Loose clothing can hang down onto stove burners and catch fire. Wear short,
close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking.
• Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet (1 metre) around the stove and areas
where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.