City of Richmond Heights Division of Fire

08/17/2026

The Northeast Ohio Regional Firefighter / Medic Exam is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29th with 9 participating cities!

Scan the QR code below for more information or complete an online application using the following link: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262226203406143

07/28/2026

National Night Out is just one week away! Join us at Richmond Heights Community Park to celebrate first responders with food, games, and fun!

City of Richmond Heights Division of Fire Richmond Heights Police Department Richmond Heights Service Department

07/16/2026

Smoky Conditions in Northeast Ohio

Residents of Northeast Ohio are advised that smoke from Canadian wildfires has drifted into our region, creating hazy skies and reduced air quality. These conditions may persist intermittently over the coming days, depending on wind patterns.

What You May Notice
• Hazy skies and reduced visibility
• Smoky odor outdoors
• Air Quality Index (AQI) readings in the unhealthy range for sensitive groups

Health Guidance
• Sensitive groups (children, older adults, and those with heart or lung conditions) should limit outdoor activity.
• Keep windows and doors closed when possible.
• Use air conditioning or air purifiers if available.
• If you must be outdoors, consider wearing a N95 mask to reduce smoke inhalation.
• Seek medical attention if you experience shortness of breath, chest pain, or severe coughing.

Where can I check air quality updates?
• AirNow.gov for real time Air Quality Index (AQI)
• Local news and weather outlets

07/03/2026

We hope that everyone has a fun and SAFE July 4th holiday!

06/22/2026

We are just over one week away from our July Blood Drive! Vitalant will be out at out at the Community Center in the Kiwanis Hall on Wednesday, July 1st from noon to 4pm for donations. All donors will receive a $20 Donor Rewards gift card (use the code JULYGIFT-2026-V when scheduling). See flyer for more details. For assistance scheduling or if you have any questions please reach out to our Community Paramedic, Nicole, at 216-704-7179 or [email protected]

06/13/2026

Congratulations, Annette! Well deserved.

Shaker Heights Police Department congratulates Annette Wallace, recipient of the 2026 Helping Hands Public Service Award.

Annette coordinates the First CALL — Crisis Assistance and Local Linkage — Program, an innovative crisis-response model serving five municipalities and helping transform how communities respond to mental health and substance use-related calls.

Through strategic call screening and a tiered response approach, mental health professionals can respond independently to lower-risk situations or partner with police and fire when additional support is needed.

Programs like First CALL strengthen public safety by connecting people in crisis with the right resources at the right time, while allowing officers and first responders to work alongside trained behavioral health professionals when appropriate.

We thank Annette Wallace for her leadership, service, and commitment to improving crisis response throughout our community and Cuyahoga County.

Congratulations, Annette, on this well-deserved recognition.

06/08/2026

Our next Community CPR/AED Class is only three days away! Residents can come to the fire department this Thursday from 9am to noon to attend an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED Class that will cover adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking. If you are interested in attending please reach out to our Community Paramedic, Nicole, at 216-704-7179 or [email protected]

06/04/2026

We are just under one month away from our next Community Blood Drive! Vitalant will be out in the Kiwanis Hall at the Community Center on Wednesday, July 1st from 12p-4p to collect donations. All donors will receive a $20 reward gift card and a t-shirt. To schedule an appointment you can scan the QR code below, visit vitalant.org and search with the Blood Drive Code 100563785, or contact our Community Paramedic, Nicole, at 216-383-6323 or [email protected]

05/28/2026

Join the City of Richmond Heights for the Tour de Richmond Heights with the Mayor on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 10:00–11:30 a.m. Ride with neighbors, friends, and city leaders for a fun and active community bike tour. All ages are welcome, and free helmets will be available while supplies last. Meet at the City Hall Front Parking Lot at 10:00 a.m. For more information, call (216) 383-6313.