Westlake Fire Department
Phone: 440-871-3441 Administration: 440-617-4128
Fax: 440-617-4127
EMERGENCY 9-1-1

FIRE DEPARTMENT AUDIT BY MCGRATH CONSULTING GROUP

24 hours a day/7 days a week
Administrative offices, located at City Hall, are open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stations are open 24 hours a day.

Fire Marshal
Tim Hughes
440-835-6422

Fire Prevention, Secretary
Patt Long
440-835-6422

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Westlake fire personnel are all state-certified firefighters and paramedics who consistently participate in continuing education. Aside from basic fire and medical emergencies, fire personnel are trained to respond to hazardous material accidents, trench and building collapses, motor vehicle crashes with special extrication problems and confined space extrications.

Additionally, in an effort to assist the Westlake community, the FireQUALIFICATIONS FOR THE UTILITAG AND SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM:

• You live in the City of Westlake
• You own and live in your home
• You are living on a low income, are a senior citizen or are disabled
  If you fit these criteria and wish to request the installation of smoke alarms in your home, call Westlake Fire Prevention at 440-835-6422 or Westlake Fire Department at 440-871-3441.

On July 17, 2008 the Westlake Fire Department received delivery of two new fire/rescue engines. For details and photos, click here.

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A Civil Service test was duly advertised and held on April 12, 2008 for entry level firefighter positions on the Westlake Fire Department. Applicants who obtained and returned their application before the specified deadline were eligible. Westlake conducts these exams approximately every two years.

A list of qualified applicants is developed from those tested and is used for hiring until the next test is administered.

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QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE UTILITAG AND SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM:

• You live in the City of Westlake
• You own and live in your home
• You are living on a low income, are a senior citizen or are disabled
  If you fit these criteria and wish to request the installation of smoke alarms in your home, call Westlake Fire Prevention at 440-835-6422 or Westlake Fire Department at 440-871-3441.

• Whether you live in a rented house or apartment, your landlord is required to provide you with a working smoke alarm.
• Tenants are responsible for maintaining the smoke alarm(s) in good working condition.

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To schedule any of the programs listed, please call:
Mary Calucchia
Westlake Fire Department
440-617-4128

• "Learn Not To Burn"
  Fire personnel teach fire safety to school children, ages pre-K through grade 5, using innovative, multimedia learning programs.
• Emergency evacuation procedures and plans
  The department helps prepare emergency evacuation routes and procedures for homes and businesses.
• Fire Safety House
  A large mobile home is used for hands-on learning in how to prevent and escape fires in the home.
• Juvenile fire-setter counseling
  Education and counseling programs are presented to children who are exhibiting interest in playing with fire.
• General safety programs
  The department will tailor a presentation to fit the specific needs for a residence or business.
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
  Fire personnel teach classes on adult, child and infant CPR on a pre-scheduled basis. Also available are CPR classes specifically for a family, a business or a community group.
• First aid training
  We will provide your group with general first-aid training, or with training specific to a situation or hazard you might face.
• Automatic external defibrillator training
  The Fire Department encourages all facilities to obtain an AED and will assist in training company personnel.
• Paramedic demonstration
  Paramedics will show the advanced skills and equipment they use to save lives.
• Fire station tours
  Tours are available for large or small groups of any age.
• Emergency vehicle demonstrations
  Want to see a ladder truck set up? The "jaws of life" in use? An emergency medical simulation? The Fire Department is happy to provide demonstrations for groups.
• Tornado safety
  The Fire Department will assist in planning appropriate safety measures to take when a tornado strikes.
• Event speakers
  Innovative programs can be adapted specifically to a group or topic. Have an idea? Give us a call!

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Westlake offers fire prevention services to city residents as well as businesses in the city. To schedule any of these services, please call:
Patt Long
Fire Prevention,
440-835-6422

• General inspections of businesses
  The Fire Prevention Bureau oversees the fire safety inspections of all businesses and public buildings.
• Review of building plans and sprinkler systems
  The bureau works closely with the Westlake Building Department and Westlake Planning Department to ensure that all fire safety regulations are met. The department reviews new and revised plan reviews for the following: sprinkler, fire alarm, kitchen hoods, building remodels, developement plans, site plans, underground fire lines, etc. so that life safety is optimized.
• Hydrant testing
  Hydrants are serviced and tested on a semi-annual basis to make sure they work properly.
• Facility emergency pre-plans
  The Fire Department maintains building plans of public buildings in Westlake to ensure a prompt and effective fire suppression response.
• Witnessing of life safety systems tests
  The bureau witnesses the commercial life safety systems tests: Annual fire alarm and sprinkler; semi annual kitchen hoods, FM200, spray booths; private hydrants; standpipes, etc. to ensure that the systems are operating correctly and repairs are followed up in a timely manner.

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