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Westlake mourns retired firefighter Patrick Grealis
The City of Westlake sends its sincerest condolences to the family and friends of retired firefighter Patrick Grealis, who passed away Aug. 20, 2022. Grealis spent 25 years with the City before his retirement in March 2021. Read on... -
Fire Chief Jim Hughes retires after 29 years
Westlake Fire Chief Jim Hughes celebrated his retirement on June 8. Mayor Dennis M. Clough presented the outgoing chief with a Proclamation noting his 29 years with the City of Westlake. Read on... -
Fire Department receives 2021 Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award
The Westlake Fire Department has once again received the American Heart Association Mission Lifeline Gold Plus Award, recognizing the department’s commitment to providing a higher standard of pre-hospital care to the City of Westlake. Read on... -
Helpful tips for power outages
Nearly everyone has experienced a power outage at home or at their office. FirstEnergy has compiled a list of tips for what to do in the event of a power outage and where to find information about estimated restoration times. Read on...
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Hours
Stations 1 and 2 are open 24/7, the Fire Administrative Office at Station 1 and Fire Prevention Office at Station 2 are open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Stations 1 and 2 are open 24/7, the Fire Administrative Office at Station 1 and Fire Prevention Office at Station 2 are open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Staff & Personnel
Westlake residents and visitors are served by a Fire Department consisting of a chief and his administrative staff, a Fire Prevention Bureau directed by an assistant chief, a line staff of 3 captains, 6 lieutenants and 33 line firefighters. Westlake’s 2 fire stations are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing immediate response to all types of emergencies. Two engines, 2 aerial trucks and 4 medic units are the workhorses responding to approximately 5,500 incidents a year.
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.