A brief list of the Services provided by the Cleveland Firefighters
1. Fire suppression
2. Rescue of victims, trapped by fire
3. Prehospital medical treatment &transportation to hospitals by State of Ohio Certified EMT Firefighters and Paramedic Firefighters
4. Technical rescue service (High angle rescue, Trench rescue, Water rescue, Confine space rescue, Divers for both rescue and recovery operations)
5. Hazard Materials Emergency mitigation
6. Lifesaving Smoke detectors
7. Fire prevention bureau
8. Arson investigation unit
9. Public Education
10. Staff and operate the Fire Dispatch Center
11. Elevator rescue
12. Respond to motor vehicle accidents
13. Operate the "Jaws of Life" hydraulic tools for removing victims trapped in automobiles
14. Assist other city services in gaining entry into structures and vehicles
15. Rescue of victims who are trapped in machinery
16. Year round Community Charitable work
"We specialize in helping Cleveland's residents, visitors and businesses in their time of need and keeping everybody safe" |