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Local 93 is the Labor Union that represents all Cleveland Firefighters.

The Cleveland Fire Department became a full time paid department in April of 1863 and is comprised of approximately 900 members.
There are 26 CFD firehouses.
24 Engine companies.(staffed with 4 EMT Firefighters)
13 Ladder companies.(staffed with 4 EMT Firefighters)
4 Rescue Squad companies.(staffed with 4 firefighters, (one of whom is a Paramedic Firefighter)
6 Battalions.(each Chief has an aide)
1 Fireboat(housed at station 21)
A haz mat team (housed at station 13)
Arson investigation Unit (Car 713)
Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire Training Academy

Headquarters is located at 1645 Superior ave.
Phone number- 216-664-6800
The Cleveland Fire Department uses traditional specialized company operations. 

Engine companies (Pumpers) extinguish fires, respond to various emergencies and perform pre hospital care at the EMT Basic level. Pumpers carry 500 gallons of water & hoses and fittings of various sizes.

 

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Hook & Ladder companies (Trucks) perform forcible entry, ventilation, secure utilities, salvage, overhaul, search and rescue, respond to various emergencies and perform pre hospital care at the EMT Basic level.  Ladder companies carry ground ladders of various lengths, 100 ft aerial ladder and many different tools.

 

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Hook & Ladder

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Tower ladder

 

 Rescue Squad companies - At fires, are responsible to search for and rescue both firefighter & civilian victims, but based on the arrival of the first due truck, may get another assignment by the Battalion Chief (perform various Engine or Truck duties) Rescue squads carry specialized equipment and many different tools for a variety of rescue emergencies (vehicle and machinery extrication, rope rescue, water rescue, etc.). Rescue squads are fully staffed and equipped for transport of critically ill or injured patients and provide pre hospital care at the Paramedic level.

 

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Members of Engine Companies wear BLACK fire helmets.

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Members of Hook and Ladder Companies wear RED fire helmets

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Members of Rescue Squad Companies wear YELLOW fire helmets.

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All Chiefs wear White helmets.

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CFD Terms
"Wheels Rolling"
-stating over the radio that the company is responding
"Backing in"
-stating over the radio that the company has returned to quarters
Still
-single engine response. (Car fire, Dumpster fire etc.)
MVA (Motor Vehicle Accident)
-1 Engine, 1 Ladder (used for making the scene safe by blocking the working area),and 1 Rescue Squad.
If there is Entrapment the response is the same as above and the nearest Battalion chief also responds as I. C.
Box alarm
-2 Engine companies, 1 Ladder company, 1 Rescue squad, 1 Battalion Chief.
Working Fire response dispatch- 1 additional Ladder company (RIT), 1 additional Engine company (worker)
Signal 2-2-2 (Triple Two)
-Second alarm. A double Box alarm. (4 engines, 2 ladders, 2 Rescue Squads, 2 Battalion Chiefs, 1 Assistant Chief,  RIT (Ladder), Worker (engine)
Signal 3-3-3 (Triple 3)
-3rd alarm
First responder
- A fire company responding to a medical emergency
Emergency
-(open hydrant, downed power lines, 911 hang up etc.)
Some of the services that the Cleveland Firefighters provide:
1. Fire suppression
2. Pre hospital medical treatment at the EMT and Paramedic level.
3. Technical rescue
4. Hazard materials emergency mitigation
5. Smoke detectors
6. Fire prevention bureau
7. Arson investigation unit
8. Public Education
9. Staffing the Fire Dispatch Center
10. Many more
Cleveland Fire Department, Cadet Class Hire Dates
(As of 2010, each class has at least 1 active member)
September 16 1965
May 16 1967
March 31 1970
May 16 1970
January 16 1972
June 11 1973
November 14 1977
January 26 1981
March 16 1981
June 2 1981
March 8 1982
November 1 1982
July 18 1983
July 20 1983
April 22 1985
June 15 1987
May 8 1989
January 7 1991
June 1 1993
February 14 1994
September 5 1995
November 4 1996
April 1 1997
March 9 1998
October 9 2000
February 5 2001
April 13 2009

 


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The Cleveland Firefighters Association

Phone : (216) 252-5900
Fax: (216) 252-5966

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