About us

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.

Due to repeated budget cuts, our staffing is down to 785, the lowest in 50 years.

There are 23 active CFD firehouses.
23 Engine companies.(staffed with 4 EMT Firefighters)
11 Ladder companies.(staffed with 4 EMT Firefighters)
2 Technical Rescue companies.(staffed with 4 firefighters,
6 Battalions. (The Battalion Aide Position became a casualty of budget cuts in 2011)
1 Fireboat (housed at station 21) Staffed on a temporary basis
A haz mat team (housed at station 7)

Arson investigation Unit (Car 713) AKA FIU
Fire Prevention Bureau
Fire Training Academy
BEAM (Bureau of Emergency Apparatus Maintenance) On duty mechanic for Fire trucks and EMS ambulances
BEARS (Bureau of Equipment and Repair Services)

Headquarters is located at 1645 Superior ave.
Phone number- 216-664-6800

The Cleveland Division of Fire is an "All Hazards Service" and uses traditional specialized company operations.

Here is a list of services that we have provided for decades;

1. Fire suppression

2. Rescue of victims, trapped by fire

3. Pre hospital 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 response

6. Respond to motor vehicle accidents

7. Operate the "Jaws of Life" hydraulic tools for removing victims trapped in automobiles

8. Rescue of victims who are trapped in machinery

9. Respond to Natural Gas Leaks

10. Weapons of Mass Destruction Emergency response

11. Elevator rescue

12. Lifesaving Smoke detectors

13. Fire prevention bureau

14. Assist other city services in gaining entry into structures and vehicles

15. Arson investigation unit

16. Year round Community Charitable work

17. Public Education

18. Staff and operate the Fire Dispatch Center

"We specialize in helping Cleveland's residents, visitors and businesses in their time of need and keeping everybody safe"

*Engine companies* (Pumpers) staffed with 4 EMT Firefighters. 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.	*Hook & Ladder companies* (Trucks) staffed with 4 EMT Firefighters. Perform forcible entry, search and rescue, ventilation, secure utilities, salvage, overhaul, , 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. The apparatus is positioned to provide a safe scene for all personnel to operate on while working at motor vehicle collisions. Hook & Ladder Tower ladder	Rescue Squad companies - Staffed with 3 EMT Firefighters and 1 Paramedic Firefighter. Perform search and rescue for both; firefighter & civilian victims at structure fires, work in tandem with the first arriving truck company, to accomplish forcible entry, search and rescue and ventilation. Work as ordered by the Battalion Chief, which may include, being ordered to stretch an additional hose line. 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.
Members of Engine Companies wear BLACK fire helmets.	Members of Hook and Ladder Companies wear RED fire helmets	Members of Rescue Squad Companies wear YELLOW fire helmets.
All Chiefs wear White helmets.
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.)