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About CFD / Local 93 |
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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.
Hook & Ladder
Tower ladder
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Rescue Squad companies - At fires, are responsible to search for and rescue both firefighter & civillian 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) |
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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.) |
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Employment.
The next test is scheduled for July 31, 2010. Applications will be available from April 19, to April 30, 2010 at the Cleveland Convention Center.
The last entrance exam was given in October, 1998.
There were 2 classes (approximately 140 cadets) hired from that test.
The written test was comprised of: 1. Reading comprehension, 2. Math, 3. Short term memory, and 4. Mechanical aptitude. The physical exam was comprised of:
1. Climbing 55 stairs carrying a different item, 3 times. (up 55 stairs, down 55, up 55, down 55, up 75)
2. Climbing through a tunnel that was approximately 36 inches high, 36 inches wide and 20 ft long.
3. Grabbing a 185lb mannequin and pulling it through the tunnel, out the end and dragging it back around to the beginning point.
4. Dragging 100 ft of 4 inch supply hose, 100 ft down and 100ft back.
5. lifting a 20ft straight ladder from a rack and carrying it approximately 20 feet, placing it on a table (maintaining control) and re-racking it when done.
The test are timed and extremely competitive.
Each are 50% of the total score. Candidates are then, ranked according to their scores. The next step is a written psychological exam (approximately 800 questions) followed by an interview with a psychologist.
There has been an official announcement for the next entrance exam and hiring process. Test is scheduled for July 31st, 2010
Click the link below for the Cleveland civil service page. They post the announcement for an entrance exam.
(Cleveland Civil service commission) Click Here |
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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Cleveland Firefighters Local 93
216-252-5900
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