Fire Department - City of Brook Park

The Brook Park Fire Department

Fire Chief Mark Higgins

Telephone: (216) 433-1214
E-mail: mhiggins@cityofbrookpark.com

Our Team

All 34 members of the department are state certified firefighters and paramedics. In addition, the department participates in regional specialized services such as:

High-angle rope rescue
Surface ice rescue
Trench rescue
Confined space rescue
Hazardous materials response

Operational Details

Coverage: We ensure the safety of Brook Park's residents and businesses across 7.52 square miles.
Our Focus: We provide professional and compassionate responses to your fire and medical emergencies. Our swift response times are a matter of pride.

Community Interaction

From fire safety and first aid training at the fire station to block parties, open houses, 'touch-a-truck' events and more, your firefighters are anxious to interact with the community.

Permits and Regulations

Safety is paramount. The Fire Prevention Bureau manages a range of permits essential for various activities in the city. If you're considering an event or a specific activity in Brook Park, make sure to reach out to us and understand the necessary regulations. Links to permit applications can be found on this page.

Get in Touch

If you ever need to speak to our Chief, Assistant Chief, or Fire Prevention officers, know that we're here to assist. Your questions, feedback, and suggestions are always welcome.

A Final Word

Our commitment to Brook Park's safety is unwavering. This platform aims to bridge the gap between our department and the community, ensuring everyone has access to vital information. Together, we'll ensure that Brook Park remains a safe and informed community.

Thank you for placing your trust in the Brook Park Fire Department.

Our Mission

The Brook Park Fire Department stands steadfast in our mission: to provide quick, professional, and compassionate responses in both emergency and non-emergency situations. We take pride in our proactive approach, focusing not just on emergency response but also on risk reduction through pre-planning, building inspections, code enforcement, personal/public education, and comprehensive emergency management.

17401 Holland Road
Brook Park, Ohio 44142
F: 216-433-1445

When experiencing an emergency, dial 911

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FIREFIGHTER/PARAMEDIC EXAM

Programs

ALUMINUM CANS FOR BURNED CHILDREN (ACBC)

Please save and drop off your aluminum cans behind your local Fire Station. The proceeds are used for fire safety education (Fire Safety Smoke House) at the schools, outings for burned children at Camp Phoenix in Bath, Ohio. Also funds are used to buy non-medical items not covered by insurance, such as special protective clothing or bicycles that help injured children exercise arms and legs.

FAQs

Health and Safety Links

Emergency Preparedness

Get Prepared Cuyahoga County Emergency Management

Get Prepared Ohio Emergency Management Agency

Get Prepared For Any Emergency FEMA

Get Prepared With Food and Water

FEMA Preparing For Disaster Manual

Safety Tips and Info

Home Fire Safety Information

Home Safety Checklist

How to Make a Home Fire Escape Plan

Falls Prevention Worksheet

Burn Prevention, First Aid and Calling 911

Safety With Cooking Equipment

Power Lines Safety Tips

Health and Education

CPR and Other UH American Heart Association Courses

WebMD First Aid

Red Cross Training

Kids Corner

Car Seat Installation Locations and Education

Fire Safety For Kids

Disasters Information Videos For Kids

How to Talk With Kids About Tragedies & Other Traumatic News

Get Prepared FEMA for Kids

Special Populations

Tips For People With Disabilities

Safety and Preparedness Via American Sign Language

Smoke Alarms For People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Safety Tips For Older Adults

Pets in Disasters FEMA

Helpful Links

National Weather Service

Natural Disasters and Severe Weather Info

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov)

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

State Fire Marshal Ohio

Southwest Emergency Response Team (SERT)

Disaster Assistance

US Department of Health & Human Services

Ohio Department of Health

Cuyahoga County Board of Health

Emergency Preparedness Manual

This Manual is being provided to the residents and businesses of the City of Brook Park to educate you in the event of an emergency. Please take a few moments to read and then practice the emergency preparedness information in this manual. Protecting the well being of your family and property during an emergency begins with you and your family being prepared. Together, our safety forces, combined with your cooperation in preparing for such an event, will make a major difference in saving lives, reducing injuries and protecting property.

Ohio Fire Marshal Issues Clarification on “Sky Lanterns”

The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office has issued a clarification letter on the code requirements of “Sky Lanterns”, also commonly known as “Wish Lanterns”, “ChineseLanterns”, “Kong Ming Lanterns”, or any other similar devise which is set on fire and released to the atmosphere, allowing the burning object to drift uncontrollably.

Per the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office:

“To start, be advised that sky lanterns do not meet the R.C. §3743.01 based definition of a firework. Thus, consistent with guidance the State Fire Marshal (SFM) has received from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and definitions used in the Ohio Fire Code, sky lanterns in Ohio are considered flame effects. As a flame effect, the regulation of sky lantern devices is a part of the general fire safety sections of the Ohio Fire Code. See Ohio Administrative Code 1301:7-7-33 and Ohio Fire Code [OFC] §3311.
To use a flame effect in Ohio in front of an audience, a person must first have a flame effect exhibitor license (also known as a “Type III” license) issued by the State Fire Marshal (see OFC §3319). To conduct an actual display of a flame effect (either indoor or outdoor) in front of an audience (almost all uses of a flame effect), an exhibitor must obtain a permit from the local fire code official. These permits can only be issued and maintained if the display occurs in accordance with OFC §3311.

If a person does not comply with the licensure or display permit requirements, they are subject to citation under R.C. §3737.42 for violation of the fire code and civil penalties as described in R.C. §3737.51(B) and (C). Also, since these devices are not fireworks, R.C. §3737.51(A) applies instead of R.C. §3743.65 as the relevant criminal code statute. Per R.C. §3737.51(A) & R.C. §3737.99, it can be a 1st degree misdemeanor to violate the OFC. Thus, use of an unpermitted flame effect could also trigger significant criminal penalties (in a worst case scenario). Ohio also has criminal and civil prohibitions against negligent and intentional ignition/spreading of fires.

As for the sales, possession and storage of sky lanterns, the sale and storage of sky lanterns does not require the seller to have a specific license in Ohio and a purchaser does not need a license or permit to acquire or store such devices. However, again, a flame effects exhibitor’s license and a locally issued permit are required to display/use sky lanterns. And, as always, the Ohio Fire Code sets forth the general minimum standards for any possession and storage of flammable/combustible or otherwise hazardous items (regulations that are unlikely to be triggered by purchase, possession or storage of a small quantity of sky lanterns).

If you have any further questions about these matters, please contact Brian Whitten, Chief of Code Enforcement, via phone at 1-888-276-0303 or e-mail at Brian.Whitten@com.state.oh.us.”

Fire & Safety Prevention

SAFETY NOTES- Please remember to periodically practice E.D.I.T.H. (Exit Drills in the Home). Planning and practicing escape routes could help you get out safely and quickly in case of fire. Remember these important tips: Set up a family escape plan on paper. Know two ways out of any room. Pick a family meeting place outside your house. Call 911 from a neighbor’s phone. Always remember: GET OUT AND STAY OUT!! When your smoke detector alarms, get out safely and quickly, don’t hide, go outside to your family meeting place, count heads to make sure everyone is out, go to your neighbor’s to call 911 then stay out…do not go back into the fire.

Smoke and CO2 Detectors

Smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide Detectors are required in all motels, hotels, apartments, boarding houses, dormitories, nursing homes and private dwellings of two or more families. They are also required in all single-family dwellings.

The Department has found that many of these devices have reached the end of their designed life span. If they have been manufactured more than 8 years ago, they are due for replacement. Remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors at least twice a year (when you change your clocks- change your batteries!) and test the unit once a month. Our goal is to have a working smoke detector in every residence. If you cannot truly afford one, contact your councilman or the Director of Public Safety at (216) 433-1300. A working smoke detector can save your life by giving early warning of a fire in your home. If you are physically unable to install or service your detectors, call the Fire Department for assistance at (216) 433-1215.

Severe Weather

The City of Brook Park maintains an outdoor siren alerting system. It is designed to alert anyone outdoors of possible danger approaching. The siren may mean severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, or other natural or man-made disasters. A test is performed each Saturday at Noon on the alert system. If the sirens are activated, residents should go indoors and tune to radio, television or NOAA weather radio for details. It is suggested that all residents have a supply of bottled water, non-perishable food, a battery-powered radio, flashlights and spare batteries available in case of any emergency. If severe weather is approaching, take shelter in the center of the lowest level of the structure. Stay away from outdoor walls and windows. Please do not call 911 when you hear the sirens. The 911 service is to be used for reporting emergencies only.

Recreational Fires and Open Burning

Fireworks

Chemical Disposal

The best way to dispose of paint or other chemical products is to use them according to the label directions. If you no longer have a use for the product, consider donating it to a neighbor, church group, or another charitable organization.

Never dispose of chemicals in your home drains or storm sewers.

Keep all chemicals in their original containers, with the label intact and safely locked away from children or pets. Specific questions about chemical disposal can be directed to the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste district office at (216) 443-3749.

Home Heating Information

The Brook Park Fire Department would like to stress the importance of having your home’s heating system checked annually by a qualified professional. Furnaces, fireplaces, wood stoves and their chimneys should be inspected and cleaned prior to the start of every heating season.
Be certain that alternate sources of heating, such as portable and kerosene heaters and wood burning stoves, are used according to their instructions and with extreme caution. For any space heater, remember: SPACE HEATERS NEED SPACE – at least three feet from anything that can burn.