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Fire & Rescue Department
Glenn Krueger, Chief
Chief
Krueger became a Brook Park
Firefighter in September of 1967. He was promoted to the rank of
Lieutenant in 1973, Captain in 1986, and Chief of Fire in
January of 2000. Chief Krueger is a US Navy veteran and
possesses an Associate Degree of Applied Science majoring in
Fire Technology. He is also a certified Fire Inspector
registered with the State of Ohio.
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From
the Newsletter
Hydrant Flushing
Hydrant flushing will begin as soon as weather
permits. Neighborhoods where hydrant flushing
is underway will be marked with signs posted at major intersections.
Discolored water
often appears for a short time after hydrants are serviced. This is not
unusual and quickly
returns to normal if the resident simply runs the water for a few
minutes.
Outdoor Warning Sirens
The City of Brook Park has recently purchased and installed 6 new
outdoor warning sirens replacing the 30 year old sirens that were
previously in place. Outdoor warning sirens are the
most effective method to warn people at large in the shortest amount of
time that a hazard exists. They are designed to be heard while outside
and not inside a residence or building. If the outdoor warning sirens
are activated, residents should immediately seek shelter and determine
the nature of the hazard by listening to the radio or television.
RESIDENTS SHOULD NOT CALL 911, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, OR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT WHEN THE SIRENS ARE ACTIVATED. The decision to activate the
outdoor warning sirens is based on information that is available at the
time. Sometimes this information is incomplete and changes rapidly. In
the interest of safety, it is the policy of the city to err on the side
of caution. The outdoor warning sirens will be activated in order to
give residents as much time as possible to take measures to ensure their
safety.
Once outdoor warning sirens are installed, they need to be tested to
ensure that the residents of the community are alerted properly. An
outdoor warning siren is only successful if everyone knows how it sounds
and that it is operating as it should. Therefore, each outdoor warning
siren within the city will be tested at noon (12 pm) on the first
Saturday of every month. There are two different distinct types of
warning sounds every resident should be familiar with. The first, the
attack warning, is a warbling pitch sound. The attack warning signal
shall mean that an actual attack against the country had been detected
and that protective action should be taken immediately. The second, the
alert warning, is a steady pitch sound. The alert warning signal is a
means to alert residents to peacetime emergencies such as a severe
weather
warning, hazmat incident, or a tornado warning. When the sirens are
activated, they
will sound for 3 minutes. For the purposes of testing, the alert warning
will sound for 1 minute followed by 1 minute of silence, and then the
attack warning will sound for 1 minute completing the test. Residents
can visit the city’s website for further information and to also hear
the different siren sounds.
The City also recommends that residents purchase a weather alert radio
that offers programmable codes (SAME Codes) for specific areas. These
radios will provide constant monitoring of the local National Weather
Service broadcast for messages warning of hazardous conditions. The SAME
feature would allow residents to hear only more complete information
about weather conditions in the immediate area instead of hearing alerts
for areas that would not affect the city. Residents can purchase a
weather alert radio at a department store or electronics store.
CO Detectors
The Fire Department has found many CO detectors and smoke detectors in
our city have reached the end of their designed life span. If your
detector was manufactured more than 8
years ago, it is due for replacement. Remember to replace the detector’s
battery at least twice a year and test the unit once a week. If a
resident is physically unable to install or service their
detectors, call the Fire Department for assistance (433-1215).
Brook Park Fire Department Downloadable Forms
 Notice
of Privacy
Fire Prevention Fees
Generic Fire Prevention Application
Recreational Fire Rules
Hydrant Permit Application
Hydrant Permission & Use Forms
(Must be downloaded together)
Fire Alarm System Permit Application
Fire Sprinkler System Permit Application
Hood Suppression System Permit Application
Tank Installation or Removal Application
Tent Permit Application
Brook Park Fire Department
General Info
When experiencing an
emergency, dial 911
For informational purposes call 216-433-1215.
The Brook Park Fire Department
consists of the Fire Chief, Fire Captain, seven Lieutenants and
40 Fire Fighters.
There are three fire stations at the following locations:
 22550
Ruple Parkway
17401
Holland Road
6090
West 130th Street
The Fire Department offers excellent fire protection, as well as
24-hour emergency ambulance service; the rescue squad operation
is a Paramedic Unit, staffed by State Certified Paramedics.
Transportation is available to Southwest General Health Center,
Parma General, Fairview General and Kaiser Permanente Hospitals.
An annual fire hydrant maintenance program is conducted each
summer. This includes flushing, greasing and painting hydrants,
and their caps and stems. This program insures that the hydrants
are in working order and that the water available from the
hydrant is of sufficient quantity should a fire occur nearby.
After the hydrants are tested, you may experience rusty water in
your home for a short period of time. While this a minor
inconvenience, it is necessary to test the hydrants to insure
that they will operate correctly in case of a fire.
The Fire Department regularly inspects all commercial buildings
in the City for fire and
safety hazards, and two members are assigned full time to fire
inspection and investigation.
Included in the response area is the Ford Motor Engine facility,
which consists of four separate casting and machining plants,
and NASA's Glenn Research Center. The
city is crossed by interstate highways and several
railroad lines and borders Cleveland Hopkins International
Airport.
All division members are state certified firefighters.
Twenty-six members of the division are certified at the level of
paramedic, and operate three advanced life support ambulances,
which responds to more than 2500 emergency calls annually.
Several Fire Division members are certified instructors and
assist in training programs for local professional and civic
groups.
The Brook Park Fire Division
provides emergency transport for ill or injured patients to
several local hospitals. All ambulances have the capability for
voice and data transfer communications with emergency room
physicians. The emergency department of Southwest General -
University Hospital provides medical direction and patient care
protocols. The Emergency Medical Service department of the
hospital coordinates medical education for the Fire Division
members.
In addition, Brook Park's
division of fire works closely with area fire departments. We
maintain mutual aid agreements with nineteen area communities
and have combined resources to form the Southwest Emergency
Response Team (S.E.R.T.) With their efforts we help supply with
manpower and equipment the Hazardous Materials Team and recently
S.E.R.T. began the process of forming a Technical Rescue Team
for the area.
The Fire Department strives to serve you, our residents, to the
best of their ability. If you require fire or ambulance services
please call the Emergency Number 911. For all other purposes,
please call 433-1215.
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.
Information for Residents
Reminders
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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.
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Never dispose
of chemicals in your home drains or storm sewers.
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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.
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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.
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Open burning
is prohibited in the City of Brook Park.
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Hydrant
flushing is scheduled to begin as weather permits. Neighborhoods where
hydrant flushing is underway will be marked with signs posted at major
intersections. Discolored water often appears for a short time after
hydrants are serviced. This is not unusual and quickly returns to normal
if you run your water for a few minutes.
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Fireworks are
illegal. They are also potentially dangerous. Leave the fireworks displays
to the professionals.
Fire & Safety Prevention
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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.
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SMOKE & CO
DETECTORS- 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 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.
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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 disaster. 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.
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