Welcome to the Brook Park Fire Department

The Brook Park Fire Department is proud to serve the residents, businesses, and visitors of our vibrant community. Our department is more than just an emergency service; we are a dedicated team of professionals woven into the fabric of the neighborhood we call home.

Our Mission Statement

“The mission of the Brook Park Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of our community through professional emergency response, proactive fire prevention, and a steadfast commitment to public safety. We pledge to serve our neighbors with compassion, integrity, and excellence in every call.”

What We Do

To uphold this mission, our department operates across three core pillars:

• Professional Emergency Response: Whether it is fire suppression, emergency medical services, or technical rescues, our teams are trained to the highest standards to act decisively when seconds count.
• Proactive Fire Prevention: We believe the best fire is the one that never starts. Through rigorous inspections, code enforcement, and community education, we work to identify and eliminate hazards before they become emergencies.
• Steadfast Public Safety: Our commitment doesn’t end when the siren stops. We are constantly evolving through advanced training and community outreach to ensure Brook Park remains a safe place to live, work, and grow.

Our Promise to You

In your time of need, you can expect more than just a quick response. You can expect a team that treats every individual with the respect and empathy they deserve. We take great pride in our work and are honored to stand as your first line of defense.

When experiencing an emergency, dial 911
For non-emergency informational purposes, call 216-433-1214.

The Brook Park Fire Department consists of the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, 2 Fire Prevention Officers, 3 Captains, 3 Lieutenants, and 24 Paramedic/Fire Fighters.

Fire Station 1 is located at 17401 Holland Road.
Fire Station 2 is located at 22530 Ruple Road.

The Fire Department offers excellent fire protection, as well as 24-hour emergency ambulance service. Certified Paramedics staff the Advanced Life Support equipped ambulances. All ambulances have the capability for voice and data transfer communications with emergency room physicians. The emergency department of Southwest General, affiliated with University Hospital provides medical direction and patient care protocols. The Emergency Medical Education department of the hospital coordinates medical education for the Fire Division members. Emergency transportation is available to Southwest General Health Center, Parma General, Fairview General and Parma Metro Hospitals.

All 34-division members are state certified firefighters and Paramedics. The Brook Park Fire Department responds to more than 4,000 emergency calls annually. Several Fire Division members are certified instructors and assist in training programs for local professional and civic groups.

The Fire Department regularly inspects all commercial buildings in the City for fire and safety hazards. There are two members assigned full time to fire inspection and investigation.

In addition, Brook Park Fire Department works closely with area fire departments. Besides our mutual aid agreements, we have joined forces with nineteen area communities to form a Regional Technical Rescue Team. This highly trained team called the Southwest Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) consists of fire department members from all 19 communities. Specialized equipment is stored throughout the area, ready to use when any of the technical disciplines are needed. Those disciplines are the Hazardous Materials Team, the High Angle Rope Rescue Team, the Confined Space Team, the Trench rescue Team, the Water Rescue Team, Structural Collapse Team and Fire Investigation Unit.

An annual fire hydrant maintenance program is conducted each Spring. This includes flushing, greasing 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.

Downloads:
After The Fire
False Alarms
Key Box Required
Notice of Privacy
Recreational Fire Rules
Inspections & Fees

Permits: All permit applications can be sent to fpo@cityofbrookpark.com
Fire Alarm System Permit Application
Fire Main Installation or Repair Application
Fire Sprinkler System Permit Application
Generic Fire Prevention Application
Hood Suppression System Permit Application
Hydrant Permit Application
Spray Booth Mix Room Suppression System Permit Application
Tank Installation for Above Ground 150-100,000 Gallons Application
Tank Installation or Removal Application
Tent Permit Application

Programs:

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.

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.

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.

Emergency Preparedness Manual
Download the 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.

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.

Reminders:
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 or gasloine 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. The Brook Park Service Department also has more information on local Hazardous Waste Disposal.

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.

Open burning is prohibited in the City of Brook Park.

Hydrant flushing is scheduled to begin as weather permits. 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.

Fireworks are illegal. They are also potentially dangerous. Leave the fireworks displays to the professionals.

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.