Parma Fire DepartmentParma Fire Departmenthttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012-02-21T22:27:31ZSquarespaceParma Fire Loses A Department Iconhttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012/2/21/parma-fire-loses-a-department-icon.htmlLt. Tesmer2012-02-21T22:05:33Z2012-02-21T22:05:33Z

       We sadly announce the passing of John Kerchsbaum, retired Assistant Chief of the Parma Fire Department.  Chief Kerchsbaum started his career in 1944.  He was credited with serveral rescues thoughout his service on the Parma Fire Department.  He retired as Assistant Chief in 1977.  John was always a wealth of information when it came to preserving our Departments history.  He was recently assisting Volunteers who are currently restoring one of the Departments original trucks.  He will be missed by many.

Photo 2007 Ret. Asst. Chief helps say goodbye to Station 2 days before it's closing.

]]>Tackle the Towerhttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012/2/17/tackle-the-tower.htmlDoug Turner2012-02-17T12:37:47Z2012-02-17T12:37:47Z

Members of the department after winning the Ronald McDonald trophy at Tackle the Tower.

They were required to climb 38 floors with full turnout gear. 

]]>Early Morning MVAhttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012/1/26/early-morning-mva.htmlLt. Tesmer2012-02-09T12:30:14Z2012-02-09T12:30:14Z

3 Med units, Engine 4, and Rescue 3 were needed to extricate 3 victims of an MVA on February 9th at 3am. All were transported to Metro.

]]>Parma Fire earns a Safety Granthttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012/2/1/parma-fire-earns-a-safety-grant.htmlChief French2012-02-09T11:25:01Z2012-02-09T11:25:01ZParma Fire was notified today that we received an operations and Safety grant from FEMA to purchase high visibility & Blood Borne Pathogen safe outer gear for every firefighter. The project costs around $36,000 with the Feds paying 80 percent. Firefighters David Higginbotham & John Conroy applied for the grant bringing their total grant awards from FEMA to more than $2,250,000.

The new safety gear will help prevent injuries from being struck by vehicles & contamination from exposure to blood & body fluids.

]]>ACLS Traininghttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012/1/24/acls-training.htmlLt. Tesmer2012-01-24T18:19:41Z2012-01-24T18:19:41Z

Members attend an Advanced Cardiac Life Support class. All Paramedics must maintain an ACLS certification by attending a refresher every 2 years. Instructor Fetter is demonstrating a device that will assist in cardiac arrest patients by mechanically performing chest compressions.  

]]>Early Morning Firehttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012/1/23/early-morning-fire.htmlDoug Turner2012-01-23T12:00:02Z2012-01-23T12:00:02ZJanuary 23, 2012     

 The Parma Fire Department is on the scene investigating a fire in the 2200 block of Russell Ave. They received the call just after 4:00 am. Fifteen firefighters responded and found fire in the living room. Three adults were home and outside when firefighters arrived. The fire is being investigated for a cause and damage estimate.

 

]]>S.W.A.T. Medics Receive Donationhttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012/1/19/swat-medics-receive-donation.htmlDoug Turner2012-01-19T20:41:19Z2012-01-19T20:41:19ZParma Elks Lodge #1938 presents a $750 check to the Parma Fire Depart ment S.W.A.T. medics. A Community Service Grant from the Ohio Elks Association was obtained to help in the purchase of soft body armor for their protection. Pictured from left: Medic Mike Whelan, Medic Tony Mlady, Capt. Pete Poznacko, and Parma Elks Exalted Ruler Preston H. Neal.

]]>Early morning fire on South Parkhttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012/1/17/early-morning-fire-on-south-park.htmlDoug Turner2012-01-17T16:22:43Z2012-01-17T16:22:43Z


January 17, 2012

 

The Parma Fire Department responded to a fire at approximately 3:30 this morning in the 5900 block of South Park Dr, It took twenty firefighters about thirty minutes to extinguish the fire that originated in the basement and traveled through the floor into the upstairs. Firefighters found the residents with children outside the house upon their arrival awaken by smoke detectors. There were no injuries reported. The cause and dollar loss of the fire are under investigation at this time. (photo by Lt. Tesmer)

 

]]>2011 Numbershttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012/1/10/2011-numbers.htmlLt. Tesmer2012-01-10T17:38:08Z2012-01-10T17:38:08Z

]]>CERT Is Looking For More Membershttp://www.parmafire.org/feed/2012/1/9/cert-is-looking-for-more-members.htmlLt. Tesmer2012-01-09T14:57:23Z2012-01-09T14:57:23ZCommunity Emergency Response Team (CERT) Seeking new members, Emergency preparedness training beginning Jan 28  contact Parma CERT at 440-465-6559

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