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.

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. 

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.

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

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.  

 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.

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)