Frequently Asked Questions about the Fire Department

How Can I become a Part-Time member of the City of Pepper Pike Fire Department?

1. You must be a Paramedic at the time of application
2. You must possess a 240-hour Firefighters Certificate for Ohio
3. You must possess a Valid Ohio Driver's License
4. You must possess a certificate of successful completion dated within the last 12 months from the Tri-C combat agility course. Time limit is 7 minutes or less. Tri-C Agility test Certification. You can contact Tri-C at 216-987-5092 to register

If you have the above four qualifications and want to become a part of a progressive fire department call us to be placed on our notification list at 216-831-8500 x-137.

How Can I Apply For Your Full Time Department?
Keep your eye out for an ad in the local newspapers for notification of a Civil Service test. Once a list is established it is good for approximately one year. Requirements will be listed in the ad.

How do I apply to get a copy of a Fire or E.M.S. report?
FIRE REPORTS: May be obtained by phoning ahead to request the report, then when you arrive at the station you must show a valid drivers license to verify your name and sign a release that you received the report. Only certain information is deemed public information-OR- you mail a written request stating the date and location of the call, why you want the record, a self-addressed stamped envelope and contact information.

E.M.S. REPORT: May be obtained by phoning ahead to request the report, then when you arrive at the station you must show a valid drivers license for YOUR report and sign a release stating you received the report. You may not request a copy of someone else's medical report for them without proper authorization- OR- you may mail a written request for the report stating the date and location of the call, include an ORIGINAL, NOTARIZED, RELEASE OF EMS INFORMATION with signature, for yourself (or a client) along with a self addressed stamped envelope and contact information.

Forward reports to the following address: Pepper Pike Fire Station, 28000 Shaker Blvd. Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 Attn: Patty in Records (office hours 8:00am-4pm NO CHARGE)

How do I find out where the closest fire hydrant is to my home?
The City of Pepper Pike properties have a hydrant approximately every 300 ft. The city has very few areas without water in which case we have a sufficient supply of fire hose to supply water to any property in our City from a nearby hydrant.

What should I do if my water looks brown?
If the fire department or City of Cleveland is working on a hydrant or water main near your home, debris in the lines can stir up causing your water to appear brown. We recommend that you run your cold-water faucets open for five minutes, starting at the lowest level of your home and work up. If this procedure does not remedy your situation, contact the fire department and notify us of the problem.

Why does the Fire Department break windows, cut holes or tear open walls? It seems they are causing more damage.
As a fire burns, it moves upward and the outward producing byproduct in the form of smoke and gasses. Breaking the windows or cutting holes in the roof acts like a chimney and allows fresh air to fill the building producing a positive pressure situation. By doing this "damage" a tremendous amount of property is potentially saved. Fire travels inside walls, hides in ceilings, and can go undetected for quite some time. Firefighters tear open pockets to locate any hidden potential fire extension. If left unaddressed, this problem can cause a re-ignition several hours later and cause further damage.

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