The Concord Twp Fire Dept. offers to all community members free changing of their smoke detector batteries twice a year.  If any Concord Twp resident would like to be part of this program, please contact Fire Staiton #1 at 354-7508 or send your name, address and a contact phone number to: smokedetectors@concordtwp.com

Ohio State Fire Marshal Bell states: "By taking a couple minutes to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and testing them monthly, you could save your life and the lives of your family.  Last year nearly 85% of the victims who died in Ohio fires lived in residences where there was no smoke detector or a non-functioning smoke detector."

Smoke detectors, when properly installed and maintained, provide early warning when fire occurs.  One smoke detector in a home doubles a person's chance of escaping a fire.  For the greatest protection, install a smoke detector on every level of your home and inside each sleeping area.  Also, develop an escape plan that every member of the family is familiar with if the fire alarm does sound.

Test smoke detectors at least once each month to ensure that they are working properly.  Vacuum the dust from inside the detector at least once every year.  Batteries in battery-operated dectors should be changed twice a year or whenever a detector "chirps" to signal low battery power.  Never "borrow" a smoke detector's battery for another use.  A disabled detector cannot save your life.  In addition, smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years or according to the manufacturer's specifications.

In the early spring of 1948 a group of Concord residents raised $925.00 to start the Concord Fire Department. The first Chief of the newly established fire department was Ernest L. Spear. Clifford Webster served as Assistant Chief and Robert A. Welk was the Secretary and Treasurer. The first fire truck was a 1930 Model AA truck with a modified chassis.

AT the September 8, 1948 Concord Trustees meeting the following men were appointed to the position of firemen: Earl Ehrhardt, Ernest Spear Jr. Gust Pontoni, Tom McMasters, Howard Sarbach and Donald Webster. Compensation for one year was one dollar, which covered the cost of Workman’s Compensation for each fireman. At the same meeting the Trustees approved spending $300 for Fire Protection for one year.

2007 Annual Report

Cooperative Care Initiative (CCI) is a public education program focused on reducing morbidity and mortality in Concord Township.

To learn more about this program : CCI

American Heart Association HEARTSAVER CPR classes:

Watch the Concord Channel for 2009 class schedule.

The Concord Township Fire Department currently maintains a fleet of thirteen vehicles.  There are 3 medic-engines, 1 of which serves as a heavy rescue unit, 1 non-ems engine, 3 ALS squads, 2 chase vehicles, 1 chief's vehicle, 2 fire prevention vehicles and 1 pick up truck.

Training 

Lieutenant Wallace Brainard, Training Officer
lt.brainard@concordtwp.com 

Nobody gets left behind 

The Concord Township Fire Department has a minimum requirement of a two-hour drill each day.  This has proven to benefit all of our firefighters and our customers.  We have reduced injuries and increased teamwork within our ranks. Mandatory training includes one live fire drill yearly, drivers training bi-yearly and yearly training at the Perry Nuclear Power Plant. 

During 2006, training and education encompassed EMS, preplanning, pump operation, driver training, hazmat, weapons of mass destruction, rapid intervention, officer leadership and practical evolutions which brought us over 11,000 hours of training and education.

Joint training between East End Lake County Fire Departments - Concord Twp., Fairport, Grand River, Painesville City, Painesville Twp, Leroy Township, Perry Joint Fire District and Madison -  was initiated in 2006.  Trainings have included such things as discussion of fires and major alarms which utilized an automatic aid response, to fire ground tactics and new standard operating guidelines to be used by these departments jointly.

Concord Fire Department Response Facts & Figures

Over the past several  years, our average response times have remained  consistent:

Through the directives of the Ohio Emergency Response Plan, as developed by the Ohio Fire Chiefs' Association, 71 fire departments from 11 Ohio Counties provided assistance to Concord, Grand River, Fairport, Leroy, Madison, Painesville City,  Perry and Painesville Twp Fire Departments in Eastern Lake County on 27-28 July, 2006.

Equipment provided included 33 boats, 22 EMS units, 8 Engines, 7 Technical Vehicles, 3 heavy rescue vehicles; 236 personnel were involved and provided services including urban search and rescue, swift water rescue, assessment of roadways, communications, emergency medical services, evacuations, resident assistance and operations/command.

Thanks are to be extended to the countless residents and business owners who jumped  in to support the responders while they were at a rescue scene or while staging on Crile Road awaiting assignment.  Coffee, meals, restroom facilities, use of office facilities and assistance with communication were all provided to the responders.

It is hoped the Response Plan and the assistance from such a large number of Ohio Departments will never again be needed in Lake County.  The cooperation, determination and dedication exhibited 27-28 July by all the responders is to be commended.

To assist Concord residents in knowing what products are listed as unsafe, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission may be of assistance.

 Recall Hotline:  1-800-638-2772

Online: Consumer Product Safety Commission

The Concord Twp Fire Prevention and Education Bureau has new offices.  We are now located in the "Annex" house, 6945 North Meadow, adjacent to Concord Fire Station #2.  Along with offices, this new location offers space for training classes and meetings.

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 Open Burning 

Concord Township follows the Ohio Revised Code rules regarding open burning.

NO OPEN BURNING of yard debris such as leaves or sticks, refuse or construction materials is permitted in the Township.

A recreational fire, which is an outdoor fire, no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet AND utilized to cook food, is permitted.

A recreational fire shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished.  Fire extinguishing equipment, such as a portable fire extinguisher, dirt, sand or a garden hose, for example, shall be available for immediate utilization.

Aluminum Can Recycling

Concord Twp Fire Prevention Bureau is accepting your aluminum beverage cans for recycling. All proceeds go directly towards the purchase of fire prevention education materials. Cans must be in bags and may be dropped off at designated areas at either fire station:

Fire Station #1: 11600 Concord-Hambden Rd
Between "A" and "B" buildings, accessed from the Town Hall parking lot OR

Fire Station #2: 10154 Prouty Road
South side of the Fire Station

What is Exploring?

Fire Service Exploring is a worksite-based program through the Learning-for-Life division of the Boy Scouts of America.  The program is developed for young adults from ages 14 (and having completed 8th grade) to 21 years.  The Fire Exploring purpose is to provide experiences to help young adults prepare for a career in the fire and EMS fields.

Post members attend regular meeting and drills to learn about the different aspects of firefighting and EMS, such as structural firefighting, hose lays, SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus), ladders, bandaging, splinting and back boarding, station equipment maintenance, personal   fitness, and safety in the station.  Explorers work side-by-side with Concord Fire Department Firefighters to obtain hands on and classroom training.

Who can become a Concord Fire Explorer?

Beginning September, 2008:
We meet Tuesday evenings 6:30pm to 9:00pm
Concord Fire Department - Station #1
11600 Concord-Hambden Road (next to Town Hall)

2008 Meeting Schedule: