Mayfield Village, Ohio

The Mayfield Village Fire Department
David R. Mohr, Fire Chief
770 S.O.M. Center Road
Mayfield Village, OH 44143

Emergency Phone: 9-1-1
Non-emergency Phone: (440) 461-1208
email address: mvfire@en.com
Hours: 24-hours

Emergency Services
The Fire Department is comprised of 7 full-time and 23 part-time members. 3 firefighters are on duty around the clock. 15 of the firefighters are paramedics and 7 are EMT certified. At least one paramedic is on duty at all times. Medical emergency patients are transported to Hillcrest Hospital. There is no charge for this service.

The Police Department operates the communications (dispatch) center for police, fire and emergency medical services (ambulance). Emergency calls from residents and business places in Mayfield Village are processed by an "enhanced 9-1-1" system, which automatically routes 9-1-1 calls to the appropriate dispatcher while displaying the address from which the call is being made. Non-emergency calls made to all Village offices and departments, after regular business hours, are answered by police communications personnel as priorities permit.

In addition of providing fire and emergency medical services, a large portion of our mission is to education the public and school children of our community regarding fire safety and safety in general. We conduct public education classes on CPR, bicycle safety, and the proper technique to install a baby car seat. Our department sells high quality bicycle helmets to the public. We conducted several classes on fire extinguisher use with industrial fire brigades. Several times a year we conduct classes for Mayfield High School and their health classes. We have partnered with the schools allowing students to see if they are interested in careers in firefighting/emergency medical services. To date we have hired 4 part time firefighters who started their careers through the Mayfield High School Senior Search Program. The Mayfield Fire Department has purchased a fire safety house that will be delivered this coming October 2005.

Public Education Classes

CPR
Fire Extinguishers

Public Services

Voluntary Home Safety Inspections
Smoke Detector Checks
Summer Safety - Safety tips about fireworks (click here for info)

Open Burning

Open burning of trash, brush or leaves is not permitted in Mayfield Village.

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The following are questions and answers regarding carbon monoxide poisoning. Please read on to learn how early warning can help save your life.

What is carbon monoxide?

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, deadly gas. Because you can't see, taste, or smell it, carbon monoxide can kill you before you know it's there. Today's more energy efficient, airtight home designs contribute to the problem by trapping CO-polluted air inside the home.

Why is carbon monoxide so dangerous?

The great danger of carbon monoxide is its attraction to hemoglobin in the bloodstream. CO is breathed in through the lungs, and bonds with hemoglobin in your blood, displacing the oxygen which cells need to function. When CO is present in the air it rapidly accumulates in the blood. It will eventually displace enough oxygen in your system to suffocate you from the inside out, resulting in brain damage or death.

Where does carbon monoxide occur?

Everyone is at risk. Carbon monoxide poisoning can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Experts believes that vulnerability to CO poisoning increases for unborn babies, infants, senior citizens, and people with coronary or respiratory problems. These people are considered to be at greatest risk.

How can I protect myself from carbon monoxide poisoning?

The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends installing at least one carbon monoxide detector per household. Reliable, cost-effective protection from carbon monoxide poisoning is now available from local hardware stores. "Carbon monoxide detectors are as important to home safety as smoke detectors."

How do I know if I am suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning?

CO poisoning is difficult to diagnose. Because its symptoms are similar to other common diseases, such as the flu, carbon monoxide is often called "The Great Imitator." Symptoms of low level CO poisoning can include headaches, fatigue, nausea, dizzy spells, and confusion. There are, however, a few hints that can help.

To identify carbon monoxide poisoning in your home:

Are other members of the household feeling ill as well?

Do you feel better when you are away from the house for a period of time?

If so, you may be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. To be sure, see a physician and request a carboxy hemoglobin test. This will determine the percentage of carbon monoxide present in your blood.

What do I do if my carbon monoxide detector goes off?

If you and/or your family members are feeling ill, get out of the house immediately. Have a plan that includes a pre-designated meeting place so that all family members can be accounted for. (Most fatalities occur when people re-enter the home to search for loved ones.) Call 911 from a neighbor's home.

If you feel it is not an emergency, yet want to have someone check out your home, call the Mayfield Village Fire Department at our non-emergency number 440-461-1208 to discuss the problem.

Where do I put my carbon monoxide detector?

Near the sleeping area, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which recommends at least one detector per household. A second detector located near the home's heating source adds an extra measure of safety.