Emergency: Dial 911

Non-emergency: (216) 321-2446

Mission Statement

The mission of the University Heights Fire Department is to protect life and property.

Organization

Twenty-nine firefighters proudly serve the City of University Heights on several levels. As paramedics and emergency medical technicians, UHFD personnel staff two paramedic-equipped rescue squads and respond to both medical and trauma emergencies in the community. Twenty-one paramedics serve under the medical control and license of an Emergency Room physician.

If a fire, hazardous material incident or other disaster should arise where additional manpower or equipment is needed, prearranged agreements with neighboring cities and the county-wide Mutual Aid Box Alarm System enable the City of University Heights to rely on additional resources in handling major emergencies.

The Fire Department serves the community with carbon-monoxide testing, fire prevention planning and consultations, code compliance inspections and a wide range of public education, including CPR classes and fire safety demonstrations. The Fire Department will provide smoke detectors as needed and also change the batteries for elderly or disabled residents.

The Fire Department also has an established Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) made up of Fire Department Personnel and volunteer residents of the City of University Heights.

As Required by the Privacy Regulations Created as a Result of the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA),
Click here for the City’s Policy.

Ambulance billing began May 1, 2004.
Letter sent out from Mayor April 1, 2004
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Brochure page 1
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Brochure page 2
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Important Contact Information

Fire Chief
John L. Pitchler (216) 932-7800 ext.208
jpitchler@universityheights.com

Executive Captain/Fire Prevention Officer
Steve Ineman (216) 932-7800 ext.202
fireprevention@universityheights.com