No-cost Smoke Alarms for Residents

The Cleveland Division of Fire participates in the American Red Cross Operation Save-A-Life, which provides smoke alarms, batteries, and installation. All elderly and low income Cleveland residents of Cleveland qualify for this no-cost program. Cleveland's Save-A-Life hotline number at the American Red Cross is 216.361.5535.

Fire Safety Education

The Division of Fire's Bureau of Public Education works directly with the public, teaching fire prevention and safety. The Bureau's Juvenile Fire Setters Program teaches and provides counsel to Cleveland youth who have incidences of setting fires- no matter how small. Those seeking more information on this program may call 216.664.6386.

Cleveland firefighters provide fire education speakers for schools, day care centers, senior centers, and employers and also appear at career days. In addition, firefighters with fire apparatus, including engines, hook & ladders and the Smoke House make appearances at community and school events. The Smoke House is a mobile version of a home which uses non-toxic smoke and an alarm system to teach children how to escape a home fire.

All Fire Safety Education arrangements are made by the Division of Fire's Bureau of Public Education which can be reached at 216.664.6386. This Bureau is located at 1645 Superior Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44114.

The Division of Fire’s Public Information Officer (PIO) responds to all major fires, emergencies and other high profile incidents to provide information to the media and public. This officer is available to speak to groups or classes on fire safety, fire prevention and the Juvenile Fire Setters Program. The PIO, who reports directly to the Chief, is usually available seven days a week and can be reached at 216.664.6626 or 216.857.7373. The PIO Office is housed with the Fire Division's Bureau of Public Education.