Fostoria Fire Department
Our Mission:
To protect life and property from fire and other emergencies within' the community through
public education, code management, and incident response.
Divisions
Fire and EMS Operations
The City of Fostoria Fire Department provides an array of emergency services to our city and portions of the surrounding townships.
Fire Suppression
Confined Space Rescue
Trench Rescue
Emergency Management and Mitigation
Advanced Life Support + Emergency Medical Services
Hazardous Materials Mitigation
Rescue from Heights
Fire and EMS operations are staffed by 18 dedicated and high skilled individuals, The personnel are split into 3 shifts. Each shift works 24 hours, followed by 48 hours hours off duty, averaging 51 hours per week or a minimum of 2652 hours a year. This allows us to protect our community 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Fire Inspections
Buildings are inspected depending on the type of business operating in the building. We have compiled a list of the most common hazards to assist you in preparing your business for a fire safety inspection. Feel free to discuss any concerns you may have with a fire safety inspector.
Contact the Fostoria Fire Department
Chief: Jason Root
Location
233 West South Street, Fostoria, Ohio 44830, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at bnoftz@fostoriaohio.gov if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Fire reports can be obtained by visiting the fire station during normal business hours. There is a minimal fee of $2.00 for reports. EMS report requests, with accompanying HIPPA documentation can be obtained by calling 800-814-5339. Due to Federal Law, we cannot discuss any EMS related questions at the Fire Station.
Contact our current billing vendor at 888-330-5405. They abide by all HIPPA regulations in order to keep your information private and confidential.
Any Fostoria City resident may come to the fire station to receive their free smoke detector, CO. The only information we collect is the address where the detector will be installed. We do not provide fire extinguishers.
Please direct these in writing directly to Chief Jason Root, 233 W. South Street, Fostoria, Ohio 44830. We love hearing from our residents, even when there is criticism. We address everyone’s concerns to provide better service, and compliments are added directly to employee files.
On priority one calls (i.e. heart attack, stroke, trauma, bariatric and other serious medical emergencies), our crews sometimes need more help in providing for the care of the injured/ill person. Each emergency incident is different, but each is treated with the highest level of care possible.
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