Smoke Detector Program

In an effort to assist the Westlake community, the Fire Department offers the Smoke Detector Program in conjunction with Community Services Department’ Outreach Coordinator to identify and place smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in Westlake households that cannot afford them.

The qualifications for the program include:

• You live in the City of Westlake

• You own and live in your home

• You are living on a low income, are a senior citizen or are disabled

If you fit these criteria and wish to request the installation of smoke alarms in your home, please call Westlake Fire Prevention Division at 440-835-6422, Westlake Fire Department at 440-871-3441, or Community Services’ Outreach Coordinator at 440-899-3544.

Renters

Whether you live in a rented house or apartment, your landlord is required to provide you with a working smoke alarm. Tenants are responsible for maintaining the smoke alarm(s) in good working condition.

Education & Public Service Programs

To schedule any of the programs listed, please call Martha Campbell at 440-617-4128 or Email Martha Campbell.

Programs

• Learn Not To Burn: Fire personnel teach fire safety to school-aged children (pre-kindergarten through grade 5).

• Fire personnel teach fire safety to school-aged children (pre-kindergarten through grade 5) using innovative multimedia learning programs.

• Juvenile Fire-Setter counseling: Education and counseling programs are presented to children and adolescents who are exhibiting interest in playing with or starting a fire.

• Fire station tours: Tours may be available for groups of any age.

Westlake offers fire prevention services to city residents as well as businesses in the city. To schedule any of these services, please call Martha Campbell at 440-835-6422.

Services

General inspections of businesses: The Fire Prevention Bureau oversees the fire safety inspections of all businesses and public buildings.

Note: If your business was invited to participate in the self-inspection program based upon your demonstrated awareness of fire safety in the workplace, please complete the Business Self-Inspection Form and email to the Westlake Fire Prevention Office. Please contact Fire Prevention with any questions.

 Holiday & Decorative Materials Safety Information

Review of building plans and sprinkler systems: The bureau works closely with the Westlake Building Department and Westlake Planning Department to ensure that all fire safety regulations are met. The department reviews new and revised plan reviews for the following so that life safety is optimized:

• Sprinkler

• Fire alarm

• Kitchen hoods

• Building remodels

• Development plans

• Site plans

• Underground fire lines

Hydrant testing: Hydrants are serviced and tested on a semi-annual basis to make sure they work properly.

Facility emergency preplans: The Fire Department maintains building plans of public buildings in Westlake to ensure a prompt and effective fire suppression response.

Witnessing of life safety systems tests: The bureau witnesses the commercial life safety systems tests to ensure that the systems are operating correctly and repairs are followed up in a timely manner:

• Annual fire alarm and sprinkler

• Semi annual kitchen hoods

• FM200

• Spray booths

• Private hydrants

• Standpipes

Fire Chief

Matt Moran
440-617-4128
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Westlake Fire Department Administrative Office

3200 Crocker Road
Westlake, OH 44145
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Phone: 440-871-3441
Fax: 440-835-6463
Emergency: 911

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Westlake Fire Prevention Division

2110 Columbia Road
Westlake, OH 44145
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Phone: 440-835-6422
Fax: 440-835-6456
Emergency: 911

Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2110 Columbia Road

Westlake, OH 44145

Email

Phone: 440-835-6454

Fax: 440-835-6458

Emergency: 911

Hours

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.