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Fire Division Facilities Fire Division Headquarters (Fire Administration, Fire Prevention, Public Education) 3600 Tremont Road Fire Station 71 (Emergency Operations) 2095 Arlington Avenue Fire Station 72 (Emergency Operations) 3861 Reed Road Fire Station 73 (Emergency Operations, Training/EMS) 4737 Coach Road Protection and Educational Services AED Program One of the goals of the Fire Division is to increase the number of publicly accessible automatic external defibrilators (AED) in our community. Research has shown that intervention with an AED is as important as CPR in treating a victim of cardiac arrest. The division has partnered with other community organizations to raise public awareness of this subject. Through public and private donations, AEDs have been placed in schools, the Senior Center, Municipal Services Center and police cruisers. Please contact the division if you are interested in AED training, or would like to support the purchase of AED units in other public locations. Blood Pressure Screening Residents may stop by any fire station or the Municipal Services Center during regular business hours to have their blood pressure taken. Calling ahead (614-583-5100) is encouraged. CPR Training Residents wishing to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can register via the City’s LifeLong Learning and Leisure program, at 614-583-5333 or may call the local chapter of the American Red Cross. Carbon Monoxide Testing The division responds to both emergency (detector alarming and people ill with flu-like symptoms) and non-emergency (detector alarming and won’t reset) situations and uses advanced instrumentation to check a building’s atmosphere for carbon monoxide (remember, carbon monoxide is odorless, tasteless and colorless). Car Seat Installation Residents needing assistance installing or checking installation of infant and child vehicle seats can contact Children’s Hospital at 722-6524, the Columbus Health Department at 645-7748 or the Norwich Township Fire Department at 876-7694. Commercial/Business Fire Inspections The division’s Fire Prevention Office performs routine and final occupancy inspections of all non-residential buildings in the City. This includes fire protection systems (sprinklers, detectors, alarms, etc.) being modified, tested or newly installed. Petroleum underground storage tank work and erection of tents over 120 square feet in area also require a permit and inspection. EMS Transport Billing Program Effective July 1, 2004, the City's Fire Division has implemented an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) transport billing program. A practice of approximately 85 percent of communities nationwide, EMS billing taps into existing funds available within Medicare, Medicaid and commercial insurance policies. If you or a family member is provided with emergency medical services that result in transportation to a local hospital, a bill for the transport will be sent to your insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid. Upper Arlington residents will not be billed for a transport or any outstanding balance on a claim, even if they do not have insurance. It is also important to note that patient care will not be compromised by this program and you should never be afraid to call 9-1-1 for help when you need it. A brochure outlining the City's EMS transport billing program can be downloaded by clicking here or by calling 614-583-5100. Engine 1 Restoration Project The Engine 1 Restoration Project is a partnership of the City and Firefighters IAFF Local 1521. The goal is to raise funds so that the City’s 1930 fire engine can be fully restored. Once completed, Engine 1 will become a familiar sight in the community, being showcased at numerous community events, and serving a historical and educational role for the Fire Division. If you would like to contribute to this effort, please call the division at 583-5100. Fire Extinguisher Training Primarily geared toward business and other public organizations, lesson plans can include lectures and hands-on training, using live-fire in a burn barrel containing a combustible liquid. Organizations requesting this program are responsible for providing classroom space, an outdoor area for the live-fire training and enough fire extinguishers for the number of students taking the class. To schedule this training or for additional details, contact the Public Education Coordinator at 583-5115. Fire Safety House The division has a mobile laboratory, called “Sparky’s House,” used to teach proper behavior and techniques in a fire emergency. Both children and adults can benefit from lessons that include leaving a building quickly, crawling low in smoke and using escape ladders. The house is designed with bedrooms and a kitchen, and is equipped with fire and smoke alarms as well as machinery to create a non-toxic, smoke-filled environment. Groups wishing to tour the house must call ahead for an appointment. Fire Station Tours The public is invited to visit any of the City’s fire stations. Tours are available for formal groups (scouts, school classes, etc.) as well as individuals and families. Drop-ins are welcome but, due to the unpredictability of emergency runs, visitors may find an empty station. Groups especially are encouraged to call ahead. Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Fire prevention personnel have received specialized training in assisting families who have children involved in the inappropriate use of fire. Serving primarily as screening and education specialists, firefighters are able to assist families in differentiating between curiosity-based and risk-taking behavior. Personnel can provide referrals to professionals in other specialty fields as the situation warrants. Knox-Box Key Vaults In conjunction with the Knox Company, the Fire Division utilizes a program where residents and businesses can purchase a mini lock-vault that gives the Fire Division access to keys to gain entry to their building in emergency situations. Popular with homes or businesses with alarm systems, or residents who are infirm or prone to illness or injury, this system has been in use for many years. Each community is assigned a unique lock for all boxes in its municipality, and only the Fire Division carries the master key. The boxes are miniature steel vaults that the resident or business installs on the exterior of their structure. In times of emergency, the dispatcher tells the Fire Division if a Knox Box is available. Arriving personnel can then use their master key to access the building keys and gain entrance without having to force a door or damage the building. To place an order or obtain more information about this device, contact the Fire Prevention Office at 583-5115. Mercury Collection and Thermometer Exchange Program Residents can drop off mercury thermometers in exchange for a free digital thermometer. Drop off times are daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at 3600 Tremont Road, while supplies last. Other items containing mercury, such as undamaged thermostats and old blood pressure instruments, are also accepted. Radon Kits Residents can obtain free short-term radon screening kits at Fire Division Headquarters, 3600 Tremont Road, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Fire Division is providing service as a pickup point for the program in a cooperative arrangement with the Franklin County Board of Health. Residential Fire Inspections This free, confidential service includes consultation regarding emergency escape routes, smoke and carbon monoxide detector placement and testing, and identification of fire hazards. Residents applying for foster home/adoption status are served by this program. School Fire Safety Program Read more about this program The Fire Division has provided a proactive fire safety program for Upper Arlington’s public and private schools for many years. A unique feature of this service is that professional educational lesson plans are presented in individual classroom settings rather than in a broader setting. A civilian public education coordinator, who is a retired teacher or principal, spearheads the program. Volunteer civilian education specialists, recruited from the community and with various backgrounds, assist in carrying out this program. Volunteers are provided free training and orientation, and new personnel are always welcome. The goal of the program is to teach a different fire or life safety protective skill to every student in every classroom in every school in grades preschool through eight, every year. Smoke Detector Program Fire Division personnel will come to your residence and evaluate it for proper placement and recommended number of smoke detectors. Assistance is also available for those without the means to purchase smoke detectors or who are having trouble with installation, maintenance or testing. Sparky the Fire Dog Recognizable for decades as a symbol of firefighters and fire prevention efforts, this costumed character is a copyrighted product of the National Fire Protection Association. Fire departments may obtain licensure to assume the character of Sparky in promoting their fire prevention efforts in the community. Sparky does not speak but along with his handler, is available to appear at public events to promote fire prevention and fire safety. Advance notice is required and appearances are subject to availability and schedules of personnel trained to portray the character. Contact the Fire Prevention Office at 583-5115. Speakers Bureau The public information officer coordinates requests for speakers at meetings, public events, etc. Topics can be tailored to the needs of the organization, ranging from basic public speaking to prop-filled, multi-media presentations. Two-week advance notice is required. Updated 8/08 Fire Division City of Upper Arlington 3600 Tremont Road Upper Arlington, OH 43221 Phone: 614-583-5100 www.ua-ohio.net |
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