Fire Training

Live fire training was conducted over 3 days.  The Parma, Parma Heights and Brooklyn Fire departments trained at the Cuyahoga Community College burn building.

Day Dr is Closed, Car Vs Pole

8 New Promotions

Congratulations to newly promoted Captains: Matt Garan, Nick Kashi, Dave Higginbotham and Tom Franczak. And to newly promoted Lieutenants: Lou Davis, Ron Iacoboni, Ricky Fetter and Bill Troph. The eight were sworn in this morning during a ceremony at city hall. Congratulations Brothers on your new assignments.

Farewell FF Mlady

After 31 years at Engine Co. 2, Firefighter Don Mlady, Badge 176 is working his final shift. A retirement ceremony and luncheon was held in his honor at PFD HQ this afternoon. FF Mlady was one of the first paramedics on the PFD and has served our department and citizens with distinction. Don is one of the few firefighters to serve his entire career at one company. He serves as an excellent role model for the probies as to how "the job" is done. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Don, we wish you the best in retirement. You have earned it.

Parma Swears In New Chief

20 year veteran of the PFD, Capt. Mike Lasky was sworn in as the new Fire Chief in council chambers this morning.