City of Defiance - Fire and Rescue

Services Provided

The following services are provided by the Defiance Fire Department:

Fire Suppression/Rescue
Fire Prevention/Education
Fire Code Management/Inspections
Hazardous Materials Operations Response
Auto and Industrial Heavy Extrication
Paramedic Medical Emergency Response
Water/River/Ice Rescue
High Level Rope Rescue
Confined Space Rescue
Pre-Fire Planning

Emergency Medical Services
The year 2006 was a very busy year for division personnel. The fire department responded to 1582 EMS calls treating over 1600 victims. The run volume for the division has increased annually and multiple calls (both squads/fire apparatus out at the same time) have risen.

Currently there are 9 paramedics (3 per shift) on duty at the fire division supplemented by intermediate and basic EMT’s. All medical personnel are also fully trained fire fighters.

Equipment upgrades were accomplished with the assistance of donations from the public and civic organizations. The division took delivery of a new squad in 2006. This brings the total to three squads currently housed at Central Station in downtown Defiance.

Defiance rescue squads transport patients to the Emergency rooms of Mercy Hospital and Defiance Regional Medical Center.

EMS Grants
The division received $11,875 from the State of Ohio Board of EMS of 2002. The grant was broken down into two (2) categories: $6,475 from training used to fund paramedic programs and $5,400 to purchase new equipment for the squad.

It is the Law!

A person cannot follow within 500 ft. of an emergency vehicle responding to an alarm.
A person cannot park within a block of a stopped fire truck responding to a fire alarm.
You must give the right-of-way to public safety vehicles that have their sirens on. Pull over to the right side; clear of intersections. Remain stopped until vehicle has passed.

EMS Charges
Within City Limits: $275 per run - Basic Life Support $500 - Advanced Life Support There is no charge if treatment is refused

Tiffin, Noble & Defiance Twps: $275 per Run - Basic Life Support $500 - Advanced Life Support

FIRE SUPPRESSION
The Defiance Firefighters are highly trained interior firefighters. They have been specially trained and equipped to enter immediately dangerous life and health hazard atmospheres. The fire coverage for the department is over 30 sq. miles including the City of Defiance and Defiance Twp.

INVESTIGATIVE
The Defiance Fire Dept. investigates odors, carbon monoxide alarms, gas leaks, spills and fire causes. Firefighters are able to detect hazardous build-up of flammable and toxic gases with department detection instruments. The department maintains in house fire cause investigators.

FIREFIGHTER SHIFTS
The Defiance Firefighters work a nationally recognized 24 hour shift schedule. Three shifts are on rotation starting at 7 am and ending 7 am the following day. There are currently 20 full time firefighters and an auxiliary, part-time force, of 10 firefighters. The department shift is made up of a Captain, Lieutenant, and four firefighters with a Chief and an Asst. Chief working a 40 hr. week. The department responds with off-duty personnel to back on-duty personnel for emergencies.

EQUIPMENT ROSTER

Squad 211
Squad 210
Squad 212
Chief 220
Asst. Chief 203
Engine 221
Engine 222
Engine 223
Aerial Tower 230
Aerial Ladder 231
Utility 240
Grass Unit 260

EDUCATION and TRAINING LEVELS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
12 Lead ECG
National Registry Paramedic
315 hr. Ohio Fire Academy
40 hr. Haz-mat Technician