According to the National Fire Protection Association, over 10,000 home fires per year are caused by grilling. Both charcoal and gas grills can cause significant damage to home and injuries to people if not used properly. Stay fire-safe […]
By Deanna Adams
The police and fire departments are vital to the health and well-being of any city. The job of the police is to protect citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic. They respond […]
October 19 is National Move Over Awareness Day. Many people don’t know about it, or simply don’t observe it but in the state of Ohio, drivers are required to move over one lane or to slow […]
The Mentor Fire Department invites citizens to observe Fire Prevention Week October 4-10, 2020. This year’s theme is “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen TM “. According to the National Fire Protection Association, cooking is the leading cause of home […]
Mentor Fire offers a variety of life-saving courses for groups and organizations – many of which are free! For more information please contact Mentor Fire Department – Public Education at 440-974-5768
FIRE PREVENTION
Seconds are crucial when a fire starts, the following courses will […]
Research has proven that if your home is on fire, you need to be able to get out in less than two minutes to increase your chances of survival.
The best thing you can do is to ensure that you have a working […]
Mentor Fire’s annual “Rescue the Needy” food drive raised a total of $6,050.00, along with a fair amount of non-perishable food items. Lieutenant Mike Smith and Firefighter Paramedic Dominic Vivolo presented the check and food last week to the Salvation Army in […]