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Ranking Firefighters Take Oath of Office    

Garfield Heights Fire Lt. Tom Lisy, a 23-year veteran of the department, was promoted to the rank of captain during a swearing-in ceremony Dec. 29 at Fire Station No. 1 on Turney Road. Firefighter Joe Warner, a 12-year veteran, was promoted to lieutenant.

Capt. Lisy became a firefighter in 1988 and was promoted to lieutenant in 1993, the youngest person ever to achieve the rank in department history. For the past 20 years, he has been an integral part of the regional HazMat team. He received a Heroic Achievement award for risking his life to rescue a man trapped and unconscious inside a gasoline storage tank. In addition to firefighting duties, Lisy will be in charge of training for the fire department. 

Lt. Warner was hired in 1999 and is following the career path of his father, Concord Township Fire Chief Mike Warner, president of the Ohio Fire Chief’s Association. Lt. Warner has an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from Lakeland Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Leadership from Bellevue University. In addition to firefighting duties, Warner will be responsible for maintenance of the 1,300 fire hydrants in the city. He also is a part-time Concord Township fire lieutenant. 

Pictured from left, Garfield Heights Mayor Vic Collova, Fire Capt. Tom Lisy, Lt. Joe Warner and Chief Tom Nemetz. 

Garfield Heights firefighters showed their commitment to raising awareness for breast cancer research by purchasing and wearing pink shirts during October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pictured, from left, are firefighters Brian Mihal, Scott Arcangeli, Rich Koblin, Jonathan Havel, Dennis Cain and Lt. Tom Lisy. City firefighters also raised money for the Susan G. Komen fund.

 

For emergencies, call: 911
For non-emergencies call 216-475-4053

The Garfield Heights Fire Department consists of two stations. Station One is located at 5115 Turney Road and Station Two is at 4585 East 131th Street. In addition to fire fighting and emergency medical services, the Fire Department provides many services including fire safety inspections, public education and miscellaneous services such as pulse readings and CPR classes.

Public Services

  • Emergency Preparedness - if anyone in the City of Garfield Heights needs information on preparing for an emergency in their house/business they should contact the Garfield Heights Fire Prevention Bureau at (216) 475-4043

Inspection Services

  • Periodic inspections of commercial buildings
  • Inspections of residences, upon request

Public Education

  • Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training for groups
  • First aid training for groups
  • Carbon monoxide presentations for groups
  • Fire safety presentations for groups, schools, etc.
  • Fire extinguisher training for employers, groups, individuals, etc.

Miscellaneous Services

  • Fire Station tours for schools, groups, etc. (by appointment only)
  • Rescue squad standby for special events
  • Meeting rooms available for small groups
  • Carbon monoxide (CO) investigations for residences or businesses
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