Fire
Fire Department
The City of Waterville Fire Department is committed to the fire safety of facilities located within the City of Waterville and in contracted portions of Waterville Township. Our goal is to assist homeowners and businesses in our jurisdiction with keeping their properties, employees and visitors safe from the ravages of fire.
Fire Department Mission Statement:
It is the mission of the City of Waterville Fire Department to prevent or minimize the loss of life and property from the adverse effects of fires, medical emergencies and damage to the environment through fire prevention, suppression, inspection and code enforcement, community education, EMS rescue and disaster preparedness.
Fire Department Contact Information
Please use the information below to contact the City of Waterville Fire Department.
Waterville Fire Station
751 Waterville-Monclova Rd.
Waterville, Ohio 43566
Contact Information
Non-Emergency: 419-878-0165
Emergency: 911
Fire Inspections
The Department conducts over 500 fire safety inspections annually. Inspections are for commercial and industrial facilities only, not private residences. All fire safety inspections are free of charge.
The Waterville Fire Department has several State of Ohio certified Fire Safety Inspectors. For safety and security reasons, these individuals will be wearing a Waterville Fire Department uniform and be carrying an identification card during the course of a fire safety inspection. If you are in doubt about someone in your office conducting an inspection, please ask them for their identification. Inspectors must present it to you upon your request.
What to Expect
During an average fire safety inspection, the inspector would be reviewing your business for such items as the means of egress (exit), accessibility, lighting, general housekeeping, storage of flammable or combustible liquids or solids, fire protection equipment status, fire-rated building construction maintenance and other fire safety needs for your particular business. Our objective is to provide you “direction through inspection” on making your facility fire safe.
Whether or not violations of the Ohio Fire Code are found, you will be provided with an inspection report. If minor violations are noted, you will be provided with a reinspection date for compliance. There are an average of two reinspections before a state required citation is provided to the responsible party to direct corrective actions as needed. We also stress working fairly with business owners, taking the time to educate you to correct violations in a timely manner that corrects problems and makes your business safe.
Fire Safety in Your Home
Every home should have working smoke detectors located strategically throughout your residence. Smoke detectors are a lifesaving piece of equipment that is important to purchase, maintain, and replace as needed. If you have battery-operated smoke detectors, the battery in each and every one of your smoke alarms needs to be inspected and tested regularly and replaced at least once a year. Personnel from the Waterville Fire Department are available to review the location and condition of the smoke detectors in your home at no charge.
The Waterville Fire Department has access to free smoke detectors for installation by the fire department in private residences if you cannot afford to purchase this life-saving equipment. Contact the Waterville Fire Department for assistance with this matter. If you have questions regarding the services of the Waterville Fire Department, feel free to contact us at 419-878-0165.