About Us :
The "Chagrin Falls Fire Department" is actually comprised of two separate organizations.

The Chagrin Falls Village Fire Department was formed in 1897, and is paid on call for fires within the Village proper. The department is funded through the general fund of Chagrin Falls, and has a paid part-time Chief, who is appointed by the Mayor. 

The members of this department also serve on the Chagrin Falls Suburban Fireman's Association, Inc. The Suburban department is a non-profit corporation that provides fire and emergency medical services to Chagrin Falls Township, Moreland Hills, Hunting Valley, South Russell, and Bentleyville. An EMS contract is also maintained with the Village of Chagrin Falls.The Fire Chief normally serves as chief of this department also.The departments cover a 32 square mile response area, serving a population of approximately 15,000 residents. The station is located in the Village of Chagrin Falls. Apparatus consists of two pumpers, a 75 ft. ladder, a heavy rescue, 2 ALS equipped EMS squads, a command/fire prevention vehicle, and a multi-purpose untility vehicle.

Serving under Chief Jim Leffler, are Assistant Chief Mark Vedder, Assistant Chief Frank M. Zugan, Captains Terry Goldhamer and Ellita Vedder, and Lieutenants Chuck Huddleston, Paul Sincaglia, Ed Hawk, Ryan Shorr and Mark Svette, along with 38 firefighters.

Four personnel man the station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Chief and a fire inspector work M-F on 8 hour shifts bringing staffing to 6 during those hours. The department currently has 4 full-time personnel and other members on duty at the station work 12 hour shifts on a part-time basis.