The Rootstown Area Chamber of Commerce honored The Rootstown Fire Department at their June meeting with an Honorary Lifetime Member Award for 2014. “Congratulations, it is well deserved,” said President Denese Schneckenburger. “The Fire Department has been an avid supporter of for many years; ready to help when needed, and working with our members to better this community. It is our honor to have such a wonderful group of men and women to call our neighbor.”
What began in 1938 under the town hall on State Route 44 as the Rootstown Volunteer Fire Company originally housed a 1938 Dodge Pumper, a 1000 gallon Ford Tanker and an ambulance that was stored in a buggy shed. Things have changed – thankfully! Today, as you know, highly trained personnel maintain various training criteria annually to meet state mandated continuing education in both EMS and fire in order to provide the citizens of Rootstown the best emergency response service possible.
But did you know the department also offers other services and educational materials that and should be taken advantage of by Rootstown residents? Here are a few things that may of interest to you!
Fire Safety Concepts
The Rootstown Fire Department encourages you to practice fire drills at home and at work.
- Working smoke alarms SAVE LIVES!
- Know two ways out of every room.
- Crawl under smoke.
- Stay low and go.
- Get out and stay out.
- Never go back into a burning building.
- Know your meeting place.
- Find a safe place to meet your family so that you know that everyone is safe and so that the Fire Department also knows you are safe.
- Change your batteries annually and test monthly.
Blood Pressure Checks
The Rootstown Fire Department is happy to provide FREE blood pressure checks during the hours of 8 am and 8 pm. The blood pressure check station is located just inside the front door off of State Route 44. Please feel free to park in the provided area. We will also provide you with a blood pressure card that you can record your readings and provide to your doctor.
American Heart Association CPR/AED/First Aid Certifications
The department offers these classes for FREE to residents of Rootstown. This would be a great opportunity for families and their sitters to get certified and be sure everyone is as prepared as possible if an emergency occurs. Such a little effort on your part can make the difference between life or death for another!
Heartsaver Classes
This class is for those people who are not in a healthcare field and would like the knowledge and skills to be certified in CPR, AED, or First Aid.
Minimum of 4, maximum of 8 participants for the class. (Call the station for larger class sizes.)
Health Care Provider Classes
This class is for those who are in the health care field.
Minimum of 4, maximum of 8 participants for the class. (Call the station for larger class sizes.)
For prices (non-residents) and full details, visit THIS LINK.
Fire Station Tours
Small Groups
For 8 or less people, just show up at the station and ask a fire department member to take you on a tour. (As long as we are not on a call, someone will be there.)
Large Groups
Call station for details.
It would do you well to visit their website. There’s more than you are probably aware of that awaits you. Better yet – stop by and thank them personally for serving you while you get a tour!
Rootstown Township Fire Department
Emergency: 911 or (330) 325-1414
Non-emergency number: (330) 325-7233
Fax number: (330) 325-8373