Smoke Detectors
The Sharonville Fire Department continues to offer FREE Interconnected Smoke Detectors and FREE smoke detector batteries to the residents of Sharonville. A traditional smoke detector is a single unit wired to electric or battery powered to protect a specific sized area. Interconnected smoke detectors provide an earlier warning to fire because they link together. When one alarm sounds, all alarms sound. This provides more warning in more places and gives families more time to escape. The advantage: Time to safely get your family out of harm’s way. Manufacturers of smoke detectors recommend that you replace your smoke detectors every 10 years. And as always please check your smoke detectors once a month and change your batteries every 6 months.
The Sharonville Fire Department strives to ensure that every residence in Sharonville has a working smoke detector. The best way that this can happen is for you to check your detector, if it needs to be replaced or the battery is dead, please call the Fire Headquarters at (513) 563-0252 to schedule a time to have your detectors fixed. The smoke detectors, batteries and installation by fire fighters is FREE to Sharonville Residents.
The Sharonville fire department offers training to the local businesses, residents and Sharonville based civic groups in CPR and Basic First Aid. The programs are certified through the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). It is important to recognize that while ASHI is a nationally recognized provider of these courses, some institutions require a specific provider such as AHA or Red Cross. If you have doubts please verify that ASHI is on the list of acceptable providers for your business or institution.
To schedule please contact us at 513-563-0252
CPR and First Aid Classes
The Sharonville fire department offers training to the local businesses, residents and Sharonville based civic groups in CPR and Basic First Aid. The programs are certified through the American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). It is important to recognize that while ASHI is a nationally recognized provider of these courses, some institutions require a specific provider such as AHA or Red Cross. If you have doubts please verify that ASHI is on the list of acceptable providers for your business or institution.
To schedule please contact us at 513-563-0252
Blood Pressure/Glucose Checks
BP Checks/Glucose Checks-anyone is available to stop at any firehouse at any time to get their blood pressure checked or their glucose reading. You’re even invited to come in regularly here if necessary to have it checked. Sometimes doctors want you to track this for an extended period of time and we are happy to help you do that. If you’re not feeling well, please give us a call and we will come to you. Even though a life squad comes to your house, this NEVER means we must transport. We can check you out and you can sign a refusal, and we will be on our way. There is no charge for this. We can even come non-emergently if you prefer. We are always willing to check on folks if they think there might be something wrong.
Bicycle Safety
Did you know that in the event of a crash, wearing a bicycle helmet reduces the risk of brain and head injury by as much as 85 to 88 percent? Unfortunately, estimates on helmet usage suggest that only 25 percent of children age 5 to14 wear a helmet when riding a bike; for teen riders, the percentage using a bicycle helmet is close to zero! It is important for all to wear a bike helmet, whether you are young or old, inexperienced or experienced. A bike helmet is necessary to protect your head. Sharonville Residents can have their bicycle helmets fitted or they can receive a FREE helmet from the Sharonville Fire Department. Please call 513-563-0252 for more information or stop by your local Sharonville Fire Station.
Boy Scout and Girl Scout Badge work-
The SFD is honored and happy to help scout troops prepare and complete badge work requirements as it pertains to emergencies, safety, and preparedness. Please give the fire department a call, give us all the info pertaining to the badge your troop or pack is trying to complete. We will build a power point presentation and teach your scouts all they need to complete the badge work. This could include disaster training, first aid, fire escape planning, fire safety. The sky’s the limit on what we can help you set up for badge work.
Fire Extinguisher Training
The Sharonville Fire Department offers fire extinguisher training to any Sharonville business or civic organization free of charge. Using the most up to date equipment, A BullEx Smart extinguisher simulator, we are able to offer the most realistic experience to people who want to learn the proper way to use a fire extinguisher. Instructors also offer tips on when it is okay to attempt to extinguish a fire on your own or when it is wise to evacuate and call 911. People who trained years ago with pan fires of diesel fuel will be amazed at the strides made in providing safety to students.
Please call the Fire Department at 513-563-0252 if you are interested in having a class at your location
Knox Box System
Property and home owners have the ability to store entrance keys, access cards and floor plans in a high-security Knox-Box®. Key boxes are mounted near their building or home entrances. Each Knox-Box is purchased by the property owner and keyed to a single master key controlled by the Sharonville Fire Department. With the Knox System there is no waiting for a property owner to unlock the door in the middle of the night and no forcing of the door open, potentially causing damage, to gain entry. The Knox Rapid Entry System reduces response time, property damage and the liability for lost keys.
Open House
National Fire Prevention Week is always the first week of October. During fire prevention week, the Sharonville Fire Department will host an open house on October 14th from 3-7 pm at Station 86. Station 86 (Headquarters) is located on Chester Rd
There are fun fire related activities for the kids to participate…including a maze to search, an obstacle course and a fire extinguisher simulator. Haligan, our fire safety Firefirefighter (an inflatable firefighter costume) is present at each event. We also have a chili-cook off, and serve hot dogs to everyone courtesy of the Sharonville Professional Fire Fighters Local 4498.
Touch-A-Truck
This event is for kids and adults of all ages. We invite exhibitors from the region to bring service-type vehicles that are used every day and the employees that operate the vehicles to the Sharonville Convention Center. The past two years have been on a Monday from 10:00A.M.-2:00 P.M. The public is invited to climb into and on the equipment and talk to employees that work on the vehicles. In attendance, we normally have:
- Fire and Police Department vehicles
- SWAT vehicles
- Ohio State Patrol
- The Air National Guard
- Jimmy’s Limousine Company
- Nick’s Towing
- Children’s hospital
- Cincinnati Metro Bus
- Duke Energy
- School Bus
- Excavators
- Dump trucks
- Tractors
- Gorman Heritage Farm gives rides on their Mule Team wagon
- Boats
- CAREFLIGHT-Miami Valley’s Trauma Helicopter
- AIRCARE-University Hospital’s Trauma Helicopter
Bring your camera!!! This is a fun outdoor event you’re going to want to remember!!
Safety Camp
The Sharonville Fire Department in conjunction with the Police Department participates in Safety Camp each June. Safety camp is a one week program during the Recreation Department’s annual summer camp schedule. During this week the campers attend talks on safety topics including fire safety, bicycle safety and helmets, internet safety, first aid and animal safety among many others. The campers also get to interact with members of the local bomb squads and S.W.A.T. units. They also get to see helicopters from law enforcement and local hospitals up close. Nature talks and walks at Sharon Woods and visits from the SPCA are always popular days. The tour and water day at the firehouse is always the highlight of the week. The kids are treated to pizza and drinks courtesy of the fire department and a number of fun obstacle courses and competitions which ends with everyone being completely drenched.
School Zone Safety
The Sharonville Fire Department promotes safe driving at all times, especially during the school year. At the beginning of every school year, SFD units and crews are stationed at all of the local educational facilities to remind drivers that school is back in session. We assist children at crosswalks and urge drivers to be aware of children walking to and from school.