Car Seat Safety Check
Did you know that nine out of ten car seats have some error with installation that can result in a child not surviving a crash. Car seat safety checks make it possible to assist parents with car seat installation and…
UA Fire Hydrant Flushing
There are approximately 2,000 fire hydrants in the City. The Fire Division inspects all hydrants twice a year to make sure they are in good working order and to coordinate any maintenance needs. Additionally, fire hydrants are flushed each spring…
UA Fire Hydrant Flushing
There are approximately 2,000 fire hydrants in the City. The Fire Division inspects all hydrants twice a year to make sure they are in good working order and to coordinate any maintenance needs. Additionally, fire hydrants are flushed each spring…
Spring Fire Hydrant Flushing Schedule
You know Spring has arrived when the Fire Division performs the annual test as part of a fire hydrant maintenance program that keeps hydrants in operable condition and identifies any deficiencies that require repair. Hydrant flushing will be weekdays, April…
Car Seat Safety Check
Did you know that nine out of ten car seats have some error with installation that can result in a child not surviving a crash. Car seat safety checks make it possible to assist parents with car seat installation and…
Franklin County Public Health Immunization Clinics
As a service to residents of Franklin County, Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) offers immunization clinics and education for children and adults throughout the year. The clinics support a wide range of insurance policies, so be sure to check online…
Firefighters for Kids Toy Drive
It’s official. The holiday season has arrived. With Thanksgiving safely behind us, I’m sure your focus has shifted to the next great task, that of gift shopping. And as you do so, in the spirit of the season of giving,…
UA Fire Division Achieves Fire Rating Upgrade
I’m pleased to report that the Fire Division has achieved an upgrade in its classification from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), from a Class 3 to a Class 2 Rating. This marks the first time in the division’s history that…
Accomplishments in the Fire Division
In early October, the Upper Arlington Fire Division Firefighter of the Year Selection Committee awarded Firefighter/Paramedic David B. Wisner as the recipient of the 2018 Firefighter of the Year Award. Once a year, the selection committee chooses a member for…
Fire Division Medic Truck Now Features Ultrasound Technology
The Upper Arlington Fire Division is pleased to announce it has recently entered into a pilot program with The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, focusing on the pre-hospital use of Ultrasound Technology for peripheral intravenous access. This technology represents…
UA Fire Captain Part of Ohio Task Force 1 Deployment to Florida
I am both pleased and proud to report that Captain James Mild of our Fire Division has made a safe return to UA following a recent deployment to aid victims of Hurricane Michael, as part of the Ohio Task Force…
Fire Prevention Week October 7-13
Each year in early October the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sponsors Fire Prevention Week to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 event that killed more than 250 people and destroyed over 17,000 structures, leaving 100,000 homeless. The…
EMS Distinguished Service Award
Anyone who has had need of emergency help from the members of our Fire Division knows first-hand of their professional, caring and dedicated approach to providing assistance when we need it most. While all in the division are deserving of…
UAFD teams up with the American Red Cross for Annual Blood Drive
Just 37 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood, but less than 10 percent donate each year. The need for blood is often greater than the supply. Did you know that every two seconds someone is in…
NRECC Receives National Certification
Last fall, Fire Chief Lyn Nofziger and Police Chief Tracy Hahn provided a positive update to City Council on the transition of our in-house 911/dispatching center to the Northwest Regional Emergency Communications Center (NRECC) in Dublin. Per their predictions, the…