Maple Heights Fire Department

Today is National Nurses Day, marking the beginning of National Nurses Week.

Maple Heights Fire Department would like to recognize and thank nurses everywhere for the care, compassion, skill, and professionalism they provide every day.

While our crews work closely with emergency department nurses during patient handoffs and emergency care, we also recognize the countless nurses serving in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, schools, home health, specialty offices, rehabilitation facilities, and many other settings throughout healthcare.

Thank you for what you do for our patients and our community each and every day.

May 3, 2026 — Firefighter Memorial Day

Today, we remember the firefighters who gave their lives protecting others.

Their courage will never be forgotten.
Their sacrifice will always be honored.

Throughout the month of May, the Maple Heights Fire Department will be conducting fire hydrant flushing throughout the city.

Each morning, we will post the specific streets scheduled for flushing that day so residents can be aware if work is taking place in their area.

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — April 12–18, 2026

This week, the Maple Heights Fire Department recognizes and thanks the dedicated professionals at Chagrin Valley Dispatch who serve as the calm voice in the chaos.

Every emergency response begins with a call — and behind every call is a highly trained dispatcher working quickly to gather critical information, send help, and provide life-saving instructions to those in need.

From all of us at the Maple Heights Fire Department — we appreciate everything you do, today and every day.

Today, Fire Cadet Samuel Chrzan was officially sworn in to serve the residents of Maple Heights. Sam joins our department as a certified firefighter and paramedic, bringing two years of experience with the Burton Fire Department.

We wish him a long, safe, and healthy career serving the citizens of Maple Heights.

We would also like to extend our thanks to Mayor Annette Blackwell for administering the Oath of Office and for her continued support of the Maple Heights Fire Department.

Welcome to Maple Heights, Sam!

The Maple Heights Fire Department extends our condolences on the passing of Retired Firefighter John Bokar, who passed away on March 21, 2026.

John served the Maple Heights Fire Department for over 25 years, retiring in 1995. We are grateful for his dedicated service to our community and the legacy he leaves behind within our department.

Rest easy, Brother. Your service will not be forgotten.

https://www.redmonfuneralhome.com/obituaries/john-bokar

March is American Red Cross Month, and we want to recognize our strong partnership with the American Red Cross of Northeast Ohio.

When families in our community are displaced by fire, Red Cross volunteers are there to provide shelter, clothing, food, and support during some of the most difficult moments people face.

We also proudly partner with the Red Cross on smoke alarm installation programs, helping prevent fires and make homes safer throughout our community.

We are grateful for the dedication of Red Cross volunteers and the support they provide to our residents when they need it most.

3/18/26 at apx 5:00 pm: MHFD engine 2 worked a fire in the 6400 block of Valley Ranch Drive in Garfield Hts. Cause is under investigation by Garfield Heights Fire Department

Engine 2 responded to a fire in Garfield Heights in the early morning of 3/18/26