Parma Observer

Parma Fire Department Mid-Year Response Update

From January 1 through June 30, 2026, the Parma Fire Department responded to 7,282 emergency calls throughout our city.

Response totals by station:
🚒 Station 1 – 1,828
🚒 Station 2 – 1,881
🚒 Station 3 – 987
🚒 Station 4 – 1,297
🚒 Station 5 – 1,232
🚒 SERT/FIU/SWAT – 57

Thank you to all of our firefighters, paramedics, and support staff for their hard work and dedication.

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